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Delphina Obuor
March 8, 2024
This is coming more than a decade after his passing. I am one of the children Dr Swanson operated on more than a decade ago at FOCOS. I had moderate-to-severe thoracolumbar scoliosis. After the surgery, which was done in March 2007, he used to visit the wards to see us kids. I was 13 then and loved his visits. His blue-green eyes and handsome smile were very captivating. I´m so grateful that this wonderful doctor helped me with this deformity and now I look perfect. I could even be a model if I wanted to.
To the family of Dr Swanson, I say ,´God bless you´. Your son was a gift to this world. I went on to be a medical doctor and I hope to be a great blessing to this world too, just like your son.
You won´t be able to tell l had terrible scoliosis as a child, can you?
Masood shafafy
January 8, 2010
Dear Andrew
I am sitting at my desk, completely numb to the core, trying to digest the shocking and heart-rending news. I never forget that night before the BASS dinner in Middlesbrough on that cold January night when we went for a jog and you busted your knee. When I ran back to the hotel to get the car, you said this must be the first time in history that an Iranian is rushing to help an American. That night you dosed yourself with Ibuprofen, represented our table in the after dinner quiz and limped several times to the safe containing the prize to tap in our answers. We won and drank the expensive bottle of port thanks to multimedia phone with Google search.
Your stay in Nottingham spinal unit was short but your bubbly personality and sense of humour soon made you part of the family.
I can’t believe you’ve gone; words can not express my sorrow, you continue to live within us through pleasant memories you have left behind.
My deepest sympathy for your family in this painful loss.
See you when I get there.
Masood
Nottingham Spinal Unit, UK
Andrew performing microsurgery in the lab at HSS 2003
August 2, 2009
Scott Wolfe
August 2, 2009
Dear Mr and Mrs Swanson
I was shocked to hear of Andrew's tragic accident. Rarely does one have the opportunity to work so closely with such an extraordinary person. Andrew was gifted in so many ways, and gave freely of his time and energies to his friends, his colleagues, his patients, and those in need in Ghana and beyond. He was one of the finest physicians to come through the HSS program and I'm sure he had so much more that he wanted to accomplish. We will all miss him. Please accept my deepest condolescenes to you and your family.
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Kirsten Starr
August 1, 2009
My deepest sympathies go out to the entire Swanson family. I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Andrew for only a short time and in that short time I knew that he was someone special...someone that was going to be a friend for a long time. Andrew lived life to the fullest and was a gifted and genuine person...and a GREAT skier! I recently ran across some old text messages and laughed at his wonderful sense of humor. I am so grateful to have met him. I will miss him very much.
Andrew Swanson
July 13, 2009
We knew Dr. Andrew for such a brief time, but he impressed us as one who truly cared for other people. Arvid was a patient of Dr. Andrew's. We were so pleased at the wonderful job he did with putting a steel plate in Arvid's broken forearm. We pray that God will give you the strength you need to face each new day. Arvid & Judy Ebeling
Shayna Berkowitz
July 10, 2009
Dearest Eydie and Gene,
We are thinking of you and all your family. Our thoughts are with you. We hope the love and support of family and friends will help to carry you through this time of tremendous sadness and grief. All our best and prayers. Phyllis Wiener and Shayna Berkowitz (Spider Lake)
July 6, 2009
Sweet hello's to you Gene and Eydie, Molly and Heidi and Kyle and all the sweet nieces and nephews. I'm thinking of you continually and sending all the love in the world from our family to yours. As my family gathered thsse last couple of weeks Andrew has been held dear in our conversations and our prayers. We love you all. Sally Swanson Hanna
Cathy Barnard
June 28, 2009
Very special prayers go out to the Swanson family from your special "Hokuloa Church" family in Hawaii. The news of Andrew's tragic death was shocking to all of us; he was an impressive and charasmatic person and we can see from this guest book that he was loved and revered by all. We feel very sorry for your huge loss of this giant of a person.
