Today we found out that my cousin's son was killed in Iraq. He was on patrol and an IED went off. Sgt. Andrew Harron McConnell, 1 Jan 1985 - 14 Sep 2009. He is survived by his wife, who is pregnant with their first child, his parents, 5 sisters, grandparents, many aunts, uncles & cousins. Please keep his family in your prayers. His body will arrive in Dover De. soon, then Andrew's dad will escort the casket to Ft. lewis Washington for his funeral and burial.
Andrew (green shirt) in 2006 with his cousin Danny (r)
Toodles,
Chelley
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Chelley and the McConnell Family-
Andrew and I were froggie buddies at NGCSU, and joined practically at the hip during our freshman and sophomore years. Being the only guys in the company who weren't from Georgia we spent every moment of every weekend together. I don't need to tell you how great of a friend and brother he was. I stand by to assist in anyway I can, please advise his Army family as to how we can help. I found out about this tragedy this afternoon and was crushed. I have so many wonderful memories of Andrew. Please keep us posted on funeral arrangements, etc.
SGT Alex Bollman
You don't know me, but my husband Alex Bollman was a great friend of Andrew's. Andrew was one of the first friends Alex made when he came to NGCSU and they were brothers through Frog week, their first year in college, Foxtrot Company, and beyond. When I joined Alex their sophmore year, Andrew welcomed me like a sister. I've heard hundreds of stories about all the "trouble" the two of them got in during their time at North Georgia. Andrew was one of a kind and will forever be missed. Many tears have fallen today. We loved Andrew and want you to know that Sarah, the baby, and the entire McConnell family will be in our thoughts and prayers in the coming days and weeks. We pray for God's strength, peace, and comfort during this time...
Hi,
You don't know me, either, but I went to high school with Andrew. If you have any information about the services that will be held would you be willing to share? There are a few of us scattered throughout the US that would like to make it if we know where to be when. We're all keeping the whole family in our hearts.
Hi, Chelley,
Like everyone else that posted, you don't know me either, but I used to babysit (or keep an eye on) Andrew and his sisters. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Any information that you could provide would be outstanding as I know my family would like to show our support in any way possible.
Thank you for posting this. Your blog was the only information I could find. God Speed... feel free to contact me directly as well: jkuhar04@gmail.com
Jennifer (Johnston) Kuhar
Wife of SSG Kuhar, Daughter of CW4 Johnston
You do know me, and we'll be praying for your family through this really hard time.
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