A benefit is being planned here Friday evening for a former U.S. Marine who is now fighting a grueling battle against cancer.Hosted by Cornerstone Fellowship Church, the event aims to provide financial assistance for Peter Ekberg, his wife and two children.“It’s a benefit to help him, but more-or-less to help his family,” said Morgan Vermillion, one of the organizers. “The church is just trying to do as much as we can to help them.”Scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at Cornerstone Fellowship Church, the benefit will include a barbecue, silent auction and live music.Now age 51, Peter grew up ...