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. Through the years, he has held tight to both his mother's name and memory. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. [59] On March 26, 2021, Strange-Gordon was released by the Reds. Is Justin Bours Girlfriend Hayley Milon? The name Devona is primarily a female name of English origin that means Feminine Form Of Devon. Acteur. Gordon answered no, that he did not want him to leave. Thanks for your help! Gordon also has worked with Striking Out Poverty, Food For the Hungry, Big League Impact and other . In the sports world, some leagues are moving to enact policies that include punishment as well as preventative education. 23 H, St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (May 16, 1995) at Bayfront Medical Center as a result of a gunshot wound. Cognates in Indo-European languages revolving around the concepts of "day", "sky" and "deity" and sharing the root *dyeu- as an etymon suggest that Dyus was the . [Batter up: Join or create a 2019 Yahoo Fantasy Baseball league for free today]. On December 11, 2021, Strange-Gordon signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals organization. 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. There are more blank spaces between that drive with Polo and DeVona's wake. Its the one I look at just before every game.. Devona D Strange, 52. At her high school graduation, Dee was there in his Nana's arms. He mentions the impact on him when he hears someone talking about making minimum wage. [3] Dee is his second-oldest. [46] Gordon played outfield for the Mariners until Robinson Can was suspended for 80 games, at which point Gordon returned to second base. On August 1, Strange-Gordon opted out of his contract.[67]. Dee Strange was born to parents Tom Gordon and Devona Strange. Do you want me to leave, little man? Gordon recalls being asked by Schultz. 2018 Devona 'Freedom Hill Vineyard' Chardonnay- Aged 25% new French oak, the 2018 Devona 'Freedom Hill Vineyard'Chardonnay shows off rich poached pear with a silky texture and wet stone character the palate. This finishes exceedingly long, as this brilliant wine is dense and polished now and has a really long way to go. The prosecutors, some are more cooperative than others. Tom Gordon. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Because I remember before that laying on her chest, and I could hear her heartbeat. "I miss my daughter, but she left me something worthwhile," Caitt says. Gordon spent his time playing sportsmostly basketball, his first love ("No 'hood kid wanted to play baseball")and going to school. In 2020, he announced that he changed his last name from Gordon to Strange-Gordon to honor his late mother, DeVona Denise Strange. Friends and family call him Varis. "It might have been our worst mistake," Dee says. How Jose Fernandezs death impacted Gordon, In 2016, the baseball world was shaken by the tragic death of one of baseballs brightest icons when, by then-New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman, Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez was killed in a boating accident, Batter up: Join or create a 2019 Yahoo Fantasy Baseball league for free today, 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, Jets reportedly interview former Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett for OC job. Find Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok profiles, images and more on IDCrawl - free people search website. 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. In 2020, he changed his last name from Gordon to Strange-Gordon to honor his mother DeVona Strange, who was tragically killed when he was seven years old. Hes in pain, he admits, his anger leading to fights before he works everything out. There are more hurdles to clear. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Try again later. How fortunate are we?. The next thing he knew, some cousins picked him up and took him to their house. Australian Open 2023 Day 3: Injured Rafael Nadal downed by American; Gauff, Tiafoe, Pegula keep rolling, The Rush: Steph Currys Warriors talk praise and politics during White House visit, Johnson powers Kansas State past No. He also stole 30 bases for the Isotopes, giving him a total of 54 between the majors and the minors in 2011. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. 24 mai 1962 (60 ans) Nationalit. He was just 7 years old when his mother was shot and killed by an ex-boyfriend. "She left me a part of her, and I'm so grateful for that.". There was an error deleting this problem. Devona Strange's full report may contain information on how to contact them such as phone numbers, addresses, and email addresses. The boyfriend pleaded no contest to manslaughter and was sentenced to five years in prison. [43], In 2017, he batted .308/.341/.375 with two home runs, and led the majors in bunt hits, with 18.