harly69g 
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Update as of 9/1/06 2.25 pm
Itinerary For Mission to Honor Sgt Darry Benson
As Lamar mentioned there will be two staging areas for this mission.
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Staging area #1
will be for family escort from their home to laceName>St JohnslaceName> laceName>MissionarylaceName> laceName>BaptistlaceName> laceType>ChurchlaceType>.
5 Riders with 3x5 flags are required for this escort.
The staging area for these 5 riders is:
Hess Gas Station791 West Firetower Rd Winterville, NC ostalCode>28590ostalCode>
Staging time 9:15am - 9:30am
We will wait at this staging area for the funeral director.
He should arrive at approximately 9:45am
We will follow the funeral director to the home in a uniform staggered formation.
After arriving at the home we will line up behind the lead car and in front of the family car.
We will follow the lead car to the church (approx 21.5 mi). After we enter the parking lot we will break to the right and join the other riders. The five of us will park side by side.
After the service we will lead the procession to the cemetery. We will line up in an order to be announced at the staging area. The other riders will leave about ten minutes before us to be there when the family arrives.
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Staging area #2 for the remaining riders
8:45am STAGING TIME
The staging area is the parking lots of two vacant building 100 feet north of and diagonal to
Stokes Mart (Gas, Food, Restroom) http://tinyurl.com/p9ark
2825 NC 903 North (INTERESECTION OF 2825 NC 903N AND NC 30E)
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THE STAGING AREA IS 2 MILES FROM THE CHURCH ON BRIERY SWAMP RD.
If there is need for more restrooms we have been given permission to use the facilities at the Fire Station across the street.
These riders will also ride in a uniform staggered formation to the church.
After arriving they will put in position by the Ride Captain.
After all attendees enter the church these riders will prepare to leave for the internment which is approximately 93 miles east on 264 in Engelhard, NC.
These riders will leave approximately 10 minutes prior to the procession.
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It is possible that there will be small water patches on the roads. Be Careful.
We need one more rider with a 3x5 flag for the family escort portion of the mission.
Please e-mail Tony at PGR@DanRiverRegion.com or call him at 434-797-1967 if you can ride as Family escort.
If you can make this mission please let us know so we can prepare accordingly.
Doug Jones
EarlDaPearl
NC Ride Captain
919-369-6161
Please move Sgt. Darry Benson, 46, of Winterville, N.C to confirmed missions.
Very short notice mission.
We have been invited by Sgt. Benson’s wife to be present at the funeral service. She is anticipating his arrival tomorrow and the funeral service at St Johns Missionary Baptist Church in Stokes, NC on this Saturday at 11:00am. (Stokes is located near Greenville.) Doug Jones “earldapearl” has volunteered to be the Ride Captain for the mission to honor Sgt. Darry Benson. If the mission goes as planned on Saturday anticipate staging approximately 0900-0930. The itinerary with the final details will be posted as soon as possible. Support as best you can to honor this fallen Soldier.
Please be careful as you ride, we will be getting a lot of rain, watch for standing water in low areas.
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Bill "NverOld" Lowry
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NEWS RELEASES from the United States Department of Defense
No. 835-06 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 29, 2006
Media Contact: (703) 697-5131/697-5132
Public/Industry(703) 428-0711
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Darry Benson, 46, of Winterville, N.C., died on Aug 27, in Camp Virginia,
Kuwait, from a non-combat related cause.Benson was assigned the Army National
Guard's 730th Quartermaster Battalion, Ahoskie, N.C.
The incident is under investigation.
For further information related to this release, contact the North Carolina
National Guard Public Affairs office at (919) 664-6544.
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In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 07/05
In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07
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StarShip
Posts: 264
Florida's SunCoast
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GRNPAW
Posts: 617
Fayetteville, NC
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| 29 Aug 2006 5:02 PM |
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To the family of SGT Darry Benson, please accept my condolences. While it is not possible to lessen your sorrow and grief, I pray that God will grant you the strength to help you make it through this time. I am so sorry for you loss. Please know that I appreciate the sacrifice made by SGT Benson. I also ask that you know that I grieve with you on this loss. He is a true HERO and a fine warrior.
