Failed to delete memorial. He would learn this much later from his grandmother, Gwendolyn Caitt, whom he still calls Nana. [60], On April 8, 2021, Strange-Gordon signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers organization. She'd be better taken care of.". When complications arose during childbirth at the medical facility in Avon Park, Florida, she was helicoptered to a Tampa hospital. Gordon was not groomed for baseball his first sport was basketball. Gordon moves to central Florida to a new home and school to be with his father. "It might have been our worst mistake," Dee says. [59] On March 26, 2021, Strange-Gordon was released by the Reds. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Framed jerseys and photos sit on the floor, still waiting to be hung. Here we are, Gordon 24 and promising to never change. On April 29, 2016, Major League Baseball suspended Strange-Gordon for 80 games due to performance-enhancing drug use. Marion's Community Funeral Chapel, Avon Park. [69] On April 12, 2022, Strange-Gordon made his first career MLB appearance as a pitcher in the 8th inning of a 16-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves. He tells them, "Just because you are a statistic, it doesn't mean you have to be a statistic.". I play in the big leagues. In a game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on July 1, Gordon stole second, third, and home in the same inning. [30] It was the first time a Dodgers player had led the Major League in stolen bases since Davey Lopes stole 77 bases in 1975. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68187056/devona-denise-strange. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of DeVona Strange (68187056)? The prosecutors, some are more cooperative than others. So that's why you'll now see him called Dee Strange-Gordon going forward. Dee Strange-Gordon Dee was given birth to on April 22, 1988 (age 34 years), in Windermere, Florida, in the United States of America to his parents by the names of Tom Gordon and Devona Strange. Resend Activation Email. "And I have every right to talk about it. This is not normal. Donnes cls. The home run against pitcher Ryan Vogelsong scored three runs. As much as it sickens him each time another story spills into the nation's headlines, Gordon refuses to speak out about it because, he says: "That would just open the floodgates. On the drive back to Avon Park from his old life to his new, Dee quietly sat in the back seat of his Nana's Lincoln Town Car with his dog, Polo, in his lap. Do you want me to leave, little man? Gordon recalls being asked by Schultz. [40] He rounded the bases fighting off tears and hugged teammates upon his arrival back to the dugout. Citation Use the citation below to add to a bibliography: The emotions are quite different when Dee Gordon opens up about the death of his mother, DeVona Strange, who was shot by her boyfriend when Dee was 7. Through the years, he has held tight to both his mother's name and memory. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. We have set your language to And I remember exactly what I ordered that day: ice cream and small fries. Here's the list. His father, former. He begins to blame himself for his mothers demise. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/mlb/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Early Wednesday, Bleacher Reports Scott Miller published a harrowing piece on Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon, recounting the violent death of his mother when he was just 7 years old. He entered this world at just two-and-a-half pounds, his mother's only child, and the two were together every day for the first six years of his life. Strange-Gordon has been his surname for his whole life,. It was the next day when his Nana picked him up to take him back to Avon Park with her that Gordon remembers a yellow taxi pulling up with Lynford in the back seat. There is a problem with your email/password. From his adult perspective, he says his answer would have been the same. Every sport came easy to me until this year and honestly I didnt know how to handle it, he says, his candor as refreshing as his bubbly personality. Wanting to cover the speedster, we thought theres a much more interesting story when it comes to how Flash Jr. grew up. He often thinks back to that horrible daybut not every day. Epitaph. The everlastingly positive Dees response to that disappointment? Where Gordon comes from, there was no travel ball or backyard batting cage. He crashed the weight into her boyfriend's head. When the opportunity came for John to study viticulture and enology at Fresno State . Dee Gordon's mom Devona Strange died in a tragic manner. Dee is his second-oldest. Dee to baseball fans, Devaris to his family and planning in the future to have Strange-Gordon across the back of his jersey in honor of his mother and father, this must be what its like to break open a shell and find a pearl. And now, on the eve of another spring training, Gordon assesses the miles covered and the distance still to go. Children. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Dee Gordons mom Devona Strange passed away when he was six years old, but hes now on top of the baseball world and loved by pretty much everybody that meets him. In life, the Herald of Balthazar was once Devona, daughter of Mordakai. Try again. We were fortunate to be in Oregon at a time when the vintages -- 1984, 1985 and 1986 -- were those that began to put Oregon Pinot Noir on the map. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: mlb | pageType: stories | Over the last few years, the precedent was set by then-New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman for MLB to take stronger initiatives in addressing domestic violence issues. I was getting in trouble a lot and if I had stayed in St. Petersburg, I might not be sitting here today.. [27], Gordon beat out Alex Guerrero to become the Dodgers starting second baseman for the 2014 season. : baseball 1.4k votes, 115 comments. At seven, the world is mostly a collection of impressions. Looking back on it now possibly sheds a bit more light on what exactly made Gordon that emotional. Devona's Debut album and self produced body of work is an all in, soulful ride through a star-field of electronic-orchestral waves, angelic harmonies, and 808 drums. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Third parties oftentimes don't want to get involved in these cases because they don't see any benefit to them. Lynford Schultz? [43], In 2017, he batted .308/.341/.375 with two home runs, and led the majors in bunt hits, with 18.[44]. Join Facebook to connect with Devona Strange and others you may know. He still wasn't sure what was happening, but he noticed a lot of red eyes. His next memory is that his mother's casket was on a stand and, as Gordon stood in front of it, her body was at eye level. YOU HAVE 20,000 FOLLOWERS: $100 per post at a $5/CPM. His brother, Nick Gordon, also played for the Minnesota Twins. "A lot of times you don't get cooperation. [24] Gordon appeared in 56 games for the Dodgers, hitting .304 with 24 stolen bases. I don't remember anything else.". A left handed hitter, he took the first pitch of his at bat as a right-handed batter, imitating Fernndez's batting stance, with Fernndez's batting helmet in honor of his late friend; pitcher Bartolo Colon, out of respect, threw the pitch for a ball. Strange-Gordon is in the middle of his 10th season in the majors. Keeping them hidden can lead to poorly manifested issues that can affect your relationships with others, in your work environment and even how youre perceived by the public. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. One in four women and one in seven men experience a form of severe physical domestic violence, according to the CDC's national intimate partner and sexual violence survey. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Strange's boyfriend Lynford Schultz claimed Strange was shot when the two were playing with a loaded gun. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? He didn't start playing baseball seriously until he was a teenager and had left the area, after his father and unclesTom has three brothersre-entered his life in Avon Park. 2 /5. In an instant, blood began seeping from his bald skull. [70] He was re-signed on July 16 to a minor league contract. Please enter your email and password to sign in. (11 votes) Very easy. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Loc Houdr. SAN FRANCISCO Its been almost 40 years, so many athletes, too many names to remember, and yet lost in the numbing routine of one game after the next I suddenly find myself rooting for someone to really make it. Tom Gordon who happens to be Dee Stranger's father is also an American baseball professional who was known to have retired. He makes the drive there several other times a year as well, and Gwendolyn's voice is as bright as DeVona's smile in the pictures when she talks about her grandson. He played for Gigantes de Carolina in the Puerto Rico Baseball League after the season. Find Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok profiles, images and more on IDCrawl - free people search website. As a utility player, he split time equally between second base and left field (13 games each), with three appearances at shortstop, and served as a pinch runner in seven games. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Clay Riley; siblings: Larcenia Royal, Willie Nell Barrett, Willie James Elmore, Louis Elmore, John Lee Elmore, and Clementine Bell; granddaughter: Devona Strange. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. [33] After 28 games, Gordon led the major leagues with a .437 batting average. She loved her baby. Add to your scrapbook. Incidentally for those of you that dont know, Dee Gordons father, is former MLB closer Tom Gordon (Flash Sr.) Devona Strange was Tom Gordons girlfriend in high school and when Tom was just starting his career in the major leagues. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. In 2020, he batted .200/.268/.213 and stole three bases in 33 games. USMNT releases its first post-World Cup roster. "We were in the streets; let's put it that way," Gordon says. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. She is a Warrior who places great value in honor and duty. Overall, in 2012, he played in 87 games and hit .228 with 32 steals. "When I get pissed off at people, then it's like, Damn, I wish she was here so I could talk to her, Gordon says. [3][8], Strange-Gordon's full name is Devaris Strange-Gordon. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Gordon initially protested, explaining that his mom had specifically schooled him not to go with just anybody. Two days after he crashed the dumbbell into his mother's boyfriend's head to stop the choking, Gordon was riding the school bus home when he and his friends looked out and saw a commotion at the front gate of his apartment complex. Since then, the league has put many new procedures in place and implemented programs to help those involved with the sport deal with domestic violence issues of their own. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. In a silver frame on a dresser in his bedroom is a picture of him and his mama at her graduation, both of them resplendent in white. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. There was a McDonald's around the corner and, stalling for time, the woman bought Dee an ice cream cone and small fries. On August 1, Strange-Gordon opted out of his contract.[67]. 1987 ProCards Eugene Emeralds Procards #2673 Tom Gordon There are lawyers involved for players and third parties. Later in the season, the Isotopes started playing Gordon at second base and he played center field in the Dominican Winter League in an attempt to improve his versatility. He and his mother had avoided death once before, in the delivery room. Meet Tom Gordon and Devona Strange parents of baseball second baseman and shortstop. Her name is written on his cap, in his shoes "Her name's everywhere around me,'' he says. [34] On May 22, Gordon stole four bases in a game against the Baltimore Orioles. Incidents such as these stay with you for a lifetime, they become part of who you are and how you operate on a daily basis. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Among the resources MLB offers is an anonymous hotline for players or victims to phoneneither the league nor the players' union is privy to the callsso those in the game, from players and their families to club employees and theirs, can seek treatment if they feel they need help and wish it to remain confidential. At 7 years old, its hard to make a conscious decision to protect the person whose role is still to nurture and protect you. It was a beautiful golden Labrador retriever. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Mother and son, head to head in the photo, appear to be having a blast; the kids mouth is wide open as if shouting or laughing. His baseball career is flourishing, even after an 80-game suspension for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2016 and an on-base percentage that slipped from .341 in 2017 to .288 in 2018 while he tried to play much of the year on a fractured toe. Devona is the de-facto leader of a group of friends comprising of Aidan, Mhenlo, Eve, and Cynn, whom the rest of the Tyrian continents refers to as the Heroes of Ascalon. Batters are getting hit at a record rate in 2020. Strange was shot and killed by her boyfriend,Lynford Schultz, who served five years in prison for manslaughter. The Mariners infielder relived the tragedy. In so many ways, Gordon is a survivor. He previously played for the Los Angeles Dodgers. It has to be tough hitting only .228 on center stage before realizing how ridiculous that sounds. Pronunciation of Devona with 2 audio pronunciations. Life is looking up for Dee now, and Dee Gordons mom Devona Strange is in his helmet and shoes as a reminder for him. I just have to move forward, he says, and if successful, I know one fan who will be thrilled. Less than a month past his seventh birthday, Dee rushed from his bedroom armed with an eight-pound dumbbell. Giancarlo Stantons Girlfriend A PlayerWives Recommendation, Tuukka Rasks girlfriend Jasmiina Nikkila. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. he asked. His mom, DeVona Strange, was killed when he was 6 years old. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. How fortunate are we?. 2 Kansas, career night from Wilson in OT thriller. Mother Aran C. Riley was born May 16, 1938 in Wilson City, Alabama to Green and Mary Elmore. I'm so sorry. Gordon, a soft-spoken, humble young man who never took for granted he'd become a star just because his father was a three-time All-Star with a well-known and wicked curveball, responded to a nice. Gordon hit his first career home run on May 1, 2012, leading off the game against Jhoulys Chacn of the Colorado Rockies. As teams and players across the league mourned his loss, no one seemed to be as visibly and publicly jolted by the loss as Gordon. Looking for Dee Strange online? Last fall, the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs cut running back Kareem Hunt after a video surfaced that showed him shoving and kicking a woman. "Can I say something that's going to sound really messed up? This California farm kingdom holds a key, These are the 101 best restaurants in Los Angeles, New Bay Area maps show hidden flood risk from sea level rise and groundwater, Clippers comeback cannot overcome Joel Embiid, 76ers, Prep basketball roundup: Skye Belker scores career-high 39 points for Windward girls, Former Chargers coach Anthony Lynn is at home on 49ers staff, New alignments set for East Valley League and Valley Mission League. mother and daughter. The kid tells the boyfriend to leave, but then reconsiders. Failed to report flower. On May 16, 1995, a coworker of DeVona's at the AAA office met Dee as he emerged from the school bus and told him that his mother had asked that she take him with her. He was assigned to the AAA Albuquerque Isotopes at the start of 2011. Associated With. Normally, wed be running through the motions to find a post about Dee Gordons girlfriend, or Dee Gordons wife, but the young Marlins stud doesnt leave a paper trail. Now I have to check for billings and scream to high hell to Paypal or my bank if they try to charge DERBY - Titus, Elden E., age 60, retired auto body supervisor for Sedgwick This picture was taken in her final days. "He was doing what he could, I guess." According to Florida. [6][5][7] Tom Gordon sued for custody of Dee and raised him with the help of his own mother, Dee's grandmother. "Do you see my house?" He remembers her vividly and was very close to her when she was around, so its genuinely amazing how hes been able to overcome the whole thing. Dee tells a story about how Tom promised him a car if he got into baseball, and once he got into it Tom basically said no way. That was the first clue Gordon received about how his mother had died. Sometimes, however, the bad does not fade. Wanting to cover the speedster, we thought there's a much more interesting story when it comes to how . Devona Strange was 25. Two days before his mother's boyfriend would shoot and kill her, the boyfriend was bleeding in the kitchen. At the start of 2011, Gordon was the Dodgers' best prospect according to Baseball America. Not in Hall of Fame - 38. His mother had just given the dog to him a few weeks earlier, on April 22, his seventh birthday. Gordon will use his full legal surname, Strange-Gordon, going forward, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. [3] When Dee was seven years old in 1995, his mother Devona was shot to death by a subsequent boyfriend who claimed that she was shot as they played with a loaded gun. We knew when cars were parked outside the gate someone had died or there had been a robbery, he says. Except "It wasn't a taxi. [28] At the All-Star game at Target Field, when Gordon was in the on-deck circle, Derek Jeter told Fox TV commentators how amazing it was to see Dee there, also playing as an All-Star, having first met him at age 15 when his father Tom was then pitching for the Yankees. Dee Strange-Gordon (Baseball Player) Wiki, Age, Height, Weight May 24, 20220 MLB short stop who began his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2011. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? I'm not the biggest guy in the world. The kid is a terrific basketball player, but his future is baseball. The 32-year-old. [45] It was also reported that Gordon would be an outfielder for the Mariners. St. Petersburg Times (FL) - Saturday, May 27, 1995 STRANGE, DEVONA DENISE, 25, of 3914 36th Ter. Loc Houdr en juin 2019 lors de la soire bethesda, Elsweyr (photo by Myriam Gresle). 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