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Andy Kwon Obituary
May 14, 1976 - March 26, 2021
New York, New York - Andy Lee Kwon, 44, passed away on March 26, 2021 at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC surrounded by the love of his friends and family.
Andy was born to Ki Ok Kwon and Young Noh Kwon in Columbia, SC. His childhood was distinguished by his early talent in athletics. Andy was named Gatorade Player of the Year in his senior year, an honor recognizing elite athletic excellence, academic achievement, and exemplary character.
Andy attended Duke University where he continued to excel. He led his team on and off the field, and was named captain his senior year. He was called to the US and Korean national team pools, and after graduation was drafted to the Rochester Rhinos in 1998. Andy was considered by many to be the best soccer player to have emerged from South Carolina.
After graduating with distinction from Duke University, he started a real estate finance career at Hatfield Phillips, then Bear Stearns & Co., and Urban Residential before joining Garrison Investment Group in 2007. Garrison became a second family for Andy, and he was instrumental to the firm's culture and success. In 2020, Andy co-founded Machine Investment Group, a firm that will continue his legacy.
Andy Kwon excelled in every role he played: father, husband, son, uncle, friend, teammate, and professional. Those who were fortunate enough to experience his friendship, quiet confidence, magic, humor, competitive spirit, and his love for fun and contest were witness to a life well lived.
Andy is survived by his wife, Sarah; children, Nathan, Hazel and James; mother, Ki Kwon; sister, Beth; nieces, Shelby and Shea; and many others. They, along with his many friends, will continue his legacy.
The celebration of Andy's life will be held at 3pm on Wednesday March 31, 2021 at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Columbia, South Carolina.
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Simone Taylor
April 18, 2021
May God continue to bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Please except my condolences.
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Donna and Jerry Gray
March 31, 2021
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Maggie Bergmans
March 31, 2021
I watched Andy grow up playing soccer from the age of 8-9 through High School with our son Brian. Always a joy to watch and be around. Ki, my heartfelt condolences go out to you and his precious family. We will miss you Andy. God Bless and much love!
Jo-Ann Librett
March 31, 2021
To the Kwon Family. I am so sorry for your immense loss. I have prayed for Andy from the onset of his illness and will continue to pray for your strength. My condolences
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