HuffPo: Palin crashes Governor Wally Hickel's funeral "with her 8-year-old human shield Piper"

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Shannyn Moore

Posted: May 18, 2010 06:18 AM

Sarah Palin's New Low: Funeral Crasher

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/shannyn-moore/sarah-palins-new-low-fune_b_579801.html

"I don't give a damn about her." -Wally Hickel 1919-2010

Half-Governor Sarah Palin crashed twice-Governor Wally Hickel's funeral today. Trust me, if Sarah Palin was paying her respects, the check would bounce. The guest list was impressive with many Alaskan dignitaries. And then there was Palin with her daughter Piper, the 8-year-old human shield, in tow.

I met Wally and Ermalee Hickel when I was 21-years-old and living in Halibut Cove. I didn't always love his politics, but I loved his spirit. He made me a better Alaskan. Sadly, he couldn't do the same for Sarah.

When Palin was elected governor, I shrugged. Wally liked her. We had proof he was bigger than his party.