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Sandee G Schock
August 6, 2025
14 YRS, GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
Sandee G Schock
May 26, 2025
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
Sandee G Schock
August 6, 2024
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
Sandee G Schock
May 27, 2024
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
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Sandee G Schock
May 29, 2023
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2022
11 YRS, GONE NOT FORGOTTEN
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
Sandee Garza Schock
May 30, 2022
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2021
10 YRS, GONE NOT FORGOTTEN
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
Sandee Garza Schock
May 31, 2021
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2020
9 years gone but not forgotten.
Rest In Peace.
Sandee Garza Schock
May 26, 2020
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice.
Gone But Not Forgotten.
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2019
8 YRS GONE NOT FORGOTTEN
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
Sandee Garza Schock
May 27, 2019
Rest In Peace HERO
Gone But Not Forgotten
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice
Sincerely
August 7, 2018
GOD BLESS MICHAEL AND FAMILY !! R.I.P. HERO !!
NEVER FORGOTTEN !!
FTMY FL.
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2018
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice.
Gone But Not Forgotten
June 2, 2018
NEVER FORGOTTEN !! RIP, HERO !!
FTMY FL
Sandee Garza Schock
May 29, 2018
Never Forgotten
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice.
August 7, 2017
GOD BLESS FOREVER !!
FTMY, FL.
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2017
GONE 6 YRS BUT YOU'RE NOT FORGOTTEN.
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
May 30, 2017
GOD BLESS !!
FTMY, FL.
Sandee Garza Schock
May 29, 2017
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice.
Gone But Not Forgotten.
August 8, 2016
GOD BLESS MICHAEL AND HIS FAMILY !!
FTMY FL.
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2016
5 years Gone But Not Forgotten
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice
May 31, 2016
GOD BLESS MICHAEL AND GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY, ALWAYS !!
Sandee Garza Schock
May 30, 2016
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
November 12, 2015
YOU WILL 'NEVER' BE FORGOTTEN !!
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY !!
FTMY, FL.
Sandee Garza Schock
November 11, 2015
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice. Gone But Not Forgotten.
August 7, 2015
REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MICHAEL JOSEPH STRANGE.
FTMY, FL.
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2015
Gone But Not Forgotten
Thanks for the ultimate sacrifice
Sandee Garza Schock
May 25, 2015
Gone But Not Forgotten
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2014
R I P HERO
Gone But Not Forgotten
Sandee Garza Schock
May 26, 2014
Gone But Not Forgotten
Thanks for the ultimate sacrifice
August 7, 2013
We are FREE because of YOU Michael and the brave men and women who serve and make us that way. GOD BLESS YOU for eternity and beyond.
(Fort Myers, Fl.)
bernice srange
August 6, 2013
You are always in my heart. I think of you every second of every day. My love to love grandson, Michael. When I look at the stars at night I know the brightest one is you. Your love to love Grandmom
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2013
R I P HERO
Gone But Not Forgotten

Charlie Gili
April 5, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Strange Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
August 26, 2012
As a former CTR2 that served in Hawaii with Michael Strange (co-worker & good friend) I just found out and it broke my heart. May GOD be with Mike's family and GOD bless you Bre (fiancee) wherever you are...
Peggy Childers
August 7, 2012
August 6, 2012
To the family and friends of Cryptologist Technician (Collection) PO 1st Class Michael J. Strange:
Remembering Michael on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten.
Sandra Schock
August 7, 2012
Gone But Never Forgotten
August 7, 2012
R.I.P.
FTMY FL.
Curtis Glass
August 6, 2012
On this day of the 1 Year anniverary , I wanted to remind your family that Michael's sacrifice Has not & Will not be forgotten by my family & I . This Country seems to forget how Lucky we are to have the caliber of people that it takes to do what these men & women do & the families that raise them . God Bless our troops & there familes .
December 15, 2011
As a former CTR1 I am grateful for all that Michael did for our country and Navy. Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate. To your family - my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort...LT
Gary Allain
October 10, 2011
CRYPTOLOGIST TECHNICIAN (COLLECTION)PO 1ST CLASS MICHAEL J. STRANGE
You are my Hero may God keep you in his arms forever.
