Delaware National
GuardCW5 Linden Boyer retires
By Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Arterbridge
The Delaware Army National Guard celebrated the retirement of CW5 Linden L. Boyer, Jr. on January 25 at the Boondocks Restaurant in Smyrna. Boyer served in the Delaware Guard for over 40 years and received many prestigous awards during the ceremony, including The Legion of Merit and The Conspicuous Service Cross. The highlight of the event was when State Senator Nancy Cook presented Boyer with a proclamation from the Delaware State Legislature.
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CW5 Linden L. Boyer, Jr., center, received the Legion of Merit from Col. Terry Greenwell, right. Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Arterbridge assists. Photo by Sue Arterbridge. |
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Sen. Nancy Cook (right) and Col. (Ret.) Dallas Winslow present a Senate Tribute to Boyer. Photo by Sue Arterbridge. |
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Col. Chris Haser presents Boyer with the Delaware Conspicuous Service Cross as Command Sgt. Maj. Arterbridge reads the citation. Photo by Maj. Jane Zak. |
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Brig. Gen. (ret.) Vernon Taylor presents the Delaware Shadow Box with State Seal to Boyer. Photo by Maj. Jane Zak. |
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Col. Terry Greenwell pins the Legion of Merit to Boyers sweater. Photo by Maj. Jane Zak. |
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Mrs. Marlene Boyer (center) received the Spouse Award and roses from Mrs. Cathy Greenwell (left) and Mrs. Sue Arterbridge.Photo by Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Arterbridge. |
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A National Guard minuteman plaque from the 261st Signal Brigade was unveiled for Boyer. Photo by Sue Arterbridge. |
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Col. (Ret.) William Witham presented Boyer wth the Order of the Griffin. Photo by Sue Arterbridge. |
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The awards table. Photo by Sue Arterbridge. |
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Guests brought many fine gifts to honor Boyer's long career with the Delaware National Guard. Photo by Sue Arterbridge. |
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Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Arterbrodge unfurls a novel present given by long time friend of Mr. Boyer, Pat Keeler of Boondocks Restaurant. Photo by Sue Arterbridge. |