Fallen Heroes of Operation Enduring Freedom

"Their are certain people in life that you meet along this journey that we call life. Those people that have forever made an impression on your journey and those are the people we will never forget. you are in our hearts allways. YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN SPC LISA ANDREWS. REST IN PEACE AND SOLDIER ON."
GABRIEL HAYES of gardner kansas

"Coming up on 10 years since you left. I vist you at least once a year to say Hi, and to let you know that we are all doing ok. We may be getting older here on earth, but your youth and vitality keeps a spring in our step. When we, your fellow soldiers, put you in the ground, the very nice grounds keeper said that he had never saw that in his 20+ years working the graves of the fallen. It was my highest honor, and my saddest duty Lisa. We miss you. Love, SSG Gray, 1st PLT, 3rd SQD"
SSG Martin Gray

"8 years today (9/26/11).... You are not forgotten."
SSG Padilla of Missouri

"On this day our lives were changed forever and not in a good way. Young, beautiful, smart and loved by all who knew her. She will forever be in our hearts and on our minds. We love you and miss you every day."
Teresa Good of Fountain Colorado USA

"we all miss you lisa. i know your watching over our boys n gals right now."
morrow (roadie) of ohio

"Out of all the soldiers in our unit when we went to ntc you took care of me when no one else would, not because you had to, because you wanted to. Til this day not a day goes by that I dont think about the day me and the others lowered your casket in the ground. The tears that come to me because you were a friend and family all in one. You will always be missed and loved"
SPC Gabriel Hayes of Emporia Ks

"I don't know how to start...Its been five years today. I am back out here where it all started for us. This is the first time that I will not make it to your site..I still love you...
To the family I am sorry for your loss..."
SSG Padilla of Overseas

"Dear Family of Lisa Andrews:
To honor the soldiers who have lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan and their families,the professional portrait artists of the Grateful Hearts Project are offering to paint a portrait of the individiual soldier for her family.

These 16"x20" original portraits are being offered completely free of charge in recognition of the sacrificies made by these brave soldiers and in condolence for their families loss.
Please email us at gratefulheartsproj@sbcglobal.net for more information.
Sincerely;
The Artists of Grateful Hearts"
J. Gragg of Lee's Summit, Mo.

"November 26, 2007
To the family of Spc. Lisa M. Andrews:
Lisa gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org"
Peggy Childers of Carson City, NV

"Its been 4years ago and it is like you were saying good bye to us in the tent. We miss you more then ever and We all love you just as much as we did back then. You are still that angle that lands on my shoulder and helps me thru the roug times. You laughter will forever bee in my heart and mind. Love you and miss you baby girl"
Teresa of Omaha, Ne

"Lisa. Its been almost 4 years since i last saw you. It still hurts everyday. I need you now more than ever. I need to talk to you. I miss you so much!!!! I love you!

Love your sister, Liz"
Liz of Fort Collins, CO

"Lisa,
We all miss you so much. Thank you for all that you have done for our family. Thank you for all the things that you hav done for me. I rememeber when you and I went around Overland Park looking for flowers to dry. I miss you so much. I cant wait until I can see you again. I love you.

Love,
Your Sister Liz"
Liz of Fort Collins, CO

"To The Andrews Family,

I only met Lisa after we were mobilized. She was a good friend and a great person. I served along side her in Iraq and felt a deep loss considering the short time we spent as friends. My deepest sympathy to the entire Andrews family."
Sgt. Mike Shields of Grain Valley, MO

"To Lisa,
I remeber you like you were standing next to me just yesterday. You were a strong mind and a strong willed individual and you taught me alot. Your smile was like something out of a dream and I will never forget what you have done for me. I will never forget the angel that graced our lives so breifly. And to you Cindy a mother never forgets and your heart and fond memories of her is what will keep you going through the hard times. Write me anytime you need someone to cry to because I need someone some times to. Love you lots."
Teresa Good of Bellevue Nebraska

"TO THE ANDREWS FAMILY FROM THE WAHL FAMILY. DEEPLY SADDEN FOR OUR LOST. ALL THIS IS VERY DIFFUCULT AND HARD ON ALL OUR FAMILIES. LOSING GREGORY HAS BEEN AN EXPERIENCE. MADE ME ALOT HARDER AS A PERSON. TO DO THE THINGS FOR HIM FOR ALL HIS BROTHERS AND SISTER'S. SO NO ONE EVER FORGETS THEM. MORE IMPORTANTLY, AS GREG SAID. DON'T LET AMERICA DO TO US LIKE IT DID WITH OUR BROTHER AND SISTERS FROM VIETNAM. AN THAT IS MY MISSION! I BEEN VERY FORTUNATE WITH THE FALLEN FAMILIES HERE ON LONG ISLAND. THAT WE ALL DO SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR OUR SON'S. WE HAVEN'T LOST A DAUGHTER. AN I HOPE THAT CONTINUE'S!!!! WE ARE THE ONLY SECTION OF THE COUNTRY TO LOSE A SOLDIER FROM EVER BRANCH OF SERVICE. THE WREATH WAS AN IDEA BY NAVY PETTY OFFICER 3RD CLASS TARVIS YOUNGBLOODS WIFE LAURA. SHE REACHED OUT TO ME. WE JUST RAN FROM ONE GARDENING CENTER TO THE OTHER. AN BLESSED BY GARDEN WORLD OF FRANKLIN SQUARE HERE ON LONG ISLAND. WE PLACED FORTY WREATHS AT NATIONAL "PINELAWN" AND CALVERTON ON LONG ISLAND. YESTERDAY DROVE DOWN TO ARLINGTON AND ANOTHER 93. AN TOMORROW I'LL MAIL OUT LISA WREATH. SHE HAS NOT DIED IN VAIN. SHE IS AN AMERICAN HERO! SINCE NEWS OF GREGORY I SHED TEARS REGUARLY. WITH ONLY PAUSE FOR ANOTHER FALLEN SOLDIERS. FEELS LIKE YOUR OWN CHILD! LISA AND HER FAMILY ARE IN MY HEART AND PRAYS ALWAYS."
LEONARD WAHL of VALLEY STREAM NY

