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for Andrew Farrar
Joel Hamburg
May 24, 2023
To the family and friends of Sgt. Andrew K. Farrar:
Please accept my condolences.
Mr and Mrs. Joel Hamburg
Joel Hamburg
Jessica L Shapiro- Allen
March 22, 2023
I graduated high school with Andrew. I would like to say to him ( thank you for your service( loud and clear so he can hear me from Heaven) my thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones
Walter Villalta
January 6, 2020
Andrew and I served while deployed to Honduras back in 2001-02. We became really good friends, spend a lot time together, lifted weights at the gym, go out to town together. When I found out about what happened to him I was in disbelief. Up to this date I can't believe you are gone. I miss you Cpl Farrar. Rest In Peace brother.
jim dolan
January 26, 2019
Andy you would be very proud of the great Coach and teacher Nate has become. Every time I see him, or your Mom and Dad I think of you. You are a true hero and your memory will stay with me forever. Gratefully JIM D
Justin Hays
April 2, 2017
Andy,
It has been a long time my friend and you are still in my thoughts and prayers. Your story lives on as a warrior, leader, and friend.
S/F
J.D. "Hater" Hays
John Bates
January 28, 2016
It's been 11 years and I still think about Andrew everyday. I love him like a brother and miss him.
Joel Hamburg
July 12, 2015
To the family and friends of Sgt. Andrew K. Farrar:
Please accept my condolences.
Mr and Mrs. Joel Hamburg
Kevin Wells
July 10, 2015
It's been over ten years now since we we lost a great person and one of the best Marines I've ever known. I met you on July 23, 2003, which was my 29th birthday, and it seems like just last week since we last spoke. I finally got your memorial tattoo on my arm finished yesterday, it took almost 7 months because I had a massive heart attack on April 28 and my wife saved me by doing CPR for over 10 minutes. I guess I'll have to wait to see you again. God bless you and your family. SEMPER FI Andrew.
Jack Connolly
May 25, 2015
Remembering Andrew, as well as all of our fallen heroes and their families on this Memorial Day. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Andrew in Honduras (2001-02 timeframe)
Johnathon Bates
January 27, 2015
Michael Fewox
August 17, 2014
Semper Fi Andrew!
August 15, 2014
Jack Connolly
May 26, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on this Memorial Day.
John Bates
January 28, 2014
I miss my friend.
Kevin Wells
July 19, 2013
It has now been 10 yrs since I first met Sgt.Farrar. I was a 29 yr. old boot that was a former Ssgt. in the army for ten years but I was quickly intimidated by this tall muscular Marine that I quickly became influenced by. He carried himself as an iron made Marine when the uniform was on, like the poster Marine everyone saw and wanted to be when signing up at the recruiters office, and lightened up very little in civys. You are thought of and missed daily. And to his family my sympathy to the Man and the Marine that ya'll lost. God bless you and yours. SEMPER FI!
John Bates
May 27, 2013
Mr and Mrs Farrar,
I want you to know that I prayed for you two and Tyler and Liam this morning. After eight and a half years I still love and miss Andrew.
John Bates
Greg Popejoy
January 29, 2013
Happy birthday for yesterday brother. Miss you, and still talk about you to the boys daily!! Love ya brother.
Peggy Childers
January 28, 2013
To the family and friends of Sgt. Andrew K. Farrar:
It has truly been my honor to sign Andrew'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 Andrew will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
January 28, 2013
In my thoughts and prayers. Not forgotten. Respectfully, Dan sends
John Bates
January 28, 2013
I can hardly believe that eight years have passed since that horrible afternoon. I'd rather be sending "happy birthday" wishes than this...
RIP
Greg Popejoy
October 20, 2012
andy.... it's been a while my friend. Things here are awful busy, afghanistan was a good time. back home now, coaching the boys football team, we're 5-1... you photo is up in the command deck of the new Law Enforcement BN... Thats what has become of the old MP BN.... It's not that bad. It could def use some great Farrar leadership you had in you....or strait Farrar lefts...LOL! im just sitting here tonight thinking about all our great times brother, i talk about you frequently, and the Marines know who the heck you are belive me!! Andy (my son) play D line in football, and is a wrecking machine...(just like you). I miss you so much bro, you were the spirit that led so many, and the light that showed new Marines the way!!! In April at the Bn activation Cerimony Colonel Andersen, told the entier BN about you.. brought tears to my eyes, that so many years past, and you are still influencing Marines! I miss you so much friend! see you soon!
