Harley D. Andrews Obituary

Hello,

We apologize for being so late in expressing our deepest condolences to you and your family. We want you to know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Harley D. Andrews US Army Specialist.

We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families, friends and others who support our mission.

We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.

Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

To the family and friends of Spc. Harley D. Andrews:
It has truly been my honor to sign Harley'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 Harley will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy

We love and miss you Harley. You are always in our thoughts and prayers. Another year has gone by and we still can't believe your gone. Thank you for all you gave for this country. Love Phyllis

To the family and friends of Spc. Harley D. Andrews:
Always remembering Harley. "Some gave all."

missing you homie

What fitting tributes to a life well-lived. I am sorry for your loss. It is comforting to know, even to strangers such as myself, that Harley's legacy lives on.
Blessings to his little boy,Ayden.

To the family and friends of Spc. Harley D. Andrews:
Please accept my remembrance of Harley on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

To the families of our American Heroes,

I want to thank each of you for your personal
sacrifices on behalf of my family and America.
May God comfort your souls and bring peace in
your hearts that your loss is not in vain.
God Bless our valiant warriors families in the
ages to come.

RIP courageous ones!
Psalm 25:20

A greatful Veteran
MSgt USAF (Ret)
Vietnam 64,65,66,68-69

I am thankfull to have known such a great man.. I miss you bro.. Your legacy will live on in ayden.. I promise..

Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.

Harley I know you are watching us and listening to everything we say. So just remember To help other kids swim with no fear. You had no fear and you showed it to all. Love you and miss you.

Another year and just seems like yesterday. Hope all is well see You on the other side .

Hello my son, 4 years have past and it seems like yesterday we were hugging in cali. I know god is keeping you busy but don't forget to stop by now an again to check on the family . Lean down an kiss you wife and son as you watch over them. Stay in the hearts of your friends and help anyone you can on their journeys through life. I miss and love you and know we will see each other some day. Ilove you. Your mom

To the family and friends of Spc. Harley D. Andrews:
Remembering Harley 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

HARLEY, WE SURE DO MISS AND LOVE YOU. I MISS YOU EATING DINNER WITH US. YOU ARE THE AWESOME SON I NEVER HAD, YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. FREEDOM IS NOT FREE, IT COMES WITH A HIGH PRICE.YOU ARE MY TRUE HERO. HAILEY AND AYDAN HARLEY AND JESUS ARE WATCHING OVER YOU AND PROTECTING YOU. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS.THIS WEEKEND WERE HAVING A MEMORIAL BARBEQUE FOR YOU HARLEY, I WILL BE CRYING FOR YOU. YOU ARE IN HEAVEN WITH MY SON KENNY JR. WE LOVE, MISS AND RESPECT YOU AND YOUR SERVICE. THANK YOU HARLEY. LOVE YOU LOTS, LIKE A MOM.

We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,450 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com. If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Kenna

Dear Mrs. and Mr. Andrews,
I'm sorry for your loss. I am a student from Sumner High School and I am glad he served or country and I think he would of made a good father and a good son and would of made a good role-model to all people in the service.

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 Harley, 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 –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

Although I did not know Spc. Harley D. Andrews, I hold him and his family in my heart and prayers.
Remember when times get tough that he is looking down from heaven smiling and protecting you.
Thank You for serving to keep our country safe.
May you rest in Peace with the Lord, and your hearts heal in time.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" John 15:13

Proud Wife-to-Be of a Marine in Iraq

To the family of Spc. Harley D. Andrews:
Harley 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

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Andrews!

It feel's just a short time ago that we were feeling the loss of Harley, My son Christopher W. Andrews was over there with the company, as we reflect again my son Chris is heading back over on or about 5/22/08 for another 15 months, Our prayers and thought's will be with all who will serve and honor all those who have fallen.

To the family and friends of Spc. Harley D. Andrews, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. What he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God comfort and bless your family.

Hello to all that reads this i loved this guy he was one of the best friend and person i got to know and he left us all to soon. Sorry i couldent stop what happened to him but i feel that i should have it just...i dont know please e-mail me just have some stuff to get off my chest. thank you

My son Sam Green served along side Spc Harley D. Andrews. I thought and cried today for Harley as I was reordering Sam bracelet that he wears with pride. We will never forget the scarfices you have made for the United States of America.

To a hero:
THANK YOU so much for all that you have done. You were truly a angel on earth.My sympanthy to the whole family. And thank you for allowing us to contiune to have this freedom that we get to enjoy each and every day. For every fallen soldier there is a star in the heavens and I will countiune to bow my head and pray.
R.I.P Angel

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)

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Andrews and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

To the Andrews family,
I did not personally know your son but he had fallen on the same day my childrens father did (Sept. 11 2006) and for that we will forever be connected. I am truly sorry for your loss! I would like to know more about your hero. Please feel free to contact me.

Harly, you were the best man I ever met! Youre family should know that youre objective was the most honorible thing I have ever heard from any of my friends,and I will countinue to remember,honor and miss you! You are my hero, then and now.you will never be forgotten,who could forget you...!With love from a freind I will miss youre happy sperit and loving soul. I know God is taking care of you now.but youre legond lives on in our hearts as one of the best and selfless men in gods creation,I never got to say good bye but some day we will say hello in another life,we love and miss you!!Thank you harley for youre love!!!

