PHILADELPHIA - Ten Gold Star families from around the country were recognized at a fundraising event Sunday afternoon in Philadelphia amid a stinging backdrop as the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan.
The event was organized by the Punishers Biking Group and the Michael Strange Foundation, it was held at the Fraternal Order of Police headquarters on Caroline Road in Northeast Philadelphia.TALIBAN SEIZE CONTROL OF AFGHANISTANCharles Strange, Michael's father, said he started the foundation to help other families who lost a loved one in action.
Michael Strange was assigned to Seal Team 6, tasked with carrying out the assault that killed Osama Bin Laden, he was killed in action in August of 2011."Me and my wife started talking to some.