Spring 2016 8th Annual

LEON B. DERAPS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ANNUAL NEWSLETTER

10 Year Commemorative A sincere thank you to all who help make our event successful

The Leon B. Deraps Scholarship was formed in late 2006 to honor Leon’s life of service to his beloved community. The five mile walk/run was born out of a need to finance the scholarship.” Thus far, we have been blessed with the honor of awarding thirty-nine Jamestown graduates with the scholarship. The deadline for scholarship applications is Friday, April 15th. In other News, we are very happy to announce that this year our guest speaker will be Kirby

Baumert. “Coach” Baumert is retired now after 33 years of service to Jamestown C-1 School. Not only was Coach Baumert” one of Leon’s favorite teachers, but he is very active and beloved member of our community. He has always been a huge supporter of the walk/run. We are also excited and honored to announce that the Jefferson City Marine Corps League has offered to take charge of the concession stand and grilling hot dogs at the finish line of the Walk/Run this year. At twelve o’clock, after the walk, there will be a Mass for Leon at Cedron Church.

The Deraps family would like to thank everyone for their support for the past 10 years. After much reflection, we have decided to end the Walk/Run after this year. It's been 10 years since our brother gave his life for his country and we never want to forget that. With the amount of money that we have saved we will continue to give out scholarships in Leon’s name as long as possible.

Thank you again for your generosity over the years. We are so proud to be part of a community that cares so much about honoring our fallen hero. We are honored to carry on Leon's spirit of generosity and service by giving scholarships to deserving high school seniors. The Deraps Family

Walk/Run 2016 News: Important Announcement

2015 Scholarship recipients

• Trevor Barbour • Abigail Couch • Andrew Couch • Stephanie Birkmann • Haley Owens • Hailey Croy • Garrett Johnson

Photo By David Wallingford

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Leon Bertrand was born at our Jamestown home on a bitter cold morning November 13, 1986, our “Bonus Baby”, strong with a sweet disposition. As our “Caboose”, he was protected and raised by his two older brothers who taught him to take a punch and get up grinning, his three bossy sisters who fought over the little guy to small to win an argument, his veteran Mom who believes in meals to set your clock by, taught him patience to pick a row of green beans clean and to kneel at his bed and pray, his Marine Corps veteran father who taught him to hit the deck running, good to go, not to slouch at a flag ceremony and how to sharpen his knife, and a community best described as “salt of the earth”. He grew up running in the soft hills and creek bottoms of the Missouri River valley. Always obedient, he was a good student, anyone’s friend, loved by all, and answered to Buddy, Bud, Uncle Lon, Bert, and Bird Man.

Leon went through Cub Scouts, Webelos, and earned rank quickly in the Boy Scouts. His achievements include 35 Merit Badges, the Order of the Arrow, a Rocky Mountain High Adventure Trek, National Boy Scout Jamboree 2001, Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, Philmont Scout Ranch Expedition 2002, Cimarron, New Mexico, all troop leadership positions, & many service projects and Camporees.

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Under guidance from veteran scouter, Richard Schroeder, Leon’s Eagle Project was the recovery of the abandoned Hardiman-Beatty AME Cemetery, just north of Jamestown. He was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout March 13, 2005.

Leon participated in many sports at Moniteau C-1 School in Jamestown including Baseball, Basketball, and Track and field. He was also a member of the FFA. He was voted Prom King his senior year, 2005. Leon enjoyed many outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, and off roading with his jeep (when he wasn’t pushing it!). He was an active member of Annunciation Catholic Church, California MO. Leon was employed at Advanced Chimney Techniques of Jamestown, and Cal’s Thriftway, California MO before graduating School. Leon graduated High School in May 2005. He left for the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, CA in June 2005. Because of his Eagle Scout achievement, Leon entered the Marine Corps as a Private First Class. In September 2005, he graduated basic training with many of his proud family members cheering him on. He went on to complete Marine Combat Training at Camp Pendleton, California, and Engineers School in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. With his training completed in

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February 2006, he was deployed with members of his engineers unit to Fallujah, Iraq. Leon died during combat operations against enemy forces, May 6, 2006. However, “If the Army and the Navy ever look on Heaven’s scenes, they will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines”. He still stands his post and he’s the one with the big grin, ear to ear.

The Leon B. Deraps Scholarship was formed in late 2006 to honor Leon’s life of service to his beloved community. The five-mile walk/run was born out of a need to finance the scholarship. So, in early May of every year, Leon’s family, friends and community members gather to celebrate his life by walking, running, and riding the five miles from Advanced Chimney in Jamestown to the Assumption Catholic Church in Cedron (where he is buried). The route through the scenic countryside is beautiful and is thoroughly enjoyed by all.

--Written by Dale Deraps

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“I am very thankful to have received the Leon Deraps scholarship last year. This scholarship has helped me with not only my first semester of college, but also my second. The Walk/Run/Ride has always made me feel appreciative to be a part of our wonderful community. Every year, people from all over come together to remember Leon and to support Jamestown students. It is truly a beautiful sight.”

–Abigail Couch

I am thankful to have received the Leon Deraps scholarship last year. It has helped me with my first year of college. The Walk/Run/Ride is a great event that draws our community closer and helps out our students. I have been to almost every one of the Walk/Run/Rides, and helped direct traffic, set up water stations, and help clean up, and they are great events.

–Trevor Barbour

Register ONLINE at leonderaps.net!!

7th Annual Walk/Run

Ø $25 per walk/run participant (pre-registered)

Ø $15 youth 12 to 18

Ø $10 youth under 12

Ø $12 t-shirt only

Ø $30 day of -

registrants

Ø $4 meal tickets are available at registration. Includes drink, hotdog, cookie or fruit following the walk/run.

