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Andrew H. Ditzler

Andrew Ditzler Obituary

Andrew Howard Ditzler, 14, of Schuylkill Haven, died Monday evening at home.

Born in Pottsville, he was a son of Albert "Pete" Ditzler Jr., Pottsville, and Andrea Watkins Ditzler, Schuylkill Haven.

A resident of Schuylkill Haven for seven years, he was an eighth grade student at Schuylkill Haven Middle School. He had also attended John S. Clarke Elementary Center, Pottsville.

He was active in scholastic sports, including football, baseball and wrestling. He also enjoyed fishing, video games and music.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville, and also attended Lighthouse Church, Orwigsburg.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard "Ricky" Watkins, in 2005.

Surviving, in addition to his parents, are a brother, Albert Ditzler III, Schuylkill Haven; a sister, Michelle Roselynn Ditzler, Schuylkill Haven; two half-brothers, Matthew Ditzler and Thomas Blankenhorn, both of Orwigsburg; paternal grandparents, Joseph and Carol Martin, Pottsville; maternal grandparents, Robert and Sandra Bowers, Pottsville; aunts and uncles.

Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday from Lighthouse Church. The Rev. William Orff will officiate. Friends may call from 10 to 11:45 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. Dutcavich Funeral Home, Minersville, is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Republican & Herald on Jan. 11, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Ditzler

197 Entries

August 27, 2025

i wish i would have stayed in contact more after i moved. we used to have so much fun when we lived across the street from each other. miss you brother. wish you were here

CAROL MARTIN ANDYS NANNY

February 10, 2008

MY DEAR ANDREW, THE TIME HAS COME WHEN WE CAN NO MORE POST SO OTHERS CAN VIEW AND SEND THEIR CONDOLENCES. IT WAS SUCH A COMFORTING WAY TO EXPRESS AND SHARE WITH EACH OTHER IN OUR OWN WAY OUR LOVE FOR YOU. I WANT TO THANK EVERYONE FOR THE KINDNESS YOU HAVE SHOWN, AND THE SUPPORT YOU HAVE GIVEN TO ALL OF US THROUGH THE YEAR, AND FOR THE KIND POSTINGS YOU HAVE SENT. I WANT TO THANK EVERYONE WHO STOOD BY ME AND PETE IN OUR TIME OF NEED AND NOW, AND THANK ALL WHO HAVE SENT AND CAME TO MY HOME EACH AND EVERYDAY DURING OUR TIME OF NEED AND SPENT SLEEPLESS NIGHTS WITH ME. THANK YOU FOR THE CARDS AND FOOD YOU HAVE SENT OUR WAY, EVERYTHING WAS GREATLY APPRECIATED.... GREATLY. I WANT TO SEND A MESSAGE TO ALL WHO ASSOCIATED WITH ANDY BE IN A GOOD WAY OR NOT. ANDY LOVED YOU ALL, HE SAW ONLY GOOD IN PPL., HE WAS TO BE HERE WITH US NOT WHERE HE IS NOW, I AM THE GRANDPARENT, I SHOULD HAVE BEEN THE PAST, PETE AND ANDREA, THE PRESENT, AND ANDREW WAS TO BE A PART OF THE FUTURE. OUR FUTURE. THEIR FUTURE. I WILL NEVER FORGET THAT NIGHT, AND I WANT TO THANK STEVEN(HIS BEST FRIEND) AND HIS FAMILY because i know they have gone through this as we have been and still are, and also to Rachael and her mom Crystal for the great support they have shown us to this day as they are only a phone call away,THANK YOU RACHAEL YOU WERE VERY HELPFULL. PLEASE THINK ABOUT ONE THING, NO MATTER WHAT YOUR DIFFERENCES MAY BE WITH SOMEONE ESPECIALLY YOUR FAMILY, NEVER GO TO BED ANGRY OR HATE IN YOUR HEART BECAUSE IT MAY BE THE LAST CHANCE YOU HAVE WITH THEM, A KISS IS PRICELESS AND CARING WORDS ARE JUST AS PRICELESS, SO AN I LOVE YOU AND A KISS BEFORE YOU LAY YOUR HEAD UPON THAT PILLOW BEFORE YOU GO TO BED IS MORE MEANINGFULL THAN ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD. I WILL SHARE ONE THIN WITH YOU ABOUT ANDY, ONE NIGHT WE WERE JOKING AROUND ABOUT A MOVIE AND THE GIRL COULD SPIN HER HEAD AROUND, AND ANDY ASKED IF PPL COULD REALLY DO THAT AND I START LAUGHING AND I SAID I DONT THINKSO, NOT REALLY AND THEN HE WAS LAUGHING AND ASKED WHY DO PPL HAVE THEIR FACE IN FRONT AND NOT IN THE BACK OF THEIR HEAD, AND I SAID I DO KNOW THE ANSWER TO THAT BECAUSE I HEARD SOMEONE TELL A STORY TO THEIR CHILD WHEN ASKED THAT QUESTION, AND I GAVE HIM THE ANSWER THAT I HEARD, WHICH WAS, OUR FACES ARE IN THE FRONT BECAUSE WE ARE TO LOOK AHEAD AND NOT LOOK BACK, AND HE GAVE THAT ME THAT SMILE AND SAID OH, OK NANNY, MAKES SENCE. I LOVED THAT BOY, MY GRANDSON ANDREW, HE WAS A GEM TO ME, I LOVED AND LOVE HIM STILL AND FOREVER AND ALWAYS WILL. TO ANDYS FRIEND, THANK YOU AND PLEASE E=MAIL ME. I WILL SAY SO-LONG TO ALL YOU KIND PPL AND ALWAYS REMEMBER ANDREW WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS AND MIN, AND NEVER FORGET ANDREW GAVE THE GIFT OF LIFE AND DEEP WITHIN MY HEART HE WILL AND IS LIVING ON, THINK AND YOU WILL KNOW HE MADE MANY FAMILIES BLESSED BY HIS BLESSING AND HIS PARENTS DECISION TO DO WHAT THEY DID. I LOVE YOU ALL. I MUST LEAVE AND HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU IN THE FUTURE. ANDREW YOU ARE ALWAYS WITH ME, BECAUSE I HAVE NEVER LEFT YOU GO, AND NEVER WILL. I LOVE YOU MY YOUNG MAN. OH GOD, I WILL MISS YOU ALL, AND THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING.MY TEARS ARE FLOWING AND MY BODY ACHES BECAUSE I MISS MY ANDREW SO MUCH AND IT JUST WASN'T FAIR AND THERE WILL BE NO MORE REP. AND HERALD TO COMUNICATE ON. ALL MY LOVE, ANDYS NANNY, CAROL. R&P PLEASE PRINT.

Andrea Watkins

January 28, 2008

Hopefully this one will be printed.
The guest book for Andrew will not end here. The new guest book is at www.rickywatkins.net
Due to the domain name being purchased before Andrew's death I decided to host both Ricky and Andrew on that site. Besides they were brothers and in some way their deaths were linked.
I Love You Andrew...God Bless Sweety

Wadi Ebling

January 26, 2008

It has been one painful, mournful, sad, depressing year without you for all of us... we miss you

anon.

January 16, 2008

Hey Andy i would have been here to wish you a happy birthday but i was away for a week and didnt have a computer...forgive me for that, im here now so Happy Birthday. I love and miss you very much...i really wish this page didnt have to end, then i lose touch with how everyone else feels but i guess all things good must come to an end at one point...i must go, ill write tomorrow
love and miss you

A FRIEND

January 15, 2008

HI TO ALL, THIS GUEST BOOK IS SO GREAT TO , I MISS YOU ANDY AND HAPPY BIRTHDA. I WAS LOOKING FOR A MESSAGE FROM YOU NANNY BUT I DO NOT SEE IT YET BUT I GUESS THAT IS HOW THIS RH WORKS....

BECKY

January 13, 2008

hey andy, happy one day late bday, i miss you :)

abbey fisher

January 12, 2008

hi andrew
today is your 16th birthday!!
happy birthday and i love you

January 10, 2008

Today Andy it's beautiful, the sun is shining. Just like you shined into our hearts. You were a wonderful, kind hearted young man. Everyone you touch over the years have sent prays.

Time goes by quickly, sometimes I wonder where it has gone. This website & guest book that your parents set up has been very therapuetic for everyone. Anyone that reads the responses can see how wonderful this site has become helping heal the lost of a love one.

I will always have you in my thoughts and prays. Someday we will be together again Andy.

