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Saturday
11:14
04.14.2018 |
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MOM |
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Funny how a memory will come drifting into my heart. Today Dad is going to get his 45 year pin from the carpenters Union. His long time friend Bobby picked him up and we were chatting a little before they left. Later, I started thinking about the time Dad and his union co workers had to go to scaffold building classes over the weekend. Dad asked me to make a breakfast for everyone. All the men talking must have roused you as you came sleepily into the dining room and went right over to Bobby and gave him this cute little hug. He put his cowboy hat on your head and you sat there with all those men and talked and laughed. You were maybe 5. You had a way of fitting in wherever you went. Miss you so much Andrew. Love you with all my heart.
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193 |
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Sunday
11:04
01.07.2018 |
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Mike Stewart |
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This morning at breakfast I was talking with my family about my Boyscout leader days and Andrew’s name and some stories came up. I shed a tear this morning but that’s ok.
There is an old legend that says that as long as his story is being told a brave warrior never dies but lives on with his friends....Andrew was with us this morning.
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192 |
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Saturday
15:08
04.01.2017 |
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MOM |
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Hello my son. On this April fools day Dad and I were remembering 11 years ago. Megan and I had cooked up this story to fool Dad and we got him good! You went with Jay to the robotics convention and you were supposed to keep him busy till 4:00 as we were all getting ready for his surprise 25th birthday party. The night before you went bowling with Jay and Alyssa,Mike, Megan and her college friends, who came for the party, you could fit in with them and Mike's and Jay's friends too. I can still see you singing Kareoki that night, after the party when we were cleaning up Megan put on "The Thong Song" and you were singing and dancing and all of us were hysterical. Miss you and your crazy antics. You are always in my heart. 
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191 |
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Sunday
13:59
09.11.2016 |
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MOM |
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On this saddest day in the history of our country, as I sit and watch families remembering the loved ones they lost on this dark day, my heart goes out to all the people who are still grieving their loss. Time goes on this is true but the memory of the ones lost grows dearer as time passes. One father was quoted saying today, "I miss my son every day. I have learned to live with this but I will never forget." Tho we lost you in a completely different way, your loss still leaves a void in our family, whenever we all get together. My heart still aches for you, my son. I think of Poppop, who will be gone 15 years tomorrow. He's the lucky one now with you by his side. Love you Andrew and still miss you so very much. MOM
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190 |
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Friday
17:54
04.08.2016 |
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DAD |
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Just a little story about our Andrew that I will never forget. I thought about this because our grand children are getting to the age where they lose their baby teeth and put them under their pillow for the tooth ferry. Well when Andrew was going thru those years he thought up a way to beat the system. Uncle Bob had given Andrew an old Deer Head. Andrew was out on the deck removing the teeth to put under his pillow. Always thinking and would have worked if mom had only stayed inside a little longer.
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189 |
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Tuesday
19:43
04.09.2013 |
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Aunt Debbie |
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To Kenny, Heather, Jay, Alyssa, Mike, Jen, Megan, Travis, and the children:
This day never passes without thinking of all of you. We pray that your memories of Andrew never grow old.
We recently watched a movie called "Courageous"-a sad movie, but a movie filled with promise. In it, a child dies, and the pastor counsels the dad who comes to him for advice. As the dad asks, how will I ever get through this the pastor said, "Losing someone is like an amputee losing a limb. In time you will heal, but you will never be the same."
We remember him with great joy for the wonderful young man he was. He had a zest for life. It doesn't seem possible that 7 years have passed by already.
We are glad today was a beautiful spring day-warm with sunshine like his beautiful blonde hair. We are glad that spring represents "new life" and we pray that Andrew lives on with God in his new life.
As his time with us was so short-we pray that we all take the lesson we can learn from him. Live each day to the fullest-embrace life and have faith to believe that our Lord Jesus suffered too. He understands the pain of loss. He too was separated from his father and bore our sins so that we might all have the promise of eternal life.
You have to believe, have faith, and trust. And when you feel you can't, give your self to the Holy Spirit who will intercede for you and speak the words that you can not form. We love you all so much. We wish that our faith would be enough to carry you through these days, especially when you are sad. But you have to claim Jesus for yourself.
As new family memories are made, and new family members are born, we know that Andrew will be right in the heart of all stories and good times. You were given a very special son, you raised him well, and though his time with us was brief, we delight in the gift of his life. I do not want to remember him in sadness, but I want to be thankful for the time we had together. You all share in his love.
Love,
Deb and Leon
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188 |
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Tuesday
13:26
04.09.2013 |
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MOM |
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Hello my son, I read this poem often and try to believe that you are in a better place with PopPop and MomMom and Grandpa, and sadly there are many young people in our area who have passed on. The wind is blowing and the sun is shining today, I like to think it's you saying hello. Miss you, my son. Can't believe it has been 7 years since we lost you. So much has happened, you now have 2 nephews and a niece. Megan is getting married! how we will miss you that day, every day. Your garden is ablaze with daffodils, hope you can see it from heaven. We all still share favorite memories of you with each other. Remember pulling the teeth out of the deer skeleton you found to get money from the tooth fairy? You were sure one special son, brother, friend. I know you are doing wonderful things in heaven. But I sure wish you were still here with us. Love you, Andrew.
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187 |
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Tuesday
13:17
04.09.2013 |
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MOM |
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Please don't grieve now that I've left your side,
There's a peaceful place where I now reside
My life on earth is gone it's true
But always know I'm still with you
The joys I've had, the love-filled days
The happy moments,in many countless ways
Friendships so special, happiness and sorrows,
Make memories last and bring sunshine tomorrows
God called me sooner and though why, we don't know
There's peace in knowing it was my time to go
When winds gently blow and the sun shines through
Remember I'm free and still with you.
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186 |
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Monday
21:01
10.08.2012 |
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MOM |
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Hello Andrew, The other day at the flea market I found this flag with a picture of lots of jack o lanterns all over the lawn and it reminded me of the year we had access to a truck load of pumpkins. You, Mike and Megan and Dad and I covered the kitchen floor with newspaper and just started carving pumpkin after pumpkin. Mike did his famous character face and and you made a sick pumpkin that had a mouth down low to the ground and it was throwing up pumpkin stuff. We lined them all up outside and lit them up with candles. It was sure a cool sight. Good memories, Andrew. I Miss you every single day, but I'm so glad we have so many wonderful memories of you. Miss you, my son. Love, MOM
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185 |
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Monday
21:12
04.23.2012 |
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katie dougherty |
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Hey Andrew,
I didn't get a chance to come on here & write how much I miss you or go stop by to see you the other week but things have been hectic around here & I just wanted to apologize for it. You know I miss you & think about you all the time. Also, I carry your keychain & bracelet with me wherever I go. I can't believe how long it's been, blows my mind really.. Hope you're doing well kid. Don't forget how loved you were & how many peoples lives you touched.
Rest Easy Buddy.
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