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Andrew W. Eddowes
Virginia Beach - Retired United States Navy Captain, Andrew W. Eddowes, age 52, passed away January 29, 2013, after a courageous battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Edward E. Eddowes and Elizabeth A. Eddowes of Tucson, AZ.
Andrew graduated from the University of Arizona in 1982. He was commissioned upon completion of the Aviation Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, FL, in 1983, and was later designated as a naval flight officer in 1984. In his 22 year naval career, assignments took him to Rota Spain, London UK, Newport RI, San Diego CA, Gaeta Italy and Norfolk VA. The highlight of his career was his service as Commanding Officer of Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron TWO (VQ-2) in Rota Spain. He is a graduate of the Naval War College.
After retiring from naval service, Andrew dedicated his life to fighting ALS. He participated in three Veterans Administration-sponsored ALS studies, a UVA-sponsored experimental ALS drug study and the newly established (2010) National ALS Registry. His family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the ALS Association in Andy's memory.
Andrew is survived by his wife, Ellen; daughter, Rachel; and brother, Scott, of San Jose, CA.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, February 22, at Bayside Presbyterian Church. His funeral with full military honors will be conducted at a later date in Sandusky, OH. Cremation Society of Virginia is handling arrangements.
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It was an honor serving under Capt Eddowes at VQ-2. He always had a big smile. I remember talking to him at my outbrief when I left in 2002 about his brother living in San Jose, which is where I grew up. He will be missed terribly. To Rachel...just remember that your dad loves you and that he will always be watching over you.
CTA1(AW) Lisa M. Sims, USN, ret
lisa sims
February 26, 2013
Ellen,
It's been quite some time since we last got together. I believe it was in Pensacola w/ you and in Arlington w/ Andy in the early 90's. I exchanged messages w/ Andy in the last couple of months. That's when i learned he had ALS. He appeared to be the same positive guy he always was. Like many times in life, I missed the friendship of one who I always respected and w/ whom I enjoyed companionship. I can remember biking in DC, touring around Spain and other pursuites. All great memories. Of course work, kids, and other commitments take people in different directions.
Hal Baker sent me a note this week about Andy. The fact he and Hal Baker were roommates was always a reminder of the Odd Couple. I do feel lucky that I had a chance to correspond w/ Andy the last couple of months.
Please let me know when the memorial service is in Sandusky. I'll see what I can do. We live in Jax these days, but I travel to Cleveland frequently for work. What's the connection to Sandusky? I thought Andy was from Arizona.
I hope you're doing the best that you can. We all have to live life to its fullest everyday. You can reach me at [email protected] or 904-338-4988 whenever you get a chance. I attached a photo of my wife, Nancy, and our daughter, Emily (13) from about a year ago. All my pictures of Andy and me are in film format.
Take care,
Hal
Hal Gilreath
February 26, 2013
It was an honor to meet your dad, Rachel, when he came to the theatre. May God comfort and strengthen both you and your mom. I keep you in my prayers.
James Whiting
February 20, 2013
I no longer live in Virginia Beach but I worked at Pembroke Meadows when your daughter was in 5th grade. Many many thoughts, prayers and love for you all!
Brittany Smith
February 19, 2013
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