Love Always

January 9, 2008

Hello boys (Andrew and Ricky),
I know it is awhile since I have been on here but I do check it every day just to see what is said, and the beautiful words that so many people are still saying it is so unreal to know that so many people still have you both in there thoughts and there prayers I think of the both of you every day that passes me by, and just sit and wonder why, it only takes a second and everything is gone I used to take so much for granted and now I realize life is so short enjoy every day and every minute of your life, one just will never know until it is over.I know I was not the perfect person but I do know one thing I know I loved you boys so so much and so did your mom and dad and grandparents and everyone else in our family but just rem one thing this page might be over in a couple of days but our love for you both will never be over, and your friends and family will always have you in there hearts forever thats one thing that no one can take away from any of us are the wonderful memories, I love you both ANDREW AND RICKY, I will always be thinking of you both, always with me in my heart and soul. LOVE YOU'R AUNT TRACY.

January 9, 2008

I cant believe a year has past already. It seems like just yesterday that we were sitting and laughing on the computer. I admit I havent wrote much in a while and im sorry, i guess i got caught up in every day life. ehh Andy i miss you so much and obviously so do the rest of your friends, no ones forgot about you or ever will.

i love you

andy best friend

January 8, 2008

hey buddy, i niss you very much and i stil cry about you and i dont care because i miss you, and i want to give you nanny a kiss and hug yo dad to because they are very nice and i mis them to. my gram is going to take me to her house an i am goig to do that for you, i love you andy my best budy, i love you to pete and andys nanny. xxxooo

Krystal Meadows

January 7, 2008

Now a year has passed us by and there is not a day that Andrew has not been in our thoughts or conversations. Pete and Carol take pride in knowing that Andrew was a great kid and was loved by many. Andrew has not been forgotten nor will he be. God bless your family.

abbeu fisher

December 25, 2007

hi andrew
today is christmas day. . hope u had a wonderfull christmas with christ! we missed you sooo much and i cant wait to see you in heaven

Andrea Watkins

December 25, 2007

Good Afternoon Sweetie;

It's Christmas Day and of course you and your brother are in my thoughts constantly. I miss you so...so much.

Someday, I pray the time will pass quickly.
God Bless.
I Love You Both.
Mom

A FRIEND

December 23, 2007

HI ANDY!!! I CANT BELIEVE ITS ALMOST ONE YEAR SINCE YOU'VE BEEN GONE, NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT YOU CROSS MY MIND. I WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE, YOUR MISSING OUT ON OUR DANCES AND YOUR WEIRDO FRIENDS AT SCHOLL-LOL. HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR I MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU

abbey fisher

December 16, 2007

hi andrew
i cant believe its almost been a year since you left us. . i still see your smile each day. . not a day goes by that i dont miss you.
you were like my brother and will continue to be.
i love you soo much andrew
?abbey?

Andrea Watkins

November 21, 2007

Andrew;

I Love you with everything that I am. I miss you so much. It is the time of the season when we are to be thankful for our blessings. In the last two years our family has not been so blessed. There are so many yesterdays that were taken for granted. I look back and they all make me cry, including all the happier moments. I thought here is my Andrew growing up to be a man and such a wonderful person at that….despite the troubles in our lives.
My only wish this Thanks Giving is that each holds dear to your heart what the Good Lord has blessed you with because tomorrow may be the end of what was once a happy family. It can all be taken so quickly. Without warning, without a gentle hand and it leaves you in a cold, dark and lonely place always seeking answers that are never fulfilled.
The Good Lord Blessed me so immensely with your births and that of your brother and sister and for whatever reason fate, life or a higher power deemed it otherwise. I wish with all of my heart and soul that it was not the case. But I cannot change what has been done.
Tomorrow I will try to have a good day, but I don’t know how it is possible when you’d always be there.

Happy Thanksgiving Boys.

God Bless Andrew
God Bless Ricky
Mommy Loves You

November 21, 2007

Hello again, Andrew and Ricky it is me again your aunt Tracy I am sitting here in between classes at school and I was reading the posts and I thought that I would write something to the both of you well I really just wanted to say HAPPY THANKSGIVING to the both of you even though you are not here in body with us, you are here in soul and in our hearts I know that you both are up there watching us, and come tomm which will be thanksgiving day you both will be tasting the thanksgiving dinner that your mom makes and nanny and your other grammy I will say a prayer to the both of you for everything that we have now, and for all the love that we all have for you both, we love you both and I just want you to know that we are thinking of you and loving you more and more as the days go by, you both will never be forgotten. I love you andrew and Ricky love aunt tracy.

November 6, 2007

I was wondering when you were going to post again...i stopped in every day waiting to see if you posted yet but i just think...maybe tomorrow. i miss Andy so much sometimes...i was thinking about emailing you soon because i have ways to know that everything with Andy is going good again...but who knows...i love you Andy!

carol m. andys nanny

November 3, 2007

I LOVE YOU MY LITTLE ANDREW, I AM JUST LETTING ALL WHO E ME I HAVE A DIFFERENT E ADDY, [email protected], I LOVE HEARING FROM ALL WHO WRITE ME, THANK YOU AND WILL BE WAITING TO HEAR FROM YOU ALL AT MY NEW ADDY, GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND I LOVE YOU ALL, CAROL ( andys nanny m. )

CAROL ( NANNY M. )

October 31, 2007

MY DEAR ANDREW, I AM SO SORRY I HAVE NOT POSTED LATELY, I AM REALLY SORRY, I JUST CAN NOT GET OVER YOU NOT BEING HERE WITH US, BELIEVE ME MY LOVELY GRANDSON WHEN I SAY THAT, IT IS SURELY NOT GETTING EASIER, IT IS ONLY GETTING WORSE. I DON'T KNOW HOW IN GODS NAME I WILL GET THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS, I REALLY DON'T. I DON'T BOTHER WITH PPL MUCH ANYMORE BECAUSE I REALLY DON'T GO ANYWHERE, BUT I REALLY DON'T CARE TO EITHER. I KEEP YOUR PIC WITH PAPS RIGHT ABOVE MY HEAD AT NIGHT WHEN I GO TO BED. I MISS YOU SO MUCH AND I DON'T KNOW HOW TO STOP THE HURT. PLEASE MY ANGEL GIVE ME A SIGN THAT YOU ARE HAPPY WHERE YOU ARE NOW. IF YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN SICK, AND I COULD SEE IT COMING IT WOULD HAVE BEEN DIFFERENT, BUT IT HAPPENED SO UNEXPECTEDLY. YOU KNEW YOU HAD SO MANY FRIENDS AND YOU KNEW NANNY WOULD HAVE COME DOWN FOR YOU THAT DAY, GOD I HAVE TO STOP FOR NOW MY GRANDSON BECAUSE I CAN'T SEE THRU THE TEARS. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND MISS YOU LIKE H---.

one of your bf

October 8, 2007

i think about you everyday andy, i loved you man, and its not the same, school, sports, life, and i am going to see your dad and grandmother, i hope she remembersme because she made that big chocolate cake with pb icing, boy that was good, i wish she was my gm to, i know you really talked about her a lot and you wanted to stay with her. sheis neat, send her lots of kisses nd hugs andmake her feel bettr because i heard from our friend she is very sad. i heard your dad goes to see you alot, i miss him andy, i really do. gotta g andy, and i miss you

October 7, 2007

i thought about you SO much today...idk what it was about this day that reminded me of you...maybe the weather or how relaxed i was today but i do know i missed you..Days like this hurt the most...I screamed your name at the sky, till i lost my voice. I love you Andy

Your team members think of you honey when they play, I know you're there since you're in their thoughts and hearts, God Bless Honey, I miss You!

October 2, 2007

Andrew it's your time of the season. :) You loved the game. I know all of your friends and teammates are thinking of you.
God Bless Sweety

October 1, 2007

Another month goes bye, boy does time fly. Seems like yesterday Andrew you left earth and went to heaven. I don't always write in the guest book due to me talking to you in my prayers. There has been so many changes since you left us some for the better and some for the worse. Someday I will see you again. Take care Andy, I'll be talking to you in my prayers.
xoxoxo

September 25, 2007

Yea its me again, i havent written in here for a while, mostly because of schoolwork. Im glad your enjoying the book. I just got finished and the fifth person is my favorite. I thought of Andy the whole time i read it. Who knows, maybe when we pass, he'll be one of our 5 angels. Boy I hope so, but if thats not how it works, im sure we'll meet again one day if only for a second. Schools been so hectic, all the drama amoung us girls makes me not want to be there. All the fighting, bullying, and harassment makes me think the world has changed SO much, that theres not too many good people left out there, and the ones that are still out there, are taken away from us, far too soon. Just like I believe Andy was too good for this world and God knew that Heaven could use another person like him. Well i better be going, im about to start crying in class, and thats not good. lol so until i write again...Be safe!

