David H. Stryker

My Dad lived his life in service of others. Service to his country. Service to his family. Service to his church family at St. Davids and to his Rotary family. And service to our clients at Merrill Lynch. As a midshipman at the US Naval Academy, Dad marched in President Kennedy’s inaugural parade. Dad later received his diploma and a handshake from JFK. I think Dad’s lifelong desire to serve others was a direct reflection of JFK’s “ask not” speech.
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Sharon, Terri and I are so sorry for your loss of David. He was a good friend of mine from the Naval Academy and from our time in Navy nuclear submarines. I pray that Dave and you are both at peace now. I am trying hard to improve my health enough so that I could attend the funeral in March.

Sharon, Marcia and I are so sorry for your and your families' loss. Dave was my best friend, classmate and roommate at the Naval Academy those many years ago and I will certainly miss him. We shared so many memories from our years at school, nuclear power and submarine training and our years in submarines. Those years were followed by our times after the navy service where we stayed in contact and even made some trips together with the two of you. These last few years, I know, were tough...

Sharon,
You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of Dave. I hadn’t known him for long, but I am very glad that Bob and I traveled up to visit with you both. Terri Schin

Sharon: please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your wonderful husband. David was a very caring person always following the Rotary model of "Service Above Self ". He will be deeply missed by all who knew and cherished him. We will remember David in our prayers and thoughts. Mike & Diana Pescatello

Thanks for the great rides during my campaigns, Dave. Rest now. Sending love to you, Sharon.