Stephen “Scout” Boyd
[No Email Notification]
US Army
Persian Gulf War Veteran
MRC – Mario Sandone
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Mission Summary |
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| Classification | Military Veteran | |
| Military Branch | United States Army | |
| Military Service | Stephen “Scout” Boyd entered the US Army in April of 1989 and was honorably discharged in Septembers of 1992 for a total of 3 years, 5 months active service. During his tour of duty, he attained the rank of PFC (E3). During his service he served 2 years and 11 months in Kuwait. Stephen was awarded the following medals and ribbons:
– Army Good Conduct Medal |
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| Campaigns | Persian Gulf War (1991) | |
| Mission Segments | Funeral Service, Procession and Interment | |
| Obituary | Link to Obituary | |
| Photo Permission | Unknown | |
| MRC | Mario Sandone jmsandone@yahoo.com (214) 232-2722 |
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| Ride Captain 2 | Mark Littel leadscout1979@gmail.com (682) 251-1300 |
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Part 1 |
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| Segment | Funeral Service and Procession | |
| Mission Date | Friday, 03/01/2024 | |
| Staging Time | 0800 | |
| Briefing Time | 0815 | |
| In Position/KSU Time | 0830 | |
| Starting Time | 0900 | |
| Staging Point | Water of Life Lutheran | |
| Staging Address | 12340 FM 1641 Forney, Texas 75126 |
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| Map Link | Map to Staging, Part 1 | |
| GPS | 32.723925, -96.431181 | |
| Details | We will assemble in the church parking lot for a briefing and to assist with establishment of the flag line. We will man the flag line honoring our hero and the arrival of family and friends. The COA will be presented at DFWNC service. After the service begins, at the direction of the MRC, we will strike the flag line, stow the flags, be debriefed and dismissed. Those wishing to ride in the escorted procession will attend the mandatory Procession Briefing. Bikes will then be moved into position for the procession.
Best estimation of KSU for the procession will be no later than 0945. FYI: Stephen was a member of The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA) – I’m expecting a large number of motorcycles that will want to ride with the procession. |
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| Procession | Escort Provided | |
| Support | Blaine Danyluk | |
Part 2 |
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| Segment | Interment Service | |
| Date | Friday, 03/01/2024 | |
| Staging Time | 1015 | |
| Briefing Time | 1030 | |
| In Position/KSU Time | 1045 | |
| Starting Time | 1100 | |
| Staging Point | Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery | |
| Staging Address | 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, Texas 75211 |
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| Map Link | Map to Staging, Part 2 | |
| Details | Riders will stage at the Visitors Information Center for a briefing and large flag bike selection. Large flag bikes will move to the proper lane to await the procession. All others may proceed to the shelter to set the flag line and await the family and friends of our Army Veteran. After the service concludes, at the direction of the MRC, we will strike the flag line, stow the flags, be debriefed and dismissed. | |
| Support | Flags only; please bring your own water. | |
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Before volunteering and/or attending any North Texas Patriot Guard Riders missions we encourage you to review all safety information below.
Included are some potential safety concerns to be aware of, however this does not include the full scope of all potential hazards.
Anyone attending any North Texas Patriot Guard Riders mission understands that they do so at their own risk.
High Temperatures
It’s every RIDER’S PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY to hydrate prior to attending a mission.
Begin drinking water the night before. Drink water when you wake up and continue drinking water all day to ensure your body stays hydrated. It should be noted that excessive use of alcohol, coffee, tea, or sodas act as diuretics and tend to dehydrate rather than hydrate. The use of Powerade or Gatorade or any of the small packets of powder designed to help replace the electrolytes lost from perspiration is important. The use of cooling towels is important also as they tend to help keep your body temperature down.
If at any time you feel the need, let someone know that you are stepping away from the Flag Line, and find a cool spot to get out of the heat. Don’t wait until your body collapses. It is much easier to take a seat and get a cold towel rather than to call EMS for heat stroke. The family will understand. If this does occur, please have your emergency card on you so that we can notify a family member. Hope-fully the break will be all you need. Secondly, if you are riding a bike, please be sure to hydrate again before making the ride home. Take another 10-15 minutes to cool down then start the ride. Ideally, stop at an air-conditioned restaurant for something to eat.
Funeral Processions/Escorts
EVERY RIDER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for their own safety at all times while riding in a funeral procession.
At NO TIME are any riders authorized to block any intersection or otherwise block or impede traffic laws in any way. Only Law Enforcement officials are authorized to block and/or impeded the lawful flow of traffic.
If you choose to fly a flag on your bike you are SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for ensuring it is secured and not a danger to any other rider or traffic.