I am so sorry to hear about Ed. I can't tell you how much I was hurt and schocked. He was a very handsome man. And I thought a lot of him. Ijust cannot believe this. Please accept my deepest sympthay.

                                                     Barbar Dusto

May not hold my hand forever, but will forever hold my heart. 

I'll always be Daddy's Little Girl 

Dear Joe and the Stringer family,

Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss of Edward.

Losing a loved one is hard enough, but knowing he gave his life serving others must make it that much harder as well as fill you with a sense of pride for a man who was willing to make that sacrifice for strangers.

Although I did not know him, I feel the pain of your loss and so wish I could shoulder it for you.

Rest well in God's hands Edward.  The world is a better place because of your heroism and we will never forget.

i am so sorry for your loss eddie jr is a great person you will always be my hero thanks for saving lifes of people

Oh Ed!!!  We sure do miss you!  You left way too soon.  And the world is not nearly as lively without you around. 

I look forward to when Eddie Jr and I have children so I can tell them all about you. I promise your grand children will know how wonderful you are and how you are and will always be our hero.  Love you!!!

Oh Dad how do I say this...you where always there for me if I really needed you. I really did look up to you when I was growing up and the day I heard you where in the CFD I was so proud of you and I'll always be proud to have you as my Father and Hero I love you Dad.

To Joe and the Stringer Family:
What moves through us at the loss of a loved one is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.

Jan. 11, 2011
Firefighter Stringer must have been a very special man. His passing has so affected his nephew, Anthony, a student in my class. The hurt and loss never goes away, but the memories and good times will outweigh the pain.
God bless you all !

Ed, how do you sum up a man's life in just a few-sentences; impossible.  You were the rock which stabilized us, the glue that bound us, the man who made us laugh.  And, for a few short-years, we got to call you friend.  I miss you more as each day passes, and await the day when we are reunited.  Rest Well, my good-brother....

My condolences to the family Of Edward J Stringer,who died doing a job he loved.
A man to be proud of ....

Personally I did not know Firefighter Edward Stringer, but this story has touched my heart and I have cried tears of sadness. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of the family.Heaven has required another Angel .. RIP Edward,.. Sue Jewtt UK

To the family of Edward Stringer: As a good friend of you own Joyce Lopez, my deepest condolences are with you all.  The legacy you leave, the sacrifice you gave, will long be remembered by family and friends.  The nation mourned together at the news of your passing. May God put His hand on you all now and forever.

My first born son, as we said many times, "God needed another Angel".  Now you are one and I know you will watch over all of us, until we meet again my son.  I love you, I miss you and although I am sad that you are gone, I have many fond memories of you and I know you went to heaven doing what you loved.

During this time of sorrow, may the love of God surround the Stringer Family!

My condolences to the Stringer family. As a Chicagoan, I would like to thank him for his service and his courage. Nothing can take his place in your life, but please know that he will live on in peace with God.

Our deepest sympathy to the Stringer Family,  Carol and Jerry Chwajol

My condolences to the Stringer family.  We happened to be driving down Cicero on Tuesday morning and saw all the the firefighters standing outside the funeral home to start the procession.  I was completely amazed at the sheer number of supporters.  There is a special place in heaven for all of our firefighters and police officers who sacrifice so much for our safety.  Thank you!

I'm going to miss you Eddie!!!! We had great years up at Bobby D's. R.I.P. my man!!! You are a true hero!!!!!

My heart goes out to the Stringer and Lopez families. We grew up together you are all like family. May your memories of Eddie warm your soul and comfort you in this time of sorry and loss. Please know that despite time and distance, we will always be here for you...with love

- Our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and extended family of CFD Edward J. Stringer.
- Be thankful that you knew this wonderful man. Keep his memories in your hearts alive and share your stories/snippets while he rests in peace.
- God bless YOU...

Edward Stringer had many titles including son, husband, father,  firefighter, and perhaps others, too. 
- May your entire family be enveloped with warmth in the prayers marching up to heaven.
- "When I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me the strength I need." -- Psalm 138:3 

With God's blessings...

God bless Edward Stringer Sr. and his family. My heart goes out to you all.

Our deepest sympathies go to your and you loved ones. You and your family will be in our prayers. May time heal your sorrow leaving you with the best of memories of Ed. retired CFD Richard V. Paulus & Family

To the Family of Fire Fighter Stringer:

Please accept my most sincerest sympathies during these most difficult days.  As a former Chicagoan and daughter of a retired Chicago Police Officer, I truely understand the word  "brotherhood" and "proudly serving the people of Chicago".  Your father, son, brother, and uncle has paid the ultimate price and all of Chicago should be proud to have had such a brave member guard their city. 

