Richard A. Bennett

Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this month and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Richard A. Bennett US Marine Corporal.

We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families and friends and others who support our mission.

We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.

Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

Thank you so much for making the ultimate sacrifice. It makes me so sad that you never had a real life and time to find out what family of a husband and wife was truly like. God Bless your family and may your shining light always burn brightly in the halls of fallen heroes.

Ricky, grief is hard for your family. You have the love of everyone today. You were taken too young. God bless you and your family

On the 6th anniversary of this passing, I recognize the commitment and honor of this young Marine.

May 30, 2012
To the family and friends of Cpl. Richard A. Bennett:
Always remembering Richard. "Some gave all."

To the family and friends of Cpl. Richard A. Bennett:
Please accept my remembrance of Richard on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

i came across this today, reading articles of other marines we have lost this past year at hmla 169. i too served with rich and i have to tell you still to this day i tell his story to everyone one my marines. i tell them about living for something bigger than you, and what brother hood is about, and rich is in that story every time i tell it. i insist that people know his name and his legacy. he was a great man and a great marine.
i spoke to rich just before i went to chow that day. he was telling me how he had logged more hours flying in cobras than hueys. laughing about it, just saying how much he would rather be flying in hueys outside of the wire. we laughed, we said ill see you later and after chow silence had fallen on the entire flightline. it took weeks to realize that i wouldnt be seeing him on the flightline, or i wouldnt bump into him at the cans after the gym. it was the kind of loss that shattered your soul. to see how fragile life is and how quickly god can call us home. i will never forget our last conversation. the smile on his face, the tone in his voice, richard loved everything he did serving our beloved corps and to me that is the true greatest good the world will ever know.

"greater love no man has than this, to lay down his life for a friend." we will continue to stand the post rich, you rest easy until we meet again on the other side.

To the family and friends of Cpl. Richard A. Bennett:
Remembering Richard on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Forever in our hearts, we love you still and will always miss you. Rest peacefully, my sweet Baby Boy. You have earned your place in Heaven by being our Hero. Semper Fi, Devildog.
Love, Mom and Dad

Missing you and loving you always. Forever in our hearts. Semper Fi!
Love, Mom and Dad.

R I P Ricky....you will always be that little boy with a big smile and always a hero to me and my family...

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Rick, I love you and miss you so much. 4 years ago today, a huge light went out in our family. I am adding a candle to this post in your memory. Rest in peace.

To the family of Cpl. Richard A. Bennett:
Richard gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

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Sincerely,
Kenna

I've never seen parents who love their children as much as your's do. You are so loved and missed, and there is not a day that goes by that you are not thought about. Everytime I look into my rearview mirror, I see that sticker. Your duty is not compete, you continue to inspire those who serve, such as myself, and those who will one day follow your path. You will forever be missed.

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know Richard, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008

Visit this link to hear the song.

The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Bennett!

It's been two years since you left us and not a day goes by that I don't think of you and what might have been. Your parents have been so brave through all of this, and I know it must be your continuing presence in their hearts that makes it possible for them to go on. We love and miss you so much. Rest in peace my wonderful nephew.

It has been 2 years since your helicopter went down in the lake. Not a moment goes by that we don't think about you and miss you terribly. Your entire family still mourns our loss. You were such a big part of all our lives. Your smile and your love for us lives in each of us still. We know that you were doing something you believed in and for your sacrifice, we thank you. You will always be very much loved and forever missed.
Love,
Mom

To the family and friends of Cpl. Richard A. Bennett, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. What he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God bless and comfort you family.

As I am getting ready for Memorial Day, I find myself here at this web site to sound off...
Monday May 26th 2008 we ( American Legion Post 26 Girard, Kansas.) Will be honoring our Home Town Hero's At the local area cemetery's. My cover is off to the Parents who made this Marine. And I am sure,we will be at Cpl.Richard Bennett's graveside also, for a very special Twenty one Gun Salute !!!

Semper Fidelis
U.S.M.C. 80 - 84

its has been about a year sinc the last entry i just fond this site, i served in 169 with rich, he was a damn good marine, i am sorry for your loss.

If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guest book for the rest of my life, but I promised Le Ron A. Wilson (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Cpl Bennett and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Cousin Marilyn
I wish I had met your son. He is truly a hero. You can be very proud.
love, cuz Gloria (Payne) Van Ravesteyn

Please know how Deeply Sorry I was to learn of the loss of Cpl. Richard A. Bennett, one year ago. The price this Brave Young Marine and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May Richard rest safely in God's Loving Care and know that he is a True American Hero that will Never Be Forgotten.
I pray that the Grace and Comfort of the Lord will continue to be with the Bennett family.