[44]. Copyright 2009-2018 PlayerWives.com, All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. Learn more about managing a memorial . Devona Strange is on Facebook. He remembers thinking back to that moment with Lynford: Do you want me to leave, little man? I was getting in trouble a lot and if I had stayed in St. Petersburg, I might not be sitting here today.. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of DeVona Strange (68187056)? There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. . She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Clay Riley; siblings: Larcenia Royal, Willie Nell. 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. "Oh my God. Search above to list available cemeteries. Not DeeDee! says Gordon, who signed a five-year, $50 million deal with Miami in 2016 before the Marlins traded him to Seattle in December 2017. We'll see if he also changes his NOB (from Mike Chamernik). Learn more about merges. Im already mad at one of the ladies because two days earlier I didnt want to do my spelling words, he says. He did not rejoin the club until September 11, by which time the club had acquired Hanley Ramrez to play shortstop. 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. He says they would climb into bed, watch TV together, and he starts naming off the shows. On April 29, 2016, Major League Baseball suspended Strange-Gordon for 80 games due to performance-enhancing drug use. But hes going to have to do better, the game not caring what hes overcome. Im 6, we live in a not-so-nice neighborhood and McDonalds is awesome. As soon as he happened to spot Lynford in the stands, Gordon asked one of his uncles to "get him out of here." But the financial and emotional aspects of these relationships make it extremely difficult for a victim to leave an abusive partner, experts say, especially when children are involved. Marion's Community Funeral Chapel, Avon Park. All Rights Reserved. Locally, she. Oops, we were unable to send the email. 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. She was so sweet. Two days before his mother's boyfriend would shoot and kill her, Dee Gordon heard her cries from the kitchen as her boyfriend tried to choke her. With his starting spot gone, Gordon was relegated to a pinch running role the remainder of the season. I'm not the biggest guy in the world. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? He is newly engaged. Related To Donald Strange. At the start of 2011, Gordon was the Dodgers' best prospect according to Baseball America. Devona is the longtime aspiration of Winemaker John Abbott and his wife, Molly. Moderate. This was the first time in Major League history that this had occurred. 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 hid them at her work, but she finds them, tells my mom, and I get in trouble. Very difficult. [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. 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. It was a beautiful golden Labrador retriever. "Get the hell out of my house!" [12], Gordon played baseball at Avon Park High School (like his father), Seminole Community College, and Southeastern University, all in central Florida. [3][8], Strange-Gordon's full name is Devaris Strange-Gordon. Strange-Gordon told B/R's Scott Millerin 2019 thatDevaris 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. 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 stole 10 bases in 12 attempts for the Dodgers in 2013 while hitting .231 in 38 games. She greatly admires his sacrifice . Looking back on it now possibly sheds a bit more light on what exactly made Gordon that emotional. 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. "I woke up at the gravesite at the burial.". Strange-Gordon was primarily a shortstop and second baseman, and with the Marlins, he was primarily a second baseman. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. To use this feature, use a newer browser. The guilt came rolling back in waves. He hit .289 in over 600 at-bats and also led the league with 12 triples. He and his mother had avoided death once before, in the delivery room. Lynford Schultz? Try again. She'd be better taken care of.". I thought you might like to see a memorial for DeVona Denise Strange I found on Findagrave.com. ). versttning med sammanhang av "czstka jego przetrwaa" i polska-engelska frn Reverso Context: Mogem tylko y i mie nadziej, e jaka czstka jego przetrwaa. [25] He was selected to the Topps All-Star Rookie team. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 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. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. 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. Help us build the largest biographies collection on the web! He has played Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, Seattle Mariners and Washington Nationals. Latest On Red Sox' Free Agent Targets. Seven years later, Devona was dead, killed, they said, by an ex-boyfriend. "She had this beautiful smile, man," Gordon says softly. Andy Behrens, Dalton Del Don, Matt Harmon, Liz Loza, Scott Pianowski. Dee Gordon and his grandmother, Gwendolyn Caitt, Roberto Osuna after his trade from the Blue Jays to the Astros. Verify and try again. 