Sincerely,
Pat Frank
Henderson, NV

TO  the  Mother of  Edward Stringer SR
JOYCE,MYdeepest condolences to you and your family
My prayers are said for you and your family. Rosemarie Sierra A.k.A Gutierrez

December 29,2010 To The Entire Family Of Edward Stringer. There Are No Easy Words to Say. We Are Sorry For Your Loss. May He Rest In Peace. Thomas Morrissey And Family

RIP Firefighter Stringer.  
God Bless your family.
CPD 012

For an Angel who rode a red truck

REST   MY  FALLEN   BROTHER !

Rest now my fallen brother
Lay soft your suffering back
Rest well and forever
Your memory shall not lack 
Rest your tired hands
Wipe clean your weary brow
Rest with the Lord 
Your spirit now endowed
Rest here your breaking heart
We know you gave your all !
Rest easy, you’ve done your part
you’ve answered your last call
Rest knowing that in GOD we sought
Oh Lord ! watch over another who just fell 
Rest assured your troubled thoughts
As we ring the final bell.

I am so sad to hear about this sad and heartbreaking loss too late to pay my final respects.Its been years since I have had the pleasure to see the Stringer family, but my heart goes out to you all. I will always remember how funny and lighthearted Edward was. He also had a great smile he passed down to his son.My prayers and thoughts are with you all. 
Eva Hernandez and family

There are no words I can write or say to take your pain away The only thing I can say I will always be there for you,and   I love you my dear friend .Eddie  was a great guy just always remember ,he was doing what he loved Love Judie

To All The Family
Of Ed Stringer 
Sorry For Your Lost 
God Bless

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.  RIP.  The Radtke's (Lakepoint)

Joyce and family
I am so very sorry for your loss.  I know how proud you were of him when he came on the job!

Thank you Firefighter Stringer for all of your hard work.  May God's arms surround you and keep you safe and at peace.

To ALL the Family: You are in my heart and in my prayers. God be with you and God bless Edward SR.. Rest in Peace Mate...

Ed and his friendship meant a great deal to my parents, Ken & Jean Micetic, and he will be missed by many. He made an impact on many people with his kind heart and humor. He was a good man.

Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. From Lt. Jim Stepien and family.

Ed and his friendship meant a great deal to my parents, Ken & Jean, and he will be missed by many. He was a good man.

My sincere and deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God guide your loved ones through this difficult time.

Our thoughts and prayers in your time of loss.  Southeast Iowa Regional Honor Guard.  We are sorry we could not attend.

RIP Firefighter Stringer.  My deepest sympathy goes out to your family and to the entire CFD.

Our hearts go out to the Stringer Family, along with our thoughts and prayers.  The Poorman Family - TL 39

Diane and Shannon Sullivan
773-847-0860

RIP Eddie

Deepest sympathy with your family
Love 
DIane and Shannon Sullivan
773-847-0860

our thoughts with you mike 
jehad hasan and family

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Try and find comfort in knowing how many lifes Ed touched.  He will be missed but never forgotten.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Stringer family and the Chicago Fire Department RIP Fire Fighter Stringer.

Rest in peace, Firefighter Stringer. My deepest sympathy to the Stringer family. Chicago has lost yet another true hero.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.  May your memories bring you comfort.

Dear Joyce and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Edward was such a great kid back when I was his cub master at St. Michaels Parish. He turned out to be an outstanding man. My deepest condolences.

Take care,
Dan Stegvilas 
Donna Stegvilas
773-376-8001

May GOD be with all the STRINGER Family at this difficulit time in LIFE....

Our deepest condolences to the family.  We are praying for you. The Beason Family - Engine 121

May you rest in peace. You have given your life to save others. God bless your family.

My heart goes out to the friends and family of Edward Stringer. I had the pleasure of meeting Ed at the campsite. He was a great guy who could always make you laugh. He loved being a fireman. He touched so many lives.My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.                                   Pam Sands,Cedar Lake,Indiana

to the family and friends at this most difficult time. When a dear loved one dies, We pray for that kingdom to come in the model prayer recorded at Matthew 6:9 10.
~ A concerned person.

My deepest sympathies to the Stringer family. Ed was a hero and now you have a guardian angel to watch over you.

Words can't say how sorry Iam for your loss, but I will keep you and your family in my prayers and in my heart always and I likt to say Thank you to Firefighter Stringer for a wounderful job you did for our great city of Chicago...THANKS AGAIN AND R.I.P.

