SFC Joseph D. Jorden, aged 57, passed away on March 17, 2017, at the Bay Pines VA Medical Center in Florida. He had a distinguished military career, having enlisted in the U.S. Army in February 1978 and serving in the Special Forces. Throughout his career, he participated in numerous training events and deployments in West Africa and Central America. He was known for his expertise in combat marksmanship, close quarter battle, vehicle operations, and technical surveillance.
After being seriously injured during Operation Safe Haven in 1994, he underwent numerous surgeries and was medically retired in 1997. He was a man of strong faith who loved his country and family.
There are no records or reports indicating that SFC Jorden's death was the result of foul play. The available information does not mention any arrests, suspects, litigations, murder cases, or investigations related to his death. It appears that his passing was due to natural causes, and he was honored with a memorial service and interment at Arlington National Cemetery.
