This video highlights the events of Pfc. Cody A. Board, KIA
Oct. 4, 2010 returning Oct 14, 2010 and interment on Oct.
16, 2010 at Ft. Sills National Cemetery.
Information and video by Jerry Castillo /
USFallen.org
The North Texas Patriot Guard Rider Deputy State Captain,
Mike Lambert, file this report on their website.
PFC Cody Board, United States Army
McKinney Service, Procession To Fort Sill National Cemetery,
Oklahoma
And Interment
Approximate Number
Of Bikes: 150 Approximate Number
Of People: 300 Approximate Number
Of Cages: 13
Weather Conditions:
We could have never expected such a
beautiful ride day with perfect temperatures and fair winds.
This was a day that offered a memory of a beautiful ride and
a lasting tribute to yet another American Hero.
The day started with a picturesque sunrise and the day
seemed to have a special shine. The Parents were escorted
from their home by the McKinney PD Motor Unit and members of
the Patriot Guard flying big flags. Upon arrival at the
church, hundreds of people had gathered to show their honor
and respect for this young man.
The flag line was posted around the church, manned by
Patriot Guard Riders and people from the community. Hundreds
of people lined the streets by the church, holding American
flags and homemade signs saying "We love you Cody" and
"Thank you Cody". The motorcycle escort was staged across
the street in another church parking lot. As the service
came to an end the Police motorcycles led out from the
church and picked up approximately 150 riders from the
Patriot Guard Riders and members of the Blue Knights
motorcycle club.
As the procession snaked its way onto highway 380, the
traffic had stopped and people were standing beside their
vehicles showing honor to Cody. From McKinney to Decatur
people had come out to honor this young man. Fire trucks
with flags, local Police and local residents were at each
intersection along the way. At Decatur the procession turned
North on hwy 287 and once again, all traffic was stopped to
allow this young hero an unimpeded journey. The procession
with flags flying in the wind and all heads held high
thanking God for such a beautiful day. Just short of Wichita
Falls we slowed and took the exit for a short pit stop. The
exit was lined with riders standing the flag line; the
community had also turned out to welcome this hero.
Twenty minutes later the procession once again pulled onto
the highway, this time led by the Oklahoma Patriot Guard,
followed by the Texas Patriot Guard. As we crossed the state
line we were picked up and escorted by the Oklahoma Highway
Patrol. The OHP turned the procession over to the Lawton
Police and we proceeded to the National Cemetery. The
cemetery was covered with flags and the Army from Fort Sill
had turned out in numbers. Full military honors were
rendered and tears were shed for Cody Board, a true American
Hero.
I would like to thank all the law enforcement agencies who
offered their services and, without their support, this
would never have worked. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
stepped up and took care of all tolls including any riders
who returned home on the turnpike.
Each of you were the key part that made this come together
and on behalf of Cody Board's family -Thank you, Thank you,
Thank You!!!
A special thank you goes to the Parents of Cody Board. We
appreciate you allowing us to be a part of the honors for
your son. This is a loss we all share. Cody and both of you
now hold a special place within our hearts
The day started with a picturesque sunrise and the day
seemed to have a special shine. The Parents were escorted
from their home by the McKinney PD Motor Unit and members of
the Patriot Guard flying big flags. Upon arrival at the
church, hundreds of people had gathered to show their honor
and respect for this young man.
