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    Have you seen this yet?

    Monday, October 8, 2007, 04:42 PM [General]

     The link below will take you to a video of the ritual and memorial for Sgt. Patrick Stewart. a veteran who died when his helicopter was shot down in Afghanistan. It's a little old news now, but still wonderful. 

    Stewart was Wiccan but the request to have a pentacle on his grave marker was denied by the VA or whoever. It was held up for ever in a swirl of request and denials, but the hard work of the Pagan community and other like minded folks really made it happen. Blessings to all involved, and peace to Sgt. Stewart and his family and friends, as well as to all those who perish during military conflict.  

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEWnejS7fVc

     

     

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    Thanks for posting the link. An important issue- hopefully a step in the right direction.

    Salvia
    October 08, 2007
    07:03 PM CST

    It's awesome that the governor decided to grant the request because Sgt Stewart died defending his country.. giving him his honours in death is the least that could be done. My ex is air force and it took forever just be be allowed to put pagan or wiccan on dog tags which we thought pathetic.

    StitchWitch
    October 17, 2007
    01:02 AM CST

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