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Westboro Baptist plans picket for Sgt. Russell Bell's funeral

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Tyler, Texas (KYTX) -- Members of the Westboro Baptist Church, out of Topeka, KS, have confirmed to CBS19 they are planning to protest at 1st Sgt. Russell Bell's funeral.

Jonathan Phelps, a member of the church, told us he is thankful for IED's, which killed Bell in Afghanistan on Thursday. He believes they are an instrument of God for having a military and nation that tolerates homosexuality.

When asked why Bell's funeral, Phelps said they try to go to as many as possible. However, no funeral arrangements have been set yet, according to Bell's family.

News of the picket has supporters of the military speaking out, especially groups like Welcome Home Soldiers. 

We will have more details on this story from both sides tonight.

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