September 25, 2012
Please allow me to express my sorrow for the loss of Sgt. Andrew Farrar Jr.;of which I am just learning about. I will forever offer my gratitude for the military service and risk he was willing to take to help preserve our freedom. Congratulations to your parents for raising a son who lived life well-lived. I have special thoughts and prayers for his children who have lost both their parents. May they always know how special their parents were.
Daniel Dixon
June 13, 2012
You are not forgotten brother. Semper Fidelis.
Dan Dixon (MGySgt RET)
scott George
May 9, 2012
I miss you my friend. Until we meet again...
Jeff Werther
February 19, 2012
Didn't know you, but as a veteran I know your kind...the warrior. You fought for somany who can't fight for themselves. Thank you for your sacrifice, and rest in peace brother. "If I lead, Will you follow?"
GySgt Orton
February 1, 2012
Sgt Farrar,
It has been a long 7 years, but I remember it like it was yesterday. You will never be forgotten. Thank you for watching over us now.
Semper Fidelis.
Gunny O.
Peggy Childers
January 29, 2012
January 28, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Andrew K. Farrar:
Always remembering Andrew. "Some gave all."
January 28, 2012
love and miss you
,Tyler
Robert DiRienzo
November 20, 2011
I didn't know him, but I've heard of him and his story through the Dropkick Murphys. God bless him. He will live forever in our hearts.
Scott Strachan
November 12, 2011
I think of you every time i hear the Dropkicks....mostly think of you aroud the holidays, and your birthday,rest in peace Marine.you are sadly missed, but never forgotten! Thank you for my freedom!
November 11, 2011
Thinking of you and your family on this day of honor to all veterans. God Bless Farrar Family.
November 11, 2011
Every day is a day of remembrance, and never a day will pass without you in our thoughts and in our hearts.
Valerie Popejoy
September 11, 2011
I just listened to the DKM song & everytime it brings me to tears. I still remember Greg calling from Iraq telling me about you dying.You were and always will be his "best" friend. One this day I always remember you because of the story that I have heard from Greg the reason why you re-enlisted. Greg & Amy's 3rd son is named after you. You will always be a HERO in the Popejoy family. To the Farrar family I say prayers for your family all of the time. How proud you all must be of Andy. On this 10yr Anniversary of 9~11 we thank you for your sacrafice Andy.
William Williams
September 10, 2011
I just listened to The Dropkick Murphys song "Last Letter Home" and found it is a tribute to this brave man. May his family take comfort in knowing Sgt. Farrar died for love of country and his fellow humans. And a thank you to the Murphys for keeping the seargent's memory alive.
Joel Hamburg
February 14, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Andrew K. Farrar:
Please accept my condolences.
Joel Hamburg
January 31, 2011
Forever in our hearts. God Bless to you and your family.
Jack Connolly & Family
Peggy Childers
January 28, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Andrew K. Farrar:
Please accept my remembrance of Andrew on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Jim
January 28, 2011
You have not been forgotten Andrew
You will never be forgotten, Semper Fi.
GySgt Scott Orton,USMC
January 28, 2011
Sgt Farrar,
Six years seems like yesterday. I miss teasing you during our mission briefs. The consumate professional, respected by all, you are truly missed. Thank you for watching over us on our deployments since then, true to your word of getting us home safely. Semper Fi. 2Alpha, out.
Mike Fewox
January 12, 2011
God bless you, and thank you for the ultimate sacrifice. You will not be forgotten.. Semper fi for life brother!
Gianni Bessette
October 7, 2010
Farrar family, I send my condolences. I don't know you but I am touched by this story. I listen to "Last Letter Home" every day and it motivates me to get through the day. Sargent Andrew will be missed. Sincerely
Gianni Bessette.
Longwood, FL
Daniel Dixon
June 1, 2010
Rode in Rolling Thunder yesterday for all of our fallen Warriors. You are not forgotten.
Semper Fidelis youngblood.
