Patriot's Name:	Deputy James Boyd
Classification:	First Responder
Mission Information:	On 03-21-2013, Deputy James Boyd was on patrol on U.S. Hwy 287 in Montague County, Texas, where he observed a 1991 Cadillac 4 dr, black in color, bearing a Colorado License Plate southbound on U.S. Hwy 287 just south of F.M. 174. Deputy Boyd observed that the driver of the vehicle was travelling in the left (inside) lane. This area is mark as “Left lane for passing only”. Deputy Boyd conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle at U.S. Hwy 287 just south of State Hwy 59. He made a passenger-side approach to the violator’s vehicle. As Deputy Boyd approached the front passenger window of the vehicle, the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle fired at deputy four times. The shooter was armed with a 9mm handgun. One round struck Deputy Boyd in the chest. The deputy was wearing a ballistic vest. The round struck the trauma plate of the vest, travelled towards the right side of Deputy Boyd’s chest and penetrated his uniform pocket and embedded into his cellular telephone that was in the pocket. Another round entered his uniform winter jacket and passed through his right shoulder uniform epaulet. This round did not strike Deputy Boyd’s body. Another round struck Deputy Boyd in the left forehead just off center and near the hair line. This round caused him to fall to the ground and lose conciseness. The fourth round had missed Deputy Boyd completely. Deputy Boyd had regained consciousness within 30 seconds. He then realized that he needed to get help. Deputy Boyd was able to use his hand-held radio and call for assistance and was able to broadcast the description and direction of the suspect’s vehicle. Based on that broadcast, a Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper, and several Wise County Sheriff’s Office Deputies had caught up with the vehicle. The suspect led officers on a high speed pursuit into Decatur Texas, where he crashed his vehicle. The suspect engaged the officers in a shoot-out where he was mortally wounded. Deputy Boyd was flown by Care-Flight to Harris Methodist Hospital in Ft. Worth where he underwent surgery for a penetrating gunshot wound to the head. The surgeon was able to remove bullet and bone shrapnel from the left frontal lobe of the brain. Doctors had installed a titanium plate to the surgery site. On 3-26-2013, Deputy Boyd was transferred to the Texas Rehabilitation Hospital in Ft. Worth, where he will remain for an undetermined amount of rehabilitation. From there he will be receiving services as an out-patient. Deputy Boyd is expected to make a full recovery and return to his duties as a Deputy with the Montague County Sheriff’s Office. On 3-31-2013, Deputy Boyd will be discharged from the Texas Rehabilitation Hospital in Ft. Worth and will rejoin his Law Enforcement family in Montague. Investigators were able to link the suspect, Evan Ebel to the murder of Tom Clements, the Director of the Department of Corrections for Colorado, and to Nathan Leon, a Domino’s pizza delivery man in Denver Colorado. Thanks to the efforts and dedication of Deputy Boyd, he was able to ensure the interruption and stoppage of a prolific murderer on a multi-state killing spree, despite his critical wound.
Mission Ride Captain:	Larry "Rev DT" Key, larrykey@ntxpgr.org, (940) 268-8242
Ride Captain #2:	Mike "Hawkeye" Upchurch, hawkeye@ntxpgr.org, (972) 974-0030
Ride Captain #3:	Mike "Weldermike" Johnson, weldermike@aol.com, (940) 224-2872
Ride Captain #4:	Gary "Doc Trot" Trotter (In Training), gljlt@hotmail.com, (940) 391-0687,
Mission Summary:	Participate in the procession to honor this First Responder as a surviving hero. To honor Deputy James Boyd for his actions in the saving of many lives through his dedication as a law enforcement officer. Please help us to be a part of something very special, honoring a surviving hero.
PART 1:	Procession from Texas Rehabilitation, Fort Worth to Montague County
Mission Date:	Mar 31, 2013
Staging Time:	09:00
Briefing Time:	09:30
In Position Time Or KSU:	10:00
Details Of Part 1:	We will stage at 300 S. Ballinger street, Fort Worth. Follow directions when arriving so we can get staged quickly. We will have a riders briefing at 0930. It is imperative you be at the briefing, as the Sheriff's office will be doing part of the briefing. Staging will be 0900 to 0930. Dismissal time at the Rehab Hospital varies from 1000 to 1100 hours;  we need to be ready by 1000 hours. Then, Semper Gumby if it is later. We will be involved in the procession to honor Deputy James Boyd. This is open to everyone. If you have big flags, please fly them. U.S. and Patriot Guard, if you fly two. We will have Law Enforcement officers handling road security from point A to point B. We will also have our Wichita Falls group, standing honors at the Montague Sheriff's office when we arrive. Thank you, WF, for what you do. When we arrive at Montague County Sheriff's Office, 111 S. Grand, Montague, Texas, we will be directed where to park. We will have a debriefing and be dismissed. Make sure you have plenty of fuel as we will not stop along the way. Google Maps shows it to be 81.4 miles from point A to Point B. Semper Gumby--make sure to check this website for any changes to this or any other mission. Last minute changes will appear here only.
Name Of Staging Point:	Texas Rehabilitation Hospital in Fort Worth
Staging Address For Part 1:	300 S. Ballinger Street Fort Worth, Texas
Map To Staging Area For Part 1:	http://goo.gl/maps/kptPB
Water Truck For Part 1:	- The Flag/Water Truck WILL NOT Be There.
Weather Forecast: (See WEB Calendar For The Latest Forecasts)	Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 72F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. Check The Online Itinerary For Current Weather, Radar, And Mission Updates Before Heading Out. http://www.txpgr.org
Comments:	- Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated.
	This is supposed to be a surprise to Deputy James Boyd. Due to the possibility of rain, it is your choice as to whether you fly big flags or not. If you do, be sure to double check your flag mounts and gear. I do not want to lose flags or gear. Remember, when flags get wet, they get very heavy; make sure your poles and mounts are strong enough to handle the added weight, which will also be increased by the fact we will be traveling at 50+ miles per hour, which will put additional stress on your poles and gear. DO NOT TAKE CHANCES.
Respectfully Submitted By:	Larry "Rev DT" Key
	Deputy State Captain
Submitted By:	larrykey@ntxpgr.org
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