Captain Tony Strickland
Saturday February 28, 2004 Teen Sportfishing Association suffered the devastating loss of our leader, Tony Strickland.
Tony was killed in a boating accident while fishing a tournament. Tony devoted his life to the water and it was on the water that he loved so much that he lost his life. He died doing what he loved best.
Tony founded TSA. The Teens meant the world to him. The one thing that Tony always told the teens was " If you are ever in trouble and need someone to help you, you have my cell phone number and can call me anytime day or night. I will help you and then deal with your parents later. The main thing is that you are always safe." Tony taught us all well, and even thought we will never fill his shoes, we will keep TSA going strong, just as he wanted.