We have received word that members of Westboro Baptist Church will be present in Tallahassee tomorrow to spread their hate-filled messages at the funeral of fallen soldier Pfc. Brandon King.  Westboro Baptist Church is known for picketing at public events and funerals, often those related or peripherally related to gay people or soldiers in the military.

Tallahassee's LGBT community has worked hard and made many accomplishments this year that strengthen human rights and improve the lives of LGBT people.  We must not allow the goons at Westboro to tarnish our spirits.  They thrive on attention and want us to feel defeated.  They will not succeed.  The Family Tree does not support counter-protesting at Pfc. King's funeral.  We will, instead, celebrate our victories with our Family Barbecue as planned with a special moment of silence dedicated to the sacrifices of Pfc. King and Pfc. Anthony Simmons.

Join The Family Tree, Equality Florida
and Tallahassee's LGBT Business Partners for a fun & casual Family Barbecue!

Saturday, July 24
4:00 - 8:00pm

Join us to celebrate the passing of the Leon County Human Rights
Ordinance and FSU's anti-discrimination policy!

Bring yourself and your favorite lawn chair and we'll
provide all the hamburgers and hot dogs you can eat!

Stop by and enjoy free food, raffle prizes and a cash
bar that's sure to please!  All all you've done to make
Tallahassee great, you deserve it!

This will be a great opportunity to meet new friends,
reunite with old ones and celebrate the accomplishments of the past year.

At Your Community Center
5126-C Woodlane Circle
(850) 222-8555