There will Never be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.

"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee." ~ Psalm 55:22 ~

May the Peace of God and your precious memories of Richard, remain in your heart always. May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

You fill our lives with such love and wonder that our hearts swell with joy each time we see your smile.

I love and miss you!!!! One day when we meet in heaven we can lay carpet together again.

Today it's been one year since you were taken away from us. Word's can't express how much I miss you!! I think about you everyday. I'm so proud of what a fine young man you are. I know that some day were going to be together again and our family chain will link again. Just wanted to say how proud I am of you and I'm glad your my family! Love and miss you!! To Uncle Larry, Aunt Marilyn, and Angela: Just wanted you to know how much I love you all. You guy's are like my 2nd parents, and Angela your like my sister. I love you all very much, and you know if you ever need anything I'm here for you.

Tomorrow will be one year since Rick was taken from us. There have been many tears and many smiles as we remember this wonderful young man. It is some comfort to know that you were doing what you believed in. We thank you, our hero, and I know we will be together again someday. I love you, Rick.

Aunt Joyce

To Cpl. Bennett's parents, fiancee and family,
We have been thinking of you as the anniversary of Rick's and our son's deaths approaches. We want you to know how sorry we are that Rick is gone from your lives.
We read that Rick had a strong Christian faith. We believe he and our son are in heaven. Those of us, who are left behind, are hurting; but our tears will be turned in laughter and joy when we are reunited with our sons and the Lord in heaven. We pray that this will be a sure comfort to you.
God bless you,
Jim and Betsy Doring, parents of Capt. Nathanael Doring

“Paid in Full”
To Honor The Service of Fallen and Injured Marines


Marines through and through, they paid the price
Six thousand miles away, we live the life
For which they paid with their blood, spirits and bodies
We will never forget what they paid in full

We hope and we pray that somehow their loved ones find comfort
In God, in the flag, in the memory of their loved ones’ bravery
They’re gone now but we see them still…proud, strong, willing
Covering each other’s backs… courageous, moving forward

What kind of love did they have for us to be willing
To give it all for the Black, White, Jew, Christian, Muslim?
We don’t comprehend but we honor you now and forever
You are Our Marines…some living…some not
Forever in our hearts we will cherish your lives

Lives too short yet immortal they’ll be
Highest brotherhood of the Few, the Proud
They stand at attention, and we gaze with awe
Some know their names not, but our admiration for them
Flows limitless within us, between us

They sacrificed their limbs or their lives
Freedom still rings, a soft sound across the miles
It tolls slowly; all of creation takes note
Of the lives that were lost for people unknown

Out of sight but not lost; forever among us
The starched blues marching straight
Toward the place where we will meet them
Many years from now…how we loved them…
Well done beloved Brothers and Sisters…You’ve paid it in full
Always Faithful Marines, You Have Paid it in Full

Cpl. Richard 'Ricky' Bennett is my cousin. He is missed dearly, but never forgotten. It's been a little over 7 months and not a day goes by that I don't think about him. Ricky was more of a brother to me than a cousin. To aunt Marilyn and uncle Larry you have done a fine job raising your son. He couldn't have been more prouder of being a Marine. He loved what he was doing and it brought many good thing's to his life. Rest in peace and I know I'll see you again someday.

I feel your pain. bennett was a good friend. a close one too. I went through everything with this kid. right after mct, to pensacola then we parted ways for our respective helicopter models. he a uh-1 crewchief and i am a ch-46 crewchief. we met up again at flight school. where we had a hell of a good time being on the same deck of the barracks and all we finally got our wings. i went to miramar him to camp pen. its sad and scary at the same time to see anyone go down. but its even worse when its such a close friend-lcpl hencratt hmm-165

Missing the good times but will never forget



Listening to music that reminds me of you



Remembering the time when we first met



Playing cards and drinking is how we do



Sittin at the bar and making a toast to you



Some how if we stick together we'll get through



Crazy dude livin life to the fullest extent



Yeah I will always remember the way you were



The love you gave to all your friends



I hope you will always be there, always for her



Missing you when there's a memory



Tears flow when no one can see



I know you have found a better place



The wings pinned to your chest go on forever



Still can't help but miss your face



The good times I will always remember



I miss you buddy... Love Always,

Teresa Balog and Family

Camp Pendleton, Ca

Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss, prayers that the Lord provide you comfort and peace, and our gratitude for the work, and sacrifice, of your hero. Semper Fi and God Bless.

Aunt Marilyn and Uncle Larry,



You raised a fine young man. My mom and I want you to know, we love you guys and if you need anything ,we would be there for you. We are truely sorry for the loss of Ricky. The few times I met him, he had me laughing. Even though my mom and I don't come around much, we want you to know we love the both of you so much.

Rest in Peace Richard "Ricky" Bennett.

Love your Great-Niece,

Rhonda

My sympathies to the family and friends of such a brave and beloved young man.

He is truly an American Hero. Take comfort in your memories of Cpl. Bennett, and God grant him the peace he so deserves.

My flag flies in honor of Cpl Bennett and all of our brave servicemen and servicewoment.

Our deepest sympathy in this hour of trial. Know that Ricky is not alone. He rests in the arms of family gone before him.

Marilyn's California cousin

Judy and Bruce

My heart goes out to the family of CPL Bennett. I saw his picture in marine times and my heart just stopped. I knew that I knew this marine from somewhere but couldnt put a finger on it, then it hit me. I was in Richards platoon in bootcamp in San Diego. We had been through something together harder than we had ever done at that time and a picture of him was forever engraved into my heart. I am very sorry for our loss. Your family will always be in my prayers!

My deepest sympathies go to Ricky's family and friends. My son, Jake Russell, went to school with Ricky in Girard and also spend a year in Iraq with the 1011th Army Reserve Unit from Pittsburg. I am proud to have a connection to Ricky, a true American Hero. Thanks for your sacrifice.

I am truely saddened by the lost of Ricky. He was such a sweet kid. I enjoyed it when he came in to Masonite to visit. I am also proud that he was there to protect all our rights and freedoms. Bless you all, and my thoughts are with you.



Nancey Konek

To the Family of Cpl. Bennett, I wish to offer you my deepest sympathies on the loss of your fine Marine. Your Richard is a true American hero. He will always be remembered and honored. May God Bless you all and God Bless Richard.

To the Family of Cpl. Bennett,



May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father. Know that your Hero will never be forgotten. God Bless you and God Bless Cpl. Bennett.



Mother of Cpl. Nyle Yates III

KIA, 03/16/06 U.S. Army

I would like to send my condolences to the Bennett family. I went to school with Ricky, and he was always such a great person. I have read many things that people have wrote, very moving. People that knew him, and people that never met him. I regret I will be unable to attend, but my mother will be there for me. Again, my condolences to the family, I am sorry for your loss. I haven't seen him in years but he will be greatly missed at home and in heart.

We give our final goodbyes with Inexpressible gratitude for his honorable service.

-From those who knew and loved him.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

To the Bennett Family,

No person or experience will ever replace the happy days and memories you have of Rick. The gratitude we feel as a nation will never measure up to the blessing he was as a son and brother. We all share in your sorrow.

I just wanted to sent my love and sympathy to the family Cpl. Ricard A. Bennett. My brother Lcpl Adam C. Conboy was killed in Iraq on May 12, 2006. I know there are no words that can take away the pain but if i can ease it by letting you know he died in honor. He unselishly protected our freedom. I am positive he is in heaven with my brother still protecting and watching over us. May you find comfort from all the memories you have. If there is anything i can do please let me know. May you feel God's love and peace through this heartache. Also thank you for raising such a couragous man.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Marilyn and Larry,



My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Rick was an exceptionally good man. You should both be proud of him and know what a wonderful job you did on raising him to be the man he was.

My sympathy to you and all your family. Our nation was blessed to have such a fine young man as your son to serve it. May you find comfort in your faith with the support of your family and friends.

My condolences to the family and friends of Cpl.Bennett, may god bless you and your loved ones

To Richard's family and friends-

My family and I are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. We send our deepest empathy as we lost our Marine on 11/30/05 in Fallujah. We are comforted to know that our Marines are serving their country with such honor and bravery. We are so proud of our Marines and all of our other service men and women for all that they have done and continue to do to keep us safe and to give us the freedom we have that so many take for granted.

They are true Heroes and need to always be remembered for their selflessness and sacrifice to better our world. We will forever be united in the loss of our heros. We are so sorry for your loss and hope our words will ease some of the pain, and maybe fill some of your emptiness.

Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!

Our sincerest gratitude for their bravery-

The family of Cpl. William "Billy" Taylor

2/6 WPNS

KIA outside of Fallujah 11/30/05

Semper Fidelis, Richard. Brooke and I send our sympathies to your family. We are so sorry to see another casualty from the Light/Attack community. God Bless.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Bennett family in the loss of Richard. I did not know Richard, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Richard you are a hero and you will never be forgotten.

I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.

Love and Peace

Tom



To live in the hearts

of those you leave behind

is never to die"

~Robert Orr~

Dear Larry and Marilyn,



I am so sorry. I know everyone is rallying around you and was touched by the nice articles in the newspaper -- Ricky's friends feel like you are their family too. I remember Ricky winning a bike at a plant picnic -- you raised a great son who is always a winner. he made a difference.



Your friend,

Jim Traub

God Bless his family and friends..He will be sadly missed and never forgotten..



Land of the free,because of the brave..Heaven has another special angel watching over us..







( Navy wife)

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Marilyn, My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

I am very sorry for your lose. You are in my prayers.

The thoughts an prayers of all your Masonite family here in Dickson are you you. I am so sorry for your tragic loss.

Wishing your family all the best in this time of need. Richard, thank you and may you guard Heaven's gates with the same pride and courage you have shown everyone around you. Semper Fi.

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Sorry to hear of your loss. You have my deepest sympathy. God be with him and your family.

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

Marilyn, Larry, Angela & family,

You are in our thoughts and in our

prayers. It is an honor to have known Rick and your whole family.

Dear Bennett Family,

Even though we have never met, I feel as if we are a part of a "family". My daughter's fiancee was killed by an IED in Iraq on Oct. 3, 2005. It is my prayer that you will feel God holding you as tightly to His heart as He has held my family these past 8 months. May you know His peace and comfort as you move through these difficult days.

"Ricky" was my cousin. We were a very close family growing up. THe person I remember was a goofy kid with a never ending smile. But, seeing him in his uniform was quite a site, so proud. Seeing the man he grew into was amazing. He was strongwilled and confident in what he was doing for our country, for us. He will be missed dearly. To Larry and Marilyn ~ You both should be very proud of the son you raised, you both taught him how to be so proud and confident but to enjoy every minute of life.

I am Cpl. Bennett's cousin and currently stationed at Lackland AFB, Tx. and would like to say that this is a big lost to the Bennett Family

Rick was my nephew. He was so proud to be serving our country as a Marine. I don't believe I ever saw him without a huge smile on his face. He will never be forgotten. We are so proud of you, Rick. Rest in Peace. Aunt Joyce

To the family of a fallen hero. I want to express my deepest sympathy and prayers to all of you as you go through this time of sorrow. Since I was a little girl I have known the Bennett family and at times I feel like I am even part of it. At this time though, I want you to know that you raised a wonderful man to stand up and fight for our freedom. For that I thank you from the bottom of my heart, and I pray for each of you today. Thank you -- Love and Prayers

To the Family of Cpl. Richard A. Bennett;

My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life. We lost a son 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday.

I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you mourn this loss. We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with. I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally, but none of these courageous men and women will be forgotten. They will never be able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your loving memories will help to sustain you. This courageous soldier will forever now be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well. To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is those wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever. If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero. God Bless this courageous soldier and family.

Pam Adams (SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)

[email protected]

(Millersville, PA )

I am Rick's cousin. He was a great kid. He loved what he was doing and was so proud to be a Marine. He loved flying and motorcycles. Rick was always so positive and went after what he wanted. He is going to be missed dearly. He had been in Iraq just two months.

Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.

We want you to know that we care so very much about your loss. We did not have the privilege of knowing Richard personally, but know that loss knows no boundaries. He put himself in harms way for what he believed in, and paid the ultimate price. Your loss cannot be less or more for the circumstances of his death, and your great journey of grief is the work of a lifetime.. Our son and brother Benjamin Schuster died in Ramadi Iraq on February 25, 2006, and we feel the loss every moment of every day. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, for now and for the future. Many more people care than you know. You are not alone at any moment of this journey.

"No greater love hath any man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friend" John 15:13



Semper Fi

USMC 83-87

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.



A PROUD MARINE MOM