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"SueBee"

Susan "SueBee" Allbee, Phoenix, AZ, 196? - 2007

Susan Allbee left us on June 24 as a result of a motorcycle accident on June 21.

Susan joined the United States Marine Corps in 1983 and was a member of Echo Company, 24th Marines in Des Moines, IA until December 1984 when she re-enlisted for active duty and was stationed at HQBN, 1st MARDIV, Camp Pendleton, CA; Supply BN, 3rd FSSG, Okinawa, Japan
and back to HQBN, 1st MARDIV. Susan re-enlisted in December 1988 and was headed to Camp Lejeune, NC, when she became ill in February 1989. She was placed on the temporary disability retired list in August 1989 and permanently retired in 1994; where she lived and breathed scarlet and gold until her death.

Susan is a life member of the Marine Corps League (MCL), Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Women Marine Association (WMA) and a paid up for life member of the American Legion. She was a proud member of the Ira H. Hayes American Legion Post 84 located on the Gila River Reservation in Arizona. She was also a member of the 1st Marine Division Association, Arizona Leathernecks USMC Motorcycle Group, the Patriot Guard Riders and Unity Church in Surprise, AZ .

June 26, 2007 - TENTATIVE - Escort Susan from Phoenix to Arizona June 29, 2007 - J. Warren Funeral Services, 525 North Peart Road, Casa Grande, AZ 85222 16:30 Viewing 17:30 Memorial Service

June 30, 2007 - 09:30 a.m. - TENTATIVE (but pretty sure!)
This will be a final ride in Arizona for SueBee - destination "crash site" (AZ587/Gila River/I-10x175) to place a momento in her honor.

("This is Susan...I am out here in Sunny Arizona...I am either sunning myself or riding my bike...Love you all... Semper Fi, Bye")

08:45 Depart from Barney's, 665 North Pinal Avenue, Casa Grande, AZ

July 3, 2007 - Hamilton Southtown Funeral Home, 54005 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315 11:00 Viewing 13:00 Services Burial at Glendale Cemetary, 4909 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA

Reported to Final Duty Station:

Sun, 06/24/2007

"8-Ball"

Brother 8-Ball

John Michael "8-Ball" Geary, Jacksonville, NC, 1985-2007

Obituary:

Cpl. Geary served three years in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Surviving are his wife, Nicole Geary of Jacksonville; father, Michael Geary of Choctaw, Okla.; mother, Sylvia Geary of Choctaw, Okla.; half sister, Olivia Squire of Green Mountain, Iowa; stepbrother, Matthew Decker of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and numerous relatives, friends, fellow Marines and especially his family of the North Carolina Leatherneck Chapter.

Reported to Final Duty Station:

Sun, 06/24/2007

"Gunner"

Brother Gunner

Walter "Gunner" Rynders, IL, 1949 - 2006

Remarks

Dear Editor,

I would like the people of this City, to know that we have lost a good man this past Saturday. He was not a City Leader, Businessman or Politician. Gunner wasn't rich or well known. But he was a good Man and deserves to be remembered. And I for one will never forget this man and fellow Leatherneck.

Walt "Gunner" Rynders was a guy who loved this Country and proved it many times. A Marine Vietnam Veteran , who had a love for Harley Davidson motorcycles and riding. He was loyal to his freinds and he dearly loved his family. And Gunner loved the Marines and anyone who served in the Nam. A warrior who was scarred by war, but never apologized for serving his Country. Just one man out of many that just did his duty and came home to a world that hated him for serving.

I know that Gunner is now next to God and is guarding the gates of heaven. Because he served his time in hell and God loves the Marines. And he is probably sitting on a Heritage Softail Classic, like he always wanted.

Here is an ordinary Hero that I feel was treated very badly by the Veteran Administration for years. The apathy that the VA has towards our Veterans is sickening. Don't take my word for it. Just go visit a VA Hospital or home. My personal view is that the VA didn't do enough for Walt and many other Veterans. It is sad to see how some at the VA view the very people that they are supposed to help. And this country that Gunner and I love so much has let this get to far out of hand. And it has to stop now, before they let other good men down.

So I say goodbye to Gunner. May he rest in peace and I hope to see him again someday. And I hope that this city will take the time to miss him. He was one of us and he deserves to be remembered. A Warrior has went to be with his maker and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Semper Fi Gunner!!!!!!!!!

Robert "Lurch" Lynch

Reported to Final Duty Station:

Sat, 09/30/2006

"Bill"

Leathernecks and all,
I regret to inform you that there was a tragic accident Friday afternoon and one of our members was lost. Bill Miller of Piqua was involved in a motorcycle accident and passed away on Saturday. It is my understanding that Bill met Linda for lunch on Friday. After lunch, Linda went back to work. A few moments later, Bill rear-ended an SUV.

Linda has asked that the Leathernecks attend a service for him on Friday evening at 1800 in Piqua.

The service will be at Jamieson and Yannucci Funeral home. Address is:
333 W High Street
Piqua, Oh 45356
Phone: 937-773-3161

Flowers and a card are being sent to Linda at their home.

For those planning to attend from the Columbus area, I plan on being at the Shell Station north of I70 on Hilliard Rome Road before 1600. I plan to leave there NO LATER THAN 1615. That should give us enough time to make the service. From the east take exit 91B. The Shell station will be on the right. From the west take exit 91, turn north (left) and the Shell station will be on the right.

Please plan to attend this service if at all possible. Bill was an upstanding member of the Leathernecks for many years and deserves a great deal of respect.

Semper Fi
Bert (IceMan) McKinley
Leathernecks MC Ohio
President