ALERT! ALERT! & MOBILIZE PATRIOT GUARD FINAL ITINERARY RIDE DATE: 08 June 2006 (Thursday) LOCATION: GIRARD, KS The Bennett family has requested and invited the Patriot Guard to be guests at their son's church and gravesite funeral services. United States Marine Corporal Richard A. Bennett was one of two Marines who died when their Cobra helicopter went down near Al Taqaddum, Iraq, on 27 May 2006. Cpl. Bennett was fighting terrorism during Operation Iraqi Freedom to protect our families and our freedom. He was assigned to Marine Light/Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, 1 Marine Expeditionary Force. Cpl. Bennett deserves our respect, honor & support for his family and friends. Let's Be Prepared and Loyal. 1030 hr. (1030AM) 08 June 2006 Funeral Services at Catholic Church 509 West Walnut in Girard, Ks. After church services Patriot Guard will escort family to cemetery. Bob"Keyhole"Peters is the Ride Captain and ALR Director Bob "Taz" Peternell will assist. Staging Site in Girard, KS. American Legion Post east of town on 47 hwy. Fuel, refreshments, restrooms are located in town at convenient stores on 47 hwy. The American Legion Post should be open too. Bring Flag Poles & Flags. Wichita Area Riders: 0500 hr. (5:00AM) 08 June 2006 Thursday Meet at Derby QT--South 71st & K15 for area members. (158 miles) 0515 hr. (5:15AM) Depart to Rock Road and go north to 54/400 than east. 0545 hr. 1st Stop: to meet more Patriot Guard at Andover Road & 54/400 convenient store on south side of intersection. 0600 hr. Depart east on 54/400 0645 hr. 2nd Stop: Tripco Service store north side of Hwy 400: This is the Hwy junction that goes south to Howard, Ks. To meet more Patriot Guard from Wichita, Rosehill, Augusta, Andover, El Dorado, and other area cities. 0700 hr. Depart for Girard, Ks 0800 hr. Arrival: American Legion Post Girard, Ks. Always re-fuel as needed!!!! Patriot Guard should be lined up at church by 0830 hr. "God Bless the Bennett Family" Respectfully, Terry"Darkhorse"Houck Cregg"Bronco 6" Hansen Greg"Ebay"Hansen Attention KC Riders:  The following is a tentative schedule for departure, scheduled stops and "hook up points":  Check back often for updates and revisions. 0515 hrs.  --  Depart I-435/Metcalf  (McDonalds 1 block south on Metcalf) 0530 hrs.  --  Depart Hwy 69 - Stanley, KS  (McDonalds) 0600 hrs.  --  Depart Hwy 69 - Louisberg (McDonalds) 0645 hrs.  --  Depart Hwy 69 - Pleasanton, KS  (Corner Gas Station) 0730 hrs.  --  Depart Hwy 69 - Fort Scott, KS (McDonalds) 0800 hrs.  --  Arrive Girard, KS Note:  If the attendance becomes large, we will break up into 2 or more groups spaced a mile or two apart.   Volunteers will be needed for Ride Leaders and Tailgunners. Please post or e-mail intent so we can estimate attendance.

USN/USNR -- 1961 to 1967 Treasurer -- ALR Post #370 - Overland Park, KS Ride Captain -- PGR, Kansas City & NE Kansas Area "SOLDIER DOWN -- KICKSTANDS UP"!

Per E-mail received from Ebay, this is being moved to confirmed Missions



I just recieved this from Co-captain Bronco 6:

Riders, was just notified by family friend Kevin Huber- Funeral Services for Cpl Bennett will be held Thursday , June 8th , 10:30 AM at the Catholic Church , 509 West Walnut in Girard..the UGs (Uninvited Guests) are going to be there..Law Enforcement notified the Phelps that they could only protect them from 8:30 to 9:30 AM ( that is the UGs scheduled time to have their side show ) but we all know how that can change...Bob Peters will be the ride Capt., you will be rec. updates as to staging etc....Kevin offered that if any one needs a place to stay to let him know his ph 316-680-3036. " God Bless the Bennett Family " Bronco 6 - out






DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

            The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

            [b]Cpl. Richard A. Bennett, 25, of Girard, Kan.[/b]

            Capt. Nathanael J. Doring, 31, of Apple Valley, Minn.

            Both died May 30, following a non-hostile helicopter accident near Al Taqaddum, Iraq, on May 27.  Both were assigned to Marine Light/Attack Helicopter Squadron-169, Marine Aircraft Group-39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

            Media with questions about these Marines can call the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Public Affairs Office at (858) 577-6000.