Tracy Yeastadt

September 14, 2007

Pete and Andrea,
I sit here every day and read all the posts that are put on here yes maybe i should be also posting more but by the time I am finished reading them all, I am crying, it is almost a yr now and I am so amazed still with all the posts that are coming in, this proves how much our Andrew was loved by so many people not only children but also the parents he was such a kind and loving child he was brought up to be a good boy and well manored,along with his brothers and sister so PETE and ANDREA hold you'r heads up and be proud, proud that he turned out the way he did ANDREW will never be forgotten in so many ways and even though this sight was for ANDREW I also see so many people talking about RICKY he will also be a part of our lives forever and also never will he be forgotten those boys were so loving and caring to everyone, their family and all their friends I love You ANDREW and RICKY keep watching over us from above! LOVE you'r aunt TRACY.

a friend

September 12, 2007

Pete, was good to see you at the game. I am sure Andy was watching you and your mom. I saw her standing at the fence and I know she was crying, but I couldn't go over to her, I felt she wanted to be alone. I saw your daughter and she looked so cute. I know you miss him very much as our family does also and our sons. Take care Pete and Carol, you are in our thoughts and prayers just like Andrew is. God bless.

carol

September 10, 2007

Dear friend, I took your advice and purchased the book you recommended. I started reading and could not put it down. I am at the part where Eddie met his first angel, the blue man. And now he is going to meet his second. Thank you. How can I get a pic to you? I am greatly honored that you think so highly of Andy. I will talk to you about him if you want to and you will end up feeling like you were a part of his life, but if you only met him for a short time I am sure you were a part of his life because he never forgot anyone he met. Thank you again, Love carol, (andys nanny)

September 4, 2007

I would very much love a picture of Andy:) Although i did not attend the same school as Andy, i believe that if someone who knew him as little as i did misses him so much...that anyone who did go to school with him and knew him better than anyone misses him incredibly much. Im reading a book right now called The Five People You Meet in Heaven. Its a quickread but a VERY good book...Its about how when someone goes to heaven they meet 5 people who they have influenced/or who have influenced them in some way, shape or form without ever knowing. Even without ever knowing them. I think that if you havent already read this book that its well worth the time to sit down and read it...Its about $12 at Walden Books but its well worth it, trust me! It might put a little more ease to your mind about Andy being up there. well i got to get going, ill be writing again soon:)

Friends

September 1, 2007

Mr. Ditzler, I am sending my condolences to you at this time of year, because I knew how proud you were of your son. I know this is hard for you because of the involvement in sports you enjoyed with him. He always spoke so much about you. He was truely a very nice young man. I believe he was also your best friend by the way he always talked about you. I am sure I will see you at the football games. Bring you mom, because I know my son will be looking for her too. God bless you. Andy you were a one and only. We all miss you and we love you.

carol m ANDYS NANNY

August 29, 2007

HELLO FRIEND, I DONT KNOW WHO YOU ARE, BUT YOU SEEM LIKE YOU REALLY CARED FOR MY ANDREW. IF YOU REALLY WANT A PIC OF ANDY I WILL GIVE YOU ONE. PLEASE TELL ALL OF ANDYS FRIENDS IN SCHOOL HIS NANNY AND DAD SEND OUR LOVE AND DONT HESITATE TO E- ME. I WANT TO HAVE A LITTLE GATHERING WITH THEM, BUT I NEED SOME RESPONSES FROM THEM AND YOU TO DECIDE WHAT I WANT TO HAVE AT MY HOME. I WANT YOU TO FEEL WHAT ANDREW FELT HERE, AND I KNOW A FEW OF THEM HAVE BEEN HERE ALREADY AND I REALLY ENJOYED THEIR VISITS AFTER ANDREW PASSED AWAY. YES, I REALLY MISS HIM. I AM GLAD YOU ARE BACK. I LOVE YOU ANDREW. THANK YOU FOR YOUR RETURN AS I HAVE BEEN WATCHING FOR YOUR POSTS. I HAVE WRITTEN MANY AND SOME THEY WOULD NOT POST, BUT THATS PART OF WANTING TO SAY WHAT YOU CAN'T I GUESS. YOU CAN E-MAIL ME. THANK YOU

August 28, 2007

Hello Andrew and grandmother:) I know i havent wrote much in here over the summer, which im sorry, its just been a hectic summer. Now that im back in school and have 2 computer classes, i can write more. I saw a kid about 2 days ago that look exactly like Andy, an i honestly thought about walking over to say hi, but then i realized it wasnt him and it would have made me look dumb.lol I still have the picture of Andy from the newspaper sitting on my computer desk in a picture frame to look at every time im on...and trust me...thats a LOT...lol well ive got to be going now but ill be sure to check in again very soon because i love seeing all the kind stuff everyone has to say and to know that im not the only one trying to get through this. i love you andy!

andys friend

August 23, 2007

Andy my man, school is starting and the biggest think and saddest is, that you won't be there. I will really miss you and I know a lot of your friends will to. I hope your dad will still come to the games. I wish you could lived with him in Pottsville and be happy. I will think of you everyday in school and not be happy for a long time. I hope I can do my schoolwork and not think of you all the time. I will look around in class and hope I see you smiling at me, but i will know it is not really you. I know Pete will come to see us play, because he will not let us down, and your gram will be yelling go 67, run andy, or get him, she was funny. I hope she comes because she made us laugh and gave us money for hot chocolate, but i will miss you, my friend andy. love you friend.

Kim&Family K

August 21, 2007

Andy, summer is all but over, and it just wasnt the same. It was way to quiet, you always brought some excitement, at times, thru out it....made me laff or smile.Sometimes I'd be sitting out back and I would think I'd see you popping your head over the fence to talk with us. But it was just a memory, wishful thinking. But I know someday I will see you again, till then we love you, and hope you know how much your missed, each and every day.

A grandparent of a friend

August 19, 2007

Andrew, you were loved by your nanny very much. I believe if she could have traded places with you that day, she would have. I met her at the funeral service and she spoke words that broke our hearts, but no truer words were ever spoken. I know she is hurting by her posts to you. I am so glad you had the love you had from her because she will never forget you. I will contact her and maybe meet her again. You are missed and loved, a friends grandmother.

CAROL (ANDYS NANNY M.

August 8, 2007

MY DEAR ANDREW, I AM SOOO SORRY I HAVE NOT POSTED LATELY, BUT IT IS NOT GETTING ANY EASIER. BUT I HOPE EVERYONE WHO READS THIS TO PLEASE TELL YOUR FRIENDS TO READ IT AND THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS POST IS. I AM VERY HONORED THAT ANDREWS WISHES WERE RESPECTED. HE KNEW ABOUT PPL DONATING ORGANS WHEN THEY PASS AWAY BECAUSE HE SAW IT ON MY DRIVERS LICENCE WHEN I SHOWED HIM MY PICTURE LICENCE. HE ASKED WHAT IT MEANT AND I TOLD HIM. QUESTIONS WERE ASKED AND I EXPLAINED WHAT IT MEANT, AFTER AN EXP. HE SAID COULD I DO THAT AND I SAID YOU DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT THAT, YOUR GONNA BE WITH US A LONG TIME AND GROW OLD AND BE A LITTLE OLD MAN SITTING IN A ROCKING CHAIR AND LOOKING UP AT ME. AND HE LAUGHED. END OF CONVERSATION. ANDREWS WISHES WERE MET AND I AM SO PROUD OF MY SON AND HIS MOM (ANDREA)FOR MAKING THAT DECISSION. WHICH MOST PPL KNOW. I WAS OVERJOYED WHEN PETE TOLD ME OF THEIR DECISSION BECAUSE I KNEW ANDREW WOULD BRING SIGHT TO SOMEONE WHO COULD NOT SEE, KINDNESS TO A PERSON WHO RECEIVED HIS HEART BREATHING TO SOMEONE WHO NEEDED LUNGS AND WHATEVER ELSE HE CONTRIBUTED TO ANYONE, BECAUSE ANDREW SAW ONLY GOOD IN PPL, HE FELT FOR PPL AND HELD THEM DEEPLY IN THEIR HEARTS SO YOU SEE MY ANGEL IS LIVING WITHIN OTHERS SO I BELIEVE HE IS STILL WITH ME. AND MAYBE SOMEDAY OUR FAMILIES WILL MEET A PART OF ANDREW. SO YOU SEE WHAT ANDREW GAVE WHILE HE WAS WITH US ALL A PART OF HIM IS STILL GIVING, SO WHEN YOU GO TO BED AT NIGHT PRAY AND THANK WHOEVER YOU PRAY TO FOR THE GIFT OF GIVING YOUR GOOD FRIEND GAVE TO HELP OTHERS AS HE DID WHEN HE WAS WITH US. ANDREW YOU WERE THE BEST AND I LOVE YOU. NANNY

July 26, 2007

Oh Andrew I miss you sooo much.

I failed to protect you and I failed to protect your brother. I fought so hard to bring and keep you both when you's were born to only lose you both. I don't know why? I wish I'd chosen the right path but apparently I had not. I can't even forgive myself, let alone expect God to. No matter how hard I try to keep myself busy or to try and fix some of the wrongs it's never going to be enough. It's not even about what I LOST. But what both of you lost. And the pain and suffering that you suffered. I know I shouldn't think about it... but can't seem to not.

I can remember that day so clearly. You had been running late and Steven came to the house to get you. You'd gone out the door and were down the street. I felt that I would embarrass you by calling you back and giving you that kiss goodbye. I fought with myself for several seconds and decided I can't. So I ran out the door and to the steps and called you back. I said Andrew you forgot to let me give you a kiss goodbye, I love you sweety and have a good day. I knew you were embarrassed. You'd rubbed the side of your head like "OH Mom" but I also seen that small smile you tried to hide. My god Andrew how am I going to do it.

I hope when I pray at night and ask God to give you a big hug and a kiss on your cheek from mommy and just breathe you in for a bit and savor that small moment...that is what really happpens.

I love you honey...God Bless.

BECKY

July 25, 2007

HELLO ANDY AND FAMILY? ANDY I MISS YOU VERY MUCH! I MISS PLAYING FUGIES WITH YOU AND SO DOES THE REST OF US? IT WAS SOOO FUNNY THAT NIGHT WHEN WE WERE THROWING PUMPKINS ON THE VERIZON CENTER ROOF, O GOOD TIMES! I ALSO MISS PLAYING BASEBALL WITH YOU WHEN YOUR DAD WAS THE COACH, I REMEMBER THE LAST GAME OF THE SEASON I HIT A HOME-RUN AND YOU WERE CHEERING ME ON TO GO HOME, BUT I TRIED AND WELL, I STILL GOT OUT-LOL I MISS YOUR VOICE, IM ALWAYS THINKING ABOUT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY?

?LOVE BECKY?

CAROL

July 22, 2007

MY DEAR ANDREW, I MISS YOU. WE WENT TO THE CABIN AND IT WAS NICE FOR DAD TO BE THERE FRI. BUT SAT. WAS A BAD DAY. I KNOW YOU AND RICKY WERE THERE FOR HIM. HE FELL BETWEEN 18 AND 23 FEET FROM A TREE WHEN A BRANCH BROKE, AND I REALLY BELIEVE YOU TWO HELD HIM FROM WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN A MAJOR AR FATAL FALL, BUT HE BELIEVES YOU HELD HIM TO BREAK THE DISASTEROUS EVENT WHICH COULD HAVE BEE. HE WAS FLOWN BY HELI. TO GEISINGER, BANGED UP PRETTY BAD BUT WILL THANKFULLY BE OK. I MISS YOU MY SWEET GRANDSON AND WILL BE BACK ON LATER. I LOVE YOU. NANNY M.

CAROL ( nanny)

July 14, 2007

MY SWEET GRANDSON, I AM MAKING CAKES TO TAKE TO A.B. CABIN. IT WILL NOT SEEM THE SAME WITHOUT YOU. I KNOW IT WON'T BE. I MISS YOU SO MUCH. I HEARD A SONG ON THE RADIO AND I HATED IT, IT IS CALLED BEAUTIFULL GIRL, IT IS NOT A SONG I WANTED TO HEAR. ALBIE WENT SWIMMING 2 DAYS LAST WEEKEND AND HE HAD A GOOD TIME, I COULD NOT BELIEVE IT. U.D. GOT IN WITH HIM AND SHELLY AND DAD AND ABOUT 4 OTHERS. DAD IS TRYING TO GET HIM AWAY FROM PLAYING HIS GAMES TOO MUCH AND GETTING HIM TO GO OUT IN THE YARD OR ON THE DECK OR WATCH TV DOWN STAIRS. HE LIKES TO SIT AT THE PICNIC TABLE ON THE DECK AND EAT WHEN I COOK OR DOWN IN THE YARD AT THE TABLE WHEN WE GRILL OUT, WHICH IS A LOT WHEN THE WEATHER IS NICE. MY GOD, MY GOD I ASK EVERY DAY AND NIGHT, WHY YOU AND NOT ME. YOU WERE SO YOUNG AND HAD SO MUCH TO ACHIEVE IN YOUR YOUNG LIFE. I COULD HAVE GIVEN MINE UP FOR YOU TO GO ON. I AM SO SORRY YOU HAD SO MUCH IN YOUR LIFE TO LEAVE US THE WAY YOU HAD TO. I CAN SEE YOU IN FRONT OF ME AS PLAIN AS DAY ON THE DECK ON THE PHONE, AS HAPPY AS A LARK SAILING IN THE WIND, AND THEN YOU FLEW AWAY. AND NOW THE LAUGHTER HAS BECOME SILENCE. BUT I AM GLAD IT WAS LAUGHTER THAT I HEARD LAST. I MISS YOU MY DEAR GRANDSON AND NO WORDS SPOKEN CAN TAKE THAT AWAY, NOR THE TEARS OR THE PAIN. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU MY ANDREW. AS I KNOW YOU WILL ALWAYS LOVE ME. ANDREW, ARE THERE 'TEARS IN HEAVEN', I HOPE NOT. BUT I KNOW THERE ARE PLENTY HERE. I.L.Y.MY LITTLE ANDY.LOVE NANNY

July 8, 2007

Yesterday Andrew as you know was Schuylkill Haven's Fireworks.
We went. It was as though I'd gone back 2 years. I'd mourned and cried for another. It seems as though that has what it has become. My thoughts are always clothed in mourning and silent weeping or at times openly weeping for the world to see. Somehow I've managed. Maybe because I really don't have a choice.

This is for you.

http://home.comcast.net/~caliburn/Andrew/Movie.wmv

It will take sometime to buffer. It is not recommended for those with slow connections.

God Bless.

To Sammi Jo that was a lovely post.
It is a pity we can't go back to another time when the world did not seem so cruel. Or it hadn't touched them. I see them as they were so often but it's not the same.

Sammi Jo

July 4, 2007

I have decided I would like to accept the responsibilities of an 6 year-old again.

I want to go to McDonald's and think that it's a four star restaurant and then be able to afford a movie.

I want to sail sticks across a fresh mud puddle and make a sidewalk with rocks and bask in the sun.

I want to think M&Ms are better
than money because you can eat them.

I want to lie under a big oak tree with a drippy ice cream cone and run a lemonade stand with my friends on a hot summer's day.

I want to return to a time when life was simple. When all you knew
were colors, multiplication tables, and nursery rhymes, but that didn't bother you, because you didn't know what you didn't know and you didn't care. All you knew was to be happy because you were blissfully unaware of all the things that should make you worried or upset. I want to think the world is fair. That everyone is honest and good.

I want to believe that anything is possible. I want to be oblivious to the complexities of life and be overly excited by the little things again.

I want to live simple again. I don't want my day to consist of computer crashes, mountains of paperwork, depressing news, how to
survive more days in the month than there is money in the bank,
doctor bills, gossip, illness, and loss of loved ones.

I want to believe in the power of smiles, hugs, a kind word,
truth, justice, peace, dreams, the imagination, mankind, and making angels in the snow.

WE miss you, Andy! RIP!!

July 3, 2007

Where have all the FLOWERS gone?

