Andrew was very close to his grandpa and grandma he did everything with them. They took him to Disney World when he was 3, He traveled to almost all 50 states,lots of camping,fishing, he was their world and they were his. On Feb 2,1996 my mom, Andrews grandma {Carla Henne} passed away from spinal menenjidas.This was devestating for him. Andrew never got over the loss of his grandma but, learned to live with it. My dad, Andrews grandpa then filled both roles of grandparents.He and Andrew were always close and he always knew his grandpa was always there to help him whenever he needed him.
Andrews great grandpa{Henry Henne} passed away Feb 14,1997 he was close to his grandparents and great grandparents most of the trips Andrew went on also included them.When Andrew was a toddler he would sit on his great grandpas lap and pull gum out of his shirt pocket, Grandpa always called him his little picker pocket.
The person who left him had a cell phone...but he just left him...then they returned before help got there and they stole Andrews wallet and money...they gave me his wallet at Andrews funeral but the money he had tucked in the side was gone, and the only reason I got the wallet was because they were seen with it by my youngest son so they had no choice...then they took pictures of Andrew laying there....I dont know how anyone could be so heartless...Losing Andrew was bad enough...then to find out that he was treated this way by people he cared about is so heartbreaking...He deserved so much more than that...He had such a big heart and love for people....he really deserved so much more. On May 23, 2009 all of our lives changed and we will never be the same....Andrew leaves behind 2 beautiful children, Grandpa, mom, step dad, sister, brother , aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends...He lives in our hearts everyday!!!!!!!!