Dan Dixon MGySgt USMC (ret)
Derek Wendt Sgt/USMC
May 31, 2010
Semper Fi brother. God Bless you and your family.
May 31, 2010
Remembering you on this Memorial Day. God Bless to you and your family, always.
Jack Connolly
North Weymouth
Matt Howley
January 29, 2010
Andrew,
Happy belated birthday. I'm sorry I missed your mass yesterday. You are in my thoughts each and every day. As I watch my children grow up I think of all the fun childhood memories we had together. Nobody will ever forget the sacrifices you made for this country. God Bless
January 29, 2010
January 29, 2010
Forever young, still missing you my friend, love ya brother. I still tell your story. Mr. and Mrs. Farrar please accept my condolences with all my heart. I promise to always remember Andy with a smile on his face.
sincerely,
Scott George, Sgt., Ret.
[email protected]
Melissa (Bouchie) MacMillan
January 28, 2010
Happy Birthday, Andrew. Thinking of you and your family today. Missing you all.
Andrew's Memorial Service
John Bates
January 28, 2010
John Bates
January 28, 2010
To the farrar Family,
I will be praying for you today. I know you'd rather be celebrating Andrew's birthday than commemorating his passing. Andrew touched so many lives that he is remembered and missed every single day.
Peggy Childers
January 28, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Andrew K. Farrar:
Remembering Andrew 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
Greg Popejoy
January 28, 2010
Happy Birthday Andy, Just got home from work, and cracked a frosty Guinness in your memory, something Levielle, Tiny, and me started a while back. Still miss the heck out of you. I told all my boots a great story about you today, i think it got to some of them, i know it gets to me all the time. Mr/Mrs Farrar, if you happen to read this please email me at [email protected], I hate that we have lost contact, and would like to hear from you guys. anyways Andy, i miss you, and love you man.
Greg
January 27, 2010
We often think of you & your family... RIP, Brother..
Peace,The Beals, Hingham,MA
Beth Jewett
January 19, 2010
Andrew,
Another year has passed but the memorys i have of you still fresh in my mind.Yours sons are smart and handsome.You would be proud. My prayers and thought are with you family.You are remembered.
Jimmy Dolan
December 10, 2009
Andrew-
As we begin another year of WHS basketball you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Each day during the pledge of allegiance I am reminded how you gave your life so my kids, students and players can live in the greatest country in the world. Also, just wanted to let you know how proud you would be of the man your younger brother Nathan has become.
God Bless - Jimmy Dolan
Armando Considine
December 5, 2009
Andrew, I just don't have words...I hope you watch over family, I know the Dropkick Murphys are...
Armando Considine, Italy
November 11, 2009
Andrew
As I attend today's Veteran's Day Parade with my family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. God Bless and Thanks to all our Veteran's, past and present.
Jack Connolly, North Weymouth
November 10, 2009
Sgt. Farrar/Andy
I attended a Veterans service at my Grandsons church today and prayed for you and all Veterans everywhere. I thought of you as a young basketball player and as a Marine. You will never ever be forgotten and you are a hero to all of us. Thinking of you on this Marine Corps Birthday
JIM DOLAN Senior# 2465950
Cpl USMC
November 8, 2009
Semper Fi Marine.
Tim S.
November 7, 2009
R.I.P. I just heard about your amazing story today and I deeply respect you. Coming from a future Marine myself and Dropkick Murphys lover, thank you sir for your service and patriotism. You sir are an American hero.
David Gaston
August 3, 2009
R.i.p Marine, You are in the Fields of Atherny now, Semper Fi
Memorial Sign remains in Iraq (from Fallujah now at TQ)
July 1, 2009
Elli Cyr
May 30, 2009
Just want you to know Andy, Nick was guest speaker at my school on Memorial Day and his thoughts about you were in his speech.
You will always be remembered for being a hero.
sean vargas
May 29, 2009
rest in peace fallen marine son of weymouth,ma thank you for all you done your a true hero and marine
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
January 29, 2009
Andrew,
Thinking and praying for you on the 4th anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.
Happy Belated Birthday.
Pete Umile
January 28, 2009
Andy, Happy Birthday, I am forever grateful for your sacrifice to your family, friends and our nation..I raise my glass to you on your special day, Salute!
