Andrew Lee Posey

Andy, we miss you. Holli is getting married in September. We will have a pic of you on the Memorial table. You were such a blessing to my little girl. She loved you so much!

Happy Birthday, Uncle Andy! We miss you so much. Never a character like you. Hope you're having a blast right now! Love, James, Lisa, Katherine, Amanda and family.

Happy Birthday to you Andy miss our weekly phone conversations Miss you Brother

I didn't know Andy when he was really young...we met in 2000. Thanks for the pics! It was great to see his smiling face. Miss you Andy!

Happy Birthday, Andy. I can't believe it's been so many years. We think of you often and miss you like crazy!

Have been thinking about you this month because the last time I saw you was on Thanksgiving. You were helping my niece and nephew get down Christmas decorations. Holidays have not been quite the same with your absence. Romona

Another year of no Andy. Miss you so much.

Andy, I miss you!

My Dearest friend Andy I used to joke with you about the movie you were in called Leap of Faith with Steve Martin, Liam Neelson, Meat Loaf and Debra Winger. Now I can watch you in the Church town meeting scene over and over I still get a kick out of it. I know your many friends would like to see you as well and should watch the movie.

Andy, I hate that we lost touch years ago, and I just found out about your passing. We had the best times when you were around. The kids adored you and there was always so much laughter. You were like a little brother to me and I am very sad that I didn't get to say goodbye. So, goodbye my friend, your memories will always be with me. Kaye

My Dear Brother Andy....It has been over a year now since you left us and a week doesn't go by without me thinking of you. Sherry and I talk of you often and I catch myself wanting to call you to chat like we did for over 12 years. I will always cherish our friendship and am proud to be your adopted brother.

As I remember you on your 53rd Birthday, I imagine that God is doubled over in laughter when you're around. Miss you.

Hi Andrew,it's been a little over a year now since you went away.I still miss you Buddy.I even still have you under my contacts on my phone.Just wish I could hit call and you would answer with this is Andrew,what can I do for you Beautiful.Miss eating out with you just to complain about our job.Even though our friendship was only for a few years,it was one of my best.A true friend you were.I dearly miss you,and wish I had more time to have had you around.Love you much Buddy,Brenda.

I'm saddened to only now hear of Andy leaving. We were "shooting buddies" back in the early 80's when I was stationed at Barksdale AFB. I enjoyed his friendship so much. I will cherish his memory.

Yes, Andy, we still miss you. We wish for more time to be with you just like when you were here.

Still missing you, now more than ever. I hope you are teasing cute long-haired angels, wherever you are.

Andy, you've been gone a year now. I miss your smile. I miss the fun we had when we got together. I miss you!!!

Andy, the little girl who loves you so much turns 16 this week. We had her birthday dinner last night. All the kids wanted you to know they missed you, so we offered a toast to you with Coke and sweet tea. You will always be remembered Andy. We love you!!

BIOGRAPHY - Andrew Lee Posey was born on March 7, 2012 on Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois and died on December 5, 2011 in Bossier City, Louisiana. His father was Larry Nolan Posey of Bossier City and his mother is Melodie Burke Posey Valaitis of Oakville, Connecticut. His siblings are Dawn and Christopher Valaitis. His grandparents were Earl Tapley Posey and Nora Lee Posey; and William Henry Burke, Jr. and Audrey Deane Burke.

Andrew had no children of his own, but numerous kids across the country considered him to be an honorary father, uncle or big brother.

He enjoyed computers, buying unusual things (like moving trucks and postal jeeps), building lightweight aircraft, random trips to nowhere and dreaming big dreams, but most of all, he enjoyed helping his friends. He was the one to call, whether you were in trouble, sick, hungry, lonely or just wanted “Andy Time.” He never failed to make you laugh.

After graduating from Parkway High School and serving a stint in the Army, he worked in many jobs that took him from Bossier City to Nebraska, Texas, Arizona, South Carolina, Arkansas, Tennessee and back again. He also served as Post Adjutant with American Legion Post 191. We are so thankful he came home to spend what would be his last few years with us.

A beautiful memorial service on December 13, 2011 was held at Hill Crest Memorial in Haughton, Louisiana, officiated by friend, Reverend Randy Harper. A room full of friends said farewell to this sorely-missed individual who was everyone's family member. His cremated remains were placed next to his father's at Hill Crest, although we will remember Andy every time we drive by one of his favorite diners, drink a Coke (never Pepsi!), or see a road to nowhere that beckons to the adventurer in all of us.

Andy, missing you!