Cathy and Bob Barnard and
the parish of Hokuloa United Church of Christ, John Hoover, Pastor
Craig &Margaret Thorfinnson
June 27, 2009
Kyle and family,
We are so saddened by your loss. It is so hard to lose the ones we love and you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy.
Wanda O'Rear
June 23, 2009
Swanson Family,
I knew Andrew at the Hospital for Special Surgery and FOCOS. He was always so kind and funny. The consumate optimist. He lived a full life. I will miss him.
Wanda O'Rear
June 22, 2009
Gene,Eydie & family
Our prayers go out to you. We are so sorry for your loss. Andrew made our trips to Ghana informative and fun.
God Bless You
Doreen, Marie & Rita - Romeo, Michigan
Jean Roozen
June 22, 2009
Swanson Family,
What a Truly amazing man Andrew was. I am in awe of his accomplishments in the short amount of time that God put him on this earth as well as the love and respect so many felt for him. I did not know Andrew but I grew up in Mankato and am a relative of someone who had the pleasure of working with him at OFC. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time.
Marcia McCarroll
June 21, 2009
My heart goes out to all friends and family of Andrew. I too lost a loved one on Mt McKinley this year. May Andrew's adventurous and caring spirit be remembered for years to come.
Dean McDaniel
June 19, 2009
My heartfelt sympathy to the Swanson family. Andrew has been my doctor for two years and just did my surgery in November. He would call me at times to see how things were going and really knew I was in great hands at my appointments and surgery. A few times in life you meet a really genuine person and your son was one of them. I will miss him very much.
Dean McDaniel
Sue Cole
June 18, 2009
Eydie, Gene, Molly, Kyle, and Heidi,
Words can not begin to express our family's pain and sorrow over Andrew's tragic accident. Our hearts ache for each of you even though we can not truly know the depth of your sorrow; what I do know, however, is that Andrew has profoundly touched people's lives all over the world. Just as he has brought comfort, love, tenderness, inspiration, and compassion to many, he will be missed by many. What a legacy for his limited time here. What an assurance that he and his efforts will not be forgotten.
Our family has been one of the many blessed by numerous treasured memories of Andrew since first meeting him twenty-seven years ago. He was definitely an amazing individual with an enormous capacity to love humanity.
We have been in Michigan caring for our grandchildren since learning of his accident, and are doubly saddened to not be in Minnesota for the services. (Our computer capabilities are sketchy here, and I will thus send Eydie a more complete note via regular mail, which is more reliably available to us.) Although we are not able to be there with you, please know that you all are constantly in our thoughts and prayers.
May you feel our love,
Sue Cole
Mary Kearney Pierce
June 18, 2009
To Andrew's Family -
Andrew embraced the phrase "living life to the fullest" in every aspect of his earthly life, and was one the elite group of special individuals with that certain "je na sais quoi".
Hopefully, the joy of knowing all the people - worldwide - whose lives have been enhanced through Andrew's gifts from his heart and spirit will somehow allow you to move through your sad and tragic loss.
My heartfelt sympathy to all of Andrew's family and friends -
Godspeed ~
June 18, 2009
To the Swanson family, I am an employee at ISJ Hospital and just wanted to let you know how sorry I am for your loss.What an acomplished young man! You must be so proud of everything he had done in his life. I hope that the days ahead are healing ones for all of you.
Patti Ahl
Brian Wall
June 18, 2009
Dear Swanson Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Drew; one of my favorite was doodling on his face sophomore year while he was asleep. He could fall asleep ANYWHERE and at ANYTIME. He had fallen asleep in his room, feet on his desk, seat tipped back, head resting on his bed (which if I remember right was raised so he could store gear, bikes, and other stuff underneath it). It was too tempting to not draw a moustache on his face...I couldn't resist. He didn't budge. We all had a good time with it when he woke up. Was always great seeing Drew.
I've found this Indian prayer helpful in dealing with death. He's still around, and will always be with us.
