Sergeant Patrick “Pat” Wayne Strickland, died at 8:10 p.m. on Friday, August 6, 2004, in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind., as a result of an automobile accident. Pat was 26 years old.

Pat was a member of the Indiana National Guard for nine years. A member of Company H of the 151st National Guard infantry unit from Plymouth, he had come home safely earlier this year after serving his country for 14 months in Iraq. He was honored with an award upon his return. 

The young soldier will be remembered as someone who loved his country and was proud to serve her and his fellowman. Even after death, he continued to give of himself. As an organ donor, seven recipients will live because of his desire to help other people.

Pat liked to fish and to beat everybody bowling, tinkering with stereo equipment -- but most of all, being with his beloved daughter, Sierra and his family. Pat is survived by his wife, Jennifer and their daughter, Sierra, both of Plymouth.

 Memorial gifts in Pat’s name may be made to Brain Injury Assoc. of America or to the Sierra Strickland trust fund c/o First Source Bank, Plymouth, Indiana.