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Harris Benjamin D. Harris, age 31, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born in Oxford, Ohio, he was a 2003 graduate of Hilliard Darby High School and a graduate of The Ohio State University. Ben was a veteran of the United States Army serving as a medic deployed to Afghanistan. He was a member of the Ohio National Guard before recently transferring to the New Mexico National Guard. Ben was preceded in death by his grandparents Max and Louise Luppens and Doris and Norman Harris and survived by his wife, Cherilyn of El Paso, Texas; his parents, Dan and Sharon Harris of Hilliard; his siblings, Sarah (Ryan) Cherwien and Jon Harris; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2016 at the TIDD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 5265 Norwich Street, Hilliard, Ohio 43026, (614)-876-1722. The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2016 at FIRST COMMUNITY CHURCH SOUTH CAMPUS, 1320 Cambridge Blvd., Columbus, Ohio 43212. Burial will be 12:30 p.m. SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2016 at TOLEDO MEMORIAL PARK, 6382 Monroe Street, Sylvania, Ohio 43560. While flowers are appreciated, the family suggests consideration of a memorial donation for the benefit of Ben and Cherilyn's child. Donations may be made to the CHERILYN HARRIS DONATION ACCOUNT at any Chase Bank branch office. To send condolences to the Harris Family please visit www.tiddfuneralservice.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jun. 17 to Jun. 22, 2016.

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Deniz Berdine

July 14, 2016

Dear Harris Family, The news of Benjamin's loss is heartbreaking. Please know that New Mexico thinking of you, and that there is boundless love and prayer being offered for your family from this side of the State.

July 14, 2016

Captain Daniel Roberts
Commander, 1209th ASMC
requests the honor of your presence at the
1209th ASMC Memorial Service, in which
We will pay tribute to
Specialist Benjamin Harris
on Sunday, the Seventh of August
at 1500 hrs in the
Kirtland AFB Chapel, Building 20107
1950 Second St. SE
Kirtland AFB, NM 87117
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Pam Hostetter Dargan

June 25, 2016

Harris & Luppens family - I am deeply saddened by your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.

Herb USMC

June 20, 2016

RIP

Herb USMC

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Herb USMC

June 20, 2016

Class of 2003

Herb USMC

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Herb USMC

June 20, 2016

Then transfered to New Mexico

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Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC

June 20, 2016

God Bless/RIP. A heartfelt Thank YOU for your service,Benjamin....... And Semper Fi.

Lyn & Mike Morton

June 20, 2016

Dear Dan, Sharon, Sarah, Jon, & Cherilyn,
We're deeply sorry for your profound loss at such a happy and tender time in Ben & Cherilyn's lives. May you have solace in fond memories, things that were dear to Ben, and the promise of new life in his child that Cherilyn is carrying. We shall be praying fervently for you and all who loved Ben.

Sally Kidwell-Bryan

June 20, 2016

Dear Sharon and Dan, I am so sorry to learn of Ben's passing. I have so many memories of him as he and my son, Dan Bryan visited back an forth through high school and beyond. Please accept my sympathy in your time of grief and loss.

The Seils family

June 18, 2016

You must be so proud of your son Ben . Although just 31, it sounds as though he accomplished above and beyond what was expected in life.
There are just no right words to say at this time, but know we will continue to keep Your entire family lifted in prayer.
Prayers for much comfort and peace.
So sorry to hear this news.

The Compassionate Friends

June 18, 2016

Dear Harris Family,
We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences. The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family. We meet monthly in Columbus from 7-9 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us. We need Not Walk Along. We are The Compassionate Friends.
~~~
The Compassionate Friends
Columbus, Ohio Chapter
(614) 882-8986
www.tcfcolumbus.org
www.compassionatefriends.org

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