CAROL

June 27, 2007

MY DEAR ANDREW, I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU, AND WILL ALWAYS SEND YOU MY LITTLE MESSAGES. IT IS SO HOT TODAY AND THE SPLASH PARTIES OUT AT THE POOL HAVE BEEN GOING ON AND I BET YOUR FRIENDS MISS YOU AND YOUR JOKING WAYS, AND YOUR FLIRTY SMILE. YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN REALLY HIT ON IF YOU WERE HERE, YOU HANDSOME LITTLE ANGEL. I WILL NEVER FORGET THAT SMILE. YOU AND RICKY HAD THE MOST CUTIEST SMILES AND YOU BOTH HAD SUCH GEORGEOUS EYES. ALBIE HAS YOUR SMILE AND SHELLY HAS YOUR EYES. THEY ARE DOING WELL AND I KNOW THEY MISS YOU BOTH ALSO. YOUR DAD AND I SIT AND TALK AT NIGHT BUT WE STILL CAN NOT TALK ABOUT YOU TO MUCH BECAUSE NANNY WILL START TO CRY. YOU HAD SO MANY PPL TO TALK TO, WHY MY GRANDSON WHY. SOMEDAY SOMEHOW SOMEWAY, WE WILL KNOW BECAUSE SOMEWHERE OUT THERE, THERE IS AN ANSWER. I KNOW YOU WERE REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO THE SUMMER AND GETTING BACK INTO SPORTS AND ALL OF US BEING THERE WHEN YOU WALKED OFF THE FIELD WITH THAT BIG SMILE WHETHER YOU WON OR LOST, YOU JUST ENJOYED WHATEVER YOU PARTICAPATED IN. THE FIRST FOOTBALL GAME THAT YOU WOULD HAVE PLAYED IN THIS YEAR, I WILL CHEER THEM ON AND I WILL SEE YOU ON THAT FIELD IN MY MIND BECAUSE MEMORIES CAN NOT BE TAKEN AWAY AND WHEN I SEE NUMBER 67 I WILL PRETEND ITS YOU AND WATCH THAT NUMBER JUST RUN LIKE YOU DID. GOTTA GO MY GRANDSON, I CAN'T SEE ANYMORE TO WRITE, THE TEARS ARE BLOCKING MY VISION AND MY CHEST IS BURNING, BUT I WILL TALK TO YOU SOON. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU MORE THAN I CAN SAY OR WRITE. ILYMGS. NANNY

ANDYS NANNY(CAROL)

June 24, 2007

To all andys friends, I would like to invite you to my home for a picnic and a prayer vigil in memory of ANDREW. I expect it to be in August sometimes. It will be an evening you will remember for the rest of your lives. I will have a table set up with a picture of ANDREW on it,as well as a memory box to put a piece of paper with a memory you have of Andy in it. It will be heartwarming at first and will end up in fun as he would have enjoyed and I want all that come to know and understand what he enjoyed and loved. I will prepare and his dad will dj from the beginning to the end. You will all get to understand why i hurt and miss his being here so much. It is my way of thanking you for being there for my grandson. I cannot give my phone number on line so if you want to come or be involved in any way please e-me and I will give you the details of my plan. Please let me know and tell his friends that don't get on and post and please tell your friends to please post if they have not already. I know Andy had some very good friends. God bless you all and I love you all that WERE THERE FOR MY ANDY, as well as many of your parents being there for him also. LOL, Carol

carol

June 24, 2007

OH MY SWEET ANDREW, I surely miss you and it does not get any better. The summer is here and it is only getting worse because there are so many things that remind me of you, the yard, the pool, the grill, the pit, just opening the door and looking out in the yard. Parties, picnics, pool parties and your friends. The smile on your face, that twinkle in your eye, the laughter from within, that little smirky grin, the emty plate, the water battles, why oh why what had gone wrong, my loving grandson it is now all gone. I MISS YOU MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY AND MORE WITH EACH PASSING DAY. I wish, I wonder, I just can't understand, I PRAY THAT MAYBE SOMEDAY YOU WILL JUST HOLD MY HAND AS I DREAM OF YOU AND PLACE A KISS UPON MY FARHEAD TO, AND LET ME KNOW YOU ARE OK THEN MAYBE I CAN GO ON AND UNDERSTAND YOU FEEL O.K. IN YOUR FAR AWAY LAND. WHEN I GO ABOUT AT TIMES, I HEAR A SONG THAT BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES. IT ALWAYS SEEMS TO BE THE SAME SONG, THEN I FEEL A CHILL GO UP AND DOWN MY SPINE AND I KNOW IT IS YOU BEING KIND AND LETTING ME KNOW YOUR ARE NEAR AND TELLING ME NOT TO FEAR THAT YOU ARE OK, AND IN SPIRIT ARE STILL HERE. I must go for now and hope this is posted because sometimes they don't post things. I will keep posting because it is the only way of letting you know how i feel and hope your friends start to post more for you because i know that you were and are loved and not forgotten. I LOVE YOU MY GRANDSON ANDY.

June 22, 2007

Havent been on here much im sorry. Today my family and i had steak out on the grill and the fiery smell filled my lungs which gave me the best feeling, only to last a moment. Then i thought of you and it wasnt the same because i knew how much you loved grilling and would have enjoyed today. Another splash party gone by this past week that you werent at, but i still looked for you when i went in, forgetting i wouldnt find you. It upset me that the summer just isnt the same anymore without you, your always thought about. well ive got to be going, i have much to do yet today. I love and miss you so much Andy:)

June 20, 2007

Mr ditzler, this is a late happy fathers day yo you. We were friends of Andys and our parents and us knew you were a good dad to andy and he really loved you. andys friends.

June 19, 2007

My dear Andrew, I REALLY MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU. NANNY, LOL

to andys nanny and daddy

June 18, 2007

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

CAROL

June 18, 2007

TO ALL OF ANDREWS FRIENDS, Iam so glad to hear you cherish the memories because I am sure he would cherish each memory of you, LOL, ANDYS NANNY

June 18, 2007

Happy Father's Day

June 17, 2007

Pete. we are a group od Andys friends and all of us woud like to wish you a HAPPY FATHERS DAY. Andy always thought you were the best. And the way you wer always there for him, we did to. Andys friends.

Carol

June 17, 2007

My dear andrew,missed you yesterday. It was Aunt Tricias b-day and the pit was blazing, but it wasn't the same without you. TIMMY DID YOUR JOB BUT IT WASN'T YOU. There will never be another you. I just wanted to send you my love and let you know I really miss you and things are not getting easier because I MISS YOU MORE AND MORE WITH EACH PASSING DAY. I will sign in again when I am not so dep. because my heart is aching and my throat is burning with each thought of you not being here with dad today. I gotta go for now but I do love you my angel and miss you. LOL, Nanny. I am SSST. but will be o.k..

carol (nanny m)

June 13, 2007

This is andys nanny. I was on vac. for a week to kentucky to visit my nephew and family. All is ok but i thought of my Andrew all the time and thought of how he would enjoy a vac. like that. Not a day goes by that I don't think of him. I miss our other angel just as much but this is about Andy because it is feels like it was only yesterday. They were gems and to young. I feel like I could climb the highest mountain and scream why why why. I know there is an answer out there but to far away to grab it, but maybe somday, someone will ease my mind?????? I know life must go on but how do you mend a broken heart. I posted a message to all ppl who read the entries posted, but it was not posted as of yet. I posted it on Sunday. I heard a beautiful song by the gaithers call theres something about that name. It is beautifull and just the music to it made me cry,etc. etc. because i know he would have liked it. He was a country song lover, but he did like some hymns i played. He loved everything,esp, ppl. He was a giver, not a want this and that, he appreciated everything anyone did for him and gave him, never did he say he didn't like anything you gave him. He was always appreciative and respectfull. How could he have hurt so bad to leave us? Oh God, I miss you my grandson. Thank you all you wonderfull and loving ppl for posting because I read this everyday and know you all really cared about him. I want to thank the ppl who e-mailed me, it really helps me. I would like to go on but I am hurting and thinking about my angel sooo much but I will be back. My Andrew i love you and miss you soooo very much. The screen is blurry through my tears, but nanny will be ok. I love you.

June 11, 2007

Andy's Nanny is ok, you should hear from her soon.

June 11, 2007

I'm so glad are lives crossed and I was able to be part of your memories as much as you are to mine. Your in my heart forever. Not a day goes by that I'm not thinking of you.
Friends forever!

anonomous

June 9, 2007

is andys nanny ok? Have not seen any posts lately. She wass always really nice and good to him. Please post so i know you are ok. i know he misses you posting him.

June 6, 2007

I was brought up that everything happens for a reason. Still having a diffcult time figuring out why your not with us no more. I think of you many of days. Wishing it wasn't true and that you where still here with us.
When it's my time we will be together again. You take care and I will see you when God touches my hand and brings me up to heaven with you.
Love Always
your best friend

June 4, 2007

Been trying and trying to write in here and i dont understand but nothing is being posted...Im not sure why, because i would never say anything offending or rude about Andy or his family...just hoping this one gets posted do no one thinks i forgot about him the last few days...hes Always in my heart<3

May 30, 2007

Didnt write in here yesterday, not that i didnt want to but because i didnt know what to say. it seems as if i write in here too much and i dont always want it to seem as if im dwelling on whats passed but still showing i havent forgotten.

Andrea Watkins

May 29, 2007

After Ricky’s death I didn’t think things could get any worse but I was so very wrong...
I’ve wondered when will I wake up and see that this whole thing has been nothing but a horrible nightmare, instead seeing them both smiling, but those are in my dreams.
They were supposed to keep giving to this world. The short time that both had was not enough. 18 years and the tender age of 14 is just so unfair.
I’m so sorry Andrew. You have helped me to see so much. Help me to make it alright before it is too late and the chance is taken. I miss you honey with every fiber of my being…
As I see yet again other families prepare for graduation parties, sweet sixteen’s, birthdays, Christmas, Holidays, preparing for the summer months, getting the pool ready and you helping me …it’s all gone…and I mourn even more. I’m angrier. And god help me I’m resentful. I see young people do or say something that remind me of you everyday and all I can feel is the loss and emptiness.
Andrew YOU were special… It’s sad to know that you didn’t know just how much and that is not your failure but my own. Please forgive your foolish mother.
I want to tell you so much. I want to hear your sweat voice. I want to especially hear you sing. I can remember the first time I heard you and the song just did not fit you or you’d not yet learned how. But you were gettin’ better. These are just few of the many that should have been. I want to stop shaking. I want to give you a great big hug and breathe you in. I didn’t know we were running out of time…..I want to give you back your life.
So many I's, it makes me feel so selfish and I'm trying not to be.
Finally I pray that whatever it is you felt you lost or did not have that you have found.

Andrew… I can not say Goodbye….I am so tangled in all the memories…drowning in them like the raging waters of the sea….
We’re told The Good Lord does not give us more than we can handle. I’m not so sure about that anymore.
Choices...sometimes we are not given any.

God Bless My Children. God Bless All The Children.

To all mothers, Happy Mothers Day, hold close to what you've been given for tomorrow may never be. And the last kiss, hug or word may be your last.
Love Mom
edited 5/16/07
edited 5/28/07

May 28, 2007

Had a soccer tournament yesterday, we didnt do too well but not too bad either. It was so hot outside, it made me wish i was at a JFK splash party cooling down in the pool, dancin, and having a good time with you and some friends. Between games all i could think about was swimming and having a good time, believe it or not, i think it made the weather feel 10 degrees cooler...lol There was a nice wind yesterday too, kind of gave the thought that you were watching over me as i ran up and down the field. Today we got some steaks and were firing up the grill, yumm, i love steak. From what i hear, unlike me, your good at grilling...haha i cant even make toast without burning it:)

NANNY M, DAD, SHELLY AND ALBIE

May 28, 2007

ANDREW, I WAS THERE TODAY AND LAID FLOWERS AT YOUR GRAVE. I WAS THERE AND I DID CRY THINKING IT WAS NOT FAIR, YOU DIDN'T HAVE TO DIE. NO ONE CAN TAKE FROM ME MY THOUGHTS OR HOW I GREIVE. YOU KNEW HOW I WAS AND THATS HOW I'LL BE, YOU CURLY HAIRED SMILLY ANGEL OF MINE. YOU ARE LOVED BY MANY AND YOU TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF SO MANY PPL, SOME WHO DIDN'T REALLY GET TO KNOW YOU. IF YOU ONLY KNEW HOW SPECIAL YOU WERE ?????. I AM SADDENED TODAY BECAUSE YOU SHOULD BE HERE HAVING FUN LIKE ALWAYS. BUT I WILL DO SOMETHING FOR YOU YOU WOULD DO, STAND ON THE DECK WITH A BUCKET OF WATER AND SPLASH ON WHO WALKS BY AND I'LL LAUGH LIKE YOU DID SO HARD YOU CRIED. SHELLY WILL BE IN THE POOL AND ALBIE WILL SIT AT THE PICNIC BENCH AND EAT AND EAT. THE PIT WILL BE BLARING THE MUSIC WILL PLAY AND FAMILY AND FRIENDS WILL GATHER TODAY, BUT THE LIFE OF THE PARTY WILL NOT ATTEND BUT IN OUR HEARTS YOU WILL BE AMOUNG YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. I HAVE SO MUCH I'D LIKE TO SAY BUT I CAN'T MY GRANDSON BECAUSE IT CAN'T BE THAT WAY. I MUST ONLY THINK OF HAPPY TIMES AND NOT WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN. RACHAEL SAID HI, AND MISSES YOUR CALL. SHE WAS A GOOD FRIEND AS YOU TOLD ME SO AND WE GAVE HERE YOUR HEART AS I AM SURE YOU KNOW. IT WILL NEVER BE BROKEN AND WORN WITH PRIDE BECAUSE A GOOD FRIEND LIKE HER WILL ALWAYS HAVE YOU IN HER THOUGHTS AND CHERISH EACH MEMORY. AS I AM SURE YOUR GOOD FRIENDS DO. HAVE FUN WITH THE ANGELS UP ABOVE, AND MAKE THEM LAUGH AND HAVE LOTS OF FUN AND BEAUTIFULL RICKY PLAY THEM DRUMS, GET THE ANGELS DANCING AND YOU AND ANDREW CAN SEND SOME THUNDER OUR WAY AND I WILL SURELY KNOW YOU TWO ARE SURELY HER TODAY, AND AS THE SUN SHINES DOWN FROM ABOVE I KNOW YOU TWO LITTLE ANGELS ARE SENDING US YOOUR LOVE AND KISSES FROM ABOVE. I LOVE AND MISS YOU ALWAYS AND WILL FOREVER AND AS LONG AS I LIVE. LOVE NANNY, DAD, ALBIE AND SHELLY

ANDYS NANNY

May 27, 2007

I REALLY LIKE TO READ THE ENTRIES FROM THE PERSON WHO READS THE ENTRIES EVERYDAY. YOU NEVER HAVE TO WONDER, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS ASK. IAM PETES MOM AND ANDYS GRANDMOTHER. TODAY ANDY WOULD BE HERE IN THE YARD ENJOYING HIMSELF WITH HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS SWIMMING IN THE POOL AND COOKING ON THE GRILL AND LAUGHING AND JOKING AROUND AND THROWING WATER ON PPL AND ALL THE FUNNY THINGS HE LIKED TO DO WITH EVERYONE. ANDREW PLUS ABOUT 20 PPL EQUALS FUN AND LAUGHTER AMOUNG HIS LOVE OF BEING WITH EVERYONE. HE WAS ALWAYS FUN AND LOVING WHICH WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS AND HIS SMILE WILL NEVER FADE FROM MY EYES AS I DO NOT EVEN HAVE TO LOOK AT HIS PICS TO SEE IT. HEWAS A GEMMM. LOL, CAROL AND HAVE A HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY. THERE IS A FUTURE UPCOMING AT THE CEMETARY BUT I DO NOT KNOW WHEN, IF YOU E-ME I WILL LET YOU KNOW IF YOU WANT TO JOIN IN. LOL TO ALL

May 26, 2007

its hard to write in here on weekends cuz my computer is so slow but i guess the wait for the page to load is worth it to check in here every day. i cant help but wonder what he would be doing right now and if i would still see his smiling face at the splash parties coming over to talk to me. boy i miss him

Andrea Watkins

May 26, 2007

As you know Andrew I went on a bike trip this week. What came to mind was a song by Tim McGraw "Everywhere" I have teenie moments where it is not so overwhelming, however it never lasts for very long. You both are always there. I love you with everything that I am both of you. When you become a mother you no longer live life for yourself but rather through your children. Half of me is no longer here. How I wish to God things could have been different.
I sent a few pictures on Mothers Day of Andrew at the beach. He laughed and splashed and lived life as it should be. The rest Andrew I'm soooo sorry. There just was not enough time to fix it. And how I wish we'd had "time".

God Bless Andrew
And Bless All those lovely souls that think of my Andrew and nevermind that you post or not I know he's thought of....

Love Mom

CAROL

May 26, 2007

WADI, THIS IS ANDREWS NANNY. I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR THE CONSIDERATION AND THOUGHTFULLNESS YOU ALL ARE SHOWING BY WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO. IT IS SO VERY THOUGHTFULL OF YOU ALL. PLEASE E-MAIL ME AND LET HIS DAD AND I KNOW WHEN AND WHAT TIME BECAUSE WE WOULD LIKE TO BE THERE AND HAVE A PICTURE SET UP. IF YOU OR ANY OF YOUR FRIENDS WANT TO E ME JUST CLICK ONTO CONTACT ME WHEREVER IT HAS FROM CAROL M OR NANNY. I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT. THANK YOU ALL AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL, LOVE ANDYS GRANDMOTHER AND DAD AND IAM SURE ANDY WOULD THANK YOU ALSO. CAROL M.

Anonymous

May 26, 2007

Bye Andy

Wadi Ebling

May 26, 2007

To Andy's parents. Andy is in the new year books. On page 65 it says "In Rememberance of Andrew H. Ditzler." Me and a couple of freinds are going up to the grave on the last day of school to drop off a rose from each person.

