May 10, 2005
SFC Michael Bordelon
Family members have confirmed the death of SFC Michael Bordelon. SFC Bordelon, 37, of Louisiana, died today at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. He died of injuries sustained when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated near his Stryker military vehicle in Mosul, Iraq, on April 23. SFC Bordelon was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Ft. Lewis, WA.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and fellow soldiers during this difficult time. We will add any subsequent articles we find to this entry.
First war fatality confirmed - Morgan City Daily-Review
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of this brave young man.
Stryker Mom,
Ellen
My heart is heavy as I learn of the loss of this Deuce Four hero. To the family and friends of SFC Bordelon, please know that I will keep you in my prayers. I pray that you will find the strength and peace that you need to get through this difficult time. He was a hero and his sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Meredith
Posted by: Meredith at May 10, 2005 06:23 PMAs SFC Bordelon takes his place in God's Kingdom, may his peace and joy bring some comfort and strength to his family, friends and brothers-in-arms. We will remember the sacrifice that this Hero has made, and we will keep all those who knew him in our hearts and prayers.
Posted by: mathmom at May 10, 2005 06:54 PMMy prayers to the family and friends of this brave hero and for his fellow brothers in arms.
Posted by: Maggie at May 10, 2005 06:58 PMMy thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of SFC Michael Bordelon. God Bless Our Troops.
Posted by: Vicki Moore at May 10, 2005 07:34 PMHeavenly Father bless Mila, the children, family, friends and his comrades that are still in Iraq. He was a brave soldier fighting for what he believed in as his brothers are doing. He was called to heaven to be another angel in the Father's army. God rest his sole and continue to comfort his family. Our prayers are with you'll.
Posted by: Texas Stryker Mom 1/24 at May 10, 2005 07:43 PMTo SFC Bordelon family and friends...your son will always be a Hero in our eyes. He was a soldier that was called home from his duty here on earth. May the wings of angels surround and comfort you as your loved one is laid to rest. Rest assure he will be watching over you till you meet again. God Bless.
Posted by: Okstrykermom at May 10, 2005 07:50 PMDEAR SFC BORDELON'S FAMILY,MY DEEPEST REGARDS IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW.HE WILL FOREVER REMAIN A HERO.GOD BLESS.
ANNE
our son called home today from iraq to tell us of the news of sfc bordelon....my son was so sad and our family was just so sad....please know that you are in our every day prayers and that your son made an honorable contribution to the freedom of the iraqi people....god bless you.....our arms are around you....
Posted by: penny everhart at May 11, 2005 12:18 AM