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Wednesday 16:59 12.20.2006 |
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Tim Thompson |
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Merry Xmas Andrew
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Wednesday 11:25 12.13.2006 |
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Andrew's MOM |
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As I hung the Christmas lights around our house I reminisce about last year, you were working to earn your Family Life merit badge, so you decided to hang the outside lights with me as the Family project. We were going along nicely until you decided you wanted to decorate the tallest tree in the front yard. No ladders for you! You climbed up about 20 feet, pulling the string of lights straight up behind you. What an unusual sight that was, one strand of lights going straight up into the tree! But you were thrilled with it, and made sure they were always lit through the holidays. You lit up my life and I will always miss your "Ola, me madre" greeting when you came home from school. Miss you. Love, MOM
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Monday 14:40 12.11.2006 |
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Ken Kries |
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To my Son Andrew As Christmas bears down upon us I'm at a tough road to travel. I miss you so much and still can't make myself believe your in heaven now. For the first time in my life something is broken and I can't even begin to find a way to fix it. All of our hearts are broken Andrew and it's just a big thing to find a way to understand what happened and to slowly move forward. As you know we will with you looking down upon us. I am doing my best to be strong but it is tough stuff. Your mom, Jay, Mike, Megan, Alyssa, and all the rest of our family and friends have been amazing as usual. I will never forget our times together scouting and hanging out looking at all of my treasures I have accumulated. We both appreciated them so as few are able to. I miss that the most, especialy as I'm at my desk where we always were. Now as I look at them quite often I remember your face and excitement when I first showed them to you. We will have our first Christmas with you looking down from Heaven on us. You will see your ornaments on our tree and your presence will always be at your home. Andrew I love you and Merry Christmas And Happy New Years Son. Love you Dad P. S. Everyone please wish Andrew A happy holiday.
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339 |
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Sunday 16:01 12.10.2006 |
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Hannah Duffy |
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Many people are worried that Andrew's memory will slip away, but that is simply impossible for me. He will be with me always.
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Saturday 23:19 12.09.2006 |
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Mike |
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Today is eight months since you left us, Andrew, and I find myself missing you every day. Christmas shopping this year has been hard for me, because I keep seeing all these cool things that you would have loved, and it just reminds me all over again that you won't be there to celebrate with us. I know you'll be watching over us, but it won't be the same without you, just like nothing has been the same since that terrible day.
I love you and miss you terribly, Andrew.
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Friday 19:15 12.08.2006 |
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Nick Burke Justin Skorets |
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even though we didnt know Andrew to good we remember him from a great year of tech lab. Andrew was extremely talented and always made the best projects. He was so funny and always had a big smile on his face. He was such a good kid and a great friend. He always kept me and jut smiling it is just so hard to see that he is gone. I wish that i could see him one more time. Nick Burke-Justin Skorets
We will always miss you
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Thursday 13:19 12.07.2006 |
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Mike Mercurio |
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Hey Buddy,
We all Miss you very much im so glad i met you i charish every moment i was with you.
Miss You So Much
Mike
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Sunday 20:26 11.26.2006 |
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Erin |
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andrew i miss you so much...thanksgiving was last week and i was thankful for knowing you and having you as a friend. i love you....
erin michelle
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Thursday 00:56 11.23.2006 |
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Megan |
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As Thanksgiving approached I kept asking myself what I could possibly be thankful for. Then I realized that I am so incredibly thankful that I knew you. I was blessed with the most amazing litle brother. I am thankful for the memories that I have. You could annoy me in less than five seconds, in countless ways, but you could also bring a smile to my fave (and anyone else's) in the same short amount of time.
I never thought I could miss someone so much. I find myself wanting so much more. I want to go tubing again, lazer-tagging, and glow bowling. I want to sing together and fight over the front seat. I'd give anything for just one more trip to DQ or a Kries Kids' Extravaganza. I am so grateful for these memories and for having you in my life. You are on my mind each and every day, sometimes bringing a tear and other times a smile. I love and miss you more than words can say.
Megan
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Thursday 00:04 11.23.2006 |
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Alyssa |
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Thanksgiving is tomorrow and although my tears fall when I think of you, I can't help but be thankful too. Andrew, I can't begin to express to you how very thankful I am to have met you and the rest of your wonderful family. I cherish each and every single one of the memories we've shared- hiking across the railroad tracks, tubing down the river, late night trips to the movies and for ice cream, the Kries Kids' Day of Fun, family vacations, our wedding, and so much more. I'll never forget your love for life, your laugh, your smile, your hugs, your grin. They will forever be a part of me. Loving and missing you more with each passing day...
Alyssa
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Wednesday 02:35 11.22.2006 |
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Kait |
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Hey Andrew,
We all got home today from school for Thanksgiving break and as I was driving your song came on. Thanksgiving is a time where we are able to recognize what we are grateful for during this year, and I got to thinking about how fortunate I am for having met you. I'm not sure if I would have been able to truly understand all of the stories I have been told without getting a taste of what your personality was like. For someone I had only spent a few days with I sure think about you often! Happy Thanksgiving Andrew.