May 25, 2007

Still viewing the guestbook seeing how much your family and friends care about you, its amazing. Like I said before, I barely knew you but every once in a while i find myself wanting to message you and knowing i cant. Every day the first thing i do when i get into computer class is check up in here and see who is writing, my computer is WAY to slow, which is dumb cuz then ill have to wait longer to get in here...lol i remember the first time i met you last summer, you picked on me for being short but i knew you were only joking cuz i would act like i was sad to make you feel bad, then youd cheer me up...well i gtg i have to get back to doing my work, for Andys family and friends, he was a great kid that knew how to make someone smile and laugh, which is important. Just thought id add that if i havent said it enough

CAROL

May 24, 2007

ANDREW, THERE IS SOMEONE WHO LIKES TO VIEW YOUR GUEST BOOK EVERYDAY, SHE SEEMS LIKE SOMEONE WHO YOU HAVE GIVEN YOUR HEART TO, BY YOUR KINDNESS AND LOVE. ALSO YOUR SMILE THAT NO ONE CAN FORGET FROM THE FIRST TIME THEY SEE IT, BUT I WOULD LIKE EVERYONE TO KNOW THAT IT WAS A SMILE YOU WERE BORN WITH. IT WAS NOT FAKE, I BELIEVE GOD PUT THAT ON YOU FOR A REASON, BECAUSE EVERYBODY SAYS ABOUT YOUR SMILE AND HOW THAT IS SOMETHING THEY CANNOT FORGET. I WOULD GET ON EVERYDAY AND WRITE SOMETHING BUT I CRY JUST READING IT OVER AND OVER EVERYDAY. I READ IT AND LOOK FOR NEW ENTRIES, BUT I AM SURE SOME PPL DON'T KNOW IT WILL BE ON FOR ANOTHER YEAR. NANNY DOES WRITE VERY OFTEN BUT SOMETIMES THEY WILL NOT PUT IT ON, BECAUSE THEY VIEW IT AND MAYBE I WRITE SOMETHING THAT THEY CAN'T PUT ON. I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM THE PERSON WHO DOES NOT LEAVE A NAME, I CAN BE E-MAILED AND WOULD LOVE TO TALK TO ANYONE WHO WANTS TO TALK. I WILL SEE YOU TONIGHT WHILE I STAND AT YOUR GRAVE AND YOU WILL KNOW YOUR DAD AND I ARE THERE. AND AS WE SIT UPON THE GROUND SEND A BREEZE OUR WAY AND WE WILL KNOW, YOU KNOW WE ARE THERE WITH YOU. MY TEARS WILL FALL, MY HEART WILL ACHE AND WE'LL PLAY YOUR CD THAT WAS THE LAST YOU HAD MADE. A KIND MAN HAD MADE 2 DVD'S OF YOUR FRIENDS WITH YOU WHICH WAS SO BEAUTIFULL, AND A WRESTLING TAPE OF YOUR LAST MATCH, WHICH ONLY NANNY HAD VIEWED. I AM AFRAID TO SHOW IT TO MANY BECAUSE I'M REALLY NOT READY. THERE WILL BE A DAY IN THE SUMMER WHERE YOU LOVED TO BE, IN THE YARD AT THE FIRE PIT ROASTING HOT DOGS AND MARSHYS AND PLAYING YOUR HITS. PPL WILL BE WELCOME TO COME AND FEEL WHAT WE FELT BEING WITH YOU. A TABLE WILL BE SET FOR MEMS TO BE LEFT LETTERS OR NOTES AND MAYBE SOMETHING THEY KNEW YOU LIKED. A FLOWER A STUFFY AND A PIZZA TOO WHICH THERE WILL BE PLENTY OF (PIZZA)BECAUSE YOU WERE THE PIZZA GURU TO SOME OF YOUR GOOD FRIENDS. AND THE GRILL BE BE GOING AT FULL SPEED BECAUSE YOU WERE THE GREAT COOKING KING AND ALWAYS LIKED DOING THINGS THAT HAD TO DO WITH FOOD. AS LONG AS IT WAS EDIBLE MY ANGEL WOULD EAT AND DON'T FORGET THE WOOD YOU CHOPPED FOR THE PIT AND STACKED IT SO PERFECT THAT WE WOULD HAVE ENOUGH FOR THE UP COMING YEAR. WELL MY LOVE EVERY THING IS READY TO GO I JUST HAVE TO PUT IN MY PLAN WHEN I WILL LET PPL KNOW, THAT THEY CAN COME FOR ANDYS DAY. OH BY THE WAY DADDY GOT THE POOL ALL CLEANED OUT AND READY TO GO BUT WE NEED SOME HOT WEATHER TO WARM IT UP AND JUMP RIGHT IN. BUT IF YOU WERE HERE YOU WOULDN'T GIVE A DARN BECAUSE YOU WOULD JUST JUMP IN AND SAY ITS NOT COLD. DADDY JUST TOLD ME WE WON'T BE DOWN TONIGHT, IT WILL BE SUNDAY OR MONDAY BECAUSE WE ARE GOING TO BRING SOME OTHERS TOO. I LOVE YOU MY ANDREW AND I MUST STOP FOR NOW BUT I'LL BE BACK, AND TO THE KIND PERSON WHO VIEWS AND WRITES, I WANT TO THANK YOOU FOR BEING SO KIND, PLEASE REMEMBER TO ALL THAT VIEW A CLICK AWAY, I AM FOR YOU. AND TO THE KIND PERSON WHO LEAVES NO NAME MAYBE I WILL HEAR FROM YOU AND MEET YOU ONE DAY. TO ALL WHO READ PLEASE DON'T FORGET ANDYS GUEST BOOK IS GOING TO BE ON UNTIL JAN. 10TH, 2008. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR JUST NEED TO TALK JUST E-MAIL ME AND I WON'T TURN YOU AWAY BECAUSE I HOPE AND PRAY MY E BOX WILL FILL OF NOT JUST JUNK MAIL BUT FROM ANDYS FRIENDS AND OTHERS WHO LOVED HIM TO. I LOVE YOU ANDREW, AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL. LOVE YOU ANGEL, NANNY M.

May 22, 2007

Nobodys really checkin in here too much anymore. i look everyday but no one write, almost like hes forgotten but never will be. i know for a fact that in the little time i knew him, i loved him and miss him so much. hes with God now and in a better place

katy

May 16, 2007

missin you everyday more n more Andy

tracy

May 14, 2007

Dear Andrew I hope you read this from up above, it is me you'r aunt tracy I just wanted to say I love you and i read the guest book everyday and I sit here and think of all the wonderful people that miss you and love you so very much you were and still are a special child to so many of us even though you are not here with us on this earth you will always be here with us in our hearts forever and we will never ever forget you and the wonderful 14 years that we had with you, I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH. The funny thing is I am sitting here as if you were right here in front of me and I am thinking of ricki as much as I am thinking of you,it is so heard to deal with this everyone deals with things in there own way I guess, I feel for you ANDREA and PETE and the friends and family of both ricki and andrew, but don't you guys worry everything is ok here down on this earth I LOVE YOU BOTH, you'r aunt tracy.

Wadi Ebling

May 14, 2007

To Andy's Parents. Andy was a good person. He was also very good at sports. He was funny. I had fun sitting next to him in Health class. I will miss him. It is not the same with out him in school.

God Bless.

May 13, 2007

It was all too brief. Your memories are never far even in my dreams. All I have to do is close my eyes and I can see you smile, To remember your touch against my cheek. I wish you had not gone on that path alone. I wish we'd had more time. I miss you.

May 13, 2007

NANNY

May 13, 2007

ANDREW, ITS MOTHERS DAY AS I KNOW YOU KNOW AND IF YOU WERE HERE YOU WOULD GREET ANYONE YOU SAW TODAY WITH A HAPPY MOTHERS DAY. SO TO ALL WHO READ THIS I AM GOING TO SHARE WITH YOU HOW ANDY WOULD LIKE TO LET YOU ALL KNOW. HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO MY MOM, AND NANNS AND AUNTS TOO AND ALL MY FRIENDS MOMS AND TO ALL MOMS TOO I CAN'T GIVE YOU FLOWERS, OR KISSES TODAY, BECAUSE I AM NOT HERE TO DO IT IN THAT WAY, BUT WHEN YOU SEE A BOUQUET OR FLOWER IN SOMEONES HAND JUST STOP AND TAKE A LOOK AND SMILE BECAUSE ONE OF THOSE FLOWERS WOULD HAVE BEEN IN YOUR HAND, USE YOUR IMAGINATION TODAY AND LETS PRETEND I SENT ONE YOUR WAY, AND AS A BREEZE GOES BY AND IT TOUCHES YOUR CHEEK, ITS THE KISS I SENT YOUR WAY JUST TO LET YOU KNOW I AM WISHING YOU ALL A HAPPY MOTHERS DAY. I LOVE YOU MY GRANDSON.