In Memory of Andrew ~ (Debra Estep)
January 28, 2009
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 Andrew, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. 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
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Jack Connolly
January 28, 2009
Remembering you on your birthday and anniversary. Never to be forgotten. God Bless You and Your Family.
Peggy Childers
January 28, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Andrew K. Farrar:
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."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
John Bates
January 27, 2009
To the Farrar Family:
It's hard to believe that four years have past since Andy was taken. I still remember the first time I met him, and the last time I saw him. I spoke to him a few days before he died and made an off hand remark about how terrible it would be if we lost a Marine so close to going home (we only had a few more weeks).
He laughed it off and said "We'll all make it back".
I still miss him.
David Zapponi
January 10, 2009
Just a short memory - I remember being in science class with Andy in 8th grade. He was very quiet and always kind. The teacher drew a graph on the board and asked the class if we knew what it was. I shot back, "looks like a tough bike ride!". I remember that I got Andy to laugh and smile very big and that made me happy. Shortly after that we were good teammates on the junior basketball league team.
I've learned that there are only few people we are lucky enough to cross paths with in life that are true Saints, even if it is for a moment. We crossed paths twenty years ago. I am eternally grateful. Thank you.
Jack Connolly
November 11, 2008
Remembering you on this Veteran's Day. Thank You forever, for your service and sacrifice. God Bless you and the Farrar Family.
CPL. KEVIN WELLS
October 26, 2008
THE MARINE STOOD AND FACED HIS GOD WHICH MUST ALWAYS COME TO PASS, HE HOPED HIS SHOES WERE SHINING JUST AS BRIGHTLY AS HIS BRASS. "STEP FORWARD NOW, YOU MARINE, HOW SHALL I DEAL WITH YOU? HAVE YOU ALWAYS TURNED THE OTHER CHEEK? TO MY CHURCH HAVE YOU BEEN TRUE?" THE MARINE SQUARED HIS SHOULDERS AND SAID, "NO, LORD, I GUESS I AIN'T BECAUSE THOSE OF US WHO CARRY GUNS CAN'T ALWAYS BE A SAINT. I HAD TO WORK MOST SUNDAYS AND AT TIMES MY TALK WAS TOUGH, AND SOMETIMES I'VE BEEN VIOLENT, BECAUSE THE WORLD IS AWFULLY ROUGH. BUT I NEVER TOOK A PENNY THAT WASN'T MINE TO KEEP... THOUGH I WORKED A LOT OF OVERTIME WHEN THE BILLS JUST GOT TOO STEEP. AND I NEVER PASSED A CRY FOR HELP, THOUGH AT TIMES I SHOOK WITH FEAR, AND SOMETIMES, GOD FORGIVE ME, I'VE WEPTED UNMANLY TEARS. I KNOW I DON'T DESERVE A PLACE AMONG THE PEOPLE HERE, THEY NEVER WANTED ME AROUND EXCEPT TO CALM THEIR FEARS. IF YOU'VE A PLACE FOR ME HERE, LORD, IT NEEDN'T BE SO GRAND, I NEVER EXPECTED OR HAD TOO MUCH, BUT IF YOU DON'T, I'LL UNDERSTAND. THERE WAS A SILENCE ALL AROUND THE THRONE WHERE THE SAINTS HAVE OFTEN TROD, AS THE MARINE WAITED QUIETLY, FOR THE JUDGEMENT OF HIS GOD. "STEP FORWARD NOW, YOU MARINE, YOU'VE BOURNE YOUR BURDENS WELL, WALK PEACFULLY ON HEAVENS STREETS. YOU'VE DONE YOUR TIME IN HELL."