Lance O. Adams
October 6, 2011
Rest in Peace Warrior, your sacrifice will not be forgotten. A grateful America thanks you for your service and welcomes you home to your final place of rest as you have given all that one can give. And may the Lord wrap his arms around the family and help them find a measure of peace. With the utmost respect, TSAF ......
Dolores Baranowski
September 6, 2011
i didn't know you, but I knew your grandmother; I knew she loved you much. Thank You for protecting us. I know you'll be missed.
Kelly Cavender
September 4, 2011
He is safe at last...in His Savior's arms Mom. God Bless your family and know you will see your Michael, one fine day :)
ANNA BEVAN
September 2, 2011
Although we never met, I feel like I knew you all my life. You leave a lot of memories behind. I and a couple of hundred people will miss you very much. Thank you for being you. God speed.
gmom strange
August 31, 2011
Michael: My love to love grandson. Our favorite saying to one another. I miss you.I have flashes of you as a young boy, a young man doing the funny things you did. Like the sugar babes aren't watermelons, taking you up to the chinese take-out and them asking you one quart or two of wonton soup. Your kindness with Michel, the boy your age in the wheelchair and how you would play with him in the pool, hold him up, take him for rides in the golf cart (his grandparents). He came to your Mass and said how he loved you and missed you. He said you were so kind to him. You even went to see him when you were home on leaves. When you graduated fronm NE Catholic, you didn't want to go out to lunch at a fancy restaurant, you wanted Nifty Fifties with your favorite chicken fingers, fries and a chocolate peanut butter milkshake. Seeing you in your tux for the prom. You imitating Will Smith with that born in Philadelphia song and dance. You will always live in my memory and heart. I have your emails and picture of you swimming with the turtles , I will always cherish them. I keep your picture on my pillow at night. Your last phone call to me, can't talk to you for a few months, love to love, see you for Thanksgiving. I want you back, Michael.
love to love
gmom
You died a hero but I already knew you were a hero.
Lynne Neibert
August 22, 2011
Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who strive to send handmade prayer shawls and/ or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one in service to our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA would like to honor your son and fiance's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a shawl which we will mail to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses and what they would like to receive. We will send them as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved one who died serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address, as our organization can no longer get family contacts through the military. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne
August 21, 2011
August 21, 2011
Thank you Michael for your service to our country. RIP
CWO2 Wayne R. Wicks USNR (RET)
Cryptologic Officer formerly CTMCS
Pittsburgh PA
Shirleyann Pazdan
August 21, 2011
Thank you Michael for keeping us safe. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim Francis
August 20, 2011
Charlie and Betsy, thank you for raising the kind of man who would risk his life for others. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
D Costello
August 19, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Barbara Leiferst Ginnetti
August 19, 2011
God Bless you Michael and may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Peggy Childers
August 19, 2011
To the family of Cryptologist Technician (Collection) PO 1st Class Michael J. Strange:
Michael gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Worrell Family
August 18, 2011
Thank you HERO for your Service !!!!!!
Theresa Hoffman
August 18, 2011
RIP Petty Officer Strange and thank you for keeping my family and my self save and free. We have never met but your dedication to freedom and America will never be forgotten. Mr. and Mrs. Strange you raised a true American hero and I thank you.
August 18, 2011
Our sympathy and prayers go out to the family of Michael Strange. Bless you all. The Opanel Family
Luis Cosenza
August 18, 2011
RIP Petty Officer Strange. Thank you for all you did defending our freedom. God bless you and your family.
V/R
LT Cosenza
Joann Leone
August 18, 2011
Comfort & prayers to the family & frineds of Michael Strange. Thank you for your service. Rest in peace..
The Leone family
John Ehmann
August 18, 2011
Heaven just got better., Thank you Michael for risking and giving your life so that we may live. God bless Michael and God Bless America.
August 18, 2011
R.I.P MICHAEL STRANGE
TRUE HERO
WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU
You nevER lET ANyONe DOwn tHEreSa PalMER ANd FamILy
Regina Celmer
August 17, 2011
R.I.P.Michael. My prayers go out to your family in this time of sorrow. I remember seeing you in my office at NC. You were such a quite young man. Thank you, for your service to our country. God Bless you and your family.
