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Alysia STRICKLAND Obituary
Nicole's many gifts included talents for art and creative writing, a keen intellect, and a love for people and dogs. She received her undergraduate degree in Religious Studies and was completing her master's degree in Architecture. Between her studies,
Nicole demonstrated her devotion to service through her social work with the Youth Opportunities program in Baltimore and her three trips to rebuild the Gulf Coast post Katrina. Nicole's nature was one of
inclusivity, never judging others, accepting all on their own terms as her friends. She will be greatly missed by her extended family, many friends and her loyal "girls" Marley and Widow.
A memorial service will be held on March 3 at 2 PM at Unity Center, 2901 N. Charles. In lieu of flowers, donations will be gratefully received by BARCS, baltimoreanimalshelter.org or AHALA Children's Rights Foundation, www.ahala.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alysia STRICKLAND
lisa bertini
March 14, 2013
Dear beautiful child;
I know your mother and hold her in the highest regard both personally and professionally and can only imagine what an amazing daugther you have been. May you be filled with light, the same light you shared with all here, and may your journey be easy. I pray for your parents and for all of us who are in shadow with your passing. In time, we will be able to see again .Many good thougths. With great fondess for someone I will never know.
Yusef-Lateef Thompson
March 13, 2013
R.I.P NICOLE!!!!!!!!!!!! IT WAS A PLEASURE TO HAVE MET YOU AND I KNOW YOU ARE AT PEACE RIGHT NOW.....................
Charles Workman
March 9, 2013
I'd known Alysia (Nick as I called her) for better than 7 years. Met thru some friends who i no longer see. She was a guiding light for so many troubled individuals. We shared a lot of interests. Rarely did a week pass that we didn't stay in touch, even though i live 50 miles away. I don't have the capacity for this type of senselessness, it is far beyond me. As an agnostic, this is forcing me to examine higher powers. I hope some good can come of this in the long run. As for now, devastated is the proper term. Not just for Nicole, but for Tae, who meant so much to her, and his surviving children...promising, beautiful boys.
Ife Allette
March 6, 2013
Peace be with you
Omaar F.
March 4, 2013
So long my dear friend. I will always remember the best times. We met in 2002, while working as casemanagers for Choice Programs. We earned 19,500k that year and a $4,500 stipend for education from Americorps. I thought it was the best time in our young lives. We sought out to make contributions that would change lives, and the world as we know. You made a courageous impact on so many. I value our friendship, and I appreciate the lessons along the way. Always a dear friend. Omaar
Barry and Becky Marsh
March 3, 2013
You have all been in our thoughts and prayers since we first heard the terrible news. Our many memories include Nicole and Danielle on the swim team and the many trips to dance practice.
I think so many hearts are broken in Roanoke today, but our memories and trust in God will help us and I pray that you will find comfort in your memories as well.
God bless you all.
Barry and Becky
March 3, 2013
Dear Art,Diane,Danielle and Ryan
So saddened to hear of the tragic loss of your beautiful daughter,Alysia. You are in my daily thoughts and prayers!
With deepest sympathy,
Dawn Ritchie(Hilton Head SC)
Frederick Waddell
March 3, 2013
You could never do no wrong.
Ivan K
March 1, 2013
It took me this long to process that I will never see you again. I look at all these pictures from a time before we knew each other, then to recent times. All the silliness we shared. The jokes. Those confusing moments early in our friendship. I just... I don't know. I lost a dear friend... My solace is that I saw you... I, in my own way, reminded you that I cared about you, and we shared a laugh. The last moments i have of you were just as the same as the first... Your smiling face. I never told you I loved you, but I did, and still do. You will be forever missed.
Claire Gardner
March 1, 2013
To the Strickland family may you remember only the joys and laughter that you both instilled in the creation of this lovely spirit you called Nicole come back to support you in your deepest hours. Listen close the whisper you hear saying Thank You is Nicole.
Nelson Cupello
March 1, 2013
I met Nicole first year at UVA while I dated her roommate, Abby. While Abby and I didn't last until the next year, Nicole and my friendship endured and grew stronger. I haven't seen or spoken to Nicole in about 5 years, but she has always been in my heart. I am absolutely devastated by this news and am so sorry I didn't stay closer to her in recent years. Nicole, you were and are one of my best friends, and I'll always love and miss you.
- Nelson Cupello aka Nellie
March 1, 2013
We were so sad to hear of this senseless tragedy. We are thinking of you in this time of sorrow and saying prayers that God will help you find comfort.
The Carl Strickland family
February 28, 2013
So sorry to hear of this tragedy. Will keep you in our prayers. Hulda, Cecil, and Beverly Wilson
Gail Martin
February 27, 2013
Good-bye for now, my sweet friend. I live in hope that we will meet again someday. If I die & go to some place & you aren't there I'm going to ask for a transfer immediately. Love you forever.
Marina M Pearce
February 27, 2013
With my deepest sympathy to the family. Keeping the entire family in prayers...
Brandon Urick
February 27, 2013
Dear Nicole, I will always remember you as a beautiful freshmen in high school, I think I actually got in a fight over you. I will always remember your beauty and I will never forget you. Art, Diane, Danielle, Ryan, I am so sorry for your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for your family.
Sincerely,
Brandon Urick
February 27, 2013
Mr.& Mrs. Strickland Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
The BARCS Family
February 27, 2013
for Alysia Nicole Strickland
February 27, 2013
David and I place the Strickland family in our hearts. there are no words to heal this hurt...loss but know you are in our prayers.My remembrance , Nicole attended our very first Mill Mountain Theatre Summer Camp and earned the first "best ensemble player' award. Her kindness and awareness of fair play was evident even as a child, a very special child with a spark that would ignite into shining human being. with love mary and david bova
Stephanie Schroeder
February 27, 2013
I will miss Nicole, and never forget our friendship. Though in the past two years our lives took different paths, I always carried her with me and I will continue to do so, with the great sadness of never being able to call her, hear her laugh, or her beautiful smiling face. We shared great times, and through my troubled years she was one of my biggest cheerleaders, believing in me when I had little, or no faith. Rest easy, Nikk. Till we meet again.
February 27, 2013
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. May "the God of all comfort" continue to help you endure this time of grief.(Romans15:4)
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