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on the ripened grain.
I am the gentle Autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there,
I did not die.
Kristin Grams Lutz
June 17, 2009
To the Swanson Family-
I knew Andrew only briefly as we had an Anatomy & Physiology class with Mr. Siebrass when Andrew was a Junior and I was a Senior at Mankato West . During that school year, Mr. Siebrass lost his wife to a battle with cancer and it was Andrew who went along with me to get flowers and a card for Mr. Siebrass from our entire class. I'd like to think it was the start of his career not only in the science of medicine but in his art of compassion. He will be truly missed.
Andrew Cole MD, MS
June 17, 2009
Dear Swanson Family,
I am very heartbroken at Andrew’s passing. He has served as a role model for me for many years both in medicine and in life. I remember in middle school hearing of Andrew’s accomplishments rowing and climbing at Dartmouth, and I remember hearing of his ability to live life to its fullest climbing in Peru and elsewhere all while pursuing medicine. This is, in part, one of the reasons I decided to finally make the leap into medicine. Gene and Kyle thank you for helping expose me to medicine through shadowing and our own family surgery experiences; I am extremely saddened at the loss of Andrew to your practice and the world. I’ve heard he was an amazing physician, and I know, from personal experience, he was an amazing person.
One little memory I would love to share with you is my “best day fishing” which of course occurred with your Andrew and my brother Brian. We reeled in so many fish that day at Lake Washington that my dad instituted a rule afterwards which still stands in our family…”you catch em, you clean em.” Andrew was an amazing person, physician, and adventurer. He will definitely be missed; but not forgotten. Again my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Melissa Nelson
June 17, 2009
Dear Swanson Family,
I had the priviledge of having Dr. Andrew operate on me in Dec 08 and very recently May 5, 2009. The second Surgery was especially scary because I was 16 weeks pregnant, but when I learned he would be performing it, I had no doubts that everything would be fine. There are some doctors that just go through the day to day motions and there are others like Dr. Andrew who are compassionate, confident, have empathy for their patients. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. He will not be forgotten.
Stephen DeVaney
June 16, 2009
To the family and friends of Andrew. What a great young man, Surgeon, and adventurer. I was able to work with this truly gifted young man in the O.R. for too short of a time. He will be missed, not only for his surgical skills, but also for his interest in all that surrounded him.
I was able to spend time with Andrew prior to his trip to Alaska trudging up stadium hill with our packs on prepairing him for Denali and myself for Colorado this summer and it was fascinating talking to him about his previous adventures and how I could prepare myself for my climbing experiences. What a great guy. I will miss him. We all will miss him.
Heather Hinz
June 16, 2009
Swanson Family~
I can't even begin to explain how amazing of a man Andrew was. Seeing his smile everyday and him staying positive during stressful times came natural for him. He was a man you could tell loved his job and did everything he could to make his work an A+! I am very honored to have worked with him during these 10 months I have been at Immanuel St. Joseph Hospital. I have formed a bond with him that will never be erased.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Swanson Family!
Stephanie Liedholm-Heining
June 16, 2009
To the Swanson family-
I worked with you Gene at ISJ in 1993 when I started my nursing career but I left before getting the opportunity to meet Andrew. You were always kind to me, always a gentleman, and certainly stand out as one of the best physicians I have ever worked with. I pray for God to consume you with His love and comfort at this time and know that we have a living hope in His Son Jesus Christ.
Marcia Julius
June 16, 2009
My deepest sympathies go out to the entire Swanson Family. Andrew was an exceptional young man. When I heard of Andrew's death all I could remember was his smile. May you find comfort in this sad time knowing that he has touched so many people in so many ways even on the East. God Bless
Brenda & Bryan Lillie
June 16, 2009
To the Swanson Family,
We are so sorry for your loss of Andrew.Remember his smiles,hugs,kisses and all the wonderful times you had spent with him. May you find comfort in this sad time knowing that he has touched so many people in so many ways.
