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Andrew I. Heidelberg

Peninsula, Virginia

1943 - 2015

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Andrew I. HeidelbergPeninsula - Andrew Heidelberg, born November 6, 1943 in Norfolk, VA was one of the "Norfolk 17" that integrated Norfolk's public schools and became the first African American to play varsity football in Virginia and the South.In 1967, Heidelberg became the first African...

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I was reading the New York Times obituary on William Goines which referenced how segregated Norfolk was in the 1950s and I decided to do some reading on it. Although I was in grade school in 1959, I was unaware of the Norfolk 17 but remembered seeing Andrew playing football for Norview and running all over Maury in a showdown game. Further reading led me to the obituary and this remembrance. So glad you had such a successful and meaningful life and so sorry for what you had to endure. People...

I had the honor and pleasure of working with and befriending Andrew as staff to several legislative committees of the General Assembly on which he served. I learned so much from him and miss him.

I have not forgotten. God bless you and your family.

I woud kine to get in touch with Angela

Mijn oprechte deelneming met het overlijden van uw vader.
My sincere condolences for the loss of your father.
To Angela : we met in sept/oct 1982 in NY Manhattan

YOU ARE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN ESPECIALLY FROM THE REAR WHEN YOU CAUGHT THAT PASS IN FRONT OF ME IN JUNIOR REC. BALL I AM FRIEND ,FOE AND FAMILY. LOVE WHAT YOU DONE IN YOUR LIFE. LOVE GEORGE T. LEWIS

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 and friends.

I think about Andrew all the time. Although he was one of the members of a legislative committee which I staffed, we became close friends. He faithfully carried out his duties and attended committee meetings. We depended upon his knowledge and expertise. He was respected and admired by everyone. On behalf of the General Assembly's Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship Committee, we treasure memories of Andrew and sorely miss his presence.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.