High Desert Memories - A Hometown Journal Commemorating Ridgecrest California |
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. 1 & 2 - In the beginning 3 - Naval Air Facility 4 - The Ranges 5 - Doc the B-29 6 - NAWC Museum |
. 1 & 2 - In the beginning 3 - Naval Air Facility 4 - The Ranges 5 - Doc the B-29 6 - NAWC Museum |
AL BOYACK CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF FEDERAL SERVICE Released by the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division China Lake, Calif. On July 10, 2005 Robert Al Boyack became the first China Lake employee to complete 60 years of federal service. |
The June celebration was attended by family members and coworkers who surprised
Boyack with special honors at the China Lake Propulsion Laboratories Boyack's
home since 1955. His wife of 56 years, Darlene; his daughters, Jean Erickson and Diane Kirshenman, and their husbands, Jim and Ken, respectively; grandson Brad Erickson and his wife Meriel; and two of Al's great-grandchildren CeJaye and Bailey Erickson, all attended the festivities. |
Boyack started his career at China Lake in 1945 at the age of 17. He worked in the
Public Works Department as a general helper for 83 cents an hour. By 1950, he
earned his locksmith rating. Ten years after his hiring date, Boyack became a
permanent employee. In November 1955, he moved into the energetics arena, transferring to the Propellant and Explosives Department, now called the Weapons and Energetics Department. In 1963, Boyack became a machinist, working in the Salt Wells machine shop, later becoming a model maker. In 1985, Boyack achieved the highest model maker status. As his career progressed, he eventually earned a position as an engineering technician. Deputy Director, Dr. John Robbins said, The Weapons and Energetics Department wishes to thank Al for his 60 years of devoted service. He is respected and loved by all who know him and serves as a shining example of continuity, perseverance, and dedication to all Department employees. |
Gifts honoring Boyack's career included a 60-year service certificate, a flag flown
from the nation's capitol, a certificate of recognition from Assemblyman Kevin
McCarthy, a key to the city of Ridgecrest, and a formal proclamation from Ridgecrest
Mayor Chip Holloway declaring July 10 as Al Boyack Day. |
A sign erected to memorialize 60 years of Service by Al. |
The certificate from the Mayor of Ridgecrest proclaiming July 10th as Al Boyack day
and the key to the City of Ridgecrest. |
Flag presented by the Navy |
California Legislature Certificate of Recognition. |
Certificate of Recognition by the Congress |
Al's family and the BENCH. (See more about the bench below) |
. . . . and now comes the Al Boyack Court |
Our heartiest congratulations Al!!! Well Done!!! |
When I first put this page up here I wrote a notice in the Webmasters Journal that
Al was going to retire. I received an email from him just a day or two later in which he said, "You have made an error there, I have no intention of retiring!!!" Sure am sorry Al, I just ASSumed you would. I have changed that statement, think no more of it!!! |
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7 - The Sidewinder 8 - About China Lake 9 - 60 Year FED service 10 - China Lake named National Historic site |
7 - The Sidewinder 8 - About China Lake 9 - 60 Year FED service 10 - China Lake named National Historic site |
Ohhhhhh!!!! So NOW you retire. You did that on purpose AL!!!! Well, Congratulations on your retirement anyway, Al!! |
