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Marc Hoover
May 27, 2019
To Chris' family,
Chris popped in my head this morning and I wanted to share with you why. I'm sure Memorial Day is a very important day to you so I felt compelled to reach out. I don't know if you remember, me but Chris and I knew each other well as respected adversaries. I wore uniform number 12 for the Vestal Xtreme and met Chris on the soccer field when were probably 10 or 11 years old. Chris played outside defense and I played outside midfield so we met often. We both had a kind of rough around the edges, hardnosed, dont mess with me or my teammates type of play. Vestal vs. Ithaca soccer was about as rough as the sport gets as it was riddled with yellow and red cards, mud, and even blood. I loved playing against Ithaca and battling it out with Chris.
This relationship continued all through high school as we met on the field. Chris and I had a strange relationship. We would smile and poke fun at each other moments after throwing elbows into eachothers ribs fighting over that 50/50 ball in the corner. I can recall Chris reaching out a hand to me to help up his adversary after a good scrap. He was my favorite opponent.
I last saw Chris on the soccer field our senior year of high school. He wasnt playing that game, but he yelled to me from the sideline Hey Hoover! I heard you joined the Army! whilst boasting his gray Marines PT Shirt with the sleeves cut off. We joked around for a bit and talked smack about each others respective choice of service branch. We shook hands and wished each other luck.
I was on my second deployment, 2012 timeframe, this time in northern Afghanistan, when my mother sent me an email asking if I knew who the young Marine in the Ithaca newspaper was. I knew him well and am honored to be on his team.
De Oppresso Liber
Jeff and Robin Perry
April 3, 2019
Even though Christopher has left us, there is always the memories we will cherish forever.
Susan Riddle
April 3, 2019
To Cpl. Bordini's family,
Today, we are remembering your great sacrifice. May God give comfort to Chris' family and friends. Know that Chris' sacrifice will not be forgotten.
From a grateful American.
JoAnn Kahl
May 5, 2018
I am thanking Chris now. I am praying he can hear us and he feels our love and gratitude. Chris did what Christ calls us all to do, "lay down our life for another". I will not forget Chris and all the men who give us our freedom. My prayer is that Chris' family will receive all the peace, love and joy his life brought to the world.
joyce Tappen
May 5, 2018
American Hero, thank you for your service.
Susan
May 3, 2018
Remembering you and your sacrifice today.
You will not be forgotten.
God's strength, comfort, and peace to your family and friends.
April 4, 2014
Christopher and family,
We can never thank you enough for your gift of all that you gave for our freedom. May God grant healing from loss for your loved ones. I think of you all often and pray that God showers you all with many blessings. Thank you Christopher. Kathi Bales
JACK ESCHBACH
April 4, 2014
SEMPER FI MARINE
Karla Leonard
April 4, 2014
He is a true hero!!
Janis Ashcraft
April 4, 2014
May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord shine upon you and be gracious unto you. May the Lord grant you mercy and give you peace. Thank you Cpl. Bordoni for your service. May we all strive to keep this country worthy of your sacrifice and the sacrifice and pain of your loved ones. RIP
Louie & Becky Forst
April 4, 2014
THANK YOU CHRIS! for helping to save our lives. You gave yours in return... we will never forget that. May the sun always shine on you.... To Chris's dear family, wishing you all peace & love.
Amy M
April 4, 2014
Thank you to you and your family. You are never forgotten for your service and dedication to our country.
Cathy Greer
April 3, 2014
So tragic a loss, as to loose such a fine young man.
Jeff Cheesman
April 3, 2014
Semper Fi!
April 3, 2014
God receive this brave Marine. Amen into your arms and bless his surviving family
Katherine Curtis
April 3, 2014
Thank you for your service, and my deepest sympathies to your family and loved ones.
Linda South
April 3, 2014
from a mother of three soldiers who served,God Bless you and all your family and friends @ this very heartbreaking and difficult time.Thank-you for serving your fellow Americans. You shall not be forgotten.
mary ann effinite
April 3, 2014
my heart goes out to the family of CPl. Christopher D. Bordoni, to his family I thank you so much for letting him serve our country to keep us safe and I wish I could thank him for giving up his life for all of us, just know you all have an angel in heaven who is seeing the face of God, I know no words can heal your broken hearts , but christopher is now in Jesus's arms looking down on you all , my thoughts and prayers are with you all, in my heart he was a true hero R.I.P. christopher where you will no longer feel pain or have to fight but be at peace at the table of the Lord God bless you and thank you for all you did <3
Dessie Davidso
April 3, 2014
My pray to all e family
Michel Conner
April 3, 2014
Thank you SIR!
Kat Carlson
April 3, 2014
My deepest condolences
Martha Gullberg - Collopy
April 3, 2014
My sincere prayers to family, friends and military that knew Christopher. From a fellow veteran.
Laurie Eldridge
April 3, 2014
With love and gratefullness,I send my heartfelt tears,though you have been gone from your loving families arms for 2years,I join with them to miss that beloved face and beautiful being that filled their lives with joy.i cry for your loss .in loving memory and support, another Marine Mom from overseas
Karen Thompson
April 3, 2014
My heart goes out to your family God Bless You and thank you for everything I am able to enjoy.
jerry stone
April 3, 2014
No words can describe our gratitude for your faithful service to our country. May the good Lord be with your family and friends.
A. Fore
April 3, 2014
My heart breaks for each and everyone of our beloved Marines. This one is special. Chris you are not forgotten. Find SGT.Adam Cann he too was very special to me. Talk to you later. God Bless America and God Bless the United States Marines. Semper Fi
norma serrano
April 3, 2014
Thank u for your service may god give your family comfort
Cynthia Serrano
April 3, 2014
Thank you Chris for your dedication and service. Your country loves you and you will not be forgotten. Love to your family.
Frank Scaglione
December 30, 2013
Tim, dear friend, I never got to know your son Chris, but knowing you I believe Chris was a very good man/son and hero Marine. I still wear both of the bracelets in remembrance of Chris. Semper Fi from an old Marine
Peggy Childers
December 30, 2013
To the family of Cpl. Christopher D. Bordoni:
Christopher 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."
Bob n Debbie Arm -Feightner
July 25, 2012
Thank you CPL Bordoni for your service and providing the people in the USA from harm.Prayers goes out to the Parents and Loved ones of CPL Christopher Davivd Bordoni.I only say Thank you to the Parents of Christopher for raising such a fine man who gave us Freedom.RIP Christopher with your other Fallen Brothers in Arms.
Gods Wisdom
Debra
July 25, 2012
remember
Debra
July 25, 2012
SGT Bailey
July 20, 2012
I was staff at the hospital in Germany when CPL Bordoni arrived and he stood out to me; I can't forget him. My heart is heavy with the loss of a fellow service member and my deepest sympathies are with the family and friends.
Dorothy Keough
May 26, 2012
Dear Chris: To quote someone famous---"We can't all be heores but some of us get to stand on the curb & clap as they go by!!!" Chris you are a hero in heaven with many other Marines, including my husband William F. Keough-Korea . I still pray for you and your wonderful family. Dorothy Keough
Kathi Bales
May 10, 2012
My heart goes out to your family for this great loss. I feel blessed that I got to meet you in San Antonio. You all continue to be in our prayers. Love in our Lord Jesus Christ,
A Mom
April 23, 2012
It is noble indeed to give one's life for others. Yet the loss of our sons and daughters is great and painful. Please be comforted by this promise.(Isaiah 2:4) . . .And he will certainly render judgment among the nations and set matters straight respecting many peoples. And they will have to beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning shears. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, neither will they learn war anymore. . .
Lynne Neibert
April 21, 2012
Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who strive to send handmade prayer shawls and/ or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one in service to our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA would like to honor your son and husband's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a shawl which we will mail to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses and what they would like to receive. We will send them as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved one who died serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address, as our organization can no longer get family contacts through the military. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne
In memory of CPL Frank R. Gross, kia 7/16/2011
toni gross
April 16, 2012
CPL. Bordoni, your Blue star has turned Gold....you have been deployed to guard the gates of Heaven...rest easy Soldier, rest easy, Son. You have earned the right.
