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Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Higgins
Joshua Weaver
September 27, 2015
As I have just found out that Andrew has pass away. I am deeply saddened to hear of this as Andrew and I were child hood friends. Thank you Andrew for being a huge positive impact on my life. Thank you for keeping my children free with your sacrifice and your service. Thank you cheryl and Jerry for the friendship of your son.
Eric
March 10, 2015
I was very sorry to hear of his passing. I served with him in 2/75 and spent some time with him while there. I used to share a story that involved him while serving in Afghanistan a long time ago that always brought some laughs. After learning of his passing I was saddened but still enjoy thinking about that moment. He was a good guy and a good ranger. My condolences.
Peggy Childers
June 7, 2013
To the family and friends of Sgt. Andrew J. Higgins:
It has truly been my honor to sign Andrew's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Andrew will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Joy Berends
June 6, 2013
Thank-you again for Andrew's service and your sacrifice.
May the Lord continue to comfort you.
June 5, 2013
Remembering Sgt. Andrew Higgins on the 6th anniversary of his passing. My thoughts are with his family, friends and Ranger buddies.
June 5, 2013
This entry is in gratitude to Andrew in service and sacrifice for his Country.
Donna Willy
May 6, 2013
To Sgt Higgins family:
I am the mother of a LRS Army soldier. I want you to know know that Sgt Andrew Higgins will never be forgotten. The next time I go to the Marines Memorial Building in SFO, I will look him up and find his placard on the wall and bagpipe a tune for him. (The Marines Memorial Building has a memorial for all branches of services and the room in on the Library floor). Know that we care about Sgt Higgins, and the he will never be forgotten. Bless you all.
Mrs. Johnsen
May 6, 2013
To Mr. Higgins: I am the Livermore Coast Guard mom who met you as you gave me train literature Saturday May 5, 2013, sitting in the Sunol Train Depot. I thanked you for your brave son Andrew's service and told you I'm a member of Pleasanton Military Families, Sir. Once again I want to extend our deepest condolences for the loss of your son Andrew, Sir, to you and your entire family. God's Holy Spirit fill your hearts and mind with peace knowing that Andrew is with our Heavenly Father, that Andrew's spirit lives and is with you still. God bless you all continually, dear Sir.
Kevin Martin
March 18, 2013
Always thinking about you bro, sure do miss the good times we had.
RLTW
Peggy Childers
June 8, 2012
June 5, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Andrew J. Higgins:
Always remembering Andrew. "Some gave all."
RGR Evans
April 18, 2012
Rest well Ranger Higgins. Although it has been many years since we served together, I am saddened to learn (all these years later) that you lost your life fighting for our country. We were Privates together and shared many a work detail and a push-up or 2 (thousand!). Although you are resting now, it is awesome to know that you continued to keep taking the fight to the enemy, long after most of us left that life behind for the easy life of a civilian. Rest in peace brother. I will raise my glass to you and continue to do "One for the Airborne Ranger in the Sky!"
RLTW
Joy Berends
April 16, 2012
My son was a Ranger with 1/75 and they just lost a Sgt Higgins last Saturday. While looking for his entry I came across Sgt Andrew Higgins. Thank-you for his service and thank-you for your sacrifice.
May the Lord comfort you.
Kevin Martin
January 8, 2012
Well Higgins, we lost another one of our Ranger buddies in October, Kristoffer Domeij. During his funeral the remaining of the original Cco team was back together. We all talked about you and Kris. It was great to share the memories again, sure do miss you guys.
RLTW
Debbi & Steve Dresser
December 25, 2011
Merry Christmas Andrew. You are NEVER forgotten. God Bless You & your family!
Debbi Dresser
October 5, 2011
Happy Heavenly Birthday SGT Andrew J. Higgins on this 33rd anniversary of your birth. We will NEVER Forget! God Bless You & your family.
Kevin Martin
September 9, 2011
Dear family and friends of SGT Higgins, I deeply apologize for taking so long to write in this web site. It was just brought to my attention that nearly all of my fallen Ranger buddies have a page like this. I'm very happy to see that Higgins has one as well so I can let you all know how much I miss him. Higgins was my soldier in Cco 2/75. Oh the stuff he used to put me through, I swear that man knew how to test my leadership/patience, but I could always count on Higgins to get the job done. Without a doubt he was the smartest Forward Observer I have ever met. I was very upset when Higgins left 2/75, he was a tremendous asset to our team and I was even more upset when I heard of his passing. I wish that I could have been at his funeral, but I was overseas. I found a few pictures a while back of the old Cco FIST team, I'll post them or send them to you all when I get back from my current deployment in January 2012.
Thanks again for the web site. RLTW!