Standing by in Fayetteville, NC - I am prepared to pay my respects to SGT Darry Benson's family and to honor him on his final journey. |
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Michael Haluski
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ndtazman
Posts: 369
Grand Forks, North Dakota.
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| 29 Aug 2006 5:14 PM |
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| God bless this Hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Sgt. Benson. Thank you for your service Sgt Benson. You will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace soldier. |
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Bruce Burgess. Grand Forks, ND Co-Ride Captain |
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Steam
Posts: 2899
Whitmire SC - the land that time forgot
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| 29 Aug 2006 5:19 PM |
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South Carolina is sadly watching.
Godspeed Sergeant, thank you so much for your service.
To the Benson family, extended family and friends. We, the Patriot Guard Riders, grieve with you. May God bless you and keep you. May He hold you in the hollow of His hand. |
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Randy Stevens
South Carolina Ride Captain
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NCBoulevard
Posts: 1575
EX Regional Captain Capital Region DE,MD,NC,SC,VA,WV
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nverold
Posts: 209
Round Lake, IL
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| 29 Aug 2006 5:30 PM |
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My condolences to the family of Sgt. Benson. Gob bless you, your loved one has made the ultimate sacrifice for our great country. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Bill "NverOld" Lowry
"O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!"
F.S. Key
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flhtci_jim
Posts: 790
Poway, CA
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| 29 Aug 2006 5:30 PM |
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Our condolences to the family and friends of Sgt Benson.
Remembering and honoring Darry and all of our fallen heroes in Poway, California |
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Jim McKown
USAF 1975 - 1981
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louann
Posts: 1550
Peoria, Arizona
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| 29 Aug 2006 5:37 PM |
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The Patriot Guard Riders in Arizona send deepest condolences and respect to the family and friends of Sgt. Darry Benson. You are in our prayers.
Sgt. Darry Benson, you have served your country proud and we thank you. Rest now soldier, it is us who stand to honor you.
We ask our brothers and sister PGR members in North Carolina to carry our hearts thru this mission so we too can ride with you.
Ride safe PGR...ride Proud my Heroes on the Homefront |
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Louann Thomas
National Captain
We of our own selves do nothing, for even in loving it is love that loves thru us. |
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Freebirdsnsc
Posts: 1073
Freebirds, SC Hoth Coordinator, Whitmire, SC
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| 29 Aug 2006 6:17 PM |
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sincere condolences to the family of Sgt Benson. May God give you comfort as only he can during this difficult time....you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Melissa ( Missy ) Stevens
Freebirds, the redhead, defective weeble
SC HOTH COORDINATOR
WHY ARE YOU A PATRIOT GUARD RIDER?
Riding in memory of my dad Ronald C Thomas
freebirdsnsc@yahoo.com
myspace.com/freebirdsnsc
Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.
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earldapearl
Posts: 392
Wendell, NC
North Carolina Ride Captain
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| 29 Aug 2006 6:18 PM |
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My sincere condolenses to the family and your hero will be forever remembered as just that a hero!
standing by to honor and respect |
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Stand behind our troops or feel free to Stand in front of them!
1995 road king
N.C.Perm. Ride Captain
NO BORDERS
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bennobles
Posts: 166
Halifax, Va - District 3 Ride Captain
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| 29 Aug 2006 6:23 PM |
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My condolences to the family and friends. May GOD be with you all in your time of grief.
Semper Fi |
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Ben Nobles
Sr Ride Captain District 3
Va HOTH Coordinator
Marine Riders
THE NATION WHICH FORGETS IT'S DEFENDERS WILL ITSELF BE FORGOTTEN |
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dynalowgirl
Posts: 1017
Jamestown, NC
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| 29 Aug 2006 6:36 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Darry Benson.
