Lance Cpl. Michael L. Ford of New Bedford, Massachusetts was moved to enlist in the Marine Corps while a senior at GNB Voc-Tech when he saw President Bush on television discussing the war on terrorism. He felt he had to do something and the next day he enlisted. The day Michael left for basic training, it was July 6, 2004, his 18th birthday, and he spent it on a plane traveling to Parris Island, South Carolina. He lived his entire life in New Bedford. He enjoyed camping, playing video games and listening to music. A very good student, he liked reading Harry Potter books, mysteries and historical novels and would visit the staff at GNB Voc-Tech whenever he was home on military leave. He had dreams of getting a college education and pursuing a career in law enforcement after fulfilling his military obligation. Ford will be remembered as a young man who loved his family and was deeply saddened when his mother passed away. Michael was one of a long line of culinary arts students at GNB Voc-Tech from the Ford family, which includes his older brother, Joseph Jr., and James and Heather. Michael's family belongs to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, North Dartmouth, and found strength there after Mrs. Ford's death. He wouldn't be ashamed to do anything he wouldn't tell his mother. For the Ford family, Michael's death was the second loss they have suffered in the last, four years. Michael's mother, Cheryl Viger Ford died in February 2002 at the age of 41. His awards include the National Defense Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. He died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq at age 19.
Marines
1st Tank Battalion
1st Marine Division
I Marine Expeditionary Force
Twentynine Palms, Calif
Marines
1st Tank Battalion
1st Marine Division
I Marine Expeditionary Force
Twentynine Palms, Calif
Lance Cpl. Michael L. Ford of New Bedford, Massachusetts was moved to enlist in the Marine Corps while a senior at GNB Voc-Tech when he saw President Bush on television discussing the war on terrorism. He felt he had to do something and the next day he enlisted. The day Michael left for basic training, it was July 6, 2004, his 18th birthday, and he spent it on a plane traveling to Parris Island, South Carolina. He lived his entire life in New Bedford. He enjoyed camping, playing video games and listening to music. A very good student, he liked reading Harry Potter books, mysteries and historical novels and would visit the staff at GNB Voc-Tech whenever he was home on military leave. He had dreams of getting a college education and pursuing a career in law enforcement after fulfilling his military obligation. Ford will be remembered as a young man who loved his family and was deeply saddened when his mother passed away. Michael was one of a long line of culinary arts students at GNB Voc-Tech from the Ford family, which includes his older brother, Joseph Jr., and James and Heather. Michael's family belongs to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, North Dartmouth, and found strength there after Mrs. Ford's death. He wouldn't be ashamed to do anything he wouldn't tell his mother. For the Ford family, Michael's death was the second loss they have suffered in the last, four years. Michael's mother, Cheryl Viger Ford died in February 2002 at the age of 41. His awards include the National Defense Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. He died while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar province, Iraq at age 19.
Marines
1st Tank Battalion
1st Marine Division
I Marine Expeditionary Force
Twentynine Palms, Calif
Marines
1st Tank Battalion
1st Marine Division
I Marine Expeditionary Force
Twentynine Palms, Calif
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