Prayers please....

shack
shack Posts: 11,154
edited October 2009 in The Clubhouse
A good friend of my daughter passed away last night. He was a young man of 27 years old. He was a very intelligent person and a wonderful talent who performed at with an elite group of singers throughout college. In 2006, only a couple of months after graduating from college with highest honors, landing a great job and beginning his adult life, Andrew was diagnosed with cancer. He fought for over three years through extensive chemo, radiation, bone marrow transplant, etc...but he lost his fight last night. I only met him once, but he seemed to be one of the nicest young men I have ever met. Everyone who I've talked to that knew him felt the same. Throughout this ordeal, he never complained, he never blamed and he never gave up hope. He was upbeat and an inspiration to those around him when they were anguishing more about his condition than he was. He happened to be a very devout Christian and never lost his faith. He was truly one of those individuals whose life touched all those around him in a positive manner...even to the very end.

Please remember Andrew's family and friends in your thoughts and prayers. He is no longer suffering...but all those who knew and loved him will suffer the loss for quite some time to come. I know my daughter has not stopped crying since she got the call last night.

Rest In Peace Andrew.

Thanks.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited October 2009
    So sorry for the loss of your daughters friend so young, may his soul rest in peace.

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  • everpress
    everpress Posts: 862
    edited October 2009
    I'm sure the world is at a loss without someone as greatly described. I'll pray for friends and family and their comfort.

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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited October 2009
    Prayers sent for your daughter and his family.
    Ben
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,573
    edited October 2009
    Thoughts and prayers sent!
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 10,997
    edited October 2009
    My thoughts are with your family, daughter and her friends!
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited October 2009
    What a great example. Family and friends definitely in my prayers.
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited October 2009
    Thanks for taking the time to write so much about Andrew. His life obviously touched many people. I have prayed & will pray more for his family and loved ones.
    "Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then." Bob Seger
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited October 2009
    Prayers for all those feeling the pain of this loss.
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited October 2009
    Many prayers sent.....
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited October 2009
    RIP Andrew and prayers sent for all of the people suffering the lost of this fine young man :(
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited October 2009
    Prayers to Andrews family and all who knew him.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited October 2009
    Sorry to hear about the loss of this fine young man. Best wishes and prayers to all the loved ones.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2009
    Prayers Sent
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited October 2009
    So sorry to hear you have me condolences
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited October 2009
    Rest peacefully Andrew. Thoughts and prayers Steve, to you, your family, and Andrews' family.

    God bless.
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  • sTiLlLeArNiNg
    sTiLlLeArNiNg Posts: 805
    edited October 2009
    Condolence's + prayer's go out to his/your families :(
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited October 2009
    prayers sent
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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited October 2009
    Very tragic shack. My very best to his family, and your daughter as one of his good friends. Sad stuff.




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  • dee1949
    dee1949 Posts: 1,425
    edited October 2009
    ...Ain't "Life" strange??? ..... So many of the good die YOUNG.

    Then there are us OLE farts.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited October 2009
    Family and friends held high in prayer,,RIP Andrew.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited October 2009
    Sad news. Prayers and thoughts sent to all.
    Michael ;)
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  • potee
    potee Posts: 610
    edited October 2009
    Some things just aren't right. My prayers sent
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  • woodhead 2
    woodhead 2 Posts: 367
    edited October 2009
    Prayers sent. Way too young.
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited October 2009
    you got them, its way past time to find a cure for this horrible disease.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited October 2009
    Sorry Steve, candles lit.
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,482
    edited October 2009
    So sad, RIP Andrew. Condolences to your daughter and the family.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,079
    edited October 2009
    Prayer sent for grace and peace.
    Sad but great story. People like that build my faith.
    He is free now...
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited October 2009
    My condolences.
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  • anhchungdoan
    anhchungdoan Posts: 760
    edited October 2009
    shack wrote: »
    A good friend of my daughter passed away last night. He was a young man of 27 years old. He was a very intelligent person and a wonderful talent who performed at with an elite group of singers throughout college. In 2006, only a couple of months after graduating from college with highest honors, landing a great job and beginning his adult life, Andrew was diagnosed with cancer. He fought for over three years through extensive chemo, radiation, bone marrow transplant, etc...but he lost his fight last night. I only met him once, but he seemed to be one of the nicest young men I have ever met. Everyone who I've talked to that knew him felt the same. Throughout this ordeal, he never complained, he never blamed and he never gave up hope. He was upbeat and an inspiration to those around him when they were anguishing more about his condition than he was. He happened to be a very devout Christian and never lost his faith. He was truly one of those individuals whose life touched all those around him in a positive manner...even to the very end.

    Please remember Andrew's family and friends in your thoughts and prayers. He is no longer suffering...but all those who knew and loved him will suffer the loss for quite some time to come. I know my daughter has not stopped crying since she got the call last night.

    Rest In Peace Andrew.

    Thanks.


    My prayer and my thought for Andrew tonight.

    My brother-in-laws , Vicente Mier who has been married to my sister for 30 years was diagnosed with liver cancer 6 months ago. He was a God-fearing man and a devout Christian all his life.

    I pray for my brother-in-laws every night before bed time. Tonight, my prayer will included Andrew eventhough I have never met the young man but I heart goes out for Andrew and his family.

    "God grant us the serenity to accept the things that we cannot change; Courage to change the things we can and Wisdom to know the difference...Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your way acknowledge him and his will direct your path, Amen"
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited October 2009
    Andrew’s body was laid to rest yesterday. There was a memorial on Sat. celebrating his life that was more like a great "going away party” with lots of the musicians who he performed with playing the music he loved. Thanks to a digital video, he performed for the attendees one last time and there was not a dry eye in the church.

    I would like to thank each of you who responded and all those who said a prayer for the family and friends
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

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