CW2 Kevin Martin (back then SSG Kevin Martin Cco 2/75 Fire Support Team Sergeant)
Peggy Childers
June 5, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Andrew J. Higgins:
Please accept my remembrance of Andrew on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Debra Morgan Pardee
May 16, 2011
Remember
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
Jesse Jorn
May 16, 2011
You are missed brother.... R.I.P
Ben Pardee
May 15, 2011
Rest well, my friend. RLTW.
Ssg allan Stogner
May 15, 2011
It was a great ride with you you were always putting smiles on everyones faces it was an honor to serve with you
Luis Zayas
May 15, 2011
It was an honor to have served by your side my brother I'll never forget that day, But most of all I'll never forget the great times we had together ill see you sooner or later on the other side
Headstone _Feb. 12, 2011
Debbi Dresser
February 14, 2011
Dear Andrew. It was good to finally be able to get back to visit you this past Saturday.....I've been wanting to do that since your funeral. The weather was perfect & the view from your gravesite is beautiful. I will never forget you & I will remind all as often as I can of your sacrifice for them & our country. God Bless You.
Debbi Dresser
December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas Andrew! Thinking of you & your family today as always. You are NOT FORGOTTEN. God Bless You!
Wall of Honor in Old Sacramento
Debbi Dresser
November 9, 2010
Debbi & Steve Dresser
October 6, 2010
Dear Andrew....Thinking of you & your family on this anniversary of your birth. Happy Birthday! We think of you all often...please know that Andrew will never be forgotten! God Bless You All!
Peggy Childers
June 5, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Andrew J. Higgins:
Remembering Andrew on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
ANN PAYNE
September 12, 2009
To the family of SGT. ANDREW J. HIGGINS,I send you my deepest sympathy in your loss. To your son Andrew I offer you my most sincerest thank you for your bravery.The sacrifices you made for our country will never be forgotten. Andrew, you are now home with your fellow fallen soldiers--please watch over the men and women who are still here. Thank the Lord that we have our memories. God bless you and your family. I will always keep you and your family in my daily prayers.
Ann Payne
Katara Phillips
September 11, 2009
He will always be remembered for his bravery! THANK YOU, Andrew for giving me my freedom!
Peggy Childers
June 5, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Andrew J. Higgins:
Andrew gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Debbi & Steve Dresser
May 25, 2009
Dear Andrew & Family...You are all in our thoughts & Prayers on the Memorial Day as always. We shall never forget. Thank you for your service & sacrifce. God Bless You All.
Alex O
May 25, 2009
Well this Memorial Day I find Myself in the middle of Iraq. My first thoughts are of you old friend. I hope you are well wherever you are. You aren't forgotten and you never will be. I miss you brother, but I will see you again. You are a part of who I have become and I thank you for that.
Semper Fi,
~Alex
Kenna Larra
January 8, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,300 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - 100% free.
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Sincerely,
Kenna
Debbi & Steve Dresser
December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas Andrew. You & your family are in our thoughts & prayers today & always. You will never be forgotten. God Bless You!
Debbi Dresser
October 5, 2008
Happy Birthday Andrew. I have been thinking of you & your family today & hoping they are doing well. You have not been forgotten. We never met in this life but I hope we do in the next. God Bless You & thank you for all you gave for my family & our country.
Proud Army Mom
Karisha Devlin
September 18, 2008
Sgt. Higgins was a good friend to my brother, Sgt. Jason Vaughn. I'm so sorry for your loss. Sgt. Higgins is a hero and will never be forgotten!
God bless you all!
Karisha Devlin
Proud Sister of Sgt. Jason Vaughn
KIA 5/10/07
June 28, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Higgins!
In Memory of Andrew ~ (Debra Estep)
June 5, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Andrew, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
T. Melton
May 10, 2008
Sgt. Andrew Higgins,
Thank You for your service. You served your country well. May you rest in peace. To your family and friends, I am sorry for your loss, and can only offer my gratitude for such a selfless act on my and my country's behalf. Thank you for Andrew, he afforded me another day of LIFE, LIBERTY, AND FREEDOM. God Bless You!
Brandon Burgus
September 28, 2007
Friends and family of SGT Andrew Higgings. I was one of many that had the privalege of serving with Andrew in Iraq. I was the medic on the MiTT Team that he was on in Mosul. The team contacted me and let me know of the unfortunate incident. I would love to contact you guys and share a story or two in his memory. If you ever feel like it my email is [email protected] I will forever miss that man and thank you all for raising someone who touched my life as well as so many others.
DOC Burgus 1-2-2 MiTT
August 18, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Higgins and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
August 16, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
Patti
August 2, 2007
To the Family of this Fallen Hero: May you find comfort in knowing there are thousands of us Americans who share in your grief. Bless you for your sacrifice.
