Paul Michael Burchard, 28, of Mesa, AZ, passed away on December 21. Paul was born in Park Ridge, IL on June 1, 1983. He joined the Marines at 18 and fought in the Iraq War. He was going to school to become an aircraft mechanic. He was a member of the Leatherneck Motorcycle Club. Paul is survived by his wife, Rebecca Burchard, parents Robert and Diane Burchard, sister Sara Leibfritz, nephew Sean Burchard, grandfather George Burchard, and dogs Harley and Dyna. Viewing and funeral: Wednesday December 28 at 10 am at A.L. Moore Grimshaw Mortuary. Burial at 12:30 pm at the National Memorial Cemetery of AZ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Paul's honor to the Veteran's Administration.