All Filters. Do you want me to leave, little man? Gordon recalls being asked by Schultz. Strange-Gordon has been his surname for his whole life,. I picked up this purple eight-pound weight and hit her boyfriend in the head.. And if I open up and talk about someone else's problems, then I'm no better than him. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Tom, also known as Flash, is just beginning what will become a 21-year major league career as a pitcher. More often than not, when domestic violence is reported, what is discussed publicly is the physical abuse. Seven years later, Devona was dead, killed, they said, by an ex-boyfriend. 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. Easy. He was the main thing in her life. Its the one I look at just before every game.. Dee Gordon, in effect, is simply his stage name. "Get the hell out of my house!" In 2020, he batted .200/.268/.213 and stole three bases in 33 games. Year should not be greater than current year. There is a problem with your email/password. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Devona Strange was the mother of Dee Gordon. [45] It was also reported that Gordon would be an outfielder for the Mariners. "She left me a part of her, and I'm so grateful for that.". He was 6 when his mother, Devona Strange, was murdered by her boyfriend. [53][54] He had the fastest average time from home plate to first base of all major league second basemen, at 4.18 seconds. [73][74] In addition, Gordon created "Flash of Hope", a charity to help children whose parent died as a result of domestic abuse. I had a complete turnaround, Gordon says, a Yes, sir often mixed into his answers. His parents were high-school sweethearts but did not marry; Tom had relationships with three other women as well and had a total of five children, all in Florida. He previously played for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Him.". Meet Tom Gordon and Devona Strange parents of baseball second baseman and shortstop. It made his ears hurt enough that afterward he asked, "Can you just call me Dee?". His brother, Nick, an infielder in Minnesota's system, lives eight minutes away. Tom Gordon definitely helped out with that even though he was playing ball, and the rest of Dees family seems to have been very good for him while he grew up. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Like the other kids, he knows something has happened. 2,090 Re: Reds sign Dee Strange-Gordon to minor league deal Originally Posted by RedTeamGo! [57][58], On February 7, 2021, Strange-Gordon signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds organization. All Rights Reserved. To those close to him, he is known as "Varis," a shortened version of Devaris. There was a problem getting your location. Strange-Gordon was born in Windermere, Florida, the son of former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Tom Gordon and Devona Denise Strange. "I'm playing baseball, man," he says. Loc Houdr. With his starting spot gone, Gordon was relegated to a pinch running role the remainder of the season. "I know he wasn't doing nothing good," Gordon says. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. "I wish I was then who I am now. His "village," he calls them. In 2020, he announced that he changed his last name from Gordon to Strange-Gordon to honor his late mother, DeVona Denise Strange. Dee Gordon was primarily known to be a second baseman at the time. Strange, St. Petersburg; her mother and stepfather, Gwendolyn and and Raymond Claiff of Avon Park; her father, Donald C. Strange Sr., and two brothers, Donald C. Strange Jr., and Donald C. Strange III, all of Avon Park; and five sisters, Danette Zeeuw, and Latrevia and Dontavia Strange, all of Avon Park, Shequita Strange, Texas, and Tyra Toney, Jacksonville. [3][4][5] His parents were high-school sweethearts but did not marry; Tom had relationships with three other women as well and had a total of five children, all in Florida. 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. Is Justin Bours Girlfriend Hayley Milon? "Can I say something that's going to sound really messed up? He said after the game that he had never hit a ball that far even in batting practice, adding, "If y'all don't believe in God, y'all might as well start. DEVONA IS OUR THIRD. Strange was shot and killed by her boyfriend,Lynford Schultz, who served five years in prison for manslaughter. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. I don't remember anything else.". Mother Aran C. Riley was born May 16, 1938 in Wilson City, Alabama to Green and Mary Elmore. Dads smart, too. Oops, something didn't work. 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. Who is Devona Strange? He has his agent working on it "so it can be a little more clean. In 2020, he announced that he was going back to using his full last name, Strange-Gordon, to honor his late mother.[75]. [23] The next day, in his first start, he had hits in his first three major league at bats and had a stolen base. ", Someone took him aside and told him: "Your mama died this morning. There are lawyers involved for players and third parties. "A lot of times you don't get cooperation. Overall, in 2012, he played in 87 games and hit .228 with 32 steals. 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 Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Dee Strange was born to parents Tom Gordon and Devona Strange. [39] On April 29, Major League Baseball suspended Gordon for 80 games due to performance-enhancing drugs use. Try again later. [21][22] His father was in attendance. Gordon initially protested, explaining that his mom had specifically schooled him not to go with just anybody. And how do you not root for the kid? This picture was taken in her final days. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. He said in an LA Times article that he just chose to make the best of it. So thats how you do it. Just two days before the murder of his mother, Gordon witnessed a physical argument between DeVona Strange, his mother, and Lynford Schultz, his mothers live-in boyfriend. [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. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. The Red Sox hope Jeter Downs can be the guy to take over second base in the future, but the 22-year-old is likely to begin 2021 in Triple-A. Lynford had actually turned his life around when he met my daughter. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of DeVona Strange (68187056)? [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. 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. The personal information that is included in the full report could contain schools that they attended, degrees earned, and possible dates they attended the institutions. He had his own key and was accustomed to letting himself into the apartment after school while his mother was working. He's taken under-the-radar missionary trips in each of the past four wintersthe latest to Africa in December. Dee is his second-oldest. Strange-Gordon, a second baseman, shortstop and center fielder, has played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins and Seattle Mariners and is currently a free agent. His brother Nick Gordon has playeed shortstop for the Minnesota Twins. Learn more about managing a memorial . Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. 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. Strange-Gordon is in the middle of his 10th season in the majors. Who wouldnt pull for a 6-year-old kid who learns his mother has been shot dead only to grow up into the kindest, most approachable and forgiving young man one might ever meet. The shot to the second deck of Marlins Park was Gordons first home run of the season, and as he returned to the dugout, was emotionally embraced by teammates and coaches as he shed what were clearly extremely cathartic tears. Dee Gordon's mom Devona Strange died in a tragic manner. S, Apt. He and DeVona grew up together in Avon Park and, after high school, Tom went off to chase his baseball career, and DeVona became a single mother. At the age of six, Dee lost his own mother, Devona Strange, to domestic abuse and her memory not only helped motivate him to accomplish his dreams of becoming a professional athlete but also inspired his passion to help other survivors of domestic violence. On Wednesday night, . 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. "I cried so much I fell asleep on the principal's lap in church," he says. $200 per post at $10/CPM. There are more hurdles to clear. : baseball 1.4k votes, 115 comments. We were enamored of these wines and John's pre-vet major began to take a change of course. He was very close to his mother, he says, the memories still vivid. St. Petersburg Times (FL) - Saturday, May 27, 1995STRANGE, DEVONA DENISE, 25, of 3914 36th Ter. He played in 19 games, during which he hit a poor .175, and was optioned back to AAA. Gordon hit his first career home run on May 1, 2012, leading off the game against Jhoulys Chacn of the Colorado Rockies. 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. The prosecutors, some are more cooperative than others. According to the Miami Sun Sentinel, Devonas boyfriend at the time served five years in prison for manslaughter after explaining that the two were playing with a gun on the couch only to have it go off and kill Devona instantly. The 32-year-old. The 10-year veteran elected to go by Strange-Gordon to honor his mother, DeVona Strange, who was killed when he was six years old. Try again. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. And now, as Dee considered the question hanging in the air, he thought of this beloved game. "Best six years of my life," Gordon says. Before doctors performed emergency surgery, the situation was dire enough that they asked Dee's grandmother whether she wanted them to save her daughter or the newborn. Under the doorbell at the front door of his new home, a small placard reads "Strange Gordon." Born in Sebring, she came here in 1989 from Avon Park, where she finished her schooling. How tough must it have been to have a mother for just six years? "She had this beautiful smile, man," Strange-Gordon told Miller of his mom. Devaris "Dee" Strange-Gordon is an American professional baseball second baseman, shortstop, and center fielder for the Washington Nationals. He appeared in the Midwest League All-Star Game,[13] was named the league's Most Valuable Player, selected to its mid-season and post-season All-Star teams, and chosen for the Prospect of the Year Award. Failed to delete memorial. GREAT NEWS! I'm not the biggest guy in the world. Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, USA. My mom bought me that dog.". [24] Gordon appeared in 56 games for the Dodgers, hitting .304 with 24 stolen bases. Click through to find out more information about the name Devona on BabyNames.com. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. As it did, the man swung his arms, and little Dee was sent flying. "Oh my God," says Caitt, 64, his maternal grandmother. When he was with the Miami Marlins, Gordon partnered with the team on the Flash of Hope program, which catered to children whose lives were marred by domestic violence.Gordon's mother, DeVona Strange, was shot and killed by her boyfriend when Gordon was 7. [33] After 28 games, Gordon led the major leagues with a .437 batting average. Dr. Devona Stalnaker-Shofner, EdD, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor, Lawrenceville, GA, 30045, (470) 347-8517, My approach to counseling is based on my fundamental belief in the . The NBA may be no place for those who are no bigger than half a minute, but when Devaris Strange-Gordon was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2008, he kept his word. The world sucks so bad that a guy will be in trouble for a few days and then people forget about it and pull for him again. [9] In 2020, he stated that he would like to return to being known by his legal surname professionally, to honor his mother. Lynford had just moved in within the past year. "I already know that's going to happen and, let's be honest, that guy's probably going to do it again. 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. Amid a season of disappointments, Dodger fans are embracing rookie shortstop Dee Gordon - all 150 pounds of him. [40] He rounded the bases fighting off tears and hugged teammates upon his arrival back to the dugout. A raw sonic journey through time, her lyrics sail you through the laughter of love, the shadows of loss, and into the irony of what it means to be . His mother, Devona Strange, meets his father, Tom Gordon, in high school. His mother was shot and killed when he was just seven years old. Gordon then switched to bat left handed as he does naturally and, following a second ball, Colon threw a fastball down the middle of the strikezone, which Gordon hit for his first home run of the year. 2 /5. YOU HAVE 20,000 FOLLOWERS: $100 per post at a $5/CPM. Devona D Strange, 52. Resend Activation Email. In life, the Herald of Balthazar was once Devona, daughter of Mordakai. How fortunate are we?. Devona Strange is on Facebook. Pronunciation of Devona with 2 audio pronunciations. Wanting to cover the speedster, we thought theres a much more interesting story when it comes to how Flash Jr. grew up. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. His mother had just given the dog to him a few weeks earlier, on April 22, his seventh birthday. In 2014, he led the MLB in both steals and triples and he was named to the NL All-Star team. The haunting part of the story, and the struggle for anyone who has dealt with such a situation is always the I should have or the What if aspect, and for Gordon, those thoughts are often at the forefront of his mind. From his adult perspective, he says his answer would have been the same. Try again later. Devaris "Dee" Strange-Gordon (born April 22, 1988) is an American professional baseball second baseman, shortstop, and center fielder who is currently a free agent. But hes going to have to do better, the game not caring what hes overcome. "Hell, no. [36] Gordon batted .333 for the season, winning the National League batting title and leading the majors in infield hits (36) and bunt hits (16), and winning his first Rawlings Gold Glove Award. Copyright 2009-2018 PlayerWives.com, All Rights Reserved. [62], On May 26, 2021, Strange-Gordon signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs organization and was assigned to the Triple-A Iowa Cubs. The kid is a terrific basketball player, but his future is baseball. He played for Gigantes de Carolina in the Puerto Rico Baseball League after the season. He became the first Dodger player since Harvey Hendrick in 1928 and the first Major Leaguer since Jayson Werth on May 12, 2009 to accomplish that feat. We're all not perfect. At the time, it is known that he was a free agent. Strange-Gordon told B/R's Scott Miller in 2019 that Devaris Strange-Gordon is his legal name, but after a public address announcer in rookie ball badly mispronounced his full name, he asked to just be called Dee Gordon. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. As soon as he happened to spot Lynford in the stands, Gordon asked one of his uncles to "get him out of here." I thought you might like to see a memorial for DeVona Denise Strange I found on Findagrave.com. The Mariners infielder relived the tragedy. [46] Gordon played outfield for the Mariners until Robinson Can was suspended for 80 games, at which point Gordon returned to second base. Learn more about merges. Devona Meanings Anglo-Saxon Baby Names Meaning: In Anglo-Saxon Baby Names the meaning of the name Devona is: Protector. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Dee had landed across the room, and his mother was screaming. St. Petersburg is a lifetime ago. More from Yahoo Sports: State of emergency: Lakers concerned about LeBron ESPN exposes extent of NBA refs betting scandal Brown: Padres simple reason for signing Machado Sign up for 2019 Yahoo Fantasy Baseball today, Over the last few years, the precedent was set, Early Wednesday, Bleacher Reports Scott Miller published a. on Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon, recounting the violent death of his mother when he was just 7 years old. Resides in Saint Petersburg, FL. Scott Miller covers Major League Baseball as a national columnist for Bleacher Report. [2], Strange-Gordon was born in Windermere, Florida, the son of former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Tom Gordon and Devona Denise Strange. He was assigned to the AAA Albuquerque Isotopes at the start of 2011. 1987 ProCards Eugene Emeralds Procards #2673 Tom Gordon He hasn't heard from him since and has no idea where he is. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Failed to report flower. "Oh my God. He had just 12 . Following the end of her mortal life, Devona's spirit entered the Mists and fought against the Shadow Army of Balthazar 's half-brother Menzies during the Eternal Battle. I hid them at her work, but she finds them, tells my mom, and I get in trouble. [Greg Johns] Dee Gordon has informed the Mariners he'd like to go by Dee Strange-Gordon from now on. Refine Your Search Results. What Gordon wouldn't learn until later was that his mother Devona Denise Strange was dead, shot to death by her boyfriend. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Required fields are marked *. 23 H, St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (May 16, 1995) at Bayfront Medical Center as a result of a gunshot wound. ", "I looked at her," Gordon recalls. Thats why, for a long, long time, I felt it was my fault, Gordon said. With this winery, and the addition of Oregon Pinot Noir to the cellar, we bring our winemaking career full circle from where our interest in wine first began at Oregon State University in the late 1980's. The four varietals that we produce, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay . Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. On July 6, Strange-Gordon opted out of his minor league deal and elected free agency. We have set your language to Difficult. [10], Though his father was a baseball player, Strange-Gordon initially focused on basketball and did not play baseball until he was in high school. Im 6, we live in a not-so-nice neighborhood and McDonalds is awesome. 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. Perhaps more importantly, the effort includes an educational program in which every major and minor league player is trained annually. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Franaise. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Devona Strange in Saint Petersburg, FL Devona Strange may also have lived outside of Saint Petersburg, such as Avon Park. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Clay Riley; siblings: Larcenia Royal, Willie Nell. But who he is now, in so many ways, is who he was then. Correction: Six great years, he says while reaching for his cellphone. [59] On March 26, 2021, Strange-Gordon was released by the Reds. His parents were known to be high school sweethearts but didnt make it so intimate. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. 47-year-old DeVona Rothrock was last seen on November 21, 2014 at her home in Monrovia, Indiana. Where Gordon comes from, there was no travel ball or backyard batting cage. 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. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Ak Apt. versttning med sammanhang av "czstka jego przetrwaa" i polska-engelska frn Reverso Context: Mogem tylko y i mie nadziej, e jaka czstka jego przetrwaa. He was known to have the baseball endeavor with the Mariners at the time. Third parties oftentimes don't want to get involved in these cases because they don't see any benefit to them. Rewarding Gordon for a career of generosity was no surprise. "Do you?". Gordon also has worked with Striking Out Poverty, Food For the Hungry, Big League Impact and other . [56] The following day, the Mariners officially declined his option, making him a free agent. He has spent the past three seasons with the Mariners. Because I remember before that laying on her chest, and I could hear her heartbeat. In 2017, Gordon was the Marlins nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award after his work with Athletes Brand and Food for the Hungry in their efforts to end poverty in the Dominican Republic. Normally, we'd be running through the motions to find a post about Dee Gordon's girlfriend, or Dee Gordon's wife, but the young Marlins stud doesn't leave a paper trail. I was getting in trouble a lot and if I had stayed in St. Petersburg, I might not be sitting here today.. 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. On August 1, Strange-Gordon opted out of his contract.[67]. "He was doing what he could, I guess.". The boyfriend pleaded no contest to manslaughter and was sentenced to five years in prison. Related To Donald Strange. Gordon spent his time playing sportsmostly basketball, his first love ("No 'hood kid wanted to play baseball")and going to school. "When I was born, I was two-and-a-half pounds. 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. Gordon will use his full legal surname, Strange-Gordon, going forward, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. "It is incredibly pervasive," says Katie Ray-Jones, CEO of the National Domestic Violence Hotline. 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. "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. "He was doing what he could, I guess." According to Florida. Mariners IF Dee Gordon has announced that he is now going by Dee Strange-Gordon after his mother DeVona Strange, who was killed when he was six years old. In 2015, in his first season with the Marlins, Strange-Gordon hit .333 with a total of 205 hits and stole 58 bases. Except "It wasn't a taxi. ", Directly or indirectly, domestic violence affects a lot of us. 46 Views. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Quietly, he brings the kids to games for a private chat with him, providing tickets, food vouchers and a children's book written to help understand and ease the pain. While baseball fans see a fleet baserunner who plays the game with joy and verve, what they don't see is the small scar on the back of Gordon's head from complications from a caesarean section that saved both his and his mama's lives. "I am so proud just what he has become as a . I Could Save the Woman", "Dee Gordon Changes Last Name to Honor His Mom, DeVona Strange, Who Was Killed", "Marlins celebrate first win of season with a slam dunk! based on information from your browser. A policeman began asking each of us where we lived.. 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. 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