Funny glasses, Andrew
July 27, 2007
Little Andrew
July 27, 2007
Andrew & Friend..having fun
July 27, 2007
Rachel & Andrew
July 27, 2007
Andrew's mom at funeral
July 27, 2007
Andrew's Funeral
July 27, 2007
Andrew's Funeral
July 27, 2007
Andrew's Funeral
July 27, 2007
Andrew
July 11, 2007
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 11, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Jim Balsley
July 7, 2007
My Prayers are with this heartbroken Family this evening. The loss of a son and of a beloved husband is beyond comprehension.
This man, Sgt. Andrew Higgins, died in the defense of our Nation. He will always be remembered as one of America's Fallen Heroes. May God Bless the Family of Sgt. Andrew Higgins. Jim Balsley (Gold Star Father)
derek niemann
July 4, 2007
Sgt. Higgins, and family,
I am sorry for your loss, i worked with sgt. higgins on the mitt 1/2/2 this past year, he was a great nco, and i will not forget you,
Tom Gugliuzza
June 23, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Higgins family in the loss of Andrew. I did not know Andrew, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Andrew you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
"To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Loren & Toni Lookabill
June 23, 2007
It was our honor and privilege to know and be a part of Andrew's life.
Andrew loved Rachel, his family and his country very much he is a true Hero.
We will miss him deeply.
With our deepest Sympathy and love.
shawnee (Austin, TX)
June 22, 2007
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there... I do not sleep.
I am the thousand winds that blow...
I am the diamond glints on snow...
I am the sunlight on ripened grain...
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you waken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of gentle birds in circling flight...
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry-
I am not there... I did not die...
..
Ronn Massie
June 20, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Andrew.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Andrew for being such a brave hero.
Donald Sichmeller
June 17, 2007
I am proud to have served with you brother. Times were fun and great. I am saddened by the loss of such a phenominal person. My prayers are with your family brother. Wpns Plt C Co 2D Bn 75th Ranger Rgmt R.L.T.W.
ONE FOR THE AIRBORNE RANGER IN THE SKY!
luis alvelais
June 17, 2007
Sgt. Andrew Higgins and Family:
I was proud to serve Andrew as his elementary school principal. I noted, even then, that Andrew would grow to be a decent and honorable man. We are all indebted to him. I am deeply saddened to learn of his passing and I embrace those of his family in this time of great sorrow.
Erlynne ( SSG Thomas Hackett
June 15, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Richard Eikenburg
June 14, 2007
My heart goes out to Rachel and Andrews parents. Andrew was a true American HERO. He gave his life for what he believed in...FREEDOM!! Thank you Andrew!! May God give you the peace and strength you need in the days and years ahead.
June 14, 2007
To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA
San Jose STEVE - V Prez, JUS BROTHERS M/C San Jose Chapter
June 14, 2007
To the Higgins Family - I am one of the bikers that escorted your son from the airport when he came home 6/12. That was the least I could do for a true American Hero. To know that your son Andrew lost his life serving America, he will forever be a hero. May God Bless you and your surviving family. Thank Andrew for all that he gave to us. I know that he will be missed deeply but will always remain in our hearts and memories.
Margaret Hambrick
June 13, 2007
To the Higgins family and friends,
My family and I are so sorry for your loss. Andrew is a hero and will not be forgotten. God Bless you.
josie sandoval
June 13, 2007
thank you for serving our country my God have you under his wings.
to your family my prayers are with you.
Elaine Schiefelbein
June 13, 2007
To the Higgins Family:
Much sincere sympathy to all of you for this tragic loss.
No words that I can say can comfort you at this time. This is the worst nightmare of a parent to lose a child, no matter what age. Know that Andrew's service and good works he did in the miitary make his life memorable and meaningful. He was a brave young man to have the insight of his country and fellow Americans to fight this enemy. Andrew's service to his country showed his courage and bravery. No doubt you are very proud of him. Prayers will help now for Andrew and for your family. R.I.P Sgt. Andrew Higgins.
Elaine Schiefelbein, Operations Mom - Mom of a USMC now serving in Iraq.
Jan Martinez
June 12, 2007
To The Higgins Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you through one of youre darkess moments.
I too am a Goldstar Parent. My son PFC Jesse J. Martinez dies in Iraq 7/14/04.
Louise Tamayo
June 12, 2007
To the Higgins family:
My deepest sympathy to you, may God wrap his loving arms around you and give you peace during this most difficult time. Andrew is a Hero and will not be forgotten.
James & Ann Payne
June 12, 2007
May God Bless you, Higgins family. May you find peace in your hearts in knowing you raised such a fine son. My family sends their sympathy, and love to you for your loss. We did not know Andrew, but we know that he paid the ultimate price, because he loved his/our country, and wanted to take part in protecting it. May Our Lord walk with you always, and please know Andrew will always be with you in you hearts, your souls, and thoughts. Sincerely, Jim and Ann Payne.