Linda McAlorum
August 17, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the Strange family, Michael is truly a Hero and will be surely missed. Michael, it was an an honor to know you. My prayers go out to your family and friends. R.I.P. Michael, we will miss you.
August 17, 2011
Thank you Michael and God Rest your precious soul for fighting for us. God be with your family in this time of Sorrow.
john ehmann
August 17, 2011
god bless you and your family charlie, i know you from ambrose and the rooms god bless michael

ED AND MARY COLLINS
August 17, 2011
BETSEY AND FAMILY;
WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE, WE WILL ALL MISS THE HERO OF OUR COUNTRY, WE DID NOT GET TO KNOW MICHAEL AS WELL AS WE WANTED TO OVER THE YEARS, BUT WE WILL ALWAYS REMBER HIM AS A YOUNGSTER,
A GREAT ONE AT THAT,
WE WILL PRAY FOR HIM AND YOUR FAMILY AS MUCH AS WE PRAY FOR MY DAD,
ALWAYS REEMBER, A GREAT HERO IS GONE, BUT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTEN IN OUR BOOK,
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS:
ED AND MARY COLLINS
Michael J. Quinn
August 17, 2011
Thank you Michael.Godspeed my friend.As we say at North Falcons til we die.God bless you. Your brother N.C.alum Quinny75
Patrycja Fortula-Kohn
August 17, 2011
To the Strange Family:
We are former Philadelphians who used to live on the 4200 block of Barnett St. Our deepest sympathies and heartfelt prayers are with you. Michael is a hero and he will never be forgotten. I wear a hero bracelet with his name on it.
Howard and Patrycja Fortula-Kohn
South Portland,ME
Dan Fisher
August 17, 2011
To the Strange family so sorry for your loss MICHEAL is a true AMERICAN hero that every AMERICAN can be proud of all of AMERICA can sleep well tonight knowing that there's brave hero's like MICHEAL on that wall protecting us all god bless you young warrior R.I.P. SEMPER FI this AMERICAN will never forget your service T.Y.
Dan Fisher
August 17, 2011
To the Strange family so sorry for your loss MICHEAL is a true AMERICAN hero that every AMERICAN can sleep well tonight knowing there's brave men like Micheal on that wall protecting us all god bless you SEMPER FI
Carol Baker
August 17, 2011
Thou I may not be at the services for Micael my thoughts & prayers will be with you. God Bless.
Detroit Motor City Chiefs and Chief Selectees
August 17, 2011
Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss, and know that Michael's embodiment of Honor, Courage and Commitment will always be kept in his Naval Brothers and Sisters' hearts as a beacon and inspiration.

Aunt Maggie & Uncle Jim
August 17, 2011
Dearest Michael
We love you. You know that we have always been so proud of you. Our hearts are broken but they carry your beautiful smile. Sweetie know your memory will live on and it will be cherished. Love you. Miss you.
Kathleen Vizzarri
August 17, 2011
To the Strange Family, and fiance
Breanna,
Saluting your Veteran, condolences for your loss and gratitude for your loved one's ultimate sacrifice for our country.
You now have a special guardian angel
to watch over you.
Love, Prayers and Sympathy
Kathleen Vizzarri, USARMY Blue Star Mom
Mary Frances Greene
August 17, 2011
To the Family of Michael:
I am so sorry for the loss of your son. I did not know him, but I want to personally THANK him and you for the great sacrifice made to keep ALL of us free! God Bless America! and GOD BLESS MICHAEL STRANGE!!!
A Friend
August 17, 2011
Officer Strange: Thank you for your sacrifice for our country. To his family and friends. America thanks you for sharing your precious son with us. During this time of mourning as well as the days to come, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Anna
August 17, 2011
Thank you for your son, for his sacrifice and for our Freedom. God Bless You and your Family.
Dan M.
August 16, 2011
Thank you.
Karen Biddle
August 16, 2011
To Michael's fiancee', family and friends. I did not know Michaell personally , nor do I know any of you but I share your pain and suffering during this most difficult time. Thank you Michael for your service to our country and for allowing me and my family another day of freedom.God bless you and your family.
