Michael Andrade Bristol, RI Army

From Lisa Titus, Barrington, NH
Rhode Island Army National Guard Specialist Michael Andrade, 28, of Bristol, was killed in Iraq Wednesday, September 24, 2003. He was a member of the 115th Military Police Company.
This tribute page is being created on his behalf for those who may wish to express their condolences.

From Kimberly Urban, Riverside, RI
To Mike's Family & Friends- Please accept my deepest condonances during this trying time. I cannot imagine the pain you are going though. My heart bleeds for you. He was an honorable soldier, a great man & a hero to us all. Mike will always be remembered. My brother John wanted me to express to you his heartfelt sympathy. He is deeply saddened by Mike's loss and prays for you all constanty. He told me that Mike was the nicest guy he ever knew and would do anything for anybody. He loved working with him over there and became extremely close to him these past 8 months. I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts. The family of Spc. Urban.

From Pat Shoukry, New York, NY
My deepest condolences to the family and all loved ones of Michael Andrade. My heart aches for you, and you will remain in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that the deep hurt you feel can be in some part eased by the feeling of great pride for Michael’s valor and deep sense of patriotism. Michael, you have made the ultimate sacrifice and did so willingly and without hesitation. Thank you so very much for defending my freedom. It means so much to me, to the people of NYC and to the entire nation. Thank you for your bravery and sacrifice in the service of the country that I love so very much.
John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Most Sincerely, Pat Shoukry

From Angie Davis, Lawrenceville, Ga
My heart goes out to Michael's family and loved one. You are in my prayers.

From Jamie S, warwick, ri
I am SO sorry.. My boyfriend is with the 118th 115th mp co and im worried sick but im so sorry for your lose .. your with gods hands now we WILL never forget you. thank you SO much for protecting our country. your a hero!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

From Jill Bennett, Marietta, GA
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Michael Andrade. May God comfort you and give you strength. Michael is a hero and I will always be grateful to him. His spirit will forever be in my heart. God Bless, Jill

From Michele S., Bigfork, MT
To the Family of Michael Andrade: I'm sending you my sincerest condolences and prayers. Michael is a Hero, and will never be forgotten. Hang on to the memories. With love, Michele in Montana

From Temple Mellinger, Glade Spring, Va
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Michael. He gave his life for others and is a true hero. We pray that God will comfort and keep his family and friends. The Mellingers

From Nancy Pepin, Pawtucket, RI
To the family of Michael Andrade, I want to send out my most heart felt sympathies. He WILL never beforgotten. He is seen as a hero to allfor fighting for his country. He will be missed. Nancy Pepin 9/27/03

From Kristi Lade, Bradenton, FL
Dear Michael Andrade and family, I am so sorry for your loss. God must have needed another Hero by his side...My family and I will never forget what you have done for all of us. You will remain in our hearts and prayers ALWAYS. God Bless, Kristi Lade and Family

From HELENA ADAES, EAST PