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Andrew Laswell Obituary

Andrew Scott Laswell CLIFTON PARK - United States Coast Guard Seaman Andrew Scott Laswell, age 26, of Fieldstone Drive died on Sunday, April 3, 2016 in Michigan. He was born on March 27, 1990 in Troy, NY and was the beloved son of James W. and Martha A. (Murray) Laswell. Andrew was a 2008 graduate of Shenendehowa High School, Clifton Park. He received his bachelor of arts in criminal justice from SUNY Plattsburgh in 2012 and in 2015 he joined The United States Coast Guard and graduated boot camp as a member of the honor guard. He was stationed in St. Ignace, Michigan on the USCGC Biscayne Bay. He was previously employed as a corrections officer by the Vermont Department of Corrections in Springfield, VT. Andrew was a second degree black belt in US Budokai Karate. In addition to his parents, Andrew is also survived by a brother, David, sister-in-law, Suzanne, and nephew Carter – all of Stamford, CT; He also leaves behind a maternal grandfather, William Murray, of Troy, NY; a paternal grandmother, Dorothea Laswell, of New Lexington, OH; special friend Alicia Hill of Burlington, VT; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Carol Murray, of Troy, NY; and his paternal grandfather, Billy Laswell, of Columbus, OH. Relatives and friends are invited to pay respects on Thursday, April 7, 2016 from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the chapel at St. Edward The Confessor Church, 569 Clifton Park Center Road, Clifton Park, NY. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated by Fr. Patrick Butler on Friday, April 8, 2016 at 8:00 AM at St. Edward the Confessor Church. Interment with full military honors will be in Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery at 10:30 AM on Friday. Memorial donations may be made to The Coast Guard Family Assistance Fund (CGFAF), PO Box 137143, Clermont, FL 34713, www.cgfaf.org or Companions for Heroes (C4H), PO Box 961, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849, www.companionsforheroes.org. Andrew would want everyone to pay it forward. With confidence, the family has placed their trust in the loving care of the Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home, 21 Midline Road, Ballston Lake, and they encourage you to view and leave messages on Andrew’s Book of Memories at www.TownleyWheelerFH.com

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Published by The Record from Apr. 5 to Apr. 6, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Laswell

Sponsored by His Loving Family.

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Eric Hatt

June 14, 2019

Still thinking about you everyday, man. Everything you've said still helps me through the day. Just know you left life lessons, and hopefully I can help and save others for you.

Dad & Andy

Jim Laswell

May 10, 2016

Jim Laswell

May 4, 2016

Alicia

April 23, 2016

I miss you so much.
RIP puddin.

April 22, 2016

Alicia

April 22, 2016

Shawanda Hill

April 11, 2016

Laswell, you will be missed by many..

Gone to soon

April 10, 2016

Marty, Jim and Family,
Our hearts ache for all of you. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May happy memories and the love of family and friends give you the strength you need to carry you through this most difficult time. With love, Dick and Mary Carney

Martha & Carl Cioffi

April 10, 2016

You will always be in our hearts, Tuffy and Mr.C

Michael Harrington

April 9, 2016

Fair winds and flowing seas shipmate. Gone to soon. Prayers to your family.

SESCF

April 8, 2016

RIP COI Laswell

Cara Broadwell

April 8, 2016

RIP Laswell! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Always 123th correctional academy

Robin Taylor

April 8, 2016

Andy and I went to same academy. He was always so polite and kind. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed.

Terri Guy

April 8, 2016

I am so very sorry for your loss. May all your memories help in the healing process. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.

The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it."