"When a man or woman enters our Armed Forces, their Service Banner contains a Blue Star.
It is by fate and sacrifice their Blue Star turns to Gold."
The Gold Star Lapel Button's unique design incorporates the symbols that indicate the family's loss:the Laurel Wreath Border signifies VALOR, the purple field signifies the family's grief or mourning, the GOLD STAR has been used since WW I to signify, "Died in a Combat Theater".
CPL. BORDONI..your life cost you, it cost us, our nation has lost a hero....Heaven has gained a son.
In memory of CPL. Frank R Gross, kia 7/16/2011
Rebecca Gergely and family
April 16, 2012
Jesse, and Jackie and the whole Bordoni family, my sincerest condolences and love to you all. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Mike & Kathy Olsefski
April 16, 2012
Some men try to move mountains, Chris moved a community. We will never forget. Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends at this difficult time.
April 14, 2012
Dear Bordoni family,
Our family is so saddened to learn of the death of Christopher. A true hero. He will not be forgotten. We are deeply humbled by his service and sacrifice.
May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
K. Collins family of Colo. Sgs., CO
(proud parents of a US Marine)
April 14, 2012
One Soldier-one family....a loss for all America..Prayers are with you.
MacDaniel
April 14, 2012
I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Chris will never be forgotten.
For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I'm home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I'm only a civilian
And I don't even know if it's allowed
But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
For those missing in action;
for those who didn't make it home.
I know you're in God's presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.
I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you .
I Salute You.
Suzanne MacDaniel - A Proud Aunt
Colonie, NY
SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq
Mike & Carrie Koplinka-Loehr
April 14, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Tim, Carol, Jacqui & Casey. Chris will live forever in our hearts & community-service actions.
Ashlee Ward
April 13, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Bordoni family during this difficult time. I thank your son for defending our country and commend him for being so brave. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace, Cpl. Christopher Bordoni.
Pam McOmber
April 13, 2012
To the Bordoni Family maybe this prayer will help,"God our Father, walk through my house and take away all worries and illnesses and please watch over and heal my family in your name, Amen"
Merrily Dethier
April 13, 2012
My most sincere condolences to the Bordoni and Sprague families on the loss of Chris. He made the ultimate sacrifice for his country, for all of us. May God welcome him with His grace and peace.
Timothy/Michelle Aston
April 13, 2012
To the Bordoni family our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.May he rest in peace.Thank you Cpl Bordoni for your bravery.
Betty David
April 13, 2012
Phyllis and Dave,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. What a great young man, may he rest in peace.
Lori Mike
April 13, 2012
May Cpl. Christopher Bordoni rest in eternal peace and may the blessings of God bring comfort and healing to the family.
With sincere condolences,
Diane & Don Sharpsteen
April 13, 2012
Our condolences go out to Cpl. Christopher Bordoni's family. We thank Chris for defending our Country. He brought light to many. May his Family find solace in the Holy Trinity.
April 13, 2012
The Joseph DiGiacomos from Bay Village Ohio wish to extend our deepest love & sympathy to the Bordoni family. May our Lord & His Mother bring all consolation and peace, with healing, to the entire family, friends and community. We will continue to hold you in prayer to our Risen Lord!
Terri (Lee) & Carl James
April 13, 2012
Rest in Peace. You are in our prayers. Amazed at the wonderful support. From Retired Navy, Navy Wife and active Army Son we are sorry for your loss.
Yvette Torres
April 12, 2012
To the Borfoni family , you are all in my prayers and thoughts. Chris Thank you for defending our country. Semper Fi Marine
Willy Payne
April 12, 2012
My deepest sympathies to the family of Cpl. Bordoni. The outpouring of support from Ithaca and surrounding communities never ceases to amaze me.
Thank you Cpl. Bordoni for your service, may you rest in peace.
April 12, 2012
Tim and all of the Bordoni family, You are all in my prayers and thoughts. May God Bless, Mike Jones courier Elmira station
Betty Rivera
April 12, 2012
You mission has been completed on earth. Rest in Peace. Your family is in Gods hands now.
Sylvia Kronenwetter
April 12, 2012
Please accept my deepest smypathy
for the loss of your loved one and
Hero Christopher, and my sincerest
gratitude for his service.