God Bless You all.
Roger Murphy
June 16, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Jody Schimkat Waisanen
June 16, 2009
Dr and Mrs Swanson, Molly, Kyle and Heidi,
I am so sorry to hear about Andrew's death. My heart aches for you. May God comfort you and embrace you at this sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you~
Clayton & Sandra Oachs
June 16, 2009
Our deepest sympathies go out to the entire Swanson Family. Our family has been blessed to have received exceptional care from Dr. Gene over the years and we are truly saddened to hear of the tragic loss of such an exceptional young man. It is clear that Andrew touched many lives during his brief time with us, and there is no doubt that his legacy will live on as an inspiration to others. May God strengthen you and give you peace during this challenging time.
Lon Coulter
June 16, 2009
Gene, Eydie and family, Words cant even come close to express how horrible the last few days must be for all of you. I remember Andrew coming over when he was in HS with Brian C and Kyle doing landscaping for us. Andrew was a special person that needed to be on this earth way longer than he was. You can take great pride in knowing that he was thought of so highly by all people that he touched. He will be missed for sure. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and the family.
Lon and Sue Coulter
June 16, 2009
Chuck and I send our sympathy. We remember completing the rowing shell that was Andrew's for practice while he was on the rowing team at Dartmouth. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. God Bless.
Kathy and Chuck Hunt
June 16, 2009
To the Swanson Family, We are so sorry to hear about the dealth of your son Andrew. I went to high school with Andrew. He was a kind and caring person. He was a very popular person but he never acted like the rest. He always said hi and made you feel like he cared unlike the rest of the popular people. He will be missed. May God Bless your family during this rough time.
Julia and Jason Allen (Chesapeake, VA)
Angie Becker
June 16, 2009
To the Swanson family:
I am deeply saddened by the loss of such a wonderful person, and can only imagine what you are all feeling. Andrew became my physician almost a year ago when a family member referred me to him. After dealing with an unknown injury for 3 years, Andrew truly listened to me. I was scheduled to have surgery tomorrow and I can only hope I can find another surgeon with as much compassion for his patients and love of what he does as Andrew did. He was the only doctor I had found that I felt comfortable with from day one. As has been said, "To know him was to love him". I cannot find any better words than that. I am truly sorry for your loss
Melinda Roalson
June 16, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Matthew Kearney
June 15, 2009
To the Swanson Family
Dr. Andrew Swanson was a person who I didn't have the opportunity to spend much time with, but in the time we shared together it was crystal clear that he was an exceptional man. Andrew is the kind of person that makes your day a little brighter.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Gordon and Rogene Bainbridge
June 15, 2009
Eydie and Gene,
Our hearts are aching for you as we read the many accounts of Andrew's tragic and untimely death. We are so very sorry for you and your family. We remember Andrew's birth in Rochester, MN while Gene and Gordon were in their Orthopedic residencies at the Mayo Clinic. Andrew was a sweet baby and toddler and as we read of his life and accomplishments, that winning personality served him well in his brief life. We have stayed in touch over the years and the bond of raising babies and toddlers together is special. Children are so precious and having held Andrew in our arms many years ago, his death tugs at our heartstrings in a unique way. As Andrew's parents, you can certainly be proud of the exceptional man he became. Remember we are holding you and your family close in loving thoughts and prayers.
weldon hershey
June 15, 2009
Dear Gene and Eydie
so,so, sorry we wish there was something we could say or do to ease the pain but I know there is not so what we want to say is we are crying with you and your family. You will be in all our prayers. Weldon and Linda
Jerome Boatey
June 15, 2009
Dear Swanson Family,
I am extremely saddened about the loss of our dear Brother Andrew. He is one of the most gifted, selfless and hard working gentleman I had come to befriend. He never leaves Ghana without cross-checking with me about the health of those difficult spine cases we just did at FOCOS. He will forever remain in the hearts and minds of FOCOS staff and especially the patients who through him received the healing power and courage to stand tall and bold among fellow men.
He is and will forever be my friend indeed.
Jayne Tonn
June 15, 2009
To the family of Andrew Swanson,
I am truly saddened by the loss of your son Andrew. Even though I did not personally meet him, I just know that he had to be a great person. Dr. Gene was my Dr. when I had my first hip replacement in 2001, and then I had the privilege to have both Kyle & Gene perform my 2nd one Nov. of 2008. I understand you have many friends and patients, but hopefully you do remember me. I feel blessed to have been touched by your care & my prayers are with you.
God's peace be with you ~ Jayne
Art Schuch
June 15, 2009
To the Swanson family.
My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you for the loss of your son and brother. Dr. Andrew performed surgery on me last September and I looked forward to the post op visits. His smile and concern were all I needed to make my day. You truly were blessed, as a family, for his time with you and I will remember his bedside manner for as long as I live.
Sincerely,
Art Schuch
R Fischer
June 15, 2009
To the Swanson family,
Words cannot express what your family must be feeling right now, but words are sometimes all we have. I wish I could express to you what the experience of meeting your son for the first time was like. After only seeing and knowning him moments, I discovered what a truly charismatic, remarkable, thoughtful, brilliant and warm person he was. He was the first doctor in a line of dozens that I felt listened and took me seriously.
He performed surgery on my back just over a year ago and because of his superior work, my life today has improved drastically from where I was over a year ago.
If the sadness I feel losing my surgeon I've only known such a short time is only a millionth of a percentage of what you must be experiencing that I know your loss is beyond words.
I will just leave you with my thanks for bringing up such a rare, remarkable, compassionate person to share with the world.
Wayne Hill
June 15, 2009
Dear Swanson Family,
We are so, so sorry and sad to learn of Andrew's death. Our hearts go out to each of you. Andrew exemplified all that is good and right in the world. His legacy will know no end. He touched so many people in every aspect of his life. That is a tribute to each of you and to what a wonderful family you have.
We hope you will find some small comfort in all the wonderful memories you have of Andrew. He lived a fuller life in 36 short years than most people do in their entire life.
We send our love and prayers to each of you.
Wayne and Jenny Hill and kids
Dawn Haskins
June 15, 2009
Dear Swanson Family,
I did not meet Andrew until March when he became my doctor, for the first time in 9 years, someone finally listened to me, I mean really listened to me. He didnt treat me like I was crazy or overreacting. After a few tests he did confirm that I need surgery I was scheduled to have it next week. I am so sorry for all the pain your family must be feeling, but I wanted to let you know you were truly blessed to have a son like Dr Andrew, I hope the person that does my surgery has as much compassion as Andrew did, I truly miss him and his ability to make me feel like everything will be alright. My family is praying for your family, and thank you for raising a fine young man, he was truly gifted and loved by so many people
Luke Oh
June 15, 2009
To the Swanson Family,
Andrew was two-years my senior in residency at Hospital for Special Surgery and we lived on the same floor at 310. We spent a lot of time together on the trauma team at Booth Memorial as well as at Andrew's apartment for fancy home-cooked meals. My wife and I were always very impressed with Andrew's culinary skills. He was a modern day Renaissance Man. I will remember him as an excellent teacher, compassionate physician, skilled surgeon, well-rounded human being, and good friend. Please accept my condolences.
June 15, 2009
To the Swanson Family; I am very sadden for your loss and hope that the promise of seeing Andrew again will give your family strength to endure this tragedy......Faye Gardner, CRA-Pivotal Research Solutions (Allen, Texas)
June 15, 2009
Dear Gene, Eydie and family,
We are so sad to hear of the death of your son, Andrew. No words can ease your pain. We will keep you in our prayers and hope your memories and witness of his wonderful life will give you strength as you go on.
