Elmer Rush

I met Elmer Rush in Ft Hood Tx in Sep 1959. He was inducted with a bunch of guys from Ann Arbor MI. He got up at 4 am to run. He said he had to stay in shape for boxing. Fast forward nearly a year to Ft Ord to the Sports Arena parking lot. I had a dental appointment across the street from the Sports Arena. I walked past a glass case with a full size picture of Elmer. He was 6th Army Heavyweight Champion. Army Heavyweight champion and All Service Heavyweight champion. I stopped in the...

I am very sorry to hear about Elmer.We trained together for soon of my bouts .He got me in shape for the Jimmy Ellis fight that put me in the top ten .thanks to Elmer.God be with him.

I am sorry to learn about Elmer.We trained together for some my fightsHe got me in shape for my bout with Jimmy Ellis that put me in the ten.Thanks to Elmer.God be with him.

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Our condolences to the family, I worked many years ago with his father in Ann Arbor, May all of you find comfort in the days ahead by drawing close to one another and Gods word.

Hi sorry to hear of your lost.Its been years. Thanks for the many lovely memories. 678-754-4070

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Family, I am sorry that you have lossed a loved one. I am Master Sergeant Robert Miles, U.S. Army (Ret.). I was Elmer's Platoon Sergeant when he went through Basic Training at Ft. Hood, Texas. Elmer would show me his Golden Glove write ups and pictures form the Chicago papers.I was with the Post boxing team at the time. I would be most grateful if a family member would call me at 404-286-9059 at a convenient time. God bless all of you.