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Andrew Rice Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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SFC Buckmire
July 1, 2011
To the Rice family. I am so sorry for the loss of your son. I had the pleasure of having your son work for me for a short while last year. He was a great Soldier. May he Rest In Peace now.
veset lak
June 19, 2011
andrew, you will always be missed and never forgotten. i remember playing football with you and how everyday, you had a positive attitude. you were one of the few people that i kept in touch with since high school. i will always remember our deep conversations about life and how precious it is. i'll always be thankful for knowing you in this life-time and i am truly devastated and at a loss of words for losing such a great friend. thank you for your committed service to this country. r.i.p. andrew.
Nikki Pearce
June 17, 2011
Andrew I know I haven't seen you since you were in middle school or so but you were always so nice to me whenever I came to visit your sister Kim and I remember you as such a great young man. Thank you more than words can say for being so courageous and proudly serving our country. You are going to be missed by all. My sweet Rice family, we are all so sorry for your loss.
- Nikki, Jason, and Drew Pearce
Pam Kozak
June 14, 2011
I love you sweet Andrew.
My heart cannot understand why this happened and there is a life with so much potential and dreams wasted.
Our family has a hole without you and we will miss you forever. Be at peace
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Ashley Vaughan
June 13, 2011
A-Rice, as I use to call you in high school. I'll always remember your smile and high fives that you would give me in the halls everyday at school. You will truly be missed. Thank you for serving our country so bravely. You had a good heart and I'll never forget that.
June 12, 2011
Andrew, we never talked much, but I always respected you for your service to our country and how you blossomed into a confident young man. I appreciate everything you've done for us. You will be truly missed. My thoughts and condolences go to your family and friends during this time.
June 11, 2011
Andrew you are an inspiration to so many people. I remember you were one of my first friends I met in middle school. You were genuine and kind and I hate that we could not spend more time together recently. You will be missed and my thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Thank you for serving our country bro.
Devin Richmond
June 11, 2011
Andrew was always super friendly to everyone and I appreciated the time I spent with him in school, I just wish there had been more of it. Words will never be enough, so may your family find peace in your bravery.
Carolyn Guedri
June 11, 2011
Andrew was such a great guy... So genuine, sweet, and caring and no one will ever forget that smile!!! Andrew... Thanks for your service to our country and for touching all of our lives with your words and smile... You will be very missed but know that you made a positive impact on the lives of everyone who knew you. Rest in peace, buddy :)
Wesley Chan
June 11, 2011
Andrew "The Big Man" was the dude who always had an Awesome smile. Thank you for being a good friend. You will be surely missed to those hold you dearly.
amanda ford
June 11, 2011
Anderw thank u for your service in our country. You are a great guy. May god protect your family at this hard time.
Leo Passov
June 11, 2011
Andrew,
You will be missed. I am grateful both for your friendship since high school as well as your service to our great nation. There are few people as honorable as you.
Ashley Wallis
June 11, 2011
Andrew was such an amazing person. i can always remember him as being extremly happy always through middle and highschool. he had a smile that would light up the room and put everyone around him in the best mood. i wish i could have made it to the funeral, unforunately i heard about this way too late. i am still in shock and cant believe we lost such a great guy. thank you for serving and protecting our country andrew, i will forever be grateful. R.I.P
Joey Perry
June 11, 2011
Andrew you were always a great friend who I will greatly miss and I will always think about you. May god share his love with you and take care of you. You will be missed bud.
Lucas Lugo
June 11, 2011
Thank you for protecting our freedom. Truly a great loss for the Freeman family. May God bless your family and comfort them in this time.
Kyle "skip" Pemberton
June 11, 2011
Thank you for everything you have done for this country. I am blessed to have known you and for your friendship. I always enjoyed our conversations and our redskins-cowboy rivalry. I'll miss you big guy.
Jade Smith
June 11, 2011
RIP Andrew!! You were a great person and a wonderful soldier! My condolences to the family!!
Kyle Williams
June 11, 2011
Andrew Rice, one of the most genuine people I have ever known. He stood open, without judgment, and filled with only compassion and friendship to everyone he met. I am devastated and disheartened by his loss. We all live in a slightly bleaker world without the radiance of this true American Hero. Andrew, there are no words I can utter that would do justice to your legacy. You are and will forever be missed my friend.