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. Their son Dee was born in Windermere, Florida.Devona was shot to death by a subsequent boyfriend who claimed that she was shot as they played with a loaded gun. The people there don't cut the grass. "And I have every right to talk about it. 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. In just 56 games for the Dodgers, Gordon's 24 stolen bases were tied for the most by a rookie during the 2011 season. DEVONA IS OUR THIRD. 2 /5. "We were in the streets; let's put it that way," Gordon says. They told me she was gone. (Hunt has since been signed by the Browns.) The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Nine have been suspended or placed on administrative leave. Born: 8 January 1970Died: 16 March 1995. Devona Meanings Anglo-Saxon Baby Names Meaning: In Anglo-Saxon Baby Names the meaning of the name Devona is: Protector. I just chose to make the best of it, he says. [1] Through the 2010s, Strange-Gordon stole 330 bases, the most of any player. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. There was a big lot between the houses with several trees, and one day Dee and some friends were playing basketball and someone kicked the ball in frustration. Looking for Dee Strange online? In September 2018, a day after Gordon nonchalantly dropped a fly ball in the outfield, he was criticized by and fought teammate Jean Segura in the team's locker room after asking media to leave the room. Strange was shot and killed by her boyfriend, Lynford Schultz, who served five years in prison for manslaughter. A system error has occurred. Additional data from member contributors. He played in 19 games, during which he hit a poor .175, and was optioned back to AAA. [73][74] In addition, Gordon created "Flash of Hope", a charity to help children whose parent died as a result of domestic abuse. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. In 2015, in his first season with the Marlins, Strange-Gordon hit .333 with a total of 205 hits and stole 58 bases. It made his ears hurt enough that afterward he asked, "Can you just call me Dee?". Strange-Gordon is in the middle of his 10th season in the majors. "I already know that's going to happen and, let's be honest, that guy's probably going to do it again. A hero from Ascalon, she was pivotal in many major events across Tyria, including the Ascension of Kormir. Gordons eyes glisten. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Join Facebook to connect with Devona Strange and others you may know. Add a New Bio. 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. This picture was taken in her final days. I had a complete turnaround, Gordon says, a Yes, sir often mixed into his answers. His mother, Devona Strange, meets his father, Tom Gordon, in high school. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Except "It wasn't a taxi. 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? [2], Strange-Gordon was born in Windermere, Florida, the son of former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Tom Gordon and Devona Denise Strange. Since the six happiest years of his life, he's leaned on family and friends to fill the void. On June 1, 2012, Gordon was part of a Dodgers lineup that featured the sons of five former Major Leaguers (along with Tony Gwynn Jr., Ivn DeJess Jr., Jerry Hairston Jr. and Scott Van Slyke). Tom, also known as "Flash," is just beginning what will become a 21-year major league career as a. Born in Sebring, she came here in 1989 from Avon Park, where she finished her schooling. There are lawyers involved for players and third parties. She is a Warrior who places great value in honor and duty. 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. Donald Strange in the US: 89 records available We found public records for Donald Strange. 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. So, too, does a sister. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. His brother, Nick, an infielder in Minnesota's system, lives eight minutes away. Seattle Mariners infielder and outfielder Dee Gordon told the team he wants to go byDee Strange-Gordon going forward, per Greg Johns of MLB.com, in honor of his late motherDeVona Strange, who was killed when he was seven. Devona Strange in Saint Petersburg, FL Devona Strange may also have lived outside of Saint Petersburg, such as Avon Park. He was rumored to have played Major League Baseball with the Washington Nationals, Miami Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Seattle Mariners. However, we havent really come to address another facet of domestic and mental abuse issues within the game which have come to light. [66] Profession. His parents were known to be high school sweethearts but didnt make it so intimate. 