T-shirt Sleeve Logo

Logo In case anyone was wondering about the new logo that the Leon T-shirts were sporting last year, we thought we would provide some back-story. Sandy Deraps had the fortunate opportunity to bump into Capt. Eric Spencer at the Assembly of God chicken dinner in 2014, who so very generously offered to pay for the cost of the shirts, and asked to put the emblem on the sleeve. He has also agreed to pay for the cost of the shirts again this year!! We are proud to represent and support our service men and women of the National Guard. Thank you Capt. Spencer!

"Being among one of the few recipients of this scholarship, receiving the scholarship was a great honor for me. Accepting the scholarship was not just about receiving money for me; it tells me I am seen as having potential for the future in our community. I've got to make sure of my responsibilities and make sure I give back to this great community. When I represent something I try to represent at the fullest, so I am going to do the best I can to make everyone appreciative who has put in time, money, and effort into the L.Cpl. Leon Deraps Memorial Walk/Run/Ride and making the scholarship possible. I am very thankful that I have been able to participate in the annual walk/run/ride and thankful to receive the scholarship that has helped me on my journey to receive my masters in AgBusiness at Mizzou after I complete my bachelor’s degree in a couple of years at Missouri Valley College."

-Stephanie Birkmann

A Word From Past Recipients:

We want to extend a heart-felt thank you to all of our volunteers and service men and women who make it possible for us to enjoy the freedoms so many take for granted!

PHOTO CREDIT TO DAVID WALLINGFORD

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L Cpl. Leon B. Deraps Memorial Five-Mile Walk/Run/Ride Registration Form & Waiver

Participant Information: Name: _____________________________________

Address: ___________________________________

City, State, Zip: ______________________________

Email Address:_______________________________

T-Shirt Size (s): _______________________________

Contact w/questions: leonwalkrun@gmail.com, Omie-573-298-1558 Participation Waiver: In signing this release, I acknowledge that I understand the intent thereof and I hereby release, absolve, and hold harmless the Leon Deraps Scholarship Fund or any other parties connected with this event in any way, singly of collectively from and against blame and liability for any death, injury, misadventure, harm, loss, inconvenience or damage hereby suffered or sustained as a result of my participation in the 2016 L Cpl. Leon B. Deraps Memorial Run/Walk/Ride Event or any activities associated therewith. I hereby consent to and permit emergency treatment in the event of illness or injury. I also give full permission for use of my name and/or photo in connection of this event. If signed by a parent, the parent agrees to release and hold the above name organization and persons harmless of any claims, which may be asserted by or on behalf of the entrant. Signature of participant:________________________________________________ Signature of guardian if under 18: ________________________________________ Date: ______________________________________________________________

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Participation Waiver: In signing this release, I acknowledge that I understand the intent thereof and I hereby release, absolve, and hold harmless the Leon Deraps Scholarship Fund or any other parties connected with this event in any way, singly of collectively from and against blame and liability for any death, injury, misadventure, harm, loss, inconvenience or damage hereby suffered or sustained as a result of my participation in the 2016 L Cpl. Leon B. Deraps Memorial Run/Walk/Ride Event or any activities associated therewith. I hereby consent to and permit emergency treatment in the event of illness or injury. I also give full permission for us of my name and/or photo in connection of this event. If signed by a parent, the parent agrees to release and hold the above name organization and persons harmless of any claims, which may be asserted by or on behalf of the entrant. Signature of participant: ________________________________________________ Signature of guardian if under 18: ________________________________________ Date: ______________________________________________________________ Participation Waiver: In signing this release, I acknowledge that I understand the intent thereof and I hereby release, absolve, and hold harmless the Leon Deraps Scholarship Fund or any other parties connected with this event in any way, singly of collectively from and against blame and liability for any death, injury, misadventure, harm, loss, inconvenience or damage hereby suffered or sustained as a result of my participation in the 2016 L Cpl. Leon B. Deraps Memorial Run/Walk/Ride Event or any activities associated therewith. I hereby consent to and permit emergency treatment in the event of illness or injury. I also give full permission for use of my name and/or photo in connection of this event. If signed by a parent, the parent agrees to release and hold the above name organization and persons harmless of any claims, which may be asserted by or on behalf of the entrant. Signature of participant: ________________________________________________ Signature of guardian if under 18: ________________________________________ Date: ______________________________________________________________

Spring 2016 8th Annual

Leon Deraps memorial scholarship Fund

P.O. BOX 202 Jamestown MO 65046

"All those you love, and those who love you-----In their hearts you will forever be----The one who gave his very all----That the living may be free. "

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Start out going east on Highway 50/US-50 Bus E for 2.6 miles.

Turn left onto S Oak St/MO-87. Continue to follow S Oak St. .8 miles.

Turn left onto W Prospect St.

Take the 1st right onto N Boonville Rd/MO-O. Continue to follow MO-O for 3.2 miles.

Turn slight right onto MO-D/State Highway D – follow for 8.1 miles.

Turn left onto Cedron Ln.

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From I-70

Take the MO-87 exit, EXIT 106 /Boonville/Prairie Home.

Turn left onto MO-87/Highway 87- follow for 11.2 miles.

Turn right onto State Highway D/MO-D for 1.1 miles.

Turn right onto Zey Ln for 1.6 miles.

Turn left onto Cedron Ln.

Directions to Leon Deraps Memorial Walk/Run

Jamestown Patron

Jamestown MO, 65046