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Michael Stroud Obituary



STROUD MICHAEL R. STROUD On Monday, March 15, 2010, the beloved husband of 31 years to Kim H. Stroud; father of Shannon K. Stroud and Marquitta R. Speller; son of the late David C. and Lillian K. Stroud; brother of David C. Stroud, Jr. (Sandra); cousin of Carolyn Smith (Smitty); brother-in-law of Karen Gross (Selwyn), Robin Calloway (Robert) and Kay Hawkins; uncle of Ayreal and Antonio Canada, Lakeisha Calloway, Tanika Mitchell, Tia Carpenter, and David III (Renee), Daryl and Karen Stroud; devoted friend of Barry Fox (Carrie) and a host of other family, friends and his buddies on the Metropolitan Police Department. The viewing will be held on Tuesday, March 23 from 9 a.m., until time of service at 11 a.m., at Plymouth Congregational Church, 5301 North Capitol Street, N.E., Washington, DC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 11331 Amherst Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902 or the American Lung Association, 11350 McCormick Road, Suite 600, Hunt Valley, MD 21031, in memory of Michael R. Stroud. Interment at Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to John T. Rhines Funeral Home.

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Published by The Washington Post from Mar. 21 to Mar. 22, 2010.

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Terri Carter

March 29, 2010

To the Stroud Family -- I am very to hear of Mr. Stroud's recent passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts in prayers.

Sincerely,
Terri Carter
2nd Street (your family home)

Domonique

March 23, 2010

I pray for peace and comfort during this time.

March 23, 2010

Dear Kim and Family,

I will always remember Michael as a man full of energy and life. I pray that such memories, the Holy Spirit and the knowledge that Michael is in eternal peace will comfort you now and always.

Love,

Rhonda, Bernard, Leah and Terence Joseph

Carsell, Darrall & Rhonda

March 22, 2010

Dear Kim and Family. We sre so very sorry to hear of your loss and pray that you may find peace and comfort in God's love.

You are in our prayers.

Sterling Robinson

March 22, 2010

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.

March 22, 2010

To Kim, Shannon & Family: As you go through one of life's greatest sorrows, the loss of your husband and father, may your own faith in God substain you and bring you comfort today, courage for tomorrow and hope in your heart always. May you find strength and comfort in the knowledge that grief diminished as memeories nourish the heart.

You are in our prayers,

Joyce Byrd, Kay Freeman & Family

Lorretta Brown

March 21, 2010

May God give you the peace to accept and handle the loss of your love one. Mike was such a joy to work with, ALWAYS making you appreciate life and providing you with a good laugh.
He will truly be missed.

Freeman Brand

March 21, 2010

I served on the Metropolitan Police Department with Mike and worked closely with him for over fifteen years. He was not only a co-worker, but a true personal friend. I will miss Mike and his memory will live on forever. May Mike Stroud rest in peace.

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