Bronze Star

This is to certify that the President of the United States of America has awarded the BRONZE STAR MEDAL (with COMBAT “V”) to Cryptologic Technician (Collection) First Class (Expeditionary Warfare) MICHAEL J. STRANGE, UNITED STATES NAVY

For HEROIC ACHIEVEMENT from June to September 2011

NSA Memorial Wall

The Story of a Cryptologic Hero

CTR1 Michael J. Strange

NSA Memorial Wall, CTR1 Michael J. Strange

Defense Meritorious Service Medal

This is to certify that the Secretary of Defense has authorized the award of the DEFENSE MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL to PETTY OFFICER FIRST CLASS MICHAEL J. STRANGE, UNITED STATES NAVY

For exceptionally meritorious service for the Armed Forces of the United States from 28 May 2009 to 6 August 2011

Given this 10th day of August, 2011

Shadow Box Presented to Family

Shadow box present to the family of Michael J. Strange by the U.S. Navy.

Presidential Letter

The United States of America honors the memory of Michael Joseph Strange This certificate is awarded by a grateful nation in recognition of devoted and selfless consecration to the service of our country in the Armed Forces of the United States.

Memorial Wall Inscription

CTR1 (EXW/IDW) Michael J. Strange

6 AUG 11

Purple Heart

Today the Pa. House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution honoring fallen Navy Seal and Philadelphia native Michael Strange

Rep. Boyle, PA House honor fallen hero Michael Strange

HARRISBURG, Jan. 23 – Today the Pa. House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution authored by Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Phila/Montgomery, honoring fallen Navy Seal and Philadelphia native Michael Strange.

Strange, a 2004 graduate of North Catholic High School, was a member of the Naval Special Warfare Development Group, also known as SEAL Team Six, when he perished in a helicopter crash in August of 2011.

In a speech on the House floor, Boyle said, “On behalf of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, I extend condolences to the family of Michael Strange. He was a dedicated and valiant soldier who remains one of the City of Philadelphia’s hometown heroes.”

Boyle added, “His sacrifice for our country needs to be remembered. This House resolution gives honor to his bravery, his service to country, and his ultimate sacrifice.”

Petty Officer Michael Strange, a Purple Heart recipient, was serving his third tour of duty in Iraq at the time of his death.

He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Strange, who is a Philadelphia police officer; his father, Charles Strange, Jr.; his brother Charles; his sisters Katelyn and Carly; his niece Juliana Rose; his grandmother Bernice Strange; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends.

Humanitarian of the Year Award