Joe Coscia
August 16, 2011
Dear Petty Officer Strange's family,
Nothing i say can console your loss, however, let me express my deepest and sincerest sorrow for the loss of a brave young man and the great appreciation for his sacrifice in defense of our country. I will keep him in my prayers and ask you keep my cousin serving in Afghanistan in yours (Navy EOD). God Bless Michael, Your Family, and America!
Psalm 91!
August 16, 2011
Betsy and Family,
I am so very sorry for you're loss of Michael. May all of you're cherished memories help to sustain you through this most difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincere Sympathy,
Liz Carroll-LeCompte
Stacey DiBlasi
August 16, 2011
A true hero in life and death and there is no greater honor than your sacrifice. But my heart breaks for your loved ones left behind... God Bless the USA and those who sacrifice for it.
Annetta & Chris Hornung
August 16, 2011
RIP Michael, I only knew of you through my daughter and your brother Tom,but from
everything I have ever heard them say you had to have been a good person. Our thoughts and prayers to all the Strange family.
Crystal Roberts
August 16, 2011
Michael .. I've watched you grow from a little boy into the beautiful man you were and i consider it an honor ... you were an amazing friend and a brave soldier and had one of the best damn senses of humor Ive ever seen ... you are immensely loved and you will truly be missed !!!
megan kauffeld
August 16, 2011
i know no words can ease the pain this has caused,but i hope they bring peace. your family paid the ultimate sacrifice when michael passed away fighting for the freedom that many take for granted. i thank you for raising a man so brave, honorable, committed, and I'm sure so many other things. there aren't words to express the gratitude i feel to you and your family and most of all to men and women that stand and serve so that i can live free.
sorry for your loss.
susan feinstein
August 16, 2011
To the Strange Family,
Our sincerest condolences to you and Michael's fiance. Even though we never met, I cried as if I knew Michael all my life. Our one small connection is that my son went to North Catholic only for one year before they closed. Please know that Michael is safe now with God. Thank you Petty Office Michael Strange for keeping us safe. May God keep you in his arms always.
Susan and Jay Feinstein, NE Philly
mary and ed collins
August 16, 2011
micheal, you will always be in our hearts. thank you for your service to
our nation. our deep sorrow to the Strange family may god be with you all
at this time of sorrow.
sincerely
mary and ed collins
David A. Burgoyne
August 16, 2011
Please accept my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Bruce Collins
August 16, 2011
Fair winds and Following Seas
Erlinda Hair
August 16, 2011
Blessings to you Good and Faithful servant of God. I never met you but I have worked with your Grandmother Bernice at the newspaper. Thank you for your work here on earth, and may God comfort those you have left behind.
George Cole
August 16, 2011
You and your buddies can rest now, Mike. Our thanks go with you.
John Domenico
August 16, 2011
My Sincere Condolences to Charlie Strange and Family. May Michael Rest in Peace knowing he gave his life for our country. Thank You Petty Officer Michael Strange
August 16, 2011
To the Strange Family:
Rest assured that Michael is in that "special" place in heaven that our Lord reserved for the brave, caring, and devoted men/women who so freely gave their lives so that our country could still be called "The United States!"
He is now a hero who takes his place among all the others who will always be remembered and never forgotton!
I sincerely thank Michael for his great sacrifice and rely on God's grace to fill your family with peace and comfort in this most sad and difficult time.
Joanne Brennan-Kuhner - Philadelphia
Fellow military family
August 16, 2011
You gave the ultimate sacrifice for your country and are truly an American Hero. There are no words to console your family and loved ones but I do hope that these words help ease the pain. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of them at this most difficult time. THANK YOU Michael, may God watch over you and yours.
August 16, 2011
May the Lord Bless & keep you close to His heart.
Pegg Schweikert
August 16, 2011
Rest in Peace Mike...I will always remember your funny personality!
Dee Jonczak
August 16, 2011
Michael,
We've never met, but I want to thank you for serving our country.
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
May you rest in peace. God Bless you.
Dee
August 16, 2011
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. No truer words were ever written for a soldier than this. Peace be with all of you. A fellow American.
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