wyldhog 
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THIS IS NO LONGER A STAND DOWN - OUR PRESENCE IS REQUESTED
Itinerary for MONDAY, SEPT. 18TH mission in honor of Cpl. Johnathan L. Benson
(This mission will be for interment only at Fort Snelling National Cemetery)
0800 - Staging area open
IKEA Parking lot, between Lindau Lane and East 79th Street, North of the Mall of America
8000 Ikea Way Bloomington, MN 55425.
0900 - Please arrive at the staging area no later than 0900
0930 - Mission briefing
0950 - Stands up, departure for Fort Snelling National Cemetary
1005 - Arrive at FSNC
1015 - Park all scoots on a side road within FSNC, get flags up and ready
1045 - Line up to meet the funeral procession
1100 - Interment service begins, stand guard with the FSNC Honor Guard
Typical FSNC Interment services last no more than 20 - 30 minutes. We will continue to stand guard until most of the family and friends have departed.
1200 - 1230 estimated dismissal time.
Please bring a 3 x 5 US flag.
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Monica Mead
Patriot Guard Riders
MN State Co-Captain
Patriot Guard Riders,
We have been asked to stand down from this mission - the family does not request the PGR's presence at this time. The Casualty Assistance Officer is aware that we are ready to respond if that should change.
Rest in peace, Cpl. Johnathan L. Benson.
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Monica Mead
Patriot Guard Riders
MN State Co-Captain
_______________________________________________________________________
NEWS RELEASES from the United States Department of Defense
No. 888-06 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 11, 2006
Media Contact: (703) 697-5131/697-5132
Public/Industry(703) 428-0711
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was
supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpl. Johnathan L. Benson, 21, of North Branch, Minn., died Sept. 9 from wounds
suffered on June 17 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province,
Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Media with questions about this Marine can call the 1st Marine Division public
affairs office at (760) 725-5044.
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When a mans heart is full of deceit it burns up, dies and a dark shadow falls over his soul. From the ashes of a once great man has risen a curse, a wrong that must be righted. We look to the skies for a vindicator, someone to strike fear into the black hearts of the same men who created him. The battle between good and evil has begun. Against an army of shadows comes the Dark Warrior, the purveyor of good, with a voice of silence and a mission of justice. - Steve "Sting" Borden |
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PGRLabLuvr
Posts: 9248
Naples, FL
Senior Ride Captain
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| 11 Sep 2006 4:36 PM |
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My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of CPL Benson.
Pegs down…
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Joan "PGRLabLuvr" Colosimo
Florida Senior Ride Captain
Proud Military Blue Star Mom
USAF - TSgt Jennifer and her husband, TSgt Mark "Mac" McIntosh - Dyess
USAR - WO1 Dominic Sutherland - 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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bosky
Posts: 603
st. joseph, MO
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| 11 Sep 2006 4:52 PM |
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My deepest condolences to the family of Johnathan Benson. May the Good Lord grant you peace at this difficult. time.
Condolences from St. Joseph, MO. God Bless. BO |
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daherja
Posts: 138
Stacy, MN
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| 11 Sep 2006 4:54 PM |
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Cpl. Johnathan L. Benson was wounded on June 17th when an IED exploded under his vehicle near Habbaniyah, Iraq. He has been at the Brooke Army Medical Center in Texs recovering from his injuries.
On September 9th at 1840 this True American Hero gave his life defending all that you and I hold dear. We stand ready to show our respect and to Honor this young Marine and his family.
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JD
Proud to have served, Proud to be serving again.
USNR 84-92
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FirstSGTom
Posts: 77
Gilson, Il 61436
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| 11 Sep 2006 5:05 PM |
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| Rest in peace Cpl BENSON your work is done. May god have a special place by his side for you. God, please watch over Johnathan's Family and friends during this very dufficult time.
AND FLIGHTS OF ANGLES SING THEE TO THY REST.
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dbley
Posts: 656
Twin Cities
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| 11 Sep 2006 5:22 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences to the Benson family and I trust in God's protection of Cpl Benson and his family.