Jonathan Leibold

April 8, 2016

Jonathan Leibold

April 8, 2016

The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it." Thucydides

Mark Potanas

April 8, 2016

Ross Farnsworth

April 8, 2016

Ross Farnsworth

April 8, 2016

Ross Farnsworth

April 8, 2016

Mark Potanas

April 8, 2016

Correctional Officers Farewell
(Author unknown)
We all know it can happen,
When we put our Colors on.
It only takes an instant,
Then one of us is gone.
Day to day we walk our beat,
In God we put our faith. '
Cause we're the law inside the wall,
We keep the Public safe.
You've done the job that few can do,
Your shift is at an end.
Farewell my Brother, Rest in peace,
On you we could depend.



Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family.

From all your brothers and sisters at
Southern State Correctional Facility
Springfield, VT

Barbara & Tommy McKinney/Hague

April 8, 2016

From one Coast Guard family to another, Our hearts are saddened to hear of this loss of a fine young "Coastie".May the Laswell Family find strength, comfort and peace. "Fair winds and following seas".

Bill Delaney

April 8, 2016

Words can't express the sorrow felt by so many people. Andy was the kind of person that you liked the second you met him.He called me Pops and I would give anything to hear it one more time. Farewell my friend and remember Pops loves ya.

April 7, 2016

Andrew was our sons shipmate and friend... Our hearts are breaking for u and your family and the crew! You are in our thoughts and prayers... Dan and Mary Thompson from Michigan

Greg Gombar

April 7, 2016

Going to miss you man

Melissa Badeau

April 7, 2016

Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers with your family.

Semper Paratus

The Burdetts

April 7, 2016

We are heartbroken in St. Ignace. His fun spirit and easy-going attitude will be greatly missed, and our prayers are with you all. Fly High Andy.

Dorothy Brock

April 7, 2016

Marty, Thoughts to you, Jim, David, and families. We are very saddened by your loss. Andrew was a wonderful guy and Mark was very fond of him. He will be remembered with love by all.
Dorothy and Mark Brock

Matthew Kennedy

April 7, 2016

Marty and Jim, so very shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

April 7, 2016

Marty and Jim I am so sorry to hear of your son Andrew. I will keep all of you in my prayers. God loves us all and will be with you always.

Marilyn Allen

Marianne Rafferty

April 7, 2016

Dear Jim and Marty, My sincere condolences for you and your family. I pray for your strength during this difficult time and faith and love of family and friends to support you. Your Friend, Marianne Rafferty OE

April 7, 2016

We have the watch.
Rest well brother.

Michael Foisy

April 7, 2016

I am deeply saddened by the sudden death of Andrew. I'm proud to have know such a kind, warm and brilliant person. My prayers and thoughts are with him and those he left behind.

April 7, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss . I will keep you in my prayers. RIP Andrew

April 7, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. R.I.P.

BM3 William Fischer

April 7, 2016

Rest Easy Shipmate..We have the watch

Terry Parry

April 7, 2016

Dear Marty, Jim and family,
My heart breaks for you...there are no words. May the love within you and the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I am hear to listen...anytime you'd like to talk. Would love to hear all about Andrew.

Sandy Melbeeg

April 7, 2016

Heartfelt sorrow for your tremendous loss. Andrew was loved. You are loved. God bless your family.
Sandy Melberg

Angel Johnson

April 7, 2016

Thinking of you and wishing you peace and comfort.

April 7, 2016

Rest in Peace, Shipmate. We got the watch from here. USCG 1992-1996

Dean

April 7, 2016

I will truly miss you Brother.

Angela Gombar

April 7, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

Dan and Robbi Kennedy

April 7, 2016

So sorry for you loss. Our thoughts are with you.

Jacqueline Johnson

April 7, 2016

My thoughts and Prayers go out to Andrews Family. I had the pleasure of working with him and he was an awesome guy. Always had a kind word or smile for everyone. He has been and will continue to be missed. RIP Andrew Laswell!

April 7, 2016

Farewell from a fellow Capitol District shipmate. We have the watch. Rest in Peace.

Semper Paratus

Chief Dan Wenger

April 7, 2016

Fair winds and following seas brother, we have the watch..

