William R.-Strange-Obituary

Pfc. William R. Strange

Adrian, Georgia

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For Pfc. William Strange, being in the military was the first step toward success. "He told me, ''I was going down the wrong road; I''m going into the service,''" said Daniel McCoy, police chief of Adrian, Ga. Strange''s girlfriend, Teri Peebles, said he had a plan to serve in the military, go to college and eventually marry her. Strange, 19, of Adrian, was killed April 2 when an improvised explosive device detonated in Baghdad where he was setting up an observation point. Strange, who graduated from high school in Swainsboro, Ga., was based at Fort Hood, Texas. "You could have given him a million dollars and I don''t think that would have made him as happy as being in the military," said his sister, Tawanna Davis. Strange was an outgoing person who loved people and looked out for his family. "He would do crazy stuff just to make us laugh," Davis said. "He would make funny faces. He didn''t like seeing people sad.�

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Always in our hearts forever!! Gone but never forgotten!!

Hello, We apologize for being so late in expressing our deepest condolences to you and your family. We want you to know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this holiday season and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of William R. Strange US Army Private 1st Class. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to...

The days are not same without you here. I hope with a great hope to see you again, I'm so sorry Rah, I did everything I knew to do. I love and miss you so much. I will not let your memory fade, as long as I have breath to breathe. You have always been and forever will be my Hero. Thank you for changing my life.

Rest In Peace.

My Brother, you have forever changed my life. The grief is a thorn in my side, but I embrace it. I thank God for strengthening me to keep your life at the forefront. I will honor your name, your life, and your death for as long as I have breath to breathe. We will never let your sacrifice be forgotten, many don't know, but I will tell them, you were an amazing young man from day one. I saw it as you grew and I'm grateful that I didn't pass up my chances to express that to you. I died with...

Tawanna

I would to express my gratitude to each and every one of you for leaving such kind and heartfelt words. My Family and I rejoice! 11 years ago today we had to face the hardest thing ever, but today with the Comfort of the Holy Spirit, we are able to endure. Thank You All for the strength you have given us. It truly warms my heart and I will never forget any of you! Sleep well my Brother and I look forward to the day I see you again. R.I.P. Rah Rah, I love you forever.

We remember Battle Buddy. Gone but never forgotten. Rest on....