June 11, 2011
Andrew Thank you for being a good friend and always talking to me about life and quotes and future journeys you will be missed.. Brandon Wood
S Ford
June 10, 2011
Thank you for your service and to the family..I am sorry for your lost and may God continue to comfort you doing this time...
Michelle Trevino Hoskin
June 10, 2011
Bonnie and family, we are so sorry for the loss of your dear Andrew. We will keep you in our hearts and prayers. We wish you strength and love during these sad times, and always. Sincerely Michelle Trevino Hoskin and family.
Julie Jefferson
June 10, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, The Jefferson Family (Julie, Archie, Julian, Brandon, Brock, Brad, and Justice)
June 10, 2011
Mr. Rice thank you for your service. May God bless and keep your family in his care. My heart goes out to the family.
We lost a son in April
Judy Bishop
June 9, 2011
I didn't know you personaly Mr. Rice but my heart and prayers are with your family. Your smile is beautiful. God Bless and welcome open arms to you. Thank you so much for your service to my country and my freedom.
Maria Luzzi
June 9, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Andrew's passing. My heart and prayers go out to the family during this unexpected turn of events. As his Social Studies teacher at Tuckahoe Middle, I too, remember his beaming smile and innocent sweetness. My memory doesn't always allow me to remember all of my former students, but Andrew was that positive exception.
Sincerely,
Maria Luzzi
Chris Dornburg
June 9, 2011
Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with you all. Heather, we are so sorry and you are in our prayers.
Chris & Steve Dornburg
June 9, 2011
Heather, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Barb Negles
Judy McCallum
June 9, 2011
Bonnie-
I was shocked to hear about Andrew. In my memory he is still a 13 year old boy smiling away in my English class. My thoughts are with you.
Love, Judy
V B
June 9, 2011
I don't you but thank you for your service to our country and may you rest in peace in God's loving arms.
Jeanna Judy
June 8, 2011
Andrew I met you with Amy Hoffman! I am saddened by this news and my prayers and thoughts are with the family at this time.
Amy Hoffman
June 8, 2011
Andrew, I only knew you for a few weeks while at Ft. Bliss but, you are a wonderful person. My prayers are with your family.
--Amy
Amber & Eric Hardison
June 8, 2011
Bonnie, Kim, Heather, and family, we are so saddened by the news of Andrew's passing. We love him like family and mourn with you. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. May he rest in peace.
Michael Smith
June 7, 2011
To the Rice family. I am so sorry for the loss of your son. He was a great friend and person to work with in the shop. we all miss him and our thoughts and prayers are with yall.
Kevin & Kris Schneider
June 7, 2011
Bonnie, Kim, and family,
We are so sorry for your loss.... you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you to Andrew for fighting for our freedom. May he rest in peace.
Love, Kevin, Kris, Katlyn, Kelli & Kari Schneider
Mary Hannon
June 7, 2011
To Bonnie Rice and family.I was very sadden to hear about the passing of Andrew. I remember Andrew as a young man growing up with my grand-son Tony. If their is any thing I can do for the family please let me know. Keep the faith. To Andrew thank you for serving you country. GOD BLESS
Ilene &Van Vitale
June 7, 2011
Bonnie,Kim,& Family, we are so sorry to hear about Andrew. our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.love your friends Ilene&Van Vitale
Ilene Vitale
June 7, 2011
Bonnie,Kim,and Family. we are so sorry to hear about Andrew, our thought and prayers are with all of you in this sad time. love your friends Ilene&Van Vitale and Family
Sharon Rivera-Sanchez
June 7, 2011
Andrew,
You will be deeply miss,we love you and a Huge Thank you for protecting our country! Love you
Susan Hutcheson
June 7, 2011
Bonnie, our thoughts and prayers are with you. I cannot even come close to understanding the pain and shock you must be feeling. I pray that God will give you the strength to get through this and be with you as you walk the path this tragedy takes you. I'm so sorry. I love you and am here if you need me.
Love,
Susan
Arthur Esqueda
June 7, 2011
Brother you will be Missed & Never forgotten...SHOP DAWGS!!!!! HOOAH
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