I found out last week when I was back in town that Logan died--still, it is such a shock.
I don't know what to say without sounding cheesy, but Logan really was a huge part of years of memories I have of Cocoa Beach, of high school, of 13th street, hanging out on the beach, and of course Taco City. It was the first time I can remember going there and he wasn't behind the counter, "What's up, Jessica?"
I really will miss seeing him around, CB just doesn't seem the same without him.

I love this site! Thank

This is a friend from the past. I knew Kathy and Bob when we were all just beginning to make our way in the world. I am certain that Logan was a perfect combination of both of you - particularly after reading all the posts on this site. Kathy, please know that I am thinking of you and sending a heartfelt hug your way.
Suzanne

I'm so sorry to hear of yet another Strickland passing. Bob shaped my boards for several years throughout high school and while I was at BCC. I was riding for MTB surfboards at the time and I was devastated to hear of Bob's passing. I met Logan I believe on Atlantic Blvd (between the causeways just north of Holiday Inn). I believe I met him at least 4 to 5 times while talking to Bob about a new shape I wanted.....I believe I met Logan's mother at that time when my friend came over to buy a surfboard (Pure Juice, or something like that) that his mom won at a raffle. I remember Logan being this friendly little kid who I knew would have the genes of an excellent surfer and potentially a great shaper. It makes me very sad to know of his passing. I don't know under what circumstances it happened and I've been away from the Brevard Beaches for a few years now but I'm saddened by this news.

My favorite picture of Logie. Jay, this site has meant a lot to me and my family.

Logan with Kyra & Nathan

Thank you to Mary Polk for scanning these for me.

Jay, Thank you so much for this beautiful web site. Just being able to see pictures of Loags whenever I need to at work helps me deal with this pain.
We miss you Loggie

Logan and I worked side by side for nearly 5 years at Taco City. Now matter how busy or fucked up the situation the guy could always make me laugh. I stoped by TC the other day and thats how I found out about Logan's passing. Im so pissed that I never got to say "Hey bud" one last time. I miss him, anyone who knew him does.
Thank you Logan for being so real. We will always love and remember you.
Peace Brother, ride those killer waves forever.

I am a cousin of Logan's, and only met him and his sister once, when Logan was around nine years old. He was four years younger than me - although back then, I thought of him as a little kid. If I knew him now, the four year difference would be negligible - funny how that works as you get older. I must say, this web site is quite a tribute. Everyone's vast memories of Logan even agree with the brief impression he made on me in the late 80's. My first and only impression of Logan was "a little surfer-type kid who liked crackin' jokes and smiling alot. That could've been just a Michigan teen ager's stereotype of a Floridian boy who was lucky enough to live near the ocean...instead, after reading all of the postings on this web site, it proves that you can tell a lot about a person within the first two minutes of meeting them - even if they are only nine years old. Here's some more crazy robots for you, Logan. Bob, Kathy, Kyra, Nathan: we pray for you and love you much. Love - Garett, Patti, and Mia Patria

thank you for your site which brought to me much

I only met Logan like 3 times but every time i did he always made me laugh. Im gonna miss him a lot I still cry about it sometimes. I Love You Logan!

I never knew Logan but have read most of the entries left by those who did. It seems all that met him, even just one time, were affected by his charisma and good nature. From what I have read it is to understand why God would take such a fine young man. God knows a true leader and knows many of us will follow Logan into the Lord's home.

I'm checking the weather in Fl. and by chance come upon this web site. reading some of these passsages I couldn't help but feel a loss for all these people that knew this young man. I know what it feels like to lose those that you love.Just knowing that we will see our loved ones again one day in some way helps but can't totally rid you of the awful empty
feeling. My prayers are with all of these young people.

I'm sorry for the loss of a great surfer and one of our own. I missed the paddle out by less than an our. I surfed with logan many times out at 13th and was always kept to himself out in the water just concentrating on what he did best.

I am sorry that I did not know Logan, He seems to have had quite an impact on a lot of people. I would like to know what the cause of death. I have been surfing from 7th Street to 2nd light for the last 25 years and have had the pleasure of paddling out with some of the best on the coast, maybe I surfed with Logan once. Thank you for any response.
Sincerely,

Ric Cadwallader ( PAL )

Never knew him. But, fellow surfer from home, sad to hear. Good luck to all.

logan we will always love you! tell your dad we love him to.I will never forget our last session and the good times.13th st. will never die and you will always be there! I LOVE YOU..... R.I.P. BULLY. kyra please call 252-441-5757.....

The first time I met logan was halloween 1990. Chad Gibney and I were checking the waves at every block. We were all good surfers, but were way too scared to even paddle. We watched all day, then Bob came down and that was the first time meeting him as well."he said he had never seen it that big and I knew we were watching history. We watched all night, then did'nt have costumes so we just went trick or treating and were great friends thereafter. Certain people within are community are the cogs.
not the best, but damn good at everything. Loggies death really affected me and has changed my life. I just sit here hurting inside at what people in this great community are doing to themselves. As anyone knows this is a town where we all get along for the most part and most of us think that our parents are the coolest people we know. Loggie was the same and his father's passing did really affect him. I was not going to write, I just dont do this,but his death really affected me. I had to look with in myself and realize that it was time to be a man and f-ing grow up(sorry).When he passed Iwas just too angry,mostly with myself. My parents loved logs. I was so sick of everything at T.C. but Loggie would always whip me up somethng special.His death affected us so much and I dont know,but I can honestly say that I could feel my parents hurt. At the benefit, my dad wanted to buy everything. Him and davo were on a bidding spree and I was realy happy he was there to do that. He doesnt even surf but ended up with two boards. I dont think he wants the boards ridden.I realized at the paddle when capeze was talking about taking a good look around at everyone and because inevitably it will happen again if we dont choose to make ourselves better. I know my parents were totally thinkng that this just could easily have been me. Its still really hard for me to write this because there just alot of thoughts that I want toconvey and the words are'nt enough.
Here you go...
I love you Logan.

You will be missed Robert& Logan! logan you left a big impression on people with your great personality. so sorry you left so young...shine down
~whitney~

Hi Logan,
You don't know me, we met a few times when you were younger I believe 10-12 yrs ago, you used to come up to your step-dads office in Cocoa when I worked with him and you were always watching out for your little brother Nathan. I saw your Mom today and she told me about your website, so I thought I would say hi. Even though we didn't know each other, I can see that you touched alot of lives, and that you are loved by many many people. You will never be forgotten. God Bless you and your family always.

Cathy Stirling

man i remember when i first met you. you took me surfing all the time an you were one of the coolest people i ever met. you will be missed and never forgotten

I didnt really know Logan, but remember him surfing and hanging at 13th street during the past 4 years I lived there, and his cheerfull presence during many vists to Taco City. I know hes riding waves in a better place, and I wish peace for his family, whove endured so much. aloha.

Loges
My thoughts are with you and you family. I'll miss seeing you in T.C.
Josh