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Johannah Bordelon University of California Berkeley, ‘21 DAUGHTER OF U.S. ARMY FIRST SERGEANT MICHAEL BORDELON
J ohannah Bordelon is the daughter of U.S. Army First Sergeant Michael Bordelon. He lost his life on May 10, 2005 when a roadside bomb detonat- ed during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is remem- bered by loved ones as the most inspiring and incred- ibly hardworking man who was constantly laughing. “He was always in a good mood,” said Johannah. “I was a total daddy’s girl and always wanted to be with him or holding him at all times.” Johannah and her brother grew very proud of their father’s service and sacrifice. “My father’s military service is carved into my life. It is something I think about daily. His presence has always been with my family and his strong-willed characteristics has in- grained itself into me. My brother and I were raised with a sense of pride though his sacrifice. His service is something that makes me proud to be his daughter and have a great respect for our nation’s flag, for my father died to protect our country. With the help of Fallen Patriots, Johannah is studying architecture at the University of California, Berkeley. Her goal is to land a job with a firm after she gradu - ates. “Grow-ing up, I have always had an interest in art and expressing myself creatively. Once I came to college I took an Environmental Design course and completely fell in love with the work.”
MICHAEL BORDELON 1967-2005
U.S. Army First Sergeant Michael Bordelon lost his life on May 10, 2005, when a roadside bomb detonated during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He leaves behind a wife and two children, Johannah and Jacob.
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