Love, Mary and Jim Merchant
Michael Harvey
June 15, 2009
Dear Swanson Family,
May the love of God sustain and keep you through this surreal time of loss and grief. I only knew Andrew through referring patients for care, but with each phone call or letter it was obvious that he was not only a gifted and energetic surgeon but also an exemplary and kind human being. In every professional interaction, he was courteous, engaging and respectful. Without exception, every patient that I referred to him not only felt that they received the best medical care possible, but were also treated with the kindness, dignity and gentleness of spirit that can only come from one who's heart is filled with love. He was a wonderful reflection of his family and profession and will be greatly missed.
Gwen Henricksen
June 15, 2009
To the Swanson family,
I want you all to know what a privelege it was for me to work with Andrew and mutual clients. He was always patient, kind and respectful to each person I observed him interact with. I know I will miss him very much. I cannot express the profound sadness I have felt with his death. I pray for the entire Swanson family that you are blessed during this very difficult time, with loving memories of Andrew and of the wonderful contributions he made during his lifetime.
eric knox
June 15, 2009
Gene,Edie,Kyle,Molly and Heidi, Jeanne and I were shocked and saddened when we learned of Andrew's accident and death. Impossible to comprehend and nothing we can say will create comfort in the face of this tragedy. The image I will always hold is the smile on Andrew's face as he took off in his skull on Spider Lake. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
SUEANN HRDLICKA
June 14, 2009
To the Swanson family,
I was so blessed to have had Andrew as my doctor. I have never had anyone treat me with the diginty and gentleness as he had. He always had time for you and even called me when i was on vacation to discuss my upcoming operation.Never an unanswered question,never unhurried you were his first concern when you were in his office.I am at lost because of the tears i have passed since Friday night and feel the pain of losing him. My condolences for your family.We are have a brighter sky now that the brighest,kindness,loving person is up there still smiling on us with the warmest smile ever. May god bless him and your family at this time and i will always remember Dr ANDREW SWANSON(OUR NEWEST ANGEL)
Kay Sweet
June 14, 2009
He has loosed his earthly ties...
Now in our savior's arms he lies
What a loss for us mere mortals...
What a gain for Heaven's portals!!
I cannot express my sorrow over your great loss. The world is a better place for Andrew having been here such a short time... I am so sorry...
Briana Secrist
June 14, 2009
Dr. & Mrs. Gene Swanson, Kyle, Molly and Heidi,
I am so sorry for your loss. I loved Andrew as he was a dear friend of mine and I am heartbroken that he is gone. I feel blessed to have known such a wonderful physician and friend. I know the heartache that I have in loosing him as a friend, and I can't imagine the heartache you must feel as a your son and brother. I can't stop the tears. He loved adventure and once told me "you should always have a plane ticket to go somewhere". I know he lived this motto. The bible says in Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted, and my prayer is that you are somehow able to find comfort in the loss of Andrew. My prayers are with you.
Val Landon
June 14, 2009
Dr.and Mrs. Swanson and family,
I extend to you my deepest sympathy. My mother had the privalage of having your son as her Dr.. Mom was in her 90s. He treated her with compasion and respect.He sat with her during his hospital visits and was never rushed. He had time to listen to her. This cannot be learned in med school . It starts at home. you did a wonderful job of raising an outstanding young man . God be with you during this difficult time . Blessed be his memory .
June 14, 2009
The Family of Andrew, he was a very caring doctor and person, every time I visited him in the clinic he was always smiling and always helped me with my pain.
Last year he performed surgery on me and I have a scar that will always remind me of him and the loving person he was. God bless you all in this time of pain and healing.
You should all be proud of what a wonderful doctor, friend, son, brother, uncle and brother-in-law he became
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Annette Folkerts
Jay & Mary Jo Sowieja
June 14, 2009
Dr. Gene & Mrs. Swanson, Dr. Kyle and all Dr. Andrew's Family
Jay has had the expertise of all three Swanson surgeons. We are deeply moved by the loss of Dr. Andrew. The loss of someone so young is sad enough but to lose the talented hands and mind of Dr. Andrew makes the loss that much worse. We take solace in the fact that he died doing something that was his passion. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Rykhus
June 14, 2009
Dr. & Mrs. Swanson:
The son you've raised... Dr. Andrew Swanson is one of the greatest people I've met.
