Patch Fort Bragg, NC --Fort Bragg's 261st Multifunctional Medical Battalion shared their hope today during the Remembrance Ceremony for Spc. Kelli Bordeaux.
The soldier disappeared just over one year ago, but her memory is kept alive today by family, friends and peers.
At the private ceremony for unit members and family, Hangar 4 at Pope Army Air Field was filled with supporters who shared who Kelli was to them.
The Battalion Commander LTC Heather Kness opened with remarks about the young soldier and her zest for life.
Tearful tributes by fellow soldiers in her chain-of-command were shared by 1LT Annie Davis, Sgt. Dontae Gibson, Spc. Kaydi Owens and Spc. Marshalee Meikle.
Kelli's most staunch advocate in keeping her memory alive through managing social media site and working with the media is her sister, Olivia Cox.
"It doesn't get easier the longer she is gone," said Cox. "I know many talk about bringing Kelli home for closure, but I don't want Kelli's body. I want her smiling, vibrant, jubilant, ready to play, 'let's go get this done' Kelli back."
Cox is a military spouse from Fort Stewart, Ga. who travelled up for the Remembrance Ceremony.
Kelli's sister holds onto the hope that somebody, somewhere saw something and she hopes that they will step forward and provide information in the investigation.
"Maybe you are carrying a weight so heavy, that hopefully soon you'll come forward and bring that knowledge to us," said Cox in an interview on Friday morning.
Visit the Kelli Bordeaux Topics Page on Fort Bragg Patch that lists previous coverage and photos.
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