“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers

Soldiers write history, we pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still

We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever

Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away

Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go

We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light

Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray

Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound

Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go

My deep sorrows go out to your family, my son served with Harley's Unit in Ramidi, 54 Engineer's ( Bravo Co.).
My Prayers continue for all the families who have sacrificed a loved one and to watch over all our military family and friends.

I had the honor of serving with your son he was a good friend and soldier he will never be forgotten.

Sorry for your loss. We are very proud of your son and all our men and women who fight for our freedoms. Our nephew just went back to afganistan, prior was Iraq a total of 5 missions. This will be his last mission. Should be home first part of January. We are so very proud of him. These heros will never be forgotten. Kim,we have a cousin living in Tigard.

I just wanted the Harley Andrews family to know that there are people out there who appreciate the men and women who fight for our country. I feel so grateful for Harley Andrew. Because he has served his country - my family is blessed with the comforts that only can come from those that fight for our freedom. Thank you Harley Andrews. YOur life has not been forgotten on our family. I pray for the Andrews family this Holiday season. God Bless You.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Andrews family in the loss of Harley. I did not know Harley, 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. Harley 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~

Hi kim ,i never knew your son, but i feel i know you through our chats on the net if your son was anything like you he will be sadly missed My heart felt sympathy to you and your family all the best greg from the uk

Harley and family - I ran across these simple messages today and they made me think of you. "We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give. -- Winston Churchill" and "The tragedy of life is not that it ends so soon, but that we wait so long to live it". Harley, you did both - you lived your life as one full of life, and you gave freely of yourself. You touched so many people around the globe. God bless you.

Auntie Patty

My nephew, my brother, my buddy, My Hero, you filled all the spaces. I will miss you so much. I will always remember your smiles. I am so proud of you became. Know surprise to me, you wanted something you went all the way to get it. I will see you again in heaven. We will go swimming and invite you mom to swim with us this time.I love you and miss you. Bonnie Perry

To the family of spc. Harley Andrews.
I know only too well the pain that your family is going through. My name is lisa foster, my nephew is(spc)later Cpl.Troy C Linden. he too was from the 54th engineer battalion out of bamburg germany. he was killed on july 8,2006 in ar ramidi, iraq very similar to how you lost your harley. i'm quite sure that our boys had to have known each other. now they are once again togather.
i may not know how it is to lose a son or husband, but i surely know what it is to lose a nephew, and to see the pain in his parents and siblings eyes. this experience has brought our already close family understandably closer. we have ups and downs...some anger, but somehow the pride in our country and the pride in troy seems to overcome everything else. they died as heros.....sometimes the soldier overcomes the person we knew before their military career, but i promise you that as time passes you will get (him) back...
i just dont know what to say....please know that you are all in my prayers and the rest of troys family.....we are united through them, and togather we will heal....i know that they are togather now with God, and still working to keep the others safe.
May God bless you all.....thankyou,
lisa foster(auntie of a hero)

My son so many memories flood my mind. From the day you were born to now. I love you and am so proud of the man you became and the lives that you touched. I am not sad I am proud that's what you told me to be. I am sad for the loss of the future that we talked so many times about, and Im sorry I cry so many things remind me of you. I will be there for Halley and Ayden and all the people who want me. One of the things a young lady said to me was you look like me especially when I smile, so I plan to smile alot. I love you now and forever my son.

Your memory is our keepsake with which we will never part. God has you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts. ...You will not be forgotten baby brother.
Love your big sister Brittanny
and your nephews Amadeus and Aristotle.

You will be missed so much. Please know how much you were loved, and by so many. We will be there to help Halley and Ayden. I am thankful, however, for the years we did have...to watch you grow, to enjoy your laugh, your antics, your quiet maturity. Vaya con Dios, my nephew.

Your Aunt Patty

We will miss you Harley - you made us proud.



Auntie Patty

Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. We will be always grateful for Harley, for the sacrifice that he made. God bless you and your family with comfort and peace. Semper Fi.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. 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 ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED.

SEMPER FI



A PROUD MARINE MOM

To the Family of Spc. Harley D. Andrews:

My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous 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. We lost a son 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday.

I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all 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. I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally, but none of these courageous men and women will be forgotten. They will never be able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your loving memories will help to sustain you. This courageous soldier will forever now 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 those 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 courageous soldier and family.

Pam Adams (SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)

[email protected]

(Millersville, PA )

My deepest sympathy to the family of Spc. Harley D. Andrews, with a multitude of Thanks for this Hero's Service and Dedication to our Country and for our Freedom.

Rest Safely Harley, in God's Mighty Hands and know that you shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

May God's Loving Grace and Comfort be with the Andrews family.

I am the Sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.



Surely He hath borne our grief, and carried our sorrow.

Isaiah 53:4



With each new day, may the Lord restore your soul and, through His love, give you the strength to go on.

Softly and slowly...

Time heals...