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MICHAEL A. ARMSTRONG
MICHAEL ANDREW ARMSTRONG was born on Thursday, June 20, 1957, in Michigan. He departed this life on Thursday, May 22, 2014. He was the son of Charles R. Armstrong, Sr. and the late Ora L. Armstrong. Michael was also preceded in death by his older brother Charles Robert Armstrong, Jr. in 1979.Michael grew up in Washington, DC and Maryland. He attended Charlotte Hall Military Academy in Charlotte Hall, Maryland where he received an impressive amount of awards for academics and sports. After graduating in 1975, Michael was commissioned in the U.S. Army, where he pursued his Medical education at the Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences, graduating in 1984. Michael received several decorations, medals, badges, and ribbons throughout his military career. He retired from the Army as a Colonel in 2006 and pursued a private career specializing in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology.Michael's greatest joy in life was his son, Charles "Chuck" R. Armstrong. Along with his son, Michael leaves to cherish his memory his father, Charles R. Armstrong, Sr. (Veronica), one aunt, Olivia Turner (Roy), and many cousins, friends and colleagues.Services for Michael Armstrong are set for Monday, June 2, 2014, at Trinity A.M.E. Zion Church located at 3505 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20010. Viewing 10 a.m., Service 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Harmony Memorial Park in Landover, MD.
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Lee McDaniel
Lee McDaniel
October 18, 2024
The Late Doctor Michael A. Armstrong and I enjoyed playing one another in the athletic game of tennis. I would frequent the home tennis courts he would play on in the Potomac, MD community, and oftentimes, he would visit my Camp Springs, MD tennis community for the camaraderie. We had several fantastic tennis matches between one another. We loved tennis so much that we would see one another in the stands when the Professional Tennis Players would come to Washington, D.C. to play the Legg Mason Tennis Tournament. I miss you my friend.
Joy Scott
June 17, 2014
As a neighbor, I only got to know Michael briefly but saw him as a kind, gentle soul. My prayers are with his son, of whom he often spoke with great love, and his entire circle of family and friends. Washington House, Newark, DE
June 3, 2014
My sincere condolences to the entire family. May the God who gives peace be with you all in this time of sorrow. -Rom. 15:33
McCarthy
June 3, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. May the Most High God comfort you during these difficult days. (Psalm 83:18)
Julie Slade
June 3, 2014
My deepest sympathy. Dr. Armstrong will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Julie Slade
Shah Associates
PFC Sikhakhane.
June 2, 2014
RIP, sir!
I didn't really know you well, but I remember when I was fresh off the boat(S.A.), you took me to a Tennis game...I didn't know much about tennis but I had a great time.
May you soul test in peace!
Eva Calero
June 2, 2014
I had the honor of working with him perhaps for just a few months, but you could tell what a great person and dedicated provider he was.
Sir, may you be in peace, and may your family be graced by God's comfort.
Andromeda Glover
June 2, 2014
Dr. Armstrong was the Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service when I was selected for my first supervisor assignment. I remember being so afraid of being asked a question that I wouldn't know the answer to. One day while talking with him in his office, a physician entered and asked him a medical question. I remember Dr. Armstrong saying "Let me reference my text book, I'll get back with you shortly". It was at that moment that I realized that you don't have to know or remember "everything" to be a great leader in the medical community...just know WHERE or HOW to find the answer. Thank you, COL Armstrong, for teaching me that valuable lesson - it allowed me to "learn" far more than I could have ever "remembered". RIP Sir - I'll remember your wonderful smile (and your shoes).
Shaleta Richardson
June 2, 2014
You will be missed!! I enjoyed working with you
June 2, 2014
people like you leave quite a footprint on this earth! I am grateful for having known you Mike. R.I.P.
June 2, 2014
people like you leave quite a footprint on this earth. I will always be grateful for having known you.
Gertrude M. Juste, M.d. (fellow Pathologist)
Robbie Cohen
June 2, 2014
I was working at Dewitt Army hospital when Dr. Armstrong was the pathologist there. The thing that I remember about him most was his generous spirit. I am certain that his presence here will be greatly missed.
Cheryl Armstrong Capers
June 2, 2014
Dear Cousin, We are deeply saddened by your sudden departure. We love you and will always remember you!! Rest in peace! Your loving cousins, Cheryl, Quinn, QCV, Christian and Camille.
June 2, 2014
Cousin...what can I say? You will be missed tremendously. The memories of your life will forever live in our hearts. I will always be thinking of you.
RIP...you are HOME!
kai Koso Thomas
June 1, 2014
Rest in peace Michael. All your pathology colleagues will miss you advice and easy counsel.
maurice brooks
June 1, 2014
Great times growing up on jefferson street god bless you rip
Dee Walker
June 1, 2014
What a guy! Cousin, you were one of a kind! This year's family reunion won't be the same without you .... but we take solace in knowing that you lived a really great life and we are grateful you devoted so much time researching your Armstrong ancestral ties. I am sure that shortly after you arrived at The Big Gate, you looked for the Garlingtons we never were able to find.
Farewell. Rest in peace.
Cousin Dee
June 1, 2014
You helped light my way Michael.....
Linda Murakata
June 1, 2014
God bless you my dear friend. I will always remember you and your kindness.
Linda
Cathy Jackson
June 1, 2014
Dearest Cousin, so thankful for the precious memories that will live on in our hearts forever. RIP
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