Rubin Binder Memorial Service
The Binder Reception Reflection on Rubin's Life by his family
The Northwest Chapter of Gamewardens was tasked to arrange the event under the leadership of Larry Bissonnette. We were to honor the last crewman of PBR 105 Rubin Binder BM3 who served as forward Gunner on one of the most renowned PBRs in the Vietnam War.
This is the core of our Gamewardens group at the Memorial and one bag piper.
L to R Fred Mc Davitt CDR ret Rubin's CO River section 531 1966-67 San Diego Ca, , ENS Andrea Istre USS Davis FFG 60, David Guthrie Pipe Major, Washington Scottish Band, Heinz Hickethier QMCS ret River Division 551, Ralph Christopher EN3 PBR support YRBM 21 and Ben Koe, Bob Brower U.S. Army PBR 458 Transportation, Larry Bissonnette CDR ret CO River Division 593, Tom Anderson CDR ret CO River Division 531.
Members present from today's Navy were also on hand to honor Rubin and his service to our country. They included LCDR Jonathan C. Puskas CO and Command Master Chief Wright of Inshore Boat Unit Eleven, the New Brown Water Navy. ENS Andrea Istre USS Davis FFG 61
Rubin Binder in the Forward Gun tub of PBR 105 early 1967
Rubin's service was held at the Bikur Cholim Cemetery in Seattle at 10:00 on Sunday, 16th of July. It was a clear and Beautiful Day
CDR Fred McDavitt gave a Eulogy that can only described as heart felt and remarkable. He described the extraordinary service of Rubin Binder as a PBR Sailor. We can only feel honored to have served in Vietnam on PBRs with a man like Rubin.
L to R ST2 Stephen Brown USN inactive, Spec 5 Greg Olson USA inactive, MAMC Dan Daniels USN ret, SFC Rob Hitching USA ret
A Gun Salute was rendered and Taps was played by members of the VVA Chapter 423
David Guthrie Pipe Major, Washington Scottish Band
Then the haunting sounds of a bag piper playing amazing grace came from the distance as it passed over the grounds to Rubin's grave site and the memorial party.
Naval Base Kitsap, Bremerton provided a flag party to fold the Flag of a grateful Nation for presentation by CDR Tom Anderson to the Wife of Rubin Binder
CDR Tom Andreson bring his hand up to Salute the flag held by SA Peterson Casey USN ,CS2 Richard Jones USN at attention.
CDR Tom Anderson USN ret receiving the U.S. Flag from and Presenting it to Kris Binder, Rubin's wife under the watchful eye of his family and his many friends.