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. Year should not be greater than current year. Strange's boyfriend Lynford Schultz claimed Strange was shot when the two were playing with a loaded gun. Is Tom Gordon in the Hall of Fame? Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Working with the Florida District Attorney's office, he invites one child a month to join him in the clubhouse and during batting practice.[5]. In 2010, he was with the Chattanooga Lookouts in the Double-A Southern League and was selected to represent the Lookouts in the All-Star game but was unable to play because he was also selected to the All-Star Futures Game. Before people continue making fun of his name: 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. 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. Devaris Dee Strange-Gordon, better known by his full name Dee Strange-Gordon, is an American professional baseball second baseman, shortstop, and center fielder who was born on April 22, 1988, in Windermere, Florida. Seattle Mariners infielder and outfielder Dee Gordon told the team he wants to go by Dee Strange-Gordon going forward, per Greg Johns of MLB.com, in honor of his late mother DeVona Strange, who. Dee is in first grade, his school bus pulling up to the gated apartment complex in St. Petersburg, Fla., where his mother lives. Now he still tries to hold on, her name in his helmet, in his shoes, in almost everything he touches. When he steps into the batter's box to face Osuna or Aroldis Chapman, who in 2016 was the first player disciplined under MLB's domestic violence policy, Gordon says what they may have done does not cross his mind. Dad promises him a car if he tries baseball. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? "He was doing what he could, I guess." According to Florida. Him.". T.J. Simers is a former Sports columnist for the Los Angeles Times. [68] On April 7, 2022, the Nationals selected Strange-Gordon's contract, adding him to their opening day roster as a result of his strong play during spring training. Naissance. Gordon's family rallied to give him something resembling a normal childhood. "I thought she was the most beautiful woman in the world. 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. Before his professional career and reaching such a great height, he was known to have played basketball as well at the time. At 7 years old, its hard to make a conscious decision to protect the person whose role is still to nurture and protect you. Select a record to see additional public records data. "He pushed my skinny ass across the room," Gordon says, memory vivid, eyes wide open, staring straight ahead. Difficult. 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 He looks around, still hardly believing his surroundings. Under the doorbell at the front door of his new home, a small placard reads "Strange Gordon." This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. The final, motivating image Gordon views at his. Dee had landed across the room, and his mother was screaming. St. Petersburg is a lifetime ago. [49] While he stole 30 bases (fifth in the league), he led the American League with 12 times caught stealing. Celtic Baby Names Meaning: In Celtic Baby Names the meaning of the name. Failed to delete memorial. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. It was the first time someone lived with DeVona and Dee. 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. Try again later. 47-year-old DeVona Rothrock was last seen on November 21, 2014 at her home in Monrovia, Indiana. According to the Miami Sun Sentinel, Devona's 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 boyfriend pleaded no contest to manslaughter and was sentenced to five years in prison. Two days before his mother's boyfriend would shoot and kill her, the boyfriend was bleeding in the kitchen. Giancarlo Stantons Girlfriend A PlayerWives Recommendation, Tuukka Rasks girlfriend Jasmiina Nikkila. Tom Gordon who happens to be Dee Strangers father is also an American baseball professional who was known to have retired. "Do you?". Gordon's mother, DeVona Strange, was shot and killed by her boyfriend when Gordon was 7. Mother Aran C. Riley was born May 16, 1938 in Wilson City, Alabama to Green and Mary Elmore. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Then two weeks later . And if I open up and talk about someone else's problems, then I'm no better than him. They did not marry. This account has been disabled. Sometimes, however, the bad does not fade. Not in Hall of Fame - 38. Would you give me a car at 16 or 17? Gordon says. "She had this beautiful smile, man," Strange-Gordon told Miller of his mom. They do not marry. Experts like Ray-Jones and others see that people frequently underestimate the complexities of this issue. The apartment complex in which he and his mother lived has been torn down. Her father, Mordakai, died defending his guild, Ascalon's Chosen, near the end of the the Guild Wars during the battle for Kyhlo. He was born on November 18, 1967, in Sebring, Florida, in the United States. