whr2nd 
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Sedalia, Missouri
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| 05 May 2006 11:25 AM |
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ITINERARY UPDATE for Mission to honor LCpl Benjamin Rush, 22, of Zanesville OH
The church service will be held at:
Coburn United Methodist Church
3618 N Maple Ave
Zanesville OH 43701
Internment at Zanesville Memorial Park, about 1-1/2 miles from the church.
Mission schedule is:
Staging 10:45 - 11:45
Briefing 11:45
Move to Church & setup display of flags by 12:15
Service starts 13:00
We have been asked to present a display of flags prior to the funeral services, lead the hearse in the procession and present another flag display at the cemetery entrance. We will split in to two groups after the service starts, one to set up the display of flags at the cemetery entrance and the other group to ride in the police escorted procession. Details will be covered in the mission briefing before leaving the staging area.
Staging Location, easy to find off of Interstate I-70:
Speedway Gas Station
930 Blue Ave
Zanesville, OH 43701-2808
http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=930+Blue+Ave,+Zanesville,+OH+43701&om=1
(If the above Google Map URL does not show up as a link, copy and paste in to your browser for map location)
The management of the Speedway station have graciously allowed us to stage at their location. We are going to start parking bikes/vehicles in the first driveway (South end) as you approach the Speedway station and will use additional areas as needed.
Directions to staging area:
From the West, going EAST on I-70
Exit I-70 at Exit 153 (Liberty St/State St),
bear Right off the exit on to Liberty St (South),
Turn Left (within a few hundred feet) on to Jackson St.(East),
Go 1 block and turn Left on to State St (North),
cross over I-70, road turns into (renamed) Blue Ave.,
The Speedway station is on your right in about ½ block.
From the East, going WEST on I-70
Exit I-70 at Exit 153A,
Turn Right off the exit on to Blue Ave
The Speedway station is on your right in about ½ block.
There will be a group of us coming from the West (Columbus) meeting at the Flying J station/truck stop off I-70 Exit 122 starting at 09:00 for breakfast. Anyone is welcome to join us and ride to Zanesville together. We will leave for Zanesville by 10:15.
Please bring your flags on poles (if possible). As I mentioned in my preliminary mission post, the family has asked that we provide a “line of flags” display at the cemetery. It is my wish that we can comply with their wish by lining the drive all the way from the entrance to the gravesite.
Thank you everyone for taking time to honor this Marine and showing respect to his family and friends. |
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"The silence of a hundred bikers - standing proud - holding American flags... is absolutely deafening"
Kelly "Cowboy" Zapara
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LCpl Benjamin Rush, 22,of Zanesville OH 11 May 2006
CONFIRMED MISSION- Follow instruction and lead of Kelly (KZOHIO) on the
Confirmed Mission Forums for Stage Point and times.
ZANESVILLE -- Lance Corporal Rush, Benjamin A., 22, formerly of Zanesville,
passed away Sunday, April 30, 2006 in Iwakuni Japan while on active duty in
the United States Marine Corps.
Ben was born in Zanesville to Patrick and Mindy Rush on April 30, 1984. He
was a graduate of West Muskingum High School in 2002. Ben served our country
and protected our freedom as a United States Marine. He joined the Marines
in April 2004. Since June 2005, Ben has been in Japan in an ordinance unit.
Ben was a member of the American Legion.
Ben is survived by his parents, maternal grandmother Audrey Fausnaugh,
several aunts and uncles, and his girlfriend Leah Burt.
He was preceded in death by an infant sister Angela Sue Rush, his maternal
grandfather Edwin B. Fausnaugh, paternal grandparents Paul and Mary Rush,
and an uncle Gunnery Sgt. Michael Rush, USMC.
Calling hours will be held Wednesday, May 10, 2006 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p
m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Snouffer Funeral Home, 1150 W. Military
Road, Zanesville.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at The
Coburn United Methodist Church, 3618 Maple Avenue with Pastor Doris Flynn
officiating. Burial will follow at Zanesville Memorial Park Cemetery with
full military honors.
In lieu of flowers the family would like donations made to the Mid-Ohio
Marine Corps Foundation, 34 North High Street, New Albany, OH 43054-8507 in
Ben's name.
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kzohio
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Central Ohio
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| 05 May 2006 12:19 PM |
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Preliminary Mission Information:
We have been asked to present a display of flags prior to the funeral services, lead the hearse in the procession and present another flag display at the cemetery entrance.
