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Filipino Staff NCO Juan Paulo “JP” Bordador found dead in Pentagon parking lot
The Joint Staff has confirmed that, Master Sergeant Juan Paulo “JP” Bordador, a highly committed soldier who had served in the Army for over two decades, was found deceased in his car in the Pentagon parking lot earlier this month. The circumstances surrounding Bordador’s death are still unclear, and the investigation is ongoing.
Bordador was born in the Philippines and immigrated to Daly City, Calif., at the age of nine. He enlisted in the Army in 1999 and was a graduate of the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">MSG “JP” Bordado was found deceased in his car in the Pentagon parking lot March 15. "He will be missed" <a href="https://twitter.com/thejointstaff?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@thejointstaff</a><a href="https://t.co/RVTLl62YI5">https://t.co/RVTLl62YI5</a></p>— ArmyTimes (@ArmyTimes) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArmyTimes/status/1641467958625984515?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 30, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Throughout his career, he served in various capacities, including as a senior human resources sergeant for the Army Reserve. He was deployed to Iraq in 2010 and was serving as an intelligence senior sergeant at the time of his death.
Bordador’s awards and decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, five Army Commendation Medals, Joint Service Achievement Medal, five Army Achievement Medals, and five Army Good Conduct Medals.
The Pentagon parking lot is heavily monitored and secure, with surveillance cameras and regular patrols by Pentagon police. Despite these measures, the incident has raised concerns about security on the premises.
“As Joint Staff leadership conveyed to the team, the life of every member of our team is valuable beyond measure, and Master Sgt. Bordador’s loss impacts all of us. He will be missed,” said Joint Staff spokesman Joseph Holstead in a statement.
Bordador left behind his wife and five children. In a statement to the media, his wife described him as “a great husband, father, and soldier, who loved his family and country with all his heart.”
The loss of Master Sgt. Juan Paulo Bordador is a reminder of the sacrifices that service members make every day to protect our nation. The Joint Staff and the Department of Defense will continue to honor his memory and provide support to his family during this difficult time. The upcoming memorial services will provide an opportunity for those who knew and loved him to pay their respects and honor his legacy.
The investigation into Bordador’s death is ongoing, and the Pentagon has not released any further information. However, his death serves as a reminder of the risks that service members face both at home and abroad, and the importance of supporting and protecting those who serve our country.