God Bless you Cpl. Christopher D.
Bordoni...you will not be forgotten.
Luz Rivera
April 12, 2012
May you rest in peace. You gave a lot for your country. my thoughts and prayers are with the Bordoni and Sprague family.
Karen Lauretti & Bo Sepos
April 12, 2012
To the Bordoni and Sprague family I will never forget when our sons were on the same Kawanis team together and had a couple of sleepovers what a nice young kid.Thank you for defending our country Chris.
Dana Morgan
April 12, 2012
My deepest and most heart felt sympathy goes to Cpl Bordoni's family. I was also so proud of the hundreds if not thousands of Ithacan's and surrounding communities that came out to support Cpl Bordoni's return home. It was a great hero's welcome home !!!
Semper Fi Marine,
Gunnery Sergeant Dana Morgan Jr
USMC Retired
kasey wszolek
April 12, 2012
With My Deepest Sympathy
Terry Egan
April 12, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Bordoni and Sprague family during the difficult time.
April 12, 2012
Chris,just wanted to say.thank you for.your.part in keeping.the.us safe.god bless you and your.family
April 12, 2012
Our eternal love and gratitude. We would like to express our very deepest sympathies to the entire family. From the Sam Peter family
Lou Varricchio
April 12, 2012
I regret i don't live in Ithaca anymore to have been able to pay my respects. I hav a son in the Marines also and fear for the day he pays the price that you have. God Bless you all.
YNC(SW) Sherry Russo, Retired
April 12, 2012
CPL Bordoni.......Do you Know? I hope you do! How many people have come together to send you to your final resting place with love in their hearts! Do you know how grateful we are for your service to our country? I hope you do! You gave EVERYTHING, and We are Grateful! I hope you know!
A Marine Family
April 12, 2012
Our deepest and most heart felt sympathy to Cpl Bordoni's family and friends. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.He has touched the lives of many with his bravery. Thank you Cpl Bordoni for your service. We are forever in your debt.
Tracy gero
April 12, 2012
My thoughts are with the family of this young man who lost his life. May he rest in peace.
Elizabeth Collins
April 12, 2012
My Heart and Prayers truly go to Christopher and his Families, friends and Loved Ones. God Bless You . Elizabeth Collins, Newfield,NY
Brenda Winans
April 12, 2012
You are now up in Heaven watching over this great nation. God bless you for your sacrifice and love of country. You were and will always be a part of the pride of this country. Watch over your brother and sister Marines as they carry on.
Brenda Winans (CA)
April 12, 2012
WE ARE DEEPLY SADDENED BY THE LOSS OF YOUR BELOVED SON,HUSBAND,BROTHER AND GRANDSON.... AS YOU ARE TO PHYLLIS AND DAVID OUR NEIGHBORS ON CAYUGA LAKE. CHRISTOPHER WILL BE MISSED BY
ALL WHO KNEW HIM. OUR DEEP THANKS TO HIM FOR THE GIFT OF HIS LIFE.
LOVE, RICHARD AND BARBARA BOK
Carla Marceau and Volker M. Vogt
April 12, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your great loss. We feel a special sympathy because our son served in Afghanistan in the army special forces. Chris was one of the best.
Mike Salamino
April 12, 2012
Semper Fi Marine
SALUTE
1-6 Marines - Camp LeJuene NC
Salamino
April 12, 2012
Ralph & Paula Coyne
April 12, 2012
We send our sincere sympathy for your loss. Chris, a true hero in everyone's eye!
April 12, 2012
Our hearts are heavy with loss of Chris Bordoni. He has touched the lives of many with his bravery. Such an inspiration and True American Hero. Thank you Chris!
Reeder & Sally Gates
April 11, 2012
Dear Jesse,
While we have sent cards and prayers to some of the family, we had no idea until today when we saw Billy's picture in the Journal, that you were Chris' wife. We have been praying for him since he was injured. He has given his life for all of us and we are eternally grateful. While we have not seen you since your days working at Lucatelli's and we do not know how to contact you, we want to send our deepest condolences. May God Bless you and the entire family and give you the gift of His Peace. Special thoughts to Billy, Robin, Mary Ellen and Bar
Geraldine Downer
April 11, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the family, I'm so sorry for your loss. This is a true American hero, God bless the family and give them strength thru this difficult time.