Kim Krell

May 10, 2007

I still can't get over that I won't see your head popping over the fence to talk to us, you grew so much in the last year you could see right over our 6ft fence. We all miss you, and wished I would have told ya how much we loved ya before you left us. Cant wait to see your smiling face when I get there... everyone who didn't get to know you, they certainly lost out on a wonderful friend. We luv ya

May 9, 2007

Im still sending messages and i check in here every day. i barely knew Andy but he was always nice to me and i always liked watching him make people happy, but i watched from a distance. I wish i would have been a lot closer to you but then again this might have hurt worse than it already does. You were an AMAZING person and just because people dont leave comments every day, dont mean they dont care and still arent hurting. i love you Andy1

nann m

May 7, 2007

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

NANNY M

May 7, 2007

ANDREW, I AM SO LOST WITHOUT YOU. I FEEL SO ALONE MORE THAN YOU WOULD HAVE EVER KNOWN. IMISS YOU SO MUCH, I CAN NOT THINK AT TIMES. I CHECK THE BOOK EVERY DAY TO SEE IF ANYONE SENDS MESSAGES YOUR WAY. I WILL MY LOVED ONE. MY GRANDSON MY HEART HURTS AND MY EYES CRY I HATE TO FACE A NEW DAY WITHOUT YOU BUT I MUST GO ON AS YOU WOULD WANT ME TO SO I WILL FOR YOU AND THOSE THAT NEED ME. I LOVE YOU MY ANDREW.

NANNY M.

April 30, 2007

ANDREW, THE SUN IS SHINING, NO RAIN TODAY. I KNOW YOU MADE SURE IT WAS SENT OUR WAY. THE SKYS SO BLUE AND I WILL NOT CRY BECAUSE TONIGHT YOU LOOK DOWN AND YOU WILL SEE YOUR BROTHER ALBIE ALL DRESSED AND PLEASED BECAUSE AT THE SCHOOL PROM HE WILL BE. ALL DECKED OUT LIKE YOU AND RICKY WOULD BE, IF GOING TO A PROM YOU TWO LITTLE ANGELS WOULD BE. I KNOW TONIGHT YOU TWO WILL TAKE HIS HANDS AND HELP HIM BOOGIE TO THE BEAT OF THE BAND. HAVE FUN TONIGHT MY PRECIOUS ONES BECAUSE TONIGHT YOU AND RICKY AND ALBIE WILL BE AS ONE. I LOVE YOU. LOVE NANNY

April 25, 2007

Im still checking in here from time to time so youll always know i miss you. You were an amazing person who i learned to love and respect. You have so many people who love you and we hope you will wait for all of us at Heavens Gate. We love you Andy!

CAROL

April 24, 2007

WHEN I WOKE UP THIS MORNING AND WENT OUTSIDE, I KNEW IT WOULD BE A DAY OF SUNSHINE BEAMING DOWN THIS WAY. I SAT AND HAD A COFFEE AND MADE ONE FOR YOU TOO, KNOWING JUST HOW YOU LIKED IT AND WE HAD A DONUT TO. IF I COULD BRING BACK YESTERDAYS I SIT AND TALK TO YOU AND TELL YOU AS I HAVE TOLD YOOU MANY TIMES HOW GOOD YOU WERE AND HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU. I'D GIVE YOU HUGS AND KISSES AND WAIT TO SEE THAT LITTLE SMIRK AND GREAT BEAUTIFUL SMILE, AND TELL ME YOU LOVE ME TOO. I LOVE YOOU MY GRANDSON. NANNY MISSES YOU TO.

April 4, 2007

I miss you and love you SO much Andy. I had a dream about us hanging out last night and woke up crying. I miss you so much, you were an incredible person and simply amazing:)

love you

Samantha Litwack

March 26, 2007

Andy, we all miss you very much. I wish that you could be with us sharing all these laughs and joys with us. I wish i would have talked to you more than i did becuase i never really got to talk to you. I wish you could be here with all of us. Everyone here at Schuylkill Haven high school miss you dearly.

~Love Samantha Litwack~

Katie Mintz

March 26, 2007

We are very sorry for your loss. Andy was one of our best friends. We cared alot about him and he cared about everyone also. Andy always had a smile on even when he was hurting on the inside. But we wish he was still here with us to share all our laughs and joys of life instead of looking down and watching them. Andy we miss you with all of our hearts. And to Andys family we give you our grief and hope every thing goes for the best. We love you Andy!

- Katie Mintz

adam forster

March 19, 2007

andy,man i sure do miss you down hereive been thinking of you alot lately and its been real hard i will always remember at stever party when you ate 3 domino's pizzas haha i will always remember you for all my life and cat wait till we meet in heaven i will be waiting you were a good friend and always will be so i guess i will see you someday and when we meet again save a piece of pizza for me haha bye andy rest in peace man

Steven Eisenhauer

March 19, 2007

Andy, how I love and miss you. I miss all of the times we spent together. Goin to the crick, building tree houses, playin games in your room. I miss you coming to my house every day just to go on the computer and so you could eat everything in my fridge, cuz you could definately eat. Going to eachother's houses before dances and getting all dressed up. Walking to school every morning, and making me lisin to Johnny Cash. Talking about girls, playing football, and going in your pool over the summer. Even the dumb things... Belt fights, towel fights, and even deodorant fights. We sure found painful ways of having fun didn't we. I remember the sleep overs when we would wrestle on the floor. And, my birthdays were never fun without you. When you would eat a whole pizza pie so we'd have to buy one just for you. And, waking up and seeing your huge smile in my face, that smile is something I could never forget... You were my best friend Andy, you were my brother, and I wish you were with me here... I love you and I'll never stop, your best friend, Steveo

Jess Freed

March 16, 2007

Andy is someone who will never be forgotten. No matter what went wrong in your day or how bad of a mood you were in, one look at his smile and you couldn't help but smile yourself. It seems soo strange to me to go to my mom's to visit now, knowing that he's not next door. I watched him grow up, right along side my own brother and sister, Morgan & Kyle. He was such a great kid, always lending a helping hand, or just knockin on the front door to see what was going on lol. Or even in the years after I moved out, seein him around or being in the store and hearing someone call me shrimp. He will always be missed and absolutely never forgotten. Love ya kiddo!

V. Y.

March 15, 2007

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief. Carol and Pete we were so sorry to hear of your loss. Carol we miss you.

ANDYS FAMILY

March 15, 2007

ANYONE VIEWING ANDYS GUEST BOOK, PLEASE LET YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS KNOW IT WILL BE ON FOR ANOTHER YEAR. ENDING FEB. 10TH. 2008. THANK YOU.

Shelly (sister) Albie (brother)

March 13, 2007

Andrew, we miss you and we love you.

NANNY M

March 13, 2007

NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT I VIEW THE GUEST BOOK EVERY DAY, AND READ AND RE READ EVERY SINGLE ENTRY. ALL THE KIND WORDS ARE SO COMFORTING JUST TO KNOW HOW SPECIAL YOU WERE TO SO MANY PEOPLE. I KNOW IT IS GOING TO GET WORSE BEFORE IT GETS BETTER BECAUSE THE PLANS AND GOALS ARE FORTHCOMING AND IT IS NOT GOING TO BE EASY WITHOUT YOU HERE AND WATCH YOU FULLFILL THEM. HOW CAN I MEND MY BROKEN HEART? I KNOW YOU ARE SAFE FROM THE PAIN YOU ENDURED AND RICKY IS GUIDING YOU THROUGH YOUR JOURNEY. ONLY YOU KNOW WHY MY GRANDSON AND I WISH YOU COULD TELL US BECAUSE WE WERE LEFT WITH SO MANY QUESTIONS UNANSWERED. I CAN'T EVEN TALK TO ANYONE BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW WHO. I WILL VISIT YOU THE 21ST AND BRING YOU A PIECE OF CAKE, CHOC. WITH P.B. ICING. AND A D.D. CUP OF COFFEE. DAD WILL BRING ME. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU MORE AND MORE EVERY DAY BUT I KNOW YOU ARE OK AND YOU ARE SMILING DOWN ON ALL OF US WITH THAT UNFORGETTABLE SMILE AND DANCING AROUND TO THE MUSIC OF A VERY SPECIAL ANGELS BEATING DRUMS. MISS YOU ,LOVE YOU, AND WILL NEVER FORGET YOU.

March 6, 2007

andrew was such a good kid he got along with everybody my kids and u will keep him in our hearts forever
we love you buddy and miss you very much from lauren,kim (pottsville)

March 6, 2007

andrew was the best he always helped people out he would always do things with me and make me laugh alot and i really miss his smile he was the best ever i love him and miss him alot and sometimes i cry at night thinking he is still here and going to walk in with a smile on his face from kaitlin

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