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Eichmann Strickland Obituary
Eichmann A. Strickland
Eicky was born in the Philippine Islands on June, 20, 1985, and moved to the United States at the age of nine. He grew up in Lakewood, WA, graduating from Lakewood High School in 2001. After school, Eichmann joined the US Navy and served honorably as a corpsman. Eichmann looked forward to attending college after military service and pursuing a career as a physician's assistant.
Eicky was a quiet young man, quick to smile, and had a sensitive and compassionate nature. He dedicated his life to the LORD and deeply enjoyed helping others. In a touching letter to the family, Eicky's commanding officer, said, "Eichmann performed exceptionally well in this difficult and challenging assignment. He repeatedly treated combat wounds, under fire, taking care of not only US Marines and Afghan soldiers, but also US Army personnel as well. His marine corps (buddies) called him "Doc" Strickland. He was respected and well liked by subordinates, peers and superiors alike. He never complained and always maintained a positive attitude no matter the challenges he faced."
Eicky is survived by his proud and loving parents, Ken and Yolanda Strickland, of Arlington, WA; his brother, Nick Strickland, of Arlington; aunts and uncles Hie and Kathleen Sheppard, of Marysville, WA, and Steve and Karen Whitney, of Stanwood, WA; cousins, Hyacinth Gelacio and Jasmine Gelacio, of Toronto, Ontario, Christopher and Clara Sheppard, of Seattle, WA, Kim Prosch, of Everett, WA, and Scott Eric and Mike Whitney, of Stanwood; beloved uncles, aunts and cousins in the Philippine Islands.
A funeral service honoring Eicky's life will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at Northshore Christian Church, 5700 23rd Dr. W Everett, 425-407-1119, with the internment following at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park in Everett. Arrangements have been entrusted to Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home, Marysville, 360-659-3711. Following the Interment, a remembrance will take place back at Northshore Christian Church. Services are open for family, friends and acquaintances.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eichmann Strickland
Maria Vicenta Sanchez
September 15, 2020
May the good Lord bless and keep you dear Eicky!
Margaux Tan-Burke
June 15, 2009
To HM3 Strickland's Family and Friends,
I know it's a little late but I didn't find out that HM3 Strickland died until this afternoon when we were doing a practice for our Hospital Corpsman Birthday Ceremony. They called his name and I didn't believe it at first b/c I went to OEMS trainig back in December 2007 with HM3 Strickland and that was when I met him. I asked a lot of people when he died but no one knew, so I Google his name on my phone and sure enough I saw his picture. I still can't believe it, I was hoping to find him in myspace so we could hang out once he got back. To me I felt like I knew him for a while, we hanged out, ate out, and went shopping. He was suppose to buy his mom a Christmas gift but instead he bought a really nice watch for him in Belk. He was very nice and funny, to me he made the training more fun and memorable. He gave me good advice about relationships and about life. He made me forget about my problems and he always had the smile that made your problems go away. Also, I asked him what his first name was and he said Ike, like the candy Mike and Ike. That's one of the reason why I couldn't find him in myspace because I didn't spell his name correctly.
While writing this, I still can't believe that he's gone. I will surely miss him even though we only hanged out or only knew him for 2 weeks. I wish his family all the best and all my love, prayers and thoughts to his family, friends, co-workers and to everyone that knew him. "Ike" miss na miss kita and I love you and I will never forget you. You're always in my heart...
Mavic Sanchez
March 21, 2009
To Yole and Family,
In behalf of my family, I would like to extend my condolences to the loss of your great son Eiky. I will miss the calls that he usually did whenever he visited the Philippines. Yole, you raised a very good, well-mannered son. He is still truly a Filipino and am very proud of him. I salute you.
Eiky, may you find everlasting peace in the Lord.
s. clarno
January 23, 2009
i have struggled up till now to sign this guest book because eich was one of the best people and friends i knew. there will never be anyone to replace him. every time i see or hear somthing that he would like i still can't believe he is gone. all my love to his family you will be in my thoughts always. eich i will mis you always.
HM3 WILSON TYREL
December 21, 2008
EICHMANN YOU WILL BE MISSED...THE TIMES THAT WE HAD TOGETHER WE GOOD AND I ENJOYED THEM I DID NOT KNOW YOU LONG BEFORE YOU PCSED TO JAPAN BUT THE TIME WE DID HAVE WAS A GOOD TIME AND I MISS THOSE TIMES...FOREVER ON MY MIND AND IN MY THOUGHS
Amy Donald
December 15, 2008
thinking of you today...