You can be so proud...He was the perfect image of life and love. Gentle, kind, generous, thoughtful, understanding, sharing, giving, teaching, befriending, the list goes on and on. He is going to be missed by all who knew him.
The relationship I'd been blessed with in working with him as well as being a patient of his is a most treasured one and want you to know how deeply he has touched my life! I will forever be greatful to him as well as you parents that brought such a GREAT person into this world for us to share.
God bless you now and in the time to come. May his love comfort you and carry you through this extremely difficult time in your lives. Hold on to the memories...
With all my prayers, Love to you and your family.
Jeri Turensky
June 14, 2009
Dear Andrew's family__May God give peace at this difficult time. I was a patient of Andrew's for the last seven months. As spoken by his mother he was indeed a beautiful person. He had love for his patients and called me personally after 6:00 at night on more than two occasions to talk of my injury. I will always remember the care he gave me and the smile he wore. I could so easily joke with him. A most loved doctor.----Jeri Turensky (patient)
Arvid & Judy Ebeling
June 14, 2009
Dear Swanson Family:
We are so very, very sorry for the loss of your beloved son & brother. He touched our hearts, with his grace & compassion. When I talked to our minister about Dr. Swanson death, he said, "God takes the best." It seems that way, doesn't it! "Dr. Andrew you were the best." Arvid & Judy
June 14, 2009
Dr. and Mrs. Swanson -- Our hearts go out to you in this time of extreme loss -- we send our deepest sympathy to each of you and know that God will give you the strength you need in this hour. You are exceptional people and you have raised exceptional children. You are in our thoughts and prayers --Winchester Surgical Clinic staff, Winchester VA
Loretta/Dave Gansen
June 14, 2009
To Dr. Swanson's family: Dave and I are heartsick for you. Andrew recently diagnosed and completed surgery on Dave. It had been a long battle trying to find the right person to listen and provide hope for his situation. He definitely changed our lives and will miss him, his smile and his great care. You are in our prayers.
Kristine Zamzow
June 14, 2009
Swanson Family,
That is a beautiful picture of Andrew, and exactly how I remember him. He was a beautiful person, both on the inside and out. To know Andrew, to think of Andrew, is to smile a genuine smile.
Andrew introduced me to the music of James Taylor (to this day, one of my favorites!). I will think of him when I hear James sing.
My husband is an orthopaedic surgeon with Bill Schnell, and we are all saddened by the loss of Andrew. We will be praying.
With our thoughts and prayers,
Dr. Joel and Kristine Rausch Zamzow
Karen Takle
June 14, 2009
To the Swanson family~
Please accept my sympathy and condolences for the loss of Andrew. I was fortunate and blessed to have him as my physician and, as you so correctly wrote, "to know him was to love him".
All my prayers~
Karen Takle
Joanne Milloy
June 14, 2009
To Dr.Andrew's family:
Dr. Andrew performed surgery on me twice in the last few years. I found him to be a patient teacher, explaining carefully all that I needed to know and answering every question. His spirit of adventure was evident in some of our conversations. I agree with what his mom said about him in the obituary. He will be missed by many people. May God be your comfort through good friends and wonderful memories in this terrible time.
Toni Strong
June 14, 2009
Dr and Mrs Swanson
i am so sorry for your loss. i will keep your family in my prayers.
Bob and Darci Volsen
June 14, 2009
Swanson Family~
Our most sincere sympathy to all of you ...we can't even begin to imagine just what you are feeling but please know that we are upholding all of you in our prayers...what a special man Dr Andrew was and his wonderful outlook and bright smile will live on in the many many lives he has touched...
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Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
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Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
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What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
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Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
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Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
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The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
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Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
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How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
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