Dedicated to our members that have joined the Forever Outpost.  These Brothers and Sisters are forever in our hearts and memories.

John M. Buskirk (Bus), 62, Choctaw, OK, passed away 31 August 2026, at Oklahoma City VA Hospital, Oklahoma City. John was born in Augsburg, Germany, on April 17, 1964 a son of the late Barbara Lee Buskirk and John Carlos Buskirk. He was the husband of Ruby Lohetishcia Buskirk. 

 

During his early life he was raised in Allentown, PA. He graduated from Dieruff High School in 1982 and joined the US Army in 1985. During his time in the U.S. Army he reached the rank of Specialist as a Heavy Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic during the period of 1985 to 1993. While serving in the US Army he supported operations as part of Operation Desert Storm. Upon completion of his service he moved on to focus on his love of vehicles.

 

He spent countless hours learning about and receiving numerous ASE Certifications to include an ASE Master Mechanic Certification. He operated out of various shops and when he wasn't working in a shop, he turned his house into one. There was never a time when he didn't have at least one project.

 

He spent much of his later years helping to establish Sooner State ABATE and helped support various organizations whose goals were largely the betterment of the community they belong to such as Texas and Louisiana State ABATE, Downed Bikers Association, Oklahoma Motorcycle Rights Foundation, Outlaws Motorcycle Club, National Coalition of Motorcyclists (Region 2), Coalition of Informed Riders (State Representative), Mid-South Motorcyclists Improving Legislative Effectiveness (M.I.L.E State Representative) and Bikers against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A). He also worked within the veteran organizations as a member of both the American Legion Post 73 and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) to help support veterans across Oklahoma.