The family of Byron Ralph Boxwell has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to join them in paying honors to this American Hero and it will be our honor to do so.
Byron Ralph Boxwell, one of our Heroes of the 'Greatest Generation' served in the U.S. Army during WWII from 1943 to 1946. His awards include the Purple Heart, American Theater Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Theater Service Medal. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Corporal.
Byron had been a State Farm Insurance agent in Burbank, CA for 45 years. He was an active member of the Kiwanis Club for 15 years, serving terms as both the president and secretary. Bryon was also an avid golfer and achieved a hole-in-one on the 11th hole of Crystalaire Golf Course. Byron was also very active in his church and volunteered to help where he could, one of the things he enjoyed doing was delivering turkeys with the pastor to the homes of those in need during the holidays.
Byron is survived by his wife of 43 years, Phyl, eight children, 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the family home to the church, there will be no interment. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Saturday 27 SEP 14: 0845 - Staging at Carl's Jr.,1320 N. San Fernando Blvd, Burbank, CA 91501
http://goo.gl/maps/mnxNL 0900 - Mission Briefing
0915 - KSU to family residence for accompaniment of Hero and family to church service.
0930 - Flag Line as Hero is transferred to family car.
0945 - KSU to St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 133 N. 5th St., Burbank, CA 91501
http://goo.gl/maps/3hNYp 1000 - Flag Line as Hero and family enter church, and standby for Flag Line during Military Honors.
1100 - Flag Line at conclusion of service as Hero is transferred to the family car
THERE WILL BE NO INTERMENT
R/C: Mike Seabeemike AbrahamSoCal PGR-Ride Captain
pgrcbmike@hotmail.com
818-645-9698
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 for the family at this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?395059
