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Patriot's Name:
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Jack Boyd, Sr.
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Military Branch:
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United States Marine Corps
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Classification:
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Veteran
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Additional Military Info:
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One of the original Carlson's Raiders Silver Star X 2 awards
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Link To Obituary:
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http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/879700/Boyd-Jack.php
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Obituary Highlights:
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Jack Zemmy Boyd, age 91, died on March 26, 2014 in Temple, Texas. He was born on May 12, 1922 in Jones County, Texas to James Boyd and Erna Sedberry. In his youth he worked as a delivery boy for a pharmacy and later on a small dairy farm and the rice fields loading rice on the wagons. In 1940, at the age of seventeen, Jack joined the United States Marine Corp, after his mother signed a waiver allowing him to do so. After spending nine months serving in Iceland, Jack was transferred to the South Pacific after the attack on Pearl Harbor. During World War II he truly excelled at being a Marine. He was one of the first volunteers for the newly formed Carlson's Raiders doing advanced reconnaissance work. He served valiantly on the Solomon Islands, Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima earning two Silver Stars for gallantry in action and two Purple Hearts for being wounded in action. Jack was also credited with the downing of a Japanese Zero plane while he was en route in a landing boat to join his outfit in the South Pacific. He earned the rank of Sergeant during his seven years in the Marine Corp
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Mission Ride Captain:
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Rick Crabb,
randjcrabb@juno.com, (910) 330-9861
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Mission Summary:
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The family of Jack Boyd has asked the PGR to honor his
memory by standing a Flag Line at his interment service at
the Dallas – Fort Worth National Cemetery
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Photo Permission
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We Have Not Asked For Permission At This Time.
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PART 1:
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Flag Line at interment service, 1300, Wednesday, 2 April
2014, Dallas - Fort Worth National Cemetery, Committal
Shelter "A"
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Mission Date:
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Apr 02, 2014 - Wednesday
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Staging Time:
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12:15
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Briefing Time:
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12:30
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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12:45
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Service Start Time:
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13:00
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Details Of Part 1:
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Four big-flag bikes will be selected and staged to escort
the procession from the Information Center to the Shelter.
At the conclusion of the Mission Briefing, the Riders will
move to establish the Flag Line at Committal Shelter "A" and
prepare to receive the family and friends of Mr. Boyd. At
the conclusion of the service, the flags will be returned
the storage area, the Riders will be debriefed and dismissed
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Name Of Staging Point:
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Dallas - Fort Worth National Cemetery Information Center
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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2000 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, Texas 75241
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Pre-Formatted Maps Staging Areas
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- Map To Staging Area At
DFW National Cemetery.
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Water Support Vehicle For Part 1:
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- The Flag/Water Vehicle WILL Be There.
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Support Person For Part 1:
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Mike Goebel,
mtgoebel49@gmail.com ,(469) 371-2116
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Weather Forecast:
(See WEB Calendar For The Latest Forecasts)
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Check The Online Itinerary For Current Weather, Forecasts,
Radar, And Mission Updates Before Heading Out.
http://www.txpgr.org
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Comments:
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- Safety First: Please remember to properly hydrate
(including the night before) before any outdoor activity and
to dress appropriately. Do not hesitate to take a break at
any time if you feel you need to get in the shade or get
indoors and always ask for help at any time. Also please do
not forget your sun screen.
- Riders NOT UTILIZING
HANDICAPPED PARKING are requested to park as far forward as
possible at the Visitor's Center to keep the closest spaces
available for other guests.
- Cemeteries are hallowed
ground. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a
minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Show our respect to
ALL who are there, not just the one we are honoring.
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Respectfully Submitted By:
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Rick Crabb
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Ride Captain
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Submitted By:
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rjcrabb@sbcglobal.net
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Listing On National PGR WEB Site:
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(To Be Filled In After Submission To National)
Condolences
May Be Offered There.
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