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Doug Bley
MN State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
In memory of my friend John Gorman - Rangers 2bn - Dog Company - WWII
"Rangers Lead The Way!" |
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jumprun
Posts: 49
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| 11 Sep 2006 5:29 PM |
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Our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. Johnathan L. Benson. May God grant you Peace as you pass through this difficult time. Know that Johnathan’s sacrifice does not go unnoticed.
We are all proud of Johnathan’s service. He has joined the ranks of American Hero’s who through their bravery and unselfish sacrifice have made this the greatest nation in the world. A nation where we can sleep knowing that great men like Johnathan are willing to give all they have in keeping us safe.
Rest now Cpl. Johnathan Benson - in the arms of Jesus.
Rick Wagner
Standing by in Stacy, MN
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JumpRun
E-4 Sgt. USAF 1973-1977
Crew Chief KC-135/B-52
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mtcat1000
Posts: 102
St Cloud MN 56301
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| 11 Sep 2006 5:45 PM |
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God Bless Johnathan. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Benson family and friends.
Standing by in St Cloud
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St Cloud Mn Sector ARC
St Cloud Mn Sector Hoth Rep
US Army 1974-1977
101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)
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calamityjane
Posts: 2573
brooklyn park mn
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| 11 Sep 2006 5:52 PM |
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i wish to extend my deepest sympathies to the family of Cpl. Johnathan L Benson. your son was american hero in all ways. may god bless you during these trying time in your lives. stand down young man your service is done. god bless you
calamityjane
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Riding in Honor of my Father DLJ and grandfather WWI veteran EJPL
Riding in Memory 'DakotaLawDog' Paul Anderson
A Hero is no braver than a ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer. -Ralph Waldo Emerson
He was the kind if you got in trouble you didn't look back to see if he was still with you, you knew damned well he was. ~Sackett by Louis L'Amour
Each man owes a debt to his family, his country and his species to leave sons and daughters who will lead, inspire and create.~Sackett's Land by Louis L'Amour
Never drive faster then your angels can fly. Be Safe....
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dadeters
Posts: 40
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| 11 Sep 2006 6:02 PM |
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My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Cpl Johnathan Benson. A son, brother, relative, and friend only lives on in the hearts of those who knew him. A Hero lives on in the hearts of those who know of hiim. Johnathan is a hero and will live on in all our hearts.
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Honeydog
Posts: 644
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| 11 Sep 2006 6:14 PM |
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My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Cpl Johnathan Benson.
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No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation
- General Douglas MacArthur
There are bikers invading the rest area!
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flhtci_jim
Posts: 796
Poway, CA
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| 11 Sep 2006 6:15 PM |
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Our condolences to the family and friends of Cpl Benson. Your service and your sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Remembering and honoring Johnathan and all of our fallen heroes in Poway, California. |
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USAF 1975 - 1981
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SARGE007
Posts: 204
Ohio Ride Captain Toledo, Ohio
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| 11 Sep 2006 6:16 PM |
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Rest in Peace soldier, you are an AMERICAN HERO Cpl. Johnathan L. Benson you gave all for your country and I salute you now and always. To the family of Johnathan rest assure you do not stand alone in the coming days and weeks, the 53,000 plus Patriot Guard Riders stand with you in spirit and in prayer now and forever.
God Bless Johnathan and his family,
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I WILL ALWAYS PLACE THE MISSION FIRST
I WILL NEVER ACCEPT DEFEAT
I WILL NEVER QUIT
I WILL NEVER LEAVE A FALLEN COMRADE
US ARMY 1989-1996 / DESERT STORM VETERAN
PROUD PGR MEMBER
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ahunter
Posts: 69
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| 11 Sep 2006 6:22 PM |
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God's blessings on you and your family Cpl. Benson. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and security. Dave and I pray for your family and friends to feel the Lord's peace, knowing you are at home with your Father now.
God Bless.