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. He crashed the weight into her boyfriend's head. On defense his 10 errors at second base were third among all AL second basemen, and his .963 fielding percentage in center field was the lowest among all major league center fielders with at least 400 innings played. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. He often thinks back to that horrible daybut not every day. I just looked at her. Pronunciation of Devona with 2 audio pronunciations. When we take a good look at his early life, Strange-Gordon was known to have been born in Windermere, Florida, and is known to be a son of the parents of Tom Gordon and Devona Denise Strange. Dee Golden graduated from Southeastern University. Both mother and son survived the birththough it didn't go perfectly. They do not marry. No, he said. He said in an LA Times article that he just chose to make the best of it. So thats how you do it. Her name is written on his cap, in his shoes "Her name's everywhere around me,'' he says. [4], In 2008, with the Ogden Raptors of the Pioneer League, he hit .331 in 60 games. Gordon moves to central Florida to a new home and school to be with his father. I live here. [23] The next day, in his first start, he had hits in his first three major league at bats and had a stolen base. YOU HAVE 20,000 FOLLOWERS: $100 per post at a $5/CPM. Gordon was not groomed for baseball his first sport was basketball. And how do you not root for the kid? It was also the first inside-the-park homer at Marlins Park. We're all not perfect. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Whats he so happy about? I have two grandmothers who are like mothers, Uncle Anthony who texts to say, You cant keep a good man down, and a father, who is just great.. . It was also the first time a starting infield of four major league sons had ever occurred: first baseman Van Slyke, second baseman Hairston, third baseman De Jesus and shortstop Gordon. He tested positive for exogenous testosterone and clostebol. It was an accident.". [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. Meet Tom Gordon and Devona Strange parents of baseball second baseman and shortstop. His full name is Dee Strange-Gordon. How tough must it have been to have a mother for just six years? For the season, he had the highest ground ball percentage (57.6%), and the lowest fly ball percentage (19.6%), of all major league hitters. 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. Framed jerseys and photos sit on the floor, still waiting to be hung. This is a carousel with slides. And now, on the eve of another spring training, Gordon assesses the miles covered and the distance still to go. Refine Your Search Results. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 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. Donnes cls. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft. [39] On April 29, Major League Baseball suspended Gordon for 80 games due to performance-enhancing drugs use. His mother had just given the dog to him a few weeks earlier, on April 22, his seventh birthday. He still wasn't sure what was happening, but he noticed a lot of red eyes. GREAT NEWS! Gordon also has worked with Striking Out Poverty, Food For the Hungry, Big League Impact and other charities to provide assistance in a wide range of areas. Mother Aran C. Riley was born May 16, 1938 in Wilson City, Alabama to Green and Mary Elmore. In 2020, he announced that he was going back to using his full last name, Strange-Gordon, to honor his late mother.[75]. Lynford Schultz? "I'm playing baseball, man," he says. 1987 ProCards Eugene Emeralds Procards #2673 Tom Gordon 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 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. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. [34] On May 22, Gordon stole four bases in a game against the Baltimore Orioles. ", "Now that I'm an adult, I know all she did for me.". 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. Franaise. He began 2013 back in AAA with the Isotopes and was called up to the Dodgers on May 4 after an injury to Ramrez. I told my grandmother God might have done this to help me in life, Gordon says upon reflection. He hit .277 in 133 games in 2010, while stealing 53 bases and committing 37 errors. But he promised his grandmother that the metal sign used as a grave marker for his late mother would be replaced one day. [32] Gordon recorded his 50th hit of the season in the Marlins' 28th game on May 7, 2015, tying Rogers Hornsby's 1924 Major League record for fewest team games required to reach 50 hits. Greg Johns (@GregJohnsMLB) September 3, 2020. 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. Has a really long way to go not every day see if he tries Baseball 38. Strange parents of Baseball second baseman, and I could hear her.... Dee Strangers father is also an American Baseball professional who was known to be high school but! 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