ET3 Rodney Ringler USCG (Veteran)

Rodney Ringler

April 7, 2016

May fair winds and soft following seas carry you across the bar for your voyage. May the loving compassionate love and hands of our Eternal Father hold and comfort your Family in this most painful and difficult time.

April 7, 2016

Rest easy shipmate. We have the watch. SP

MK3 Ralph May

April 7, 2016

RIP
We have your watch

Dave Balsamo

April 6, 2016

Andy was one of the first kids I met when i first came to Shen back in 3rd grade. He was always laughing and smiling. a really good person. Prayers and thoughts your way.

April 6, 2016

I may not have personally known you, but we were from the same brotherhoods. We both served in grey and we were both part of the Armed Forces, for that I feel I do know you. We both battled the same struggles on a daily basis while wearing both uniforms, and for that I am proud to call you my brother and my friend.
My family morns for your family.

May you Rest in Peace, and may your family be protected.

Vermont DOC and the United States Coast Guard have lost a great man.

RIP ... Andy Ladderwell Laswell

You are missed by many.

April 6, 2016

I am deeply sorry for the loss of this outstanding young man. Farewell my friend

Mary Kendall-Potanas

April 6, 2016

Godspeed. May memories bring this family to a place of peace in their hearts.

April 6, 2016

Rest easy, Shipmate. We have the Watch.
-Semper Paratus-

Christina Kramer

April 6, 2016

I didn't work with Andy in Vermont at the Correctional Facility, but left before he got there. My heart of a CO sister goes out to his family and friends. God be with you.

Reggie Springer

April 6, 2016

I worked with Andy at Southern State. He was always so friendly and helpful. My prayers are with you!

Reggie(Regina) Springer, PAC, Ludlow, VT

US Budokai Karate Honbu Summer Camp

Shihan Dai J. Raeder

April 6, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. Andy was such a great student at US Budokai Karate. I have such fond memories of not only his time as a camper, but he was also a great CIT for the many years we had summer camp at Honbu. My prayers are with you and your family.

Joshua Rutherford

April 6, 2016

My heartfelt condolences to those he left behind. Andrew was, quite simply, a great guy with an ever-present smile and a big heart. I had the privilege of working with him in Vermont. He had a great sense of humor and we all genuinely enjoyed being around him. Just a good person.

April 6, 2016

Marty, Jim and Family,
Our deepest condolences to you on the loss of your beloved son. We are praying without ceasing for your entire family and his comrades in arms in the USCG. May you feel the touch of God's love, His healing presence and the peace that surpasses all understanding. God bless and keep you all. Love, Arricca and Greg

Sue Nixon

April 6, 2016

Dora Laswell and family, Bill and I send our sincerest sympathies to you and all of your family on the loss of your precious grandson. You and your family are in our prayers for travel safety as you make your trip to New York, and we pray that all of the family will find comfort and peace through their faith and trust in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Sue Snyder

April 6, 2016

Marty & Jim, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Andrew. Your family is in our prayers. Sue & Charlie Snyder

susan Prescott

April 6, 2016

Dear Marty, Jim and family, We are so saddened to hear of your great loss. No words could possibly be spoken right now that would heal your broken hearts. Just know that God says He is near to the broken hearted and He will comfort us in our time of mourning. Sincerely Bud, Sue and Rachel (Lloyd's of Troy)

Chris & Debbie Cuttita

April 6, 2016

Marty & Jim - We are so sorry for your loss. Andrew always had a bright smile as a child and throughout his young life. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Thank You for your Service Andrew, RIP.

Susan Warzek

April 6, 2016

I am shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. I will forever remember Andy for his strong spirit in the dojo and in life. May your memories and the love of family and friends surround you and give you strength and peace in the days ahead. With true and heartfelt sympathy. Osu.

Sharon Carpenter

April 6, 2016

We have so many fond memories of Andy. We are so deeply sorry for your loss.

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