Sgt. Andrew-Tobin-Obituary

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Sgt. Andrew R. Tobin

Virginia, Illinois

Oct 26, 1986 – Aug 24, 2011 (Age 24)

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BORN
October 26, 1986
DIED
August 24, 2011
AGE
24
LOCATION
Virginia, Illinois

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Sgt. Andrew R. Tobin, 24, of Jacksonville, IL and formerly of Manteno, IL and Woodland Hills, CA died in the line of duty while serving his country with the US Army on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 in the Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. He was born October 26, 1986 in Glendora, CA; the son of...

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To the family of Sgt. Andrew R. Tobin:
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."

Tobin,
I think about you daily and I'm still so proud for what you have done for all of us. I miss you man.

Andrew and his Mom

Thank you everyone for your condolences and kind words. The journey of every mother is not easy.
As I say to people that say "I can't imagine" I always respond.
"I can't imagine it and I'm living it." Just to imagine it is far too painful. Though it may be hard to fathom, to loose a child is unfathomable ... impossible to comprehend. My son was 50% of my breath and I've forgotten how to breathe. He was 50% of my heart and I've had heart failure.
We know nothing else other...

My son PFC Ethan Aamot served with your son in Afghanistan. I want to express my sorrow and condolences to you! We lost a son in 2009 in Afghanistan (Spc Aaron Aamot)You are in our thoughts and prayers!

I was there the day you were born, love always Aunt Stacey.

Dear Tobin family, I wanted to send our families condolences to your family on your loss. I met Sgt Tobin's grandmother in Mt Vernon tonight and I could see, she couldn't be more proud of her grandson. She talked about his smile and after seeing some of the pictures of him, I can see why.

We lost our nephew (Sgt Bryan W,. Large) in Iraq in 2005 and we know what you are going through, but also understand that you couldn't have been more proud to be an American after seeing the...

Thank you SGT Tobin for your service & sacrifice. You are a TRUE American hero!

Dear Tobin,
We will all miss you and you will be always here watching over all of your beloved people and I want to Thank You for being the best hero for all of us. Thank you!!!!!!!!!! :}
- Kenzie
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