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E6 1st Class Petty Officer AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest on Friday, January 13, 2006 in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Mr. Michael Jordan, age 35, of Augusta. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 27, 2006 at Arlington Funeral Home in Arlington, VA. Burial will be at the Arlington National Cemetery. He was a native of Augusta and had lived in Arlington for the past 11 years. He was the son of Mr. Alvin Jordan and Mrs. Alice Jordan, who are both deceased. He was a member of the Springfield Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. E.T. Martin. Michael was a member of the Youth Choir and served as a Junior Deacon. Michael was a giving, caring person who was a joy to be around. His laughter, smile, kindness and the many wonderful deeds he has done will not be forgotten. Upon graduating from T.W. Josey High School, he served in the U.S. Navy for over 16 years. Michael served in the Navy as an Operation Specialist. At the time of his death, he was assigned to the Destroyer Squadron 50, based in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia. Michael will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was the youngest of nine siblings who will cherish the memories of their brother. One sister, Lynda Jordan preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 11 years, Diana Jordan, Arlington; two daughters, Alice Jordan and Elizabeth Jordan; four sisters, Margaret Jordan, Decatur, GA, Lillian (Fate) Long, Lithonia, GA, Alice Anjeanette (Raymond) Lewis, Stone Mountain, GA and Pamela (Patrick) Jordan Hughey; three brothers, Alvin (Sharon) Jordan, Malton Jordan and Danny Jordan, all of Augusta; nieces, nephews and cousins. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Jan. 24, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
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May 29, 2017

I carried your placard this morning in Georgia's only Memorial Day parade. Truly a Great honor. 5/29/2017.

Peggy Childers

January 13, 2013

To the family and friends of Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Anthony Jordan:
It has truly been my honor to sign Michael's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Michael will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy

Peggy Childers

January 13, 2012

To the family and friends of Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Anthony Jordan:
Always remembering Michael. "Some gave all."

Kristal L. Rosebrook

August 6, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

Derrick Hinton

April 28, 2011

i served with michael jordan onboard uss america from 1991-1995.i enjoyed working with him and i know he is greatly missed,may god continue to bless your family.

Peggy Childers

January 13, 2011

To the family and friends of Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Anthony Jordan:
Please accept my remembrance of Michael on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Kenna Larra

May 7, 2009

”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,450 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna

In Memory of Michael ~ (Debra Estep)

January 19, 2009

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know Michael, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
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Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

Peggy Childers

January 13, 2009

To the family of Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Anthony Jordan:
Michael gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

May 18, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Petty Officer 1st Class Jordan!

Scott Heathcoat

February 11, 2008

Michael,
Over 2 years ago, I helped carry your flag draped coffin off a C-130 in Kuwait en route to your final resting place. To this day, I had never seen your face.
God Bless you and protect you and provide your family peace.

August 2, 2007

If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guest book for the rest of my life, but I promised LE RON A. WILSON (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

July 25, 2007

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Petty Officer 1st Cl Jordan and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

June 5, 2007

AFTER READING THIS ONLINE TODAY I BECAME SOMBER. ALL I CAN SAY TO THE FAMILY IS HOLD ONTO GOD'S UNCHANGING HANDS.AND TO THIS FINE GENTLEMAN THAT PUT HIS LIFE ON THE LINE SO THAT I CAN REMAIN FREE I THANK YOU WITH ALL MY HEART !!

May 29, 2007

love to you all...

Micah Cornett

March 7, 2007

To the family of Michael Anthony Jordan:

I live in Augusta and I am deeply sorry for your loss. I consider myself to be very patriotic and I wrote two poems about our country and the great men & women who served & especially the ones who paid the ultimate price for freedom. Please send me an e-mail or call me so I can get your family copies of both. My e-mail address is [email protected] & my # is 706.627.3091.

OS1 (SW) Michael Meehan

November 13, 2006

I would like to send my condolences to the Jordan family. I served with OS1 onboard the USS Anzio(CG-68), and want to let you know what a good and descent human being he was; always had a smile and could always make you laugh. I will miss him.

Stephanie Barfield

October 30, 2006

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

May God Bless your family during this time. I Lost my brother 9/1/05
in Iraq (Ssgt. George R. Drauhn Jr.)I promise the days will get easier!

Garnet Jenkins

September 10, 2006

I am Deeply saddened to learn of the recent loss of Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Anthony Jordan. The price this young hero and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

May Michael rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Peace of the Lord continue to be with the Jordan family.

There will never be enough ways to humbly thank these heroes for their Courage and Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.



Surely He hath borne our grief, and carried our sorrow.

Isaiah 53:4



May the memories of your loved one live in your heart always.

Softly and slowly....

Time heals...