Standing by to honor and support in Greensboro, NC |
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Honor thy Mother, Honor thy Country
Greensboro/Triad PRC
Central Region Ride Captain
MCL #260, Carolina Marine Riders
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Ncbones
Posts: 104
Thomasville NC.
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| 29 Aug 2006 6:46 PM |
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To the family of Sgt. Darry Benson, May God grant you peace during this difficult time.
Sgt. Benson will be remembered as a hero to all of us.
Standing by in Thomasville....
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Riding in memory of
SFC. Robert J. Rathbone (DAD)
No person is ever honored for what he received.
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rjwheaton
Posts: 288
Santa Cruz, California (Northern California)
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| 29 Aug 2006 7:32 PM |
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Thank you Sgt. Benson for your service, and for your sacrifice. We pray that your family, loved ones, and friends will receive God's comfort during this difficult time.
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BucksVol
Posts: 61
Blytheville, AR
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| 29 Aug 2006 10:01 PM |
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| My condolences to the family. Standing by in Florence, SC |
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Charles "Buck" Rogers
Loving life one ride at a time.
USAF Retired 1986-2006
Bomber (B-52/B-1) Crew Chief
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 8703
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 30 Aug 2006 3:59 AM |
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| My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of SGT Darry Benson. |
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark McIntosh - Kadena
USAR - SGT Dominic Sutherland - WOCS Ft. Rucker
Standing the Flagline...
In Honor of:
SP4 L. Gary Grassi - 4th Infantry Division - Kontum, South Vietnam - 05 FEB 1968 - 37/35
In Memory of:
Ed "oldiron6" Barrett
Jack "jacklok" Loken, Jr.
Mike "deltoid79" Bland
Tom "Flaman2u" Rowell
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
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smarternow
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| 30 Aug 2006 5:38 AM |
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God bless you and watch over your family.
Standing by in Greensboro, NC |
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Knobby
Posts: 634
NC Asst. State Captain
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| 30 Aug 2006 5:52 AM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Benson.
Standing by in Charlotte.
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See you on the flag line.
Brad "Knobby" Huntley
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The PGR of NC alternate site.
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You cannot unsay a cruel word.
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krzyabncanuck
Posts: 237
Raeford, N.C.
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| 30 Aug 2006 6:05 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Benson.
Standing by in Fayetteville.
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POW-MIA ( I Ride For Those Who Can't.)
- SSG Lester ( Buddy ) Kinney KIA 24 Jan 04
US Army ( DAAG ) 1985-2005
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mum2shadow
Posts: 259
Cage Captain- Sumner, Maine
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| 30 Aug 2006 6:41 AM |
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To the Benson Family,
On Behalf of the PGR Members from the State of Maine, May God take you under his wing and comfort you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sgt Benson,
You will NEVER be forgotten, you are a hero to many Rest in Peace
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OUR DEBT TO THE HEROIC MEN AND VALIANT WOMEN IN THE SERVICE OF OUR COUNTRY CAN NEVER BE REPAID, THEY HAVE EARNED OUR UNDYING GRATITUDE. AMERICA WILL NEVER FORGET THEIR SACRIFICES.
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GregsFXDX
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Hendersonville, NC
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| 30 Aug 2006 6:51 AM |
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May the God of Love and Peace comfort the family and friends of Sgt. Benson in this time of sorrow. Thank you for your service Sgt. Benson, you will not be forgtton.
Standing by in Hendersonville, NC
Greg Trivette
Calvary Riders M/M
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CAJUN
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| 30 Aug 2006 6:57 AM |
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| Our deepest condolences to the family of Sgt. Benson. From the PGR of the state of Mississippi... |
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Doctahp
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Hertford,NC
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| 30 Aug 2006 7:16 AM |
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Rest in peace..May your family be comforted in this trying time...My family will know of your sacrifice for them,and we all are greatful for your service to our great nation.God Bless You and God Bless America.
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Ssgt. Doc Proctor
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trapprjon
Posts: 186
Snow Camp, NC
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| 30 Aug 2006 8:38 AM |
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Sincerest condolences to the family.
Standing by in Durham. |
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