Mother of- Mark J. Downer- KIA, Khandahar, Afghanistan August 5, 2011
Vicki John
April 11, 2012
Tim, Carol ,Jacqueline, Casey and beautiful Jesse, my heart goes out to each of you. I pray for you every day How lucky Chris was to have each of you in his life. May God bless all of you.
Vicki John
April 11, 2012
How proud Chris's family must be of this fine young man who acheived so much in his too short life. The amount of people waiting to pay their respects to his family this afternoon is a great tribute to just how great a man he was. How proud you must have been to be his wife, Jessica. Ann Kukella, Auburn, NY
Debra Price
April 11, 2012
the price family hopes the family get thour the time of sorrow of the dead one..i have been there time or two
Debbie Owens
April 11, 2012
My Heart Goes Out To The Bordoni & Sprauge Family ! I'm So Sorry For Your Loss !! Chris Will a Always Be A Hero !! R.i.P God Has An Other Angel !
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
April 11, 2012
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to CPL Christopher D. Bordoni our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Chris. And to Chris it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the supreme sacrifice he made for his country while opposing enemy forces in Afghanistan. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Chris, you are a brave Marine Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,307 Legionnaire Veterans of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Chris' family and loved ones. Semper Fidelis !
Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Henryk Zaleski
April 11, 2012
Rest in peace Marine, you are paid in full.
Henryk Zaleski
April 11, 2012
Rest in eternal peace Marine, you are paid in full.
Joyce Vonderln
April 11, 2012
My sincere sympathy to all of Chris's family and friends in this most painful time. Know that he is with his Lord and Savior and that we all appreciate his heroic sacrifice.
sam fish
April 11, 2012
GOD Bless and Rest You, Brother.
Jane Kenrick
April 11, 2012
I want to extend my condolences to all in Chris' family. I have known the Bordonis and Spragues for many years so Chris' death is very close to my heart. He certainly left an inspiring legacy for all of us. Please be assured of my prayers across the miles. May he rest in peace with our Risen Lord.
Sister Jane M. Kenrick, RSM Viña del Mar, Chile
Dix Family
April 11, 2012
Our sincere condolences to Chris's family. He is a hero to many of us and will always remember this young Marine for what he did for his country. He is with our Lord now-another angel in heaven.
Alisa Marine Mom
April 11, 2012
Sending up prayers for Chris's family and loved ones. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your service and your sacrifice. Heaven Deployed.
Mark Jasek
April 11, 2012
A prayer for your family and a thank you for your service.
April 11, 2012
I just don't know what to say. My heart goes out to all of Chris's family. My son was also part of 1/6 in 2010 and spent 6 months "over there". I'm sure there are many memories of this Marine hero for you to hold dear to your heart. From one Marine family to another....Semper Fi.
Semper Fi
Military Mom
April 11, 2012
I want to send my heartfelt condolences out to the family and friends of Cpl. Bordoni. He has made the ultimate sacrifce for his country and so have all of you. I hope your memories will help you get through your greiving and please know that there are many other military parents (like myself) out here who truly sympathize with each of you for all the pain you are going through. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Semper Fi.
Mike and Kim Bordoni
April 11, 2012
Tim, Carol, and the rest of the Bordoni family,
We offer our sincere condolences. You are in our prayers. May God provide you with a path to recovery.
Sandra Davenport
April 11, 2012
There is not words that can be expressed that covers the Sacriface and Love One Gives to their Country to give us all freedom in Life! You have touched many people in life who will miss you and remember you deep in our hearts. We Love You and will Miss You. You will live in our hearts and in that gift you will never die. Davenport Family
Mike LaPoint
April 11, 2012
Thank You Chris for all you have done for us. You will never be forgotten........R.I.P. !!
April 11, 2012
Tim and family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you
at this difficult time. The strength and love
of your family and friends will sustain you in the days to come. God bless all of you.
Ron and Joan Case
Bradenton, Fl.
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