Born: November 2, 1985, Washington, D.C.
Date of Death:    November 25^th, 2008, (age 24)

Place of Burial:  Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington D.C.

BUC Training Completed:  2 weeks

AS Training Completed:   4 weeks

Commands:

·          Squad Commander/3^rd Platoon Bravo Squad-Guardian 32^nd Fugitive Retrieval Division

·          Platoon Commander/3^rd Platoon/ Charlie Company-Guardian 32^nd Fugitive Retrieval Division

Awards:       

·          Guardian:       Exemplary Command (4)

·          Guardian:       Distinguished Service (4)

·          PPA:   Meritorious Service (3)

·          President:      Medal of Valor (2)

·          President:      Medal of Freedom (1)

·          President:      President’s Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service (1)

·          Department HHS:  Secretaries Award for Distinguished Service (4)    

Notable Engagements:   

·          Glen Anderson Freeway, Los Angeles CA 2005 (Barrow Sanction)

·          San Miguel, Mexico 2005

·           Niagara Falls, New York 2005 (Barrow Sanction)

·          Jackson Station, Jackson MS 2006 (Barrow Sanction)

·          Richmond Speed Way, Richmond VA 2006

·          Lake Lakota, United Tribal Nations 2006 (Barrow Sanction)

·          Jessup Heights, Crimson Maryland 2006 (Barrow Sanction)

·          San Miguel, Mexico 2007

·          Union Station, Washington D.C. 2008 (Barrow Sanction)

·          San Miguel, Mexico 2008 (Barrow Sanction)

Obituary

Commander Joseph A. Paxton Guardian Fugitive Retrieval Division (24), died along with several members of his beloved teammates Wednesday November 25^th 2008 Mexico City, Mexico the victim of a plane crash.  He is survived by his parents, Adrian and Dorothy Paxton.  He was an exceptional student and displayed excellence at every educational level maintaining a 4.0 grade average  and a perfect attendance record from primary school to high school.  Upon Graduating high school he entered Guardian Training Academy and began a distinguished career in civil service.  Again displaying excellence and discipline he completed the academy’s Basic Urban Combat Training in a record 2 weeks and completed its Advance Specialist Training course in a mere 4 weeks.  He entered full time service as a Guardian Fugitive Retrieval agent at the age of 18 and became a squad commander in only 6 months.  One year later he would become the youngest platoon commander in Fugitive Retrieval history at 20 years of age.  He was praised by his superiors for his efficiency as a commander 4 times being awarded Guardians Exemplary Command medal.  His unit, affectionately known as “The Brat Pack”, though youthful, was renowned for their courage and willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty in defense of innocent civilians.  Under his command they received many commendations including 2 Medals of Valor and 1 Medal of Freedom from the President.  He was laid to rest at Rock Creek Cemetery in Washington D.C. with many military and civil dignitaries in attendance to pay their respects.  His service to his community and his nation will never be forgotten.