Holly Wagner
December 4, 2008
To replace Ike would be impossible. He showed me a lot about life and really opened up my eyes. I have never had conversations about God and life quite like the ones we had. Ike, you truely are blessed. You beat me home, but I know my time will come when I can join you soon and I know you'll be waiting at the front gate for me! I love you Ike.
Raquel Sanguins
December 1, 2008
Eichmann, you will be missed. I'm so glad that you called me as much as you could and I got to speak to you. It's been a while now, and I still can't imagine that you will not be returning. I have your X-mas stocking and I don't know what to do with it. We love you and you will always be in our hearts.
Gina Cruz
October 5, 2008
I will miss you! I thank God for giving me the oppurtunity to meet a friend like him. We only spent a short time together during FMSS, but he really made those 8 weeks so much better. The last time I talked to him was when he was still in Japan and he told me he was getting deployed. I couldn't believe it when I saw his picture in Navy times.To his family, I extend my deepest condolences. He was a great friend and he is home now.
Brett
October 3, 2008
My Deepest sympathy to the Strickland family and his Corpsman/Marine family. Semper Fi Devil Doc!
HM3(FMF) "Ski" 91-99
Jonelle Owens
October 2, 2008
Yolly and family....It is soo very hard to find the right words to express the sympathy and saddness I feel for you all at this time. I have heard for years how very proud you are of both your sons, as well you should be. After reading all that has been said about Eichmann, all he has accomplished and how much he was loved and admired by all who knew him, I realized the pride you feel must be greater than I could have imagined. I, too, became very proud to know the mother that raised such a wonderful young man and soldier. Please take some comfort in knowing there are many who have you in their prayers and thoughts at this time.
Jim McCann
September 28, 2008
Yolanda and Family,
My prayers are with you all.
Jim McCann
Ashley Rendleman
September 28, 2008
My heart goes out to the family and close friends of HM3 Strickland. Strickland and I were very close friends throughout our Corpsmans school in Great Lakes. We would call eachother "best friend" and my nickname for him was "precious". My heart is truly broken, that such a wonderful person has been taken from us. HM3 Strickland and his family are in my prayers.
Dave Brueher
September 28, 2008
War takes away our fine and dear loved ones. We are so sorry for your loss.
Dave Brueher & family
Emi Blackmon
September 27, 2008
Mr and Mrs. Strickland and family,
I am so sorry about the loss of your son. I worked with Strickland on the peds unit at camp pendleton, worked the night shift with him as he was then right out of corps school. I thank your beloved son for having served our country. May the Lord be with you and comfort you during this difficult time. Take care.
Joshua Berelson
September 26, 2008
God has granted you Fair Winds and Following Seas shipmate. Good luck on your eternal voyage.
Bob & Nancy Courtney
September 26, 2008
To the family of HMC Eichmann A. Strickland,
The people of Snohomish County are saddened by the loss of one of our own who passed away serving our country on September 9th, 2008. It once again brings home the reality of the wars in Afganistan & Iraq and the dangers our service people deal with every day. Because of the skills of this young man, he was able to take care of our own son's, as well as the Afgan people. He is truly a hero.....
To the family our sincere sympathy, may God grant you peace and consolation knowing that others mourn with you. May you rest in the assurance that we will all be united in Eternal life, where there is only peace......
Joseph Smith
September 26, 2008
*Can someone help me get in contct with his family?*
Stricky,
I love you and i promise that i will honor you in all i do. I feel so lost and empty. I promise that i will always be there for your family. Thank you for being you and making the world a better place though your joy and smiles. I love you!
HM3 Joseph Smith
September 26, 2008
Stricky,
I love you. This wasn't suppose to happen. I don't know what to do with myself now. I feel so lost. I love you!
**I want to get a hold of his mother** Can someone help me?**
HM3 Lorin Catura
September 26, 2008
First off, I want to let the family know that my prayers and sympathy is with them. I was stationed with Strickland at Camp Pendleton, and was lucky enough to be one of his friends. Ike, Erin, and I always hung out together and with strickland there we never had a dull moment. I am so happy that I had the short time to not only be his friend but to know and learn from him. The last time I spoke to him on the phone was when my son was born in March and i was so excited to hear his voice, A voice that you can never forget. I will miss him with all my heart, and we should all remember that eventhough we wish we could have him here on Earth with us, he is in Heaven now looking and guiding us. RIP Ike.