From a family with a long history of firefighters, it takes a special person to run into a building that is burning, instead of leaving.  Our prayers are with you and your family.  Debra A. Higens

Lake Point will never be the same.
 To his mother Joyce , or simply MA as we knew her. His brothers and sister, and other family members.
 To Ed Jr. and Jen, words do seem inadequate. 
Also to his fellow firefighters.
  With Eddies sudden death , there is pain, for you  had no preparation and no time to gradually absorb the reality that the your world was about to change dramatically. There was no time to prepare, to deal with unfinished business or to say goodbye. We were overwhelmed by the news of his passing and we have no idea on how hard this must be for you. We can only hope you know you are in our thoughts every day. We wish we could be there in person to console all of you.
  We will miss Eddies smile, his friendship. But we will remember the many nights around a campfire, (and he always had a good one going) and the morning after chorizo and egg breakfast. The many hours of our children playing together.
 His zany antics, like coming down from “witch mountain”  with a chainsaw (without the chain on) on Halloween and scaring the daylights out of the kids after hours of telling ghost stories. Floating around the lake just hanging out. To his loving name for our golf cart aka “The Pope mobile” 
 He was much more than just our friend and neighbor out at Lake Point,he was part of our extended family.
 We let him know that he was a hero EVERYDAY.
 We also wish to extend our sympathy and condolences to the family & friends of firefighter Corey Ankum . 
With our deepest sympathy and condolences ;
Jon(Duck),Gail,T.J.,Max

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Stinger family during this difficult time!

Another great Chicago Public Safety Officer has given his life in the service of our city. Family and Friends can take comfort in knowing that the "Gates of Heaven" open quickly when they see and hear the lights an siren of a Chicago Fire Engine approaching, bringing another Chicago Hero who has given the ultimate sacrifice. Tom McKenna Chicago Police, Ret.

Joyce, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. There are no words that can ease your pain, but know that you can find solace in your memories.

Sue Gomez

St. Rita Pray for us.

R.I.P., God will be waiting with open arms for you. Your selfless actions will surely be rewarded. God bless your family, that they will be comforted in knowing that you are in good hands now.

Our Hearts stood still at the tragedy of FF Stringer,acting in true heroism.I pray God keeps his family and friends at Peace. God Bless You

You will forever be remembered as the man who could always make us laugh. You will be deeply missed Stringer. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
                    BILL O'CONNOR

You will forever be remembered as the man who could always make us laugh.  You will be deeply missed Stringer.  Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Deepest sympathies to the family of FF Stringer.  He is in the thoughts and prayers of many across the nation. And to you FF Stringer, thank you for serving the City of Chicago so unselfishly.  You are a true hero to all of us.

There can be no duty without faith. May that faith now embrace and hold you tightly as you remember a fallen brother, father, co-worker and friend.  We have never met but I am proud to call you Brother.

God Bless you Firefighter Stringer.  May God watch over you on your journey home.

To the Stringer family. From one firefighters family to another. We are all stricken with grief right now. When we loose one in the line of duty it is felt thru all our famlies. Ed was a hero here to all of us now he"s a hero in heaven. A hero and a neighbor, you can"t get  better than that.  Our deepest sympathies FF Stringers family. 
From the family of Firefighter James A. Lipka

What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.

After Ed's motor cycle accident, he became a patient at our clinic. A man dedicated to working hard for a speedy recovery so that he may return to the job he loved, being a firefighter. He brought laughter and smiles to every visit. He spoke so proudly of his son and daughter and of being a father. 

We are deeply saddened by your loss. We will cherish the memories Ed has left with us. We have made a donation in the honor of Firefighter Edward Stringer, to the 100 Club of Chicago, an organization that provides for the families of our city's fallen heroes. 

I like to believe that when we lose someone close to us they still live through us and give us strength. The time we have spent with those we've lost makes them part of us.

With sincere sympathy,

The Team at Sportho Physical and Aquatic Therapy

Firefighter Stringer,
You are the bravest of the brave. Thank you for your courageous service.  You and all Firefighters are truly appreciated.  It is a very sad day when one falls in the line of duty.  Keep heaven safe!

My deepest sympathies to FF Stringer's family.  Though our loved ones are taken from us, their memory lives on with us, and we treasure the memories that we have of them in our hearts forever.

My father was a member of the Chicago Fire Department, and whenever we lose a firefighter, it's like losing a member of the family.

Know that many people are praying for you.  May God comfort you during this most difficult time.

OBITUARY

Edward "Special Ed" J. Stringer Sr.

April 26, 1963 – December 22, 2010

Blake-Lamb Funeral Home

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