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USMCPOP 
Posts: 54
VA
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| 12 May 2006 10:58 AM |
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Proud Father of
USMC LCpl. Karl R. Linn
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ItsButaDream55
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Anderson, Indiana
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| 12 May 2006 11:53 AM |
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| My thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of this hero. May LCpl. Benjamin Rush, Rest In Peace. Thank you for your service and sacrifice, you will not be forgotton. |
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SO NIGH IS GRANDEUR TO OUR DUST
SO NEAR IS GOD TO MAN
WHEN DUTY WHISPERS LOW,
THOU MUST!
THE YOUTH REPLIES, I CAN!
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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kzohio
Posts: 132
Central Ohio
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| 12 May 2006 1:04 PM |
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Sorry for the delay.
I have added a ride/mission report under the PGR Ride Report section.
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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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RoadKingKohn
Posts: 69
Canton, MI
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| 12 May 2006 1:52 PM |
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| Really wanted to be there yesterday for the Rush family. My prayers are with them.
Where is this PGR Ride Report section? |
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May I never forget; Sgt. Matthew A. Webber, Sgt. David R. Christoff, Cpl. Brock L. Bucklin, Cpl. Alexander J. Kolasa, Spc. Joshua Priddy, Lance Cpl. Brandon J. Webb, Staff Sgt. Raymond J. Plouhar, Sgt. Duane J. Dreasky, Pvt. Joseph R. Blake, Chief Petty Officer Paul J. Darga, Sgt. Gabriel G. DeRoo, Lance Cpl. Clifford R. Collinsworth, Cpl. Gary A. Koehler, Lance Cpl. Troy D. Nealey, Spc. Andrew P. Daul, Pfc. Wilson A. Algrim, Sgt. Christopher P. Messer, Cpl. Mark D. Kidd, Cpl. Aaron J. Zayac, Sgt. James S. Collins Jr. LCpl. Luke Yonkee |
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USMC5831
Posts: 348
Columbus, Ohio
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| 12 May 2006 5:11 PM |
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Made it home save sorry for the delay in posting. Thanks to all who came out. You all did a great job and it was a great service. I am including a little video link from the local news channel.
http://www.whiznews.com/video.php?articleId=14822 |
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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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jif48
Posts: 402
Marysville Ohio
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| 12 May 2006 5:37 PM |
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Posted By RoadKingKohn on 05/12/2006 1:52 PM
Really wanted to be there yesterday for the Rush family. My prayers are with them. Where is this PGR Ride Report section?
http://patriotguard.org/Forums/tabid/61/forumid/18/postid/84767/view/topic/Default.aspx
Welcome to the family RoadKing, glad you're here.
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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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MaD MiKe
Posts: 94
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| 13 May 2006 6:55 PM |
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My prayers and best wishes to the family and friends of LCpl Benjamin Rush , and his sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Thank you my Brother.
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harly69g
Posts: 8073
Ride Captain
Owensboro, KY
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| 03 Feb 2007 5:09 PM |
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USMC5831
Posts: 257
Columbus, Ohio
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| 12 May 2006 6:12 PM |
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http://www.whiznews.com/video.php?articleId=14822
Here is a video clip of the service as well. Great work on this one Kelly.
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Ohio Ride Captain - Central Ohio
Marine Aug 2001 to Feb 2006 |
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jif48
Posts: 306
Marysville Ohio
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| 12 May 2006 2:58 PM |
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http://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2006605120305
Kathy Thompson did a nice piece here for local news.
Again, great job Kelly. Always good seeing you Tater....
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ALRTater
Posts: 426
Ohio State Captain Sandusky
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| 12 May 2006 2:38 PM |
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Very nice report and Mission Accomplished, Kelly. You once again came through nicely. Ohio and the PGR is very fortunate to have your services. Families wishes come first in all Missions of Respect. Your adherence to this National PGR policy is greatly admired. It is all about the family and supporting them.
I especially appreciate the insight into Ben's person. May the Rush Family know how much America appreciated their love one. It was a true honor to ride and stand for this man, no matter the conditions. |
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kzohio
Posts: 115
Pataskala OH (Columbus area)
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| 12 May 2006 1:57 PM |
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Lance Corporal Rush was killed in a train accident while serving in the Marine Corp. He was stationed in Japan since June 2005. Chief Warrant Officer Danny Cole who escorted LCpl Rush home from Japan relayed to me what an giving person Benjamin was in that on his off duty time he would work with the local Japanese people and orphans. Truly a reflection of the values and kindness passed to him by his parents.
The day of the mission was stormy, high wind with gusts up to 35 MPH and intermittent thunder showers forecasted. When the group of 11 members that had met up for breakfast just East of Columbus pulled in to the staging location, we were greeted by three members from Michigan and one from Southern Ohio. Soon another thirteen members arrived and a briefing held with all 28 PGR members from Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Our format for this mission was different due to the request of the family. We had a flag display at the church prior to the funeral service, then after the service started we moved to the cemetery and set up for another flag display. The critical part of this was leaving the church with 25 riders and three vehicles without anyone in the church hearing us. Well, the PGR members did it. I followed up with the CAO (who was very concerned about any disruption to the service) this morning, no one heard us leave.
The CAO, Gunnery Sgt. Delgado, talked to LCpl. Rush’s parents this morning, they asked that he pass along their gratitude for the support the PGR, VFW and Marines displayed to them yesterday. They were overwhelmed when they crested the hill and saw our formation at the gravesite.
I’d like to thank everyone that attended this mission, many from out of state and riding/driving through severe storms to and from Zanesville. Thanks to my fellow Columbus Ride Captains for the assistance and the members that brought extra flags for others to use. May we all meet again under different circumstances. Thank you also to Officer Sheets of the Zanesville PD for the escorts to the church and from the church to the cemetery, it made getting across town very easy.
Mr. & Mrs. Rush, please accept our sincerest condolences for the loss of your only child. We will remember Benjamin always for his service to our country. Thank you for allowing us to honor him.
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In Memory: Terri L. Newman 11/64 - 07/05
In Memory: Caleb S. Newman 12/07
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