The family and the US Marine Corps has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor this WWII Hero, we will be honored to do so.
On Feb 14, 1944, Capt James Boyden was the pilot of a Grumann torpedo bomber on a mission to destroy enemy shipping in Simpson Harbor, New Britain. The mission included 26 bombers targeting the Japanese base at Rabaul. They encountered intense anti-aircraft fire and sustained heavy losses. At the end of the battle, 6 bombers and their 19 crewmen were lost, including Capt Boyden.
Capt Boyden was a member of the Marine Torpedo Bombing Squadron 233, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, Fleet Marine Force.
Declared Missing In Action, Capt Boyden was declared deceased on Feb 15, 1945. In 2016 the DPAA conducted an excavation of the crash site and he was recovered, identified, and will now return home. We are very honored to be part of his return to his family.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the airport to the mortuary. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the mortuary, we will meet you there.
Part 1 Time Table for Monday, 01 MAY 17:1815 - Stage at Bob Hope USO, 203 World Way, #200, Los Angeles, CA 90045
https://goo.gl/maps/kdZzpfa2q4A21830 - Mission briefing
1845 - KSU to arrival location
1945 - Est KSU to Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary, 3888 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier, CA 90601
https://goo.gl/maps/PaFh2getzdu (approx 27 miles)
2045 - Est arrival at Rose Hills
R/C Craig (Gunny) Donor
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This mission involves an aircraft arrival. Arrival times can change at the last minute so please check this thread for any last minute changes before leaving. You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this will be your first mission go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
Please post your condolences at the National link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?434046
