Many of you may remember Andy from teaching at our previous cheer-gym in Hopewell Township, from a camp, tryout or from being a spotter at every competition we hosted. Andy also was a spotter for the PA State Championships in Johnstown for many years. Most of you who would have known Andy are probably graduated from college by now but we are confident you will remember him.

Andy was the silly one of our group. He had the ability to make us laugh and was the most optimistic person we've ever known. You would never hear a negative comment from Andy. He loved working with children and had great respect for the world of cheerleading. Many of our students would request Andy as their instructor. They gravitated to him because of his sense of humor and positive attitude. He loved to dance and was a natural born performer.....a real ham!

Those of us who are fortunate enough to have Andy as a friend will live a better life because of him. He was a joy to be around. He lived his life to the fullest.

As Andy faced many challenges with his health in the past few years, we all saw the embodiment of his life to the very end .......always optimistic and happy! When Andy passed away on January 5, 2007 due to complications from leukemia at the age of 38, Andy had his wife Kim and family by his side. He also left a son, Drew, who celebrated his first birthday in November, 2006.

Andy, our world will be poorer for your death yet so much richer because you lived. Our time together was very short but you will be remembered in our hearts forever!