"SOMETIMES YOUR BURDENS MAY SEEM SO HEAVY, I CAN GO TO GOD IN PRAYER. HE CAN WORK IT OUT."
THERESA THOMPSON of COLUMBUS, GEORGIA

"Lisa,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family,I wish to extend my deepest sympathy."
Mike Casey of El Paso, Texas

"I really don't know how to express what I want to say. I served with Lisa overseas and got to know her best in our mobilization phase of deployment. She was beautifull in every since of the word. I hope that heaven does exist, b/c i know she fits right in as an angel. The reason I right this is b/c I hear certain songs that were played at her memorial service and i think of her. Your very much loved. And to her family, know that your daughter was and still is in all of our hearts"
"sgt" angelo of kansas city

"My heart goes out to you, both as a parent and as the spouse of a soldier deployed to Iraq. It does not matter if a soldier falls on foreign soil or here in their homeland.The fact that they were willing to step up and defend their country makes them a hero,, I am currently writing a book of poems ,letters from families, to soldiers, and from soldiers to families.It would be an honor to share memories of your loved one. The book will be non profit and all proceeds will go to the families of our troops for whatever they may need. God Bless and hold you. jude floyd 2 frremont rd. chester NH 03036"
Jude Floyd of Chester NH

"To the family and friends,

Our prayers are with you in this most difficult time and we thank you for your loved ones bravery and sacrifice. May God strengthen you from knowing that fellow Americans and people around the world care about you and grieve with you in your loss. Your loved one is a hero. Greater love have no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13.

God bless you.

Home Front Ministries
Shepherd of the Hills Church
Porter Ranch, CA"

"Thanks for stepping forward when America needed you. To the family - Thank you for your contribution to our liberty and freedom. I'm sorry for your tremendous loss."
Ronald Carlson of Montrose, MN

"Specialist Andrews, goodbye soldier and thank you. You are my hero."
Bill of Houston, Texas

"Thank you brave soldier for sacrificing your today for my children's safer tomorrow. You have our utmost respect and gratitude. May God provide your family with comfort in their time of sorrow. May you forever rest in Heavenly peace. You will not be forgotten."
a grateful citizen in arizona

"They wear the uniform
Proud and true
They protect our Nation
For me and you.

They give of themselves
So unselfishly
They leave their homes
And their families

They are on foreign soil
In a foreign land
Our men and women
Who are taking a stand

They are on guard
Day and night
They are weary for sleep
But prepared to fight

They see death and destruction
In this war torn place
But its all worth the effort
When they see a smiling face

They remember why they are there
Through all the sadness and sorrow
Its to ensure for the children
A better tomorrow


May god keep and protect the men and women who have chosen to protect us and our nation...""
Sgt Wes Campbell USMC 3/2 of decatur alabama

"To the family and friends of Lisa Andrews: I am so very sorry for the loss of your loved one. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.God Bless."
Jessica of Rio Vista.CA

"Lisa Andrews died while serving her country. Non combat deaths are part of the price that an Army pays in order to stay in the battle. This soldier payed that price so people across America, indeed the world can live safer.

I know that my family, my kids are so because of soldiers like Lisa Andrews."
The Estes Family of Phoenix, AZ

"Thank you Lisa Andrews, you will not be forgotten. Your bravery goes beyond words. I want to express my deepest gratitude for your sacrifice. To the family and friends, my prayers and deep condolences in your loss. May God strengthen you from knowing that fellow Americans and people around the world care about you and grieve with you in your loss. God bless you all. A very appreciative fellow American,"
Leo Titus of Grayslake, Illinios

"First off I would like to convey my prayers for your lost one and hope your holding strong. It was about a month ago my husband whom is also in the 129th told me of your loss. He said it was hard for all of the soldiers to say goodbye,...
God Bless Lisa and may she rest in Peace and Thank You for protecting us while we sleep.
God Bless....."
Melissa Wallace of Topeka, KS

"To the family and friends of Spc. Lisa Andrews:
May God's grace be with you during your time of grief. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and we feel your loss and share in your sorrow. Bless Lisa for the sacrifice she has made to make a better life for the rest of us."
The Ford Family of Wells, Nevada

"To the family and friends of Spc. Lisa Andrews:
I am saddened by the loss of your loved one. She will always be remembered as a hero for fighting for freedom. I hope that this website will be a source of comfort and encouragement for you during this difficult time, and in the future as you recall the memories of Lisa, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia