RIP David Hall. Marine killed in Afghanistan yesterday.

[bigbluebird]

Rip

[adamgh81]

I'm sure PGR (patriot guard riders) will make the viewing and funeral, I'd be there if I weren't working. Go and show our support OR, you don't have to be in the military to ride with PGR, just bring a 3'x5' US Flag.

[InyaAzz]

If anyone is looking for something to do...The Lake Erie Crushers have their last home game today at 5. David's Dad is throwing out the first pitch. The owner has donated his private box for the family..so I'll be there. I think I have 3 extra tickets for the game if anyone is interested. PM me for those.

Much needed distraction.

Thanks again OR.

[InyaAzz]

http://chronicle.northcoastnow.com/2009/09/09/beach-services-planned-for-marine-lance-cpl-david-hall/

LORAIN — A memorial service for Marine Lance Cpl. David Hall is planned 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Lakeview Park in Lorain.

Sunday’s memorial service will be on the beach, and arrangements are being made to accommodate a crowd up to several thousand people, said Lora Hall, sister of Hall, who was killed by an improvised explosive device Aug. 31 while patrolling in Afghanistan.

“We’ll have plenty of chairs set up for older people and anyone with back problems or who has trouble sitting down on the beach,” she said.

Hall

People who prefer to sit on the hillside are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets.

The two-hour service is being designed to focus on honoring David Hall, Lora Hall said.

“We want to celebrate David’s life, but it will also honor all active duty men and women still in harm’s way,” she said.

Full military honors will be observed, and Hall’s casket will be carried by an honor guard onto a stage set up on the beach.

Discussions are still under way about other details of the service, which will close with a 21-gun salute “that’s set to be done right at sunset,” Hall said. “That should be beautiful.”

If people are unable to attend the service and David Hall’s closed-casket visitation or uncertain which to come to, the family is encouraging “as many as we can to join us at the memorial service,” Lora Hall said.

David Hall’s body is scheduled to arrive at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport from Dover, Del., at 4:30 p.m. Thursday. A motorcade will accompany the soldier’s body through Lorain, according to his sister.

The exact route has yet to be determined, but Lora Hall said it would likely pass by Southview High School, her brother’s alma mater, Lorain City Hall and Lakeview Park.

“The specifics of the route still have to be worked out by the police. Our intent is to have as many people who want to come out and line those streets.”

Visitation for David Hall will be 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Dovin & Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center, 1110 Cooper Foster Park Road, Amherst.

[CBRzach]

Rip

[Vulcan_Rider]

For anyone interested

SHORT NOTICE

Final Itinerary

Confirmed Mission

LCpl David R. Hall, 31

Elyria, Ohio

2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment,

2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force

Camp Lejeune, NC

USMC

Casualty of Operation Enduring Freedom

31 August 2009

Helmand province Afghanistan

http://www.patriotguard.org/Forums/tabid/61/postid/1231056/view/topic/Default.aspx

Honor Escort:

Cleveland/Hopkins Airport

10 September 2009@ 1630hrs-(4:30PM)

Staging:

IX Center

By Charter Hangers

10 September 2009@1530hrs-(3:30PM)

Visitation:

Dovin & Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center

1100 Cooper Foster Park Road

Amherst, Ohio 44001

11 September 2009@1600hrs-1900hrs-(4:00PM-7:00PM)

Staging

K Mart

Route 58 $ Cooper Foster Park Road

11 September 2009@1500hrs-(3:00PM)

Services:

Lakeview Park (ON THE BEACH)

1800 West Erie Avenue

Lorain, Ohio 44052

13 September2009@1800hrs-2000hrs-(6:00PM-8:00PM)

Staging:

Honor Escort to Services

Funeral Home

13 September 2009@ 1630hrs-4:30PM)

District 3 Captain Ralph Bago is assigned this mission of Honor and Respect. Please follow his instructions. Remember to bring your 3x5 American Flags. If you are going on the Honor Escort make sure you have plenty of fuel. It will be between 30-40 miles.

Bob Woods; Ohio State Captain Patriot Guard Riders