James Payne (EO3)
June 12, 2007
TO the Family and Friends of Sgt. Higgins.
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you at this time. I know what it feels like to lose lives that are close to you. I was an Equipment Operator Third Class Petty Officer in the Navy Seabees.
Served in Iraq in 2003 and was sent home and medically retired. Since that time I have lost alot of comrades along the way.
Sgt. Higgins on behalf of all the Veterans I would like to thank you for your service and bravery. I hope that you are at peace now in your finally resting place. May God keep you near in Heaven.
Howard Mordell
June 12, 2007
With the loss of so many of our young men and women, I have joined both The Patriot Guard Riders, and Opperation-Mom. I will do all that I can to help out the families left behind. I will remember you in my prayers. Amen.
NancyPants
June 12, 2007
God Bless you for serving our country and making the"ultimate" sacrifice. My thoughts and prayers and shed tears go out to the family and loved ones. I am so so sorry for your loss. We have lost another upstanding citizen of our great USA. Bless his heart and soul..
Tanette Maffei
June 12, 2007
My heart goes out to you and my prayers go with Andrew. Another hero is lost to us.
Jean Browne
June 12, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss, will say a prayer for you and your family. Just remember the happy times you shared.
Thanks for your service
Jim Balsley
June 12, 2007
My heart goes out to this grief striken family. I myself, am also Gold Star parent. What we have now are memories and the knowledge that our children died for what they believed in. I shall remember this Family in my prayers.
Jim Balsley
Audra Fedde
June 11, 2007
Mark.
You did not leave your contact info. Please email me at [email protected]. I am Andrew's sister-in-law and I know Rachel would like to get pictures of Andrew. His service will be on Wens. He will be buried at the San Francisco Presidio with full military honors. Please email me with your contact info and I will email you back with all the contact info for Rachel.
Peace
Audra
Mark Hayden
June 11, 2007
To SGT Higgins wife and parents:
My name is Major Mark Hayden. SGT Higgins served on my MiTT team in Mosul, Iraq from August 2006 until March 2007. His unit subsequencially moved to Baquba, Iraq in April and I returned home to North Carolina after completing my year tour.
I knew Andy well. He was my Turret Gunner on my HUMMWV truck during his time in Mosul. His primary job was as the Fire Support Officer for the team and all around task guy. That is he covered down on many, many task and request because he could be counted on to do it right.
Andy and I talked much, some through the trucks internal comm's and a lot at Combat Out-Post Eagle. Andy was a great talker. Boy could he talk. Never a silent moment with Andy near by. Andy was also a good listener and was very knowledgeable. He told me his mother was a history school teacher so he learned from her.
I could write on and on about my friend Andy. I just recently learned about Andy's death from another MiTT team member at COP Eagle. I was heart-struck and having a hard time with his death.
I want to reach-out to his family, I have photos of Andy and other MiTT team members have photos as well. We are seeking contact information so as to send personal condolence letters and photos.
Andy will always be in my heart and mind, I will never forget him. See you on the other side Andy. Your brother in Arms. Major Mark E. Hayden, USAR
valorie
June 10, 2007
My prayers and thougts are with you all
I know how you feel losing a son, Becoming a "Gold Star" mother myself on 25 March,These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly This should tell us all of the sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis..when you hug your little one tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and now they are protecting you.WE.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)... the Proud Mom of SGT.Jason W.Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/2007
Linda Clifton
June 9, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Gary Allain
June 9, 2007
Sgt. Andrews J. Higgins
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
SHIRLEY DONEY
June 8, 2007
REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Carol Cline
June 8, 2007
SGT. ANDREWS J. HIGGINS & FAMILY:
Know in your heart that you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.
To the family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.
Garnet Jenkins
June 8, 2007
The price Sgt. Andrews J. Higgins and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
Please know how Deeply Sorry I am to learn of the loss of this Brave Young Soldier.
May Andrews rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Higgins family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"I consider that our present sufferings.
are not worth comparing with the glory
that shall be revealed in us."
Romans 8:18
May you find Peace in knowing the love and memories you have of Andrews, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Will Not Forget his Sacrifice.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jessica Wisniewski, sister of Sgt. Justin Wisniewski, killed in action May 19, 2007
June 8, 2007
For your bravery, I will always respect you.
For your heroism, I will always honor you.
For your selflessness, I will always love you.
For your dedication, I will always remember you.
For my safety, I will always thank you.
For your sacrifice, I can never repay you.
Sandy Bonesteel
June 8, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.
jeanna green
June 7, 2007
thank you for protecting our country. im sure your family is extremely proud of you as i am as the rest of the us is. god bless you and god rest your soul.
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