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Tuesday 15:39 11.21.2006 |
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Ken Kries |
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Heather I read what you wrote and it was beautiful like you. I wish the entire world could see this as I cant scream it from the highest mountain yet , but soon. Andrew Jason Michael and Megan and I are so lucky to have someone like you to love them. Ken
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Tuesday 11:38 11.21.2006 |
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Don't cry because it is over
Smile because it happened.
Happy Thanksgiving, My son
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Friday 05:02 11.17.2006 |
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Linda and Patrick Caulfield |
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Dear Andrew,
I didn't know you but wish I had. When Pat and I visited the funeral home I realized what kind of person you are by the overwhelming love in that room. I'm reminded of you almost every day because I have your Memorial card by my computer. I hope you get to meet my late husband Thom Hemingway up there. He was a really great guy and I know you'd like each other.
With Love,
Linda
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Thursday 21:36 11.16.2006 |
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Shannon Davis |
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Andrew,
I can't believe that it has been over 7 months since you left us. Still there isn't a day that goes by that i don't think of you. I have been looking through some photo albums and your pictures keep popping up, and although I still feel sad they do make me smile. Braden asks about you, and he knows that you are in heaven, but he wants you to come home. Carter is now 8 months old and I am sure you would get a kick out of him.
We love visiting your family, Braden loves playing with the block that I am sure you played with many times. Carter crawls all over and has received many kisses from Raven. I took the boys over so they could show your mom and dad their halloween costumes. Braden was a "Horse boy" and Carter was an Indian. Everytime we visit, there is this small part of me that just thinks you are gonna walk through the door.
I know you are watching over your dad and the rest of your family right now, but I hope you know that we are keeping them in our prayers.
Please take care of yourself and I can't help but wonder how many questions you have found the answers to. Andrew we miss you, we love you, and we are thinking of you. :)
Love, Your Cousin,
Shannon
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Wednesday 21:10 11.15.2006 |
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Emilee Segreaves |
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When I read what Mr. Kries had written about Ashely's dance she did for Andrew at the dance recital, I started crying. I remember that day at teh recital, I was looking through the program and I saw Andrew Kries we love and miss you, and I got tears in my eyes and was about to cry. During this dance that Ashley did, I was on the side of the stage with Tess, and I was practically in tears. I knew I couldn't cry because I had all my makeup on for Cats, but I had to cover my ears and eyes, because I knew I was going to cry. That night, I came home and cried. But today was cheerleading tryouts. Once again, I did it for you, Andrew. I did it for you for fall tryouts, and you gave me the strength to do my best, and I did it for you again today, and you gave me the strength to do my best. Thank you Andrew. I love and miss you, always Rest In Peace.
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Thursday 21:37 11.09.2006 |
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Katie Dougherty. |
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Its been like eight months since Andrews passed; two weeks ago, a boy named Steven died at the High School, and it made me think of Andrew, he was so young. its not fair. but everyone happens for a reason, well I miss Andrew a lot, and High School aint the same. I know hes watchin over everyone. RIP Andrew.<3
Katie.
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Thursday 18:38 11.09.2006 |
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George M. |
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Andrew, I am still missing you like it was the day you passed. I am constantly thinknig about you, the laughs, the memories, the jokes, spanish class, "G.I. George" and all the rest. You are an amazing person Andrew, and your family...I cannot even describe how strong they are. The pain that I feel is nothing compared to theirs. Sarah and I are always talking about you in school, and every conversation ends in laughs, so it just goes to show that you are still here Andrew, you are still sitting in the desk next to me, you are still screaming my name down the hallway, you are still copying my spanish homework, and calling me "Jorge". I know that you are here with me, your family, and everybody else. Keep watching out for me buddy, don't worry, one day everyone will be together.
You never left Andrew, remember that...
Always,
George M.
To the Kries Family,
I think that each and everyone of you are amazing. I look up to all of you for your strength, determination, and love for Andrew. I just want to let you know that I especially have not forgotten about Andrew, and neither has anyone else, we will never forget!
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Thursday 12:57 11.09.2006 |
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Andrews Dad |
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Andrew as time goes on I know your watching over us. Hope we have pleased you, god knows I sure am trying to in every way. Everyone here is still hurting and I for one will never forget the joy you brought to me. This coming Monday I go in for my knees to be replaced, I will use my love of you to come thru this bump in the road. Look over all of us buddy. As winter draws near I remember your first Klondeke and sleeping out in near zero conditions wishing it could have been colder. Andrew you and I had that bond for it never being enough. Well I loved that part of you, the spirit and enthusiam for life you displayed was so rare. More people need that and they would enjoy life so much more. I miss you and Love you Andrew Dad
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Wednesday 09:26 11.08.2006 |
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Eric Steinmez |
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Dear Andrew,
Caspian and I miss you and the time we had spent together.. don't worry about the Cass man though, His Lego collection now has grown much larger then you can imagine.
