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Sunday
20:18
01.28.2007 |
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Britny |
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I didn't really know Andrew at all. I talked to him a few times at REBEL meetings but even though I didn't personally know him, his death impacted me. I kept his family in my prayers for a while. I never really came on here and signed this because up until now, I didn't really think I should because I didn't personally know him but I thought I would come on here anyway. It's crazy how one person can impact so many lives...
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133 |
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Tuesday
16:39
01.23.2007 |
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Alyssa |
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wow sometimes i come back on here just to look and it kinda makes me amazed how many people still sign this, this just tells you that people really did love him, i know i did, as a best friend, i will always love you know matter what. 
Alyssa Rose
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132 |
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Thursday
20:11
01.18.2007 |
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almost one year now, and it seems for some reason i have yet to accept that your gone
but i kno that one day i'll smile again, knowing you're in a better place
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131 |
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Monday
21:07
01.15.2007 |
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sarah |
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omg andrew i just got done watching the video of u omg i was like almost crying its soo sad ur gone peples lives arent the same without u your girlfriend i bet really misses u i feel so bad for ur family why did u have to go so soon!!!!
*sarah
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130 |
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Sunday
14:38
01.07.2007 |
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Jay |
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Andrew,
I was giving my desk a long overdue cleaning today when I found something that reminded me of you.
I found the points we won at the arcade at Seaside Heights in 2001. I can still remember playing Skee-Ball and other games and going to the counter with handfuls of tickets. We quickly realized that the amount of tickets was not going to buy much. And since we didn't really need plastic magnifying glasses, erasers, or Chinese yo-yos, we decided to just keep our tickets and try to get something better, even if took years.
I miss you.
Love,
Jay
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129 |
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Tuesday
21:17
01.02.2007 |
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sarah |
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andrew u didnt no me but i was ashlleys best friend i was always praying for the best of u i saw ur funral at the church it was hard to watch i bless u and ur family well ur family was at my dance recitle bcz ashley had made a dance for u and it was heart crying.andrew i wish the best up there,we all miss you and love you. hope u had a good birthday wow 15 i wish u were down there but now ur somewhere safe we miss you and love you sweet dreams
i love you i cant beleive ur gone<333
sarah<3
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128 |
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Thursday
14:45
12.28.2006 |
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Jay |
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I wanted to add to Alyssa's story...
(If you didn't read it yet, it is the entry before this one)
That was a funny day. Andrew and I were walking through town doing last minute Christmas stuff when we passed Santa at the Hardware Store. We stopped to talk and Santa asked if we were ready for Christmas. Santa assumed Andrew was my son because we looked alike and he asked Andrew if he had finished shopping for his Dad yet. Andrew started telling him what he had gotten his Dad, when Santa threw up his arms and exclaimed, "DON'T TELL HIM!"
Andrew realized Santa's mistake right away and corrected him. (See Alyssa's entry for the rest of the story)
I was never too quick to correct people when they made that mistake (even Santa). I was always proud to have a little brother like Andrew and would be just as proud to have a son like him one day.
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127 |
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Monday
23:44
12.25.2006 |
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Alyssa |
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I just wanted to share two of my very favorite Christmas memories of Andrew. Both took place about 8 years ago, on my very first "Kries Christmas".
It was late in the evening on Christmas Eve and Andrew was getting ready for bed. Jay and I were sitting in the living room watching TV when all of a sudden Andrew came running out and exclaimed "The cheese! The cheese! We almost forgot to put it out for Santa Mouse!" I had never heard of Santa Mouse before, so despite the fact that it was well past his bedtime, Andrew curled up next to me on the couch and told me the sweet story of Santa Mouse. He then laid a generous slice of cheddar cheese right alongside Santa's milk and cookies and Rudolph's carrot. Santa Mouse is just one of the many things that makes me think of Andrew during this time of year, which is why I am sure that someday Jay and I will relay the story and carry on the tradition of Santa Mouse when we have children of our own.
The other story, I must admit, I did not witness first hand. It was only a few short days before Christmas when Jay and Andrew went out Christmas shopping. The were on Main Street in Washington when they came upon Santa Claus! Of course, they stopped to chat and Santa asked Andrew something about his father, referring to Jay. "I'm not his son! I'm his clone!" Andrew replied with a laugh. As soon as they got home, the two of them told me this story, both beaming with pride and delight. Later I remember thinking about what a wonderful father Jay would be and how very proud I would be to one day have a son as wonderful as Andrew. Although we still have a few years before we begin thinking along those lines, I still feel exactly the same way.
I am so thankful for memories like those, because with them Andrew will forever remain in our hearts.
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| EntryNo: |
126 |
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Monday
00:46
12.25.2006 |
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Megan |
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By Christmas Eve Andrew was so excited to open his presents that he would be begging Mom to let him open just one. A few years ago I gave in to him and let him open my present to him on Christmas Eve. In turn, he gave me mine. It became a tradition the last couple of years and we would always exchange presents just the two of us.
Tonight I miss Andrew more than anything. I wish I could hear him begging my mom to open just one present and her telling him he would have to wait until morning.
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125 |
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Tuesday
18:48
12.05.2006 |
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This message goes out to Tim whose bracelet broke. They still have them at the Warren County Drug store or you can contact Andrews family as we have more of them. So glad your still wearing it. As time passes I ,miss Andrew even more, I knew he was something and I niss that something so much. As I rehab my new knees I wish Andrew was here to see it but I know he is above looking down with his beautiful smile. Love you son and Merry Christmas. Love Dad
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