I will select the staging location, meet with the Funeral Director and Chief of Police for Zanesville on Monday May 8th.
Tentative schedule is:
Staging 11:00 - 12:00
Briefing 12:00
Move to Church & setup display of flags by 12:15
Service starts 13:00
We will have to split in to two groups after the service starts, one to set up the display of flags at the cemetery entrance and the other group to ride in the procession.
The emphasis by the family is on the display of flags at the cemetery entrance. The procession is a short distance (1-1/2 miles) from the church to the cemetery depending on the route chosen by the Funeral Director.
Everyone please bring your flags on poles and let's put on a great display to pay tribute to this Marine and his family.
Final details will be posted by Monday evening for staging location and directions. |
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A country's patriotism is not measured by how high they fly the flag or how loud they sing the National Anthem, it is measured by how they treat their warriors.
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theengineer
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Carroll, Oh.
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| 05 May 2006 12:54 PM |
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tukster
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| 05 May 2006 1:16 PM |
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| I am looking forward to being there. Semper Fi |
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jif48
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Marysville Ohio
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| 05 May 2006 1:26 PM |
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My family's thoughts and prayers go out to the family of LCpl Rush.
Rest easy now Benjamin......
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Respect for the military has sometimes been lost. This should not happen again....ever.
The hero is one who kindles a great light in the world, who sets up blazing torches in the dark streets of life for men to see by.
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jif48
Posts: 402
Marysville Ohio
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| 05 May 2006 1:27 PM |
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Kelly,
Let me know if anything special is needed.
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Respect for the military has sometimes been lost. This should not happen again....ever.
The hero is one who kindles a great light in the world, who sets up blazing torches in the dark streets of life for men to see by.
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Snoodel
Posts: 173
Akron Ohio,
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| 05 May 2006 1:35 PM |
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Kelly,
Standing by in Akron. God bless the Family and Friends. Sending up Prayers and heartfelt condolences.
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stoomey
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Spruce Pine NC
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| 05 May 2006 2:51 PM |
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I will be there to support in this display of honor/flags for this fallen Marine.
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pipefit
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Galion, Ohio
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| 05 May 2006 3:06 PM |
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I will be there. Awaiting final details.
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jerry farley
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lancaster ohio
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| 05 May 2006 3:43 PM |
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I WILL BE THERE IF AT ALL POSSIBLE.
JERRY FARLEY LANCASTER. OHIO |
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IronHorseGal
Posts: 61
MI Ride Captain
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| 05 May 2006 3:57 PM |
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| Standing by in Warren Michigan |
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Steam_Dragon
Posts: 50
Stark County
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| 05 May 2006 4:38 PM |
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I knew this day would come.
My first mission.
Snoodle, care to ride down together? |
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Heros already know,
There are no tears in Heaven
Thank The Lord for our heros. |
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ALRTater
Posts: 427
PAST Ohio State Captain Sandusky Ohio
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| 05 May 2006 5:09 PM |
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| Getting the LT serviced in Wooster. Coming down from there to Zanesville. I plan on leaving the dealer in Wooster (All Seasons Motorsports) at 1000. Looks like Amish riding all the way there. This fine dealership is letting me use a loaner and have linked the PGR site with their site. |
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USMC5831
Posts: 348
Columbus, Ohio
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| 05 May 2006 7:09 PM |
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Going to talk with the boss and try to take the night shift plan on being there if at all possable. Looking forward to riding with you all in respect for this young devil dog.
Semper Fi
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Ohio District #5 Captain - Central Ohio
Marine Aug 2001 to Feb 2006
Not as Lean, Not as Mean, but still a Marine!
United States Naval Reserve Aug 2007 - Present |
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kzohio
Posts: 132
Central Ohio
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| 05 May 2006 7:54 PM |
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Posted By jif48 on 05/05/2006 1:27 PM
Kelly,
Let me know if anything special is needed.
Butch Butch, as always your presence, oh and could you bring along 100 friends (and the flags you have on poles).
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jordan102803
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Cincinnati, OH
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| 05 May 2006 11:54 PM |
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Hello everybody........ may 10th is my birthday and i thought it would be an honor to celebrate my birthday by supporting our country........ maybe im thinking about it all wrong but im going to try my hardest to go...... anybody coming out of cincy or dayton??? i can follow in my car....... just let me know!!!!!
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Snoodel
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Akron Ohio,
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| 06 May 2006 6:29 AM |
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Sounds good. Where do you want to meet?
I was taking 77. I can jump off and meet you at any exit. Just name a place and time!!
Anyone else want to hook up to ride down???
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Pittman
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Proctorville, OH
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| 06 May 2006 6:35 AM |
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Thank you LCpl Benjamin Rush for the service that you have given. My prayers go out to the family and frends. I will be there to honor Benjamin.
If there is anyone going that is in this area let me know if you want to ride together. I'm in the Huntington,WV, Ashland Ky area. I plan on leaving on the 10th.
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Snoodel
Posts: 173
Akron Ohio,
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| 06 May 2006 6:43 AM |
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Anyone from the North part of Ohio taking 77S who wants to hook up and ride down, Let me know. I will be leaving Akron about 9:30am. We can meet up at Various exits along the way.
Tater, That is very cool of the Dealership to loan ya a scoot for the day. You will get some great Amish roads in on your ride down. See ya there. Wooster is just in the wrong direction from Akron. Will see ya there though.
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Boccie
Posts: 442
WV Ride Captain
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| 06 May 2006 6:53 AM |
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I am planning on being there if possible. I wont know till Wednesday.
Information has been sent to the WV Ride captains.
Thank you for your service LCpl Benjamin Rush.
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cagerbob
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Parma, Ohio
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| 06 May 2006 7:27 AM |
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My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of LCpl Benjamin Rush. May the Lord comfort you and grant you his peace.
It is with extreme regret that I do not expect to be able to make this mission. May the PGR be successful in honoring LCpl Rush, an American hero, and supporting and comforting all who knew him. |
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Bob Ellis
USN 80-86
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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ALRTater
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PAST Ohio State Captain Sandusky Ohio
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| 06 May 2006 7:40 AM |
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I am so looking forward to seeing the familiar faces of Missions Past. And excited about meeting new members at this Mission of Respect. I am constantly impressed by the resolve of our members to attend and support these families..
The weather is expected to be showers, though possibly sporadic. If you don't feel as comfortable as I do in the rain, by all means bring one of those things with four wheels. So we have umbrellas with flags sticking out from underneath them. The rain will only make our presence and sacrifices more powerful.
It is so important to show this family that their sacrifice and that of Ben's is not forgotten, but is appreciated and respected by us all. I have no doubt that this Marine has gone through much tougher times for us and our freedom.
This family and local Law Enforcement has already let it be known that they are looking forward to having us in this fine town. I for one, will be more than proud to ride in honor of this young Marine. They are requesting a mammoth amount of flags at the cemetery entrance greeting the procession. If I'm not mistaken, they are asking the PGR motorcyclists to lead the procession. The Leathernecks are undoubtedly going to be present, therefore, they will lead and we will happily follow.
For those of you not familiar with the Leathernecks, they are a group of Marine (past and present) motorcyclists that have been attending and paying respects at Marine funerals long before the PGR came into existence. My point is, they have been doing all along, what America should have been doing. Not looking back though, we can only look to the future, and insure the mistakes of the past are never repeated again. We will, forever more, honor, respect and support the families of our fallen protectors, no matter the age or years of service, or branch served.
We represent over 29,000 members and uncountable Patriotic Americans. Let's show the Rush Family how much we love them and appreciate the invitation to celebrate the life of Ben.
Always travel safely to a mission and returning home to your families. Your safety on the road is, and will continue to be, a concern of mine. PLEASE DO NOT RUSH WHILE ON THE ROAD. PLEASE, BE ALERT, SAFE, AND DEFENSIVE ALWAYS ! YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU, EACH AND EVERY ONE. |
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| 06 May 2006 11:06 AM |
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| Thomas Gauden will be there to honor LCpl; Rush. Coming fron Wilmington, Ohio. |
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hollywood68
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| 06 May 2006 12:55 PM |
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My condolances to the family and friends of this fine American.
I am making plans now to attend, if the OH Ride Captains or OH State Captain need any assistance please let me know and I'll double my effots to make this mission.
Anyone from Western PA wanting to ride over to Zanesville on the morning of the 11th we can meet and ride as a group over to Zanesville.
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andy.filson
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Ohio
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| 06 May 2006 7:10 PM |
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I am a brand new member, and so give my honor to LCpl Rush, and all that have given so much for so long. I cannot make it to the services, because I will be in southern AL. God bless this effort to honor those who have fallen.
CW4 Andy Filson, US Army
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