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Sunday 11:39 11.05.2006 |
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Sean |
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Andrew,
It has been some time since my last entry but I am sure you know that you are thought of often at our home and missed even more. Today is All Saints Day at our church. Shannon and the boys are going and they submited your name to be read and a flower presented in your honor. I have logged in almost daily but even as the time passes the words don't seem to come any easier. I wish that I could express the thoughts and feelings your memory brings to me - but I can't. So please know that we all love and miss you everyday no matter how long it has been or how long it will be until we see you again.
Your Cousin,
Sean
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Saturday 20:49 11.04.2006 |
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Kewi |
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im gonna cry writting this you know im not lying when i type thi but he bus isnt the same without you. i drive by your house and on your bus stop i just wanna cry some days i do its like you meant so much to me and one night i had a dream you got on that bus and i cried when i woke up knowing that morning i wouldnt see your face
you know we didnt leave on great terms not that we were in a fight but friday seemed to be an off day for you and i remember we were joking around im like oo so your gonna be in high school next year youll be in my spanish class and you were like no im probally failing spanish and then you kinda gave me a look and ran off the bus when your stop sign and nearly got hit by our bus it wasnt funny but i was so you to just do that.
you mean soo much to me im not lying your on my profile and ive had your bracelet on everyday since i got it what was like may cuz joe got it for me you know im not even kidding when i say this wristband is my life you know if someone robbed me they could have anything but that. i threw a fit in the er i had to have surgery and they told me i had to take it off you know i threw a fit and cried yeah it probally sounds majorly dumb and you were probally up there laughing at me but you dont understand what that bracelet represents to me but anyway as you know thy made me take it off but i told them i want it next to me the whole time lol they prob put it away when i was having it done.
just know that ill ALWAYS remember you and steve i dont think you knew steve but this kid steve at our school died saturday (last saturday) just make sure you tell him i said hi too lol
well im gonna go and im sorry i didnt get to your funeral i just thought i would take someones place that knew you way better now i look back and wish i got to say bye. but haha now you got me crying lol
LOVE YOU SOOOOOO MUCH DUDE!
lyl kewi
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Wednesday 19:14 11.01.2006 |
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melissa shoemaker |
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hey andrew...this is my first time signin the guest book but it seems like yesterday we were sitting in english makin fun of the teacher...i miss you so much and havent been able to get over the fact ur gone.. im so mad that i never got to see you to say good bye since i was gone for a month in a hospital myslef for depression and moodswing disorder when you died...i miss you so much. I'll never have a friend that could put a smile on my face like you did. You were always so good at cheering me and others up when we were upset.. i miss your smile that lit up everyones world i can tell you that youll never be forgotten. Although its been six months since you been gone i still consider you a best friend and a wonderful person and i wish you were still here so we could grow up wit all of our friends together and go through bad and good times together and go through high school together. i'll never be able to forget you nor do i want to! i love you like a brother, and when i get to heaven one day..i know we will reunite and have a blast..<3
keep it real buddy
missin you
and andrews family..if your reading this...your brother/ son was a wonderful person and i was a lucky person to have met him.. i cant imagine what your still goin through bc i know its still really tuff on me but its got to be 5 times worse for you..im truly sorry and ill make sure he is never forgotten...best of wishes
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Sunday 20:50 10.29.2006 |
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Andrews Dad |
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Today was a special day for me thanks to an amazing young girl named Ashley Pietro. You see it has been over six months since our Andrew went off to Heaven. Life goes on and even though I have also been going on I think of Andrew all the time. Also I have been saddened by the drop off of people writing to this site as I fear Andrews memories are slipping away. Most of the recent entries have been by the Kries gang. Back to why it was a great day. We got a letter from Ashley Pietros mom telling us that she had chorographed a number called Angel in memory of Andrew. At her recital she was going to dedicate it to Andrew. They extended an invitation and tickets to my wife and I. Today we went to the recital and Ashley was nothing short of spectacular. She moved us to tears. I am so grateful to her for remembering Andrew as I know now that I'm not the only one who remembers him. She is a beautiful young girl and I know she is going to be something special sometime soon. I want Andrew to look down and smile at her success and say I know her. Thank you Ashley and all of your family, thank you to all the wondreful dancers for a great show. The only thing is I can't figure it, I took dance lessons at the same place and sure didn't look as good as everyone did today. My hat is off to all of you. Thank you again Ken Kries
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Sunday 22:06 10.22.2006 |
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Jay |
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Andrew,
As I write this, the counter on your site has hit the 8,000 mark. That means there have been 8,000 visits to your site in the 6 months since you passed on. When I first made the site, one of my fears was after a few months had passed by, people would stop coming to the site.
I should have known better.
I should have known that no amount of time could let people forget the amazing ways in which you left your mark on our lives. Not a single day goes by that doesn't find me reminded of you in a dozen different ways. Things you said, things you did, special events we all shared together, time spent just the 2 of us, time spent with you and Mike, the list goes on....
I have a feeling this site will always be one that is visited by many people. Some will leave kind words for you, some will leave comforting words for the family, some will look at the pictures and others will come to learn about what happened the final days of your life with us. But I think most people will come back for the same reason I keep coming back: to feel a connection with someone we all miss so much.
Miss and love you, brother
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