Standing by in Ramsey,
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mailman
Posts: 22222
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 11 Sep 2006 6:44 PM |
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| Condolences to the family and friends of Corporal Johnathan L. Benson. Rest in Peace Marine. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
"mailman"
US Army 1970 - 1972 |
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live2ride55
Posts: 96
Eden Prairie, MN
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| 11 Sep 2006 6:50 PM |
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| My most sincere condolences to the family of Cpl. Benson. Thank you for your service to country and for your sacrifice. You gave all for those of us here on the homefront. You will not be forgotten. May God bless you! Sember Fi! |
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Sgt. Phil Pesheck
Law Enforcement Coordinator
Minnesota Patriot Guard
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snowman789
Posts: 65
Minneapolis
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| 11 Sep 2006 7:15 PM |
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My most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. Johnathan L. Benson. Thank you for the freedom that you protected and for keeping this great Country safe. You are my Hero, God Bless you Son. May there be only one set of foot prints in the sand, for he is carrying you home.
Stand by, with a heavy heart in Minneapolis
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Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many, to so few---Winston Churchill |
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dragonman
Posts: 156
Big Lake, Mn. 55309
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| 11 Sep 2006 7:30 PM |
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My condolences go out to the Family, friends, Fellow Troops and fellow Patients of Cpl. Benson. It is with heavy heart that I acknowledge yet another American Warrior meets his Maker. God speed, young man, and THANK YOU!
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"Our good works are like stones cast into a pool of time: though the stones may disappear, their ripples extend to eternity". Anonymous
"Dragonman" Dan Robertson
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sailordoc
Posts: 1202
Woodbury, MN
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| 11 Sep 2006 8:04 PM |
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My condolences to CPL Benson's family, his friends and all those he served with. His sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Thank You to all the medical personnel who treated CPL Benson every stop along the way.
Thank You to all those who comforted his family as he fought for his life after fighting for his Country ... and for all of us. We are forever grateful.
Semper Fi, Marine!
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Jeff Seeber
Service-Connected Disabled Veteran - U.S. Navy
Military Salute Project - Minnesota Platoon
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kenny13b
Posts: 66
monticello, mn, 55362
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| 11 Sep 2006 8:09 PM |
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With a heavy heart I read about another American Hero gone. My sincerest condolences to the family, friends and fellow troops. Know that this hero will never be forgotten. Standing by in Monticello, Mn.
KennyB.
USN {ret}
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Freebirdsnsc
Posts: 1234
Freebirds, SC Hoth Coordinator, Whitmire, SC
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| 11 Sep 2006 8:38 PM |
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my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Corporal Johnathan L. Benson. My God give you comfort as only he can during this difficult time....my thoughts and prayers are with you
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Melissa ( Missy ) Stevens
Freebirds, the redhead, defective weeble
aka Crash
SC HOTH COORDINATOR
WHY ARE YOU A PATRIOT GUARD RIDER?
Riding in memory of my dad Spc and retired fireman Ronald C Thomas
freebirdsnsc@yahoo.com
myspace.com/freebirdsnsc
http://photobucket.com/patriotguardridersmts
Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.
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hdrider7398
Posts: 26
Lindstrom, Mn
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| 11 Sep 2006 8:45 PM |
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| Another American Hero lost his life. I'm sorry that the Benson family have to go through the pain of losing their son. Standing by down the road in Lindstrom to stand for CPL Benson. |
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Eli M Johnson
Former US Army SGT
The Nation Which Forgets Its Defenders Will Itself be Forgotten |
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NoNo
Posts: 412
West Fargo, ND
SE N.D. RC
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| 11 Sep 2006 9:09 PM |
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My condolences to the family of Cpl. Benson.
Johnathan " Thank You " for your service to our country.
Rest in peace soldier.
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Dave Stokes
ALL THAT IS NEEDED FOR EVIL TO SUCCEED IS,
THAT DECENT HUMAN BEINGS DO NOTHING
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TWRAS
Posts: 18
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| 11 Sep 2006 9:26 PM |
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Ready to ride in Ramsey!
Heartfelt condolences to the Benson Family. We have lost another Hero!
Godspeed young soldier, your mission is complete on Earth. You will be,
forever, in our thoughts and our prayers. Thank you.
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ral
Posts: 89
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| 11 Sep 2006 9:40 PM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. Benson. It would be an honor to ride for you. Standing by near Rollag. Sailorboy |
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