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Thieves take fallen Marine's medals
Posted on 12/22/14 at 8:42 pm
Posted on 12/22/14 at 8:42 pm
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Medals given to Cpl. Christopher Bordoni, the U.S. Marine from Ithaca, N.Y., who died from wounds suffered in Afghanistan, and his family were stolen during a break-in at his widow's North Carolina home.
Jessica Bordoni discovered the burglary when she came home Wednesday evening in Wilmington, N.C., and saw that the back door and a bedroom window were broken, according to Christopher Bordoni's father, Tim Bordoni, and mother, Carol Bordoni Sprague, both of Ithaca.
The thief or thieves took Christmas presents under the tree, earrings, a watch, clothes and other items, according to a Wilmington police incident report. But the biggest losses were Corporal Bordoni's Purple Heart and Achievement Medal with Valor awarded by the U.S. Marine Corps.
Christopher Bordoni died April 3, 2012, of wounds sustained the previous Jan. 18 while conducting combat operations in Afghanistan.
"You don't know what sentimental value there is to jewelry, but when you see medals — you know, medals came with a price," Tim Bordoni said. "It's just unconscionable for someone to do that."
Steps are being taken to replace the medals, but it won't be the same, the Bordonis said.
"The Purple Heart was pinned on Christopher's bandages in the hospital just minutes before he died. The Marine Corps Achievement Medal of valor was presented to the family just a couple hours after we laid him to rest," his mother said.
Also taken was Corporal Bordoni's memorial rifle, one special-ordered by his unit, according to his mother.
"We just hope that whoever did this finds it in their heart to somehow get them back to the family," she said.
Semper Fi and Rest in Peace.
Marine Corps Times article
Posted on 12/22/14 at 8:44 pm to Wolfhound45
POS, Uncle Karma's got him/her/them on his things-to-do list.
Posted on 12/22/14 at 8:45 pm to jfturner212
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Were they anodized?
Weak charge, anode. Medal =/= Metal.
Posted on 12/22/14 at 8:55 pm to soccerfüt
Posted on 12/22/14 at 9:03 pm to Wolfhound45
Being a thief is one thing, but the type of human garbage that sees a hero's medals and thinks taking them is a good idea is an entirely new level of scum.
If they're caught I hope they are given the option of joining the Army rather than going to prison, and are then giving the assignment of searching for IEDs blindfolded.
If they're caught I hope they are given the option of joining the Army rather than going to prison, and are then giving the assignment of searching for IEDs blindfolded.
Posted on 12/22/14 at 9:04 pm to AbitaFan08
On the news this AM there was someone that robbed a 90 year old, then after getting the loot they came back and beat up the 90 year old for some reason... Made my stomach turn
Posted on 12/22/14 at 9:09 pm to Wolfhound45
Will a pawn shop take a Purple Heart? Or, more accurately, is it legal to sell or buy a Purple Heart?
Posted on 12/22/14 at 9:10 pm to White Roach
Yes. I recently watched a kid make a YouTube video of himself trying to destroy a Purple Heart he got at a thrift store... Kid was a pussy
Posted on 12/22/14 at 9:11 pm to White Roach
They are probably wearing it right now making jokes about how badass they are. I hope they are dumb enough to try and pawn it.
Posted on 12/22/14 at 9:11 pm to White Roach
Double up
This post was edited on 12/22/14 at 9:12 pm
Posted on 12/22/14 at 9:12 pm to White Roach
I know that trying to sell a Medal of Honor is.
Posted on 12/22/14 at 9:37 pm to Bushmaster
Right, I've heard that buying or selling a Medal of Honor is illegal. I just wasn't sure if the same held true for Purple Hearts.
Posted on 12/22/14 at 9:46 pm to White Roach
Cannot cite a particular federal statute, but I highly doubt buying and selling a Purple Heart medal is illegal. This was more about being a jerk than the potential value of the item. Disgusting.
Posted on 12/22/14 at 10:25 pm to White Roach
It is not illegal to buy/sell Purple Heart medals. There are actually collectors that pay significant amounts for certain medals. I believe the only military medal that cannot legally be bought or sold is the MOH as it is awarded by Congress. You can actually order most medals, including the Purple Heart, online.
Stealing them is a different story...
Stealing them is a different story...
Posted on 12/22/14 at 10:36 pm to terd ferguson
Thank you (and Wolfhound).
I was wondering why someone would steal a couple of medals, especially if they couldn't sell them.
Still don't understand why someone would steal medals, even if they CAN sell them. What would you get at a pawn shop? Ten or twenty bucks? Hopefully, the unit rifle that was stolen will be a more traceable item and get the thief caught.
I was wondering why someone would steal a couple of medals, especially if they couldn't sell them.
Still don't understand why someone would steal medals, even if they CAN sell them. What would you get at a pawn shop? Ten or twenty bucks? Hopefully, the unit rifle that was stolen will be a more traceable item and get the thief caught.
Posted on 12/22/14 at 10:47 pm to White Roach
I doubt you'd get $10 for it. The older ones fetch good money or any that can be traced to significant battles or people. This particular medal is only worth sentimental value to the family.
Posted on 12/22/14 at 11:10 pm to terd ferguson
They aren't numbered or anything, are they? Is there a way to trace a particular medal to a particular recipient, assuming it wasn't engraved by the family or something?
Posted on 12/22/14 at 11:15 pm to Wolfhound45
Rotten story. Knew Chris and some of his family. Was a good guy.
Posted on 12/22/14 at 11:16 pm to White Roach
I know some of the older ones (WWII) were numbered but I don't think they do it now. They used to also engrave the recipient's name on the back if it was awarded posthumously. I don't know if that's still done today.
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