Henrietta Cooper (Law) Avery

June 30, 2006

" No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave." May the blessings of Our Father and the comfort of Our Savior be with you. My thoughts and prayers are with your family in the loss of your Dedicated loved one; Henrietta Cooper (Law) Avery

Pat Canfall

May 8, 2006

My condolences to the Jordan family.

Michael may you rest in peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. You have earned your golden halo and wings. May you continue to soar in the heavenly clouds up above.

ROBYN GARSIDE

May 5, 2006

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.



A MARINE MOM

LaTara Tankersley

February 2, 2006

My prayers are with the entire Jordan family. I particularly remember Michael and Pam. My grandmother (Bootsie) lived next door on Ramsey Street. During this difficult time, always seek GOD for everything.

Larry Andrews

January 30, 2006

I did not know Michael,but knew his brother Alvin.Alvin talked about Michael often.He was proud of his baby brother.May God bless the Jordan family.

Antonia and Kenneth;stephania, lil ken Autry

January 27, 2006

We are sending prayers your way at this time and always that you all will stay strong at a time like this. We have been friends with Alvin and Sharon for such a long time that their loss feels like ours. Love and prays to Mike's wife and children and to the entire family.

7th Grade Louisburg Middle School

January 27, 2006

We care and share your sorrow.

Sandra Cofer

January 25, 2006

Expressing sincere sympathy to the Jordan family. Thanking Michael for his service to and for our country. My deepest sympathy and condolences to you Malton of APT in your family's time of grief.

morrell abney

January 24, 2006

my deepest sympathy to the jordan family. may god bless you.

irizarry mack

January 24, 2006

although I can't Say if we ever met it's unfortunate to find out we're related under these circumstances, my dad was leeroy mack.At this time of sadness my you find comfort in knowing God loves all his children and his plans are things we don't understand.,

Josephine Hudson

January 24, 2006

My prayers are with all of you at this time. May God be the comfort that you need to ease the pain and the shield you need to ride out the storm. Sorry that I can't be with you at the funeral. You all are in my heart. God Bless, your cousin, Jo.

Wanda Jordan-Stidom

January 24, 2006

To the family of Michael Jordan:

Our prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. Michael had a beautiful spirit and he will be greatly missed.



Wanda Jordan Stidom,Ruthie Jordan AND the T.W. Josey Class of 1989

Albert Harper

January 24, 2006

Mrs. Jordon,

Although we don't know each other, pls accept our prayers and sympathy at this time of sorrow. It is ironic that my wife saw this online and asked if my cousin Patrick Hughey’s wife Pamela (Pam) had a brother name Michael. Not knowing if this is the same family however, I will research to verify. In the mean, time just know that there are many so grateful for all the Armed forces is doing daily. May God strengthen you and your family during this time of great loss.

Albert Harper

January 24, 2006

May God strengthen you and your family during this time of loss.

Pamela Mack

January 24, 2006

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Jordan family. I have many memories of Michael as young boy. I was in the choir with him and Pamela at Springfield Baptist Church. We grew up in the church and spent many Sundays in Sunday school together. He was a kind young man and always very polite. My thoughts and prayers especially go out to his wife and children during this difficult time.

Lois Archie

January 24, 2006

May God bless your family sorry to here about the lost

Al MCNeely

January 24, 2006

I pray that the GOD of all comfort will be with you during this time of sorrow. Our Navy family feels the the pain and sorrow at the lost of one of our brothers.I thank your family for allowing him to serve our country.

joyce lewis

January 24, 2006

my thoughts and prayers go out to

the jordan family mike was such a

nice person also a good friend.

Rena (Sanders) Brown

January 24, 2006

Dear Lillian and Family,

In behalf of the Sanders family (Elmore and Frances, Calvin and Wanda), please know that we are praying for your spiritual uplift at this time. God's speed to your sorrowing hearts.



Mrs. Gary L.(Rena) Brown, Sr. and the Sanders Family

(Childhood Neighbors)

Becky Brickhouse

January 24, 2006

May God bless your family.I was so sorry to hear about your loss. My family is praying for you all.

shawnee

January 21, 2006

Thank you for your service to your country and for your sacrifice. You are truly an American hero, and will not be forgotten. May God give your family peace and understanding.

January 21, 2006

To the family of Pfc. Michael Anthony Jordan:

We do not know each other, will probably never meet but will be forever united in the loss of our sons. I know firsthand there are no words that will bring you the comfort you need right now, but please know you are not alone, my heart, thoughts and prayers are with you. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and allow you to get to the point where a memory provides comfort and a smile rather than only the tears that flow so easily now.

God Bless this Man.

Pam Adams (SFC Brent Adams KIA 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq)

(Millersville, PA)

[email protected]

Jamie Graves

January 20, 2006

God Bless( Jamie,Navy wife)

January 20, 2006

Never forgotten

Thank you for all you have done for our country!

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