Happy 52nd Birthday, Andy! We'd all probably take you out to dinner tonight and watch you tease the cute waitress. Then we'd sneak her our credit card because you always insisted on paying. There'll never be another Andy. Miss you.

You were the best, Andy. Thirty years was not enough. Your passing makes no sense. All of my favorite stories and jokes are about you. To whom will I tell them now? "Andy, Andy Posey!" You are loved and missed dearly, my friend.

Andy, Andy, Andy. No one could say, "Hello Beautiful," quite like you. We celebrated Mardi Gras parades in your full-sized yellow moving van. Took a ride in your postal jeep. Watched you charm every waitress in the Ark La Tex. Sang at the top of our lungs at the Kenny Loggins concert. You held my kids as babies. And later, my grandkids. What on earth are we going to do without you?

Andy, for most of our lives, we had known each other from elementary shcool, junior high and then, high school. You were always one great friend to me, though countless others, as well. You were always patriotic and brave in your thinking.

Andy was a very good and faithful member of American Legion Post 191 and served as Post Adjudant. He was always ready if possible to do anything for anyone. He will be truly missed. Commander Post 191

You will be missed at KCS Railroad. I will miss you "pestering" me for my keys,for water and my fax machine. I am sorry you never got to go on a mototcycle ride with us. But hopefully you will ride with us as our gaurdian angel and watch over us when we do ride. Bye Bye for now.

Andrew worked with my company; Alcohol & Drug Testing Services LLC for quite some time. He was always willing and able to do the job in a professional manner. Last year when audited he had a perfect audit. All of us and those at UPRR and KCS will miss him greatly. May he rest in peace. My thoughts are with his close friends and family.

When I have no one to turn to and feeling kind of low,When there is no one to talk to,and no where I really want to go.I search deep inside myself.It is the love in my heartThat lets me know my Angels are there.Even though we are many miles apart.A smile then appears on my face,and the sun begins to shine.I hear a voice so soft and sweetsaying,Everything will be just fine.It may seem I'm all alone,But I am never by myself at all.When-ever I need my Angels near,all I have to do is call.An Angels love is always true,on that you can always depend.They will always stand behind you,and always be your friend.Thank you for your friendship true,for always being there and For being you.For your heart so good and kind,A truer friend I could ever find.Thank you my friend,you will be forever missed.

From the moment you walked in the office, that smile & personality spoke very loud! I am privileged to have known you thru ADTS & shall always remember you riding in town on that motorcycle & smiling so big!
--Glenda Ingalls, Hot Springs, Arkansas

My Friend,When I have no one to turn to and I am feeling kind of low,When there is no one to talk to,and no where I really want to go.I search deep inside myself.It is the love in my heart,that let's me know,my Angels are there even though we're so many miles apart.Then a smile appears on my face and the sun begins to shine.If I hear a voice so soft and sweet saying everything is going to be just fine.It may seem that I am all alone,but I am never by myself at all.When-ever I need my Angel near all I have to do is call.An Angel's love is always true,on that you can always depend.They will always stand behind you,and they will always be your friend.Thank you for your friendship true,for being there and being you.For your heart so good and kind,a truer friend I could ever find.Thank you my friend,You will be forever missed.I was blessed to have met you.

I will miss talking and arguing with you!!!!! Keep everyone on thier toes~!!!!

Andy and I were best friends for over 30 yrs. You will be sadly missed, rest in peace my brother.

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Andy and I were ROTC together and we always had a great time together. Andy always had a quick smile and would always take the time to listen when you had a problem. Rest in Peace Andy .

Andy and I were in ROTC at Parkway High School in Bossier City.La. We always had a great time together and he always made time to pick you up if you were down. Your smile always brightned my day I will always remember you. Rest in Peace Andy. Cecilia Borja, Kansas City. MO.

Andrew I will miss you. I can still hear your voice, and the way you would address me when you called. Rest in peace my friend you will be missed by many

Sure will miss you Andrew. I can still hear your voice, & how you would address me when you called. You were willing to help anybody. Rest in peace my friend :(

Andrew you are loved and respected by so many! I was truly honored to have you working on my team. Your dedication and laughter will never be forgotten. Your loss has definately been hard to grasp. You will be missed.

Andrew was one of the kindest and most caring people I have ever known. He would do anything for anybody. I'll miss his sense of humor and teasing. He was really one of a kind. He will be greatly missed!

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Andrew Lee Posey our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Andrew. And to Andrew it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Andrew, we bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,307 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Andrew's family and loved ones.

Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

Although we never met, you cheered me up and made me laugh. what a positive man you were. thanks for always being upbeat. You'll be missed by so many.