Sharon Boswell
September 25, 2008
Dear Yolly, Ken & Nicky~
You are truly in my heart and prayers. I pray for God given peace and strength at this time. Eichmann is truly a courageous man and he is honored in the eyes of many. God Bless you and each and every family member.
Cindy Kling
September 25, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. Even though I never met Eichmann, I know that you raised a remarkable young man.
Michele Bradley
September 25, 2008
Dear Yolly and Family,
You and your family are in my thoughts daily. I am so proud that your son served to defend our country. Much love to you and your family during this difficult time.
Greg, Rosalina, & Kyle Christoffersen
September 25, 2008
Eicky will be missed from family, friends and from the people he would have made friends with so easily and with great heart and compassion. The best in Eicky was yet to come and heaven will now benefit from his arrival. God bless you Ken, Yolly, and Nick in these tough times. Your family and friends will always be with you and for you. You should be very proud of Eicky. He served his country with the ultimate sacrifice. Take care and God bless. See you in heaven someday Eicky..
a w
September 24, 2008
We will all miss Eichmann. I am thankful for the time i was able to get to know him from 3rd grade. he is now in a better place looking down on us all RIP Eichmann
thank you for serving our country in this time of war
Carol Crowley
September 24, 2008
My heartfelt condolences in the loss of your son. I have lost a son as well, and no one knows your pain like someone who has been there. We are blessed to have a group for bereaved moms in our area who get together once a month for a meal and to talk. We would love to have you join us. Somehow being with those of us who have walked this path before you helps to ease the pain. Any of us are here for you any time you need to talk. My heart goes out to you.
Paula Mitchell
September 24, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. I never knew him but I Thank Him from the bottom of my heart for his ultimate sacrafice he has made for this country, and the sacrifice his family and friends have made as well. It shows that he was an exceptional man. God Bless you.
Tani Folsom
September 24, 2008
My heartfelt condolences to your family. I know the pain of losing a child. My thoughts are with you all. I'm so very sorry for your pain.
Lauren Schmidt
September 23, 2008
Strickland was one of the first persons i met when i came to Iwakuni Japan, he immediatley introduced himself and told me if i ever needed anything to let him know. Strickland became one of my best friends, he was always there for me when i needed to talk to someone, he always gave advice when i needed it. He made time here in Iwakuni more fun and worthwhile. I will never forget Strickland, he truly has touched my life and I am honored to have worked with him and gotten to know him. My heart goes out to his family for thier loss
Lauren Schmidt
September 23, 2008
Strickland was one of the first persons i met when i came to Iwakuni Japan, he immediatley introduced himself and told me if i ever needed anything to let him know. Strickland became one of my best friends, he was always there for me when i needed to talk to someone, he always gave advice when i needed it. He made time here in Iwakuni more fun and worthwhile. I will never forget Strickland, he truly has touched my life and I am honored to have worked with him and gotten to know him. My heart goes out to his family for thier loss
Nathan Harper
September 23, 2008
I didnt know you very well Brother, but as a corpsman, there weren't many better. I only hope that if I have to protect my Marines or Sailors with my life. I can do it without fear. We will see each other again. Rest peacefully.
Dorothy Bolton
September 22, 2008
Dear Ken, Yolanda, and family,
Having just returned home I was deeply saddened to hear that Eichmann was killed in action while serving our nation. I will always remember that gentle face that looked back at me each day in class. What a great gift heaven has received even though the loss is ours. My thoughts go out to all of you.
Sincerely,
Dorothy Bolton, Fifth grade teacher
HM3 Colby Warden
September 22, 2008
I met Eich when we began our training with the ETT. As his senior corpsman I tasked him as my right hand man. Given he didn't want the job, he took it anyways and ran with it. He excelled well above my expectations, especially in the field with the harshest of conditions. He was praised for some spectacular feats from not only myself, but most importantly from hi Marines. It was an honor and a privilege to not only have served alongside a great man, but to have known him as well. I was hoping on reuniting after all this was over and celebrating with him....but now I'll have to postpone our celebration till we meet again. See you soon brother, rest easy. khudaa Hafiz, baaz kwaahad deedayn.
Kristina Woods Morgan
September 22, 2008
I will miss Eichmann so much. We'd been friends ever since the 3rd grade. I cherish all of the memories we have. I miss him. I wish that he didn't have to leave us. I know he is in a better place now, where no pain exsists. I am thankful for the time he spent serving our country. I am thankful to everyone who has served our country. I know he died doing what he loved to do. Rest In Peace Eicky.
Jimmy Sr & Renee Guidry
September 22, 2008
I would like to send a message to Strickland's family. My son Hn Guidry, Jimmy trained with Strickland in Hawaii and Nevada and also in Afghanistan. Jim was home on leave when he received the news. He was so upset over the loss of his friend and fellow corpsman. He and his fiance shared stories of things they did when she had visited Jim in Hawaii. She thought Strickland was a great person. As a mother of a corpsman I have great pride in what they do. We would like to let you know that we are thinking of you and have you in our prayers. My son left today to go back to Afghanistan and while we were waiting at the airport he was telling us some more stories about Strickland. He will be missed.
Tom Reyna
September 22, 2008
We will remember your family in our prayers. I can not imagine your loss. As a Veteran of the Navy, the service your son provided is invaluable. In the Navy we looked to "Doc" for everything. God Bless.
Julie Farris
September 22, 2008
Words cannot express the deepth of saddness for the loss of your son or the honor of having known him through my daughter. They were class mates in high school and were good friends. My heart and prayers are sent to you for comfort and support in this time and the future months/years.
justin viramontes
September 22, 2008
Eichmann was a great person, very energetic and fun loving. I am proud to have served with him. We will all miss him so much. I pray you find your peace brother
Jody Flanig
September 22, 2008
Your son sounds like a wonderful young man that will be greatly missed by all that knew him. I am so sorry for your loss and hope that when you read these entries they bring you a sense of pride and you feel the love and support of all that have taken time to make an entry.
I too lost my son to this War, he was killed May 26th 2007 in Baghdad Iraq. We are still learning to live without our brave young man, this is a journey that is taken day by day and will sometimes feel like one that you just dont know how you will ever survive.
I too live in WA state so if you need someone to talk to I am here.
Love from a mom of a US Army Stryker Driver.
Cindy Bailey
September 22, 2008
My deepest sympathies to the family of Eichmmann. In memory of your Son/Brother a memorial fund has been established at the Boeing Employees Credit Union. Anyone wishing to contribute may do so at any branch.
Jennifer McCutchen
September 22, 2008
I am so sorry for the loss of your son. It sounds like he was a great man - a true hero in every sense of the word. Please know that even strangers care . . .
Cheri
September 22, 2008
To the Strickland family: my heart aches for you and at the same time I am grateful for the sacrifice made by your son so that I may be free.
MaryJane Topash
September 21, 2008
I would like give my condolences to Eichmann's family. He was a very dear friend to me. The nicest man you will ever meet. It is an honor to say I knew him, let alone call him a friend. I will miss you Eich and love you very much. God bless to all the soldiers overseas and families.
Doug Butner
September 21, 2008
Yolanda, you and your family have our deepest sympathy, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Janne & Larry Buoy
September 21, 2008
We are saddened with your loss and wish to express our deepest sympathy. We would like to help in any way we can.
The Veteran Photographer Bill Lewis
September 21, 2008
May God bless this proud Navy Corpsman who has given his life to heal others. In every picture of Icky he always has a smile. Today is Gold Star Mother's day. God bless you Yolly! God bless you Ken and Nicky! Our hearts are broken too!
Mary Van Dyk
September 21, 2008
You have my deepest sympathy
Eicky was a wonderful person
He will be missed
My thoughts and prayers are with you
I am deeply sorry for your loss
September 21, 2008
Rest In Peace
September 21, 2008
We are so sorry for your tragic loss.
Please know that we are proud of your son for fighting for our freedom and to all of us he is a hero. Peace be with your family.
Kathy Davis
September 21, 2008
Search Light Mom's wants to tell you how sorry we are for the passing of your Eichmann. If there is anything that we can do for you please let us know. We as mothers understand the day to day pain as we search for answers.
Love and Blessings,
Search Light Mom's
www.slmoms.com
Reece Morris
September 21, 2008
I'm very saddened by the news of another young fallen HERO --- your son. May he fly with the Angels that went before him.
We ( old Vets ) are VERY PROUD of the sacrifice your son gave for the people of this Great Nation.
May God take him and protect him until you are all together again.
Terri Knowles
September 21, 2008
Ken, Yolanda, Karen, Kathy and families, I am so sorry to have heard of your loss, your son/nephew was a brave soldier and I am deeply saddened by the loss. May you find comfort in your memories!
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