CPL. KEVIN WELLS
October 26, 2008
I ARRIVED AT 2D MP BN IN JULY 2003 I WAS AN OLDER MAN BUT A JUNIOR MARINE. I WAS 29 YRS OLD. SGT. FARRAR WAS THE FIRST MARINE I MET WHEN I ARRIVED. HE CARRIED HIMSELF THE WAY I ALWAYS PICTURED MARINES. OVER TIME WE BECAME FRIENDS AND HE WAS AN EXCEPTIONAL PERSON AND MARINE. TO THIS DAY I THINK OF HIM OFTEN. I BELIEVE THAT HE TOUCHED THE LIVES OF EVERY MARINE HE SERVED WITH AND OR TRAINED. SINCE I LEFT THE CORPS IN 2005 I HAVE STARTED A NON-PROFIT GROUP THAT HELPS DISABLED VETERANS IN THERE TIMES OF NEED. A PICTURE OF SGT. FARRAR SITS ON MY DESK IN MEMORY OF HIM. TO MELISSA. WHEN I MET ANDREW I HAD NO CLUE WHO THE DROPKICK MURPHEYS WERE UNTIL HE GAVE ME A CD OF THEM. HIM AND THAT CD GAVE ME THE MOTIVATION TO BE A BETTER MARINE AND A BETTER PERSON. SEMPER FI ANDREW.
Victoria Giambanco
October 20, 2008
You inspire me sooo much!
Kim Smith
August 26, 2008
Although I never knew Srgt. Andrew Farrar, I keep his family and other fallen soldier's families in my heart and prayers.Remember in hard times that he is looking down from Heaven and keeping you safe. Thank You for serving our country, and keeping us safe.
May he rest in Peace with the Lord.
Fiance currently in Iraq
Ian Cortinas
July 2, 2008
Sgt Farrar,
As you can see we all still have you in our thoughts on a daily basis. It has been over 3 years now and we are still writing to you, talking to you and missing you. Even though I didnt know you for long you have made a tremendous impact on my life. I carry a picture of you and I with me in my wallet. I tell everyone at work about you. (I have even introduced some of them to the Murphys) My kids know all about you and I will continue to tell them stories of you. You are a great role modle and I am very pround to have served with you. I will never forget that day in Iraq when the convoy came back and we were brought together and seeing the look on the faces of the guys and then to hear what happened. That day will never be erased from my mind. I continue to pray for your family and Kids. I get a lump in my throat when I think about if it had happened to me and my kids going through what Tyler and Liam has and has to go through. I miss you and talk of you often but think of you daily.
Elli Cyr
May 28, 2008
Always remembering you, Andy, on this Memorial Day
Valerie Popejoy
May 27, 2008
Andy,
I am writting the day after Memorial Day week end. I don't think 50% of the U.S. knows the true meaning of Memorial Day. All week end I thought of all of the fallen hero's from all of the wars the U.S. has been involved in.
But I thought of you, your children, your parents, your siblings and most of all the countless Marine Brothers who are missing you. You were and always will be a HERO to all of them.
God Bless,
Jack Connolly
May 26, 2008
You're in my thoughts and prayers this Memorial Day. You will forever be remembered.
Clint Herndon
April 26, 2008
My condolences to Andy's family. I served with Andy at 2D Mp Bn,& Mp Co. 2nd FSSG. What I remember most is that he ran to work with a pack on to be there for p.t. formation, and then we ran p.t. It crushed me when I heard of his passing on the CBS evening news. I saw CBS' photos of him on deployment. Farrar was a true Marine. I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM. Rest easy brother. I'll come out and call cadence again whenever you want.
Jim Dolan
January 30, 2008
Andy
Just wanted to let you know the Weymouth Wildcats haven't forgotten you or never will. You were honored at Tuesday nights game and then the kids went out and played great and beat a 1st place Norwood team, and Nates got the freshman playing super. You taught him well.
Semper Fi
JIM DOLAN SR>
Greg Popejoy
January 29, 2008
Andy, Happy belated birthday my friend. I miss you a lot, and can't belive the time that has passed by. I really dont think you ever understood the way people looked up to you, as a man, and a Leader. I wish you where still with us, I miss watching boxing with you and drinking the little (hand grenades) remember those? Anyway man, take care happy birthday, S/F. Greg
Mr,Mrs Farrar, God bless the both of you, and your whole family, BUT Andy is still here with so meny of us that remember all the goodtimes we had with him. He made such a tremendous impact on everyones life he was around. It's been to long since we have talked, I miss the two of you also, I will email you my number in Okinawa. Take care, and god bless. Greg
Krista Olson
January 28, 2008
Happy Birthday Marine! My condolences to Andrews' family and friends.
I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him. ~Abraham Lincoln
Melissa MacMillan
January 28, 2008
Happy Birthday, Andy. You are still in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You.
January 28, 2008
I really miss Andy, My condolences to his family. He is still to this day a teacher and a leader..I miss you bro.
S. George
John Bates
January 28, 2008
To the Farrar Family;
In some ways, it hardly seems like three years have passed since the day Andy was taken. I have never forgotten everything Andy did for me and taught me. He was truly one of the finest Marines, and one of the best friends, I ever knew. Though we've never met we share one thing in common; January 28, 2005 was one of the saddest days of my life, too.
I have attended many funerals and memorials, but I've never seen anything that testified to a man's true impact as this; everyone cried when we sent him home. I was a pallbearer for Andy as we placed him on the plane for his final ride and I know that everyone truly grieved over the loss of one of the finest men any of us had ever met. I know that good men do not happen by accident; they are the product of good parents, so I thank you for sharing Andy with us.
Kevin Brock
January 28, 2008
Well Sgt its been three years. Not a day has passed that I havent thought about you. All the things you taught us when you made us laugh and cry. There is so much I talk to you about and I know you are listening and still give me guidance as always. I will never forget the day by the farm house and every thing you did for us Dad. Keep the gates safe like you did first squad.
-Sgt Brock
Matt Howley
January 26, 2008
To Andrew and the Farrars,
Today was your 3rd anniversary mass. I'm sorry I missed it. I was thinking about you and your entire family all day and everyday. You are terribly missed.....your friend Matt Howley
Mike Lang
November 13, 2007
Andrew
Happy Belated Veterans Day.
Today is your day. We all miss you but are forever in your debt.
Thank You
November 12, 2007
Andrew,
thinking of you and your family on this Veteran's Day. You are a true American hero and you will never be forgotten.
Sgt. Gary Walsh-USMC
Our Memorial Day bulletin board at school...Sgt. Farrar's star is the gold one that is farthest to the right.
Miranda Haugan (wife of Sgt. Matt Haugan)
October 8, 2007
To the family of Sgt. Farrar:
I never had the honor of meeting him, yet he has impacted my life in so many ways. I have heard countless stories from my husband about the incredible Marine that he was...the lessons he taught those that served with him have not been forgotten.
I teach 8th grade history, and I want you to know that all of my students heard about the person he was and the sacrifice he made on Memorial Day last year. In addition to talking about him in class, there was also a gold star with his name on it on our bulletin board honoring those who have served. As long as I teach, his legacy will live on.
May you all be comforted with the knowledge that Andy has touched many lives...even those of people he never met.
chris morgan
August 26, 2007
Andrew, You were the best Marine that I new. I'll always remember Spring mornings running hills with you and the rest of our MP class in Anniston. We'll talk later. Morgan
August 16, 2007
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)
scott george
August 13, 2007
I carry you with me all the time. I miss miss you AK. Not a day goes by where your not thought about. You will always be in my heart and hearts of my children. Love you bro.
SGT Mike Lang
June 30, 2007
Andrew
Protect My Soldiers & I as our Guardian Angel for when we embark on our missions. Bring us home safely and unharmed so that we may continue the hard work you had begun.
Thank You
May 28, 2007
Your courage, commitment, and selflessness are treasured reminders freedom is not free.
May you, and all those along side you, be recalled with dignity, honor, and respect.
With profound pride and eternal love,
Mom, Dad, Jason, Nathan, and Bethany
God Bless America
SGT Mike Lang
April 9, 2007
Happy Belated Easter Andrew
Short and sweet right now I am over here and I am sharing my Easter with you in lieu of being home with friends and family. But I like it because I know you're here watching over me. I even played Dropkick Murphy's "Fields of Anthenry and your song "Last Letter Home" as a token of Respect and Honor for you. To Andrew's Family; Everyday I make it back safe I know it's because God and Andrew (My Guardian Angel) are playing a part in it and I wanted you to know that I am grateful for his guidance.
Happy Easter to you all.
Greg Popejoy
April 8, 2007
Andy, Happy Easter brother. Sitting here in Iraq thinking about you. Last week I was on a patrol, and rolled past the place where you were taken from us all. It was a wierd feeling, as I stared at the area, It sort of felt like you were there on patrol with me. There are times over here that I wonder how An would do this. I miss you my friend, and I know your with me over here. Greg
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