I grew up with Andrew in church when I still lived in NC. He was a few years younger than I, same age as my brother. He wanted to be a Marine for as long as I can remember. He wanted nothing else in life. During his first deployment to Iraq he was injured by an IED blast, awarded a Purple Heart and returned to action a few months afterwards. On 20 OCT 2005, Andrew was KIA in Nasser Wa Salem, Iraq. Strength and Honor only begin to describe the type of man Andrew was.
Valhalla received an outstanding young Marine, a Warrior, 6 years ago today.
Semper Fidelis.

Valhalla received an outstanding young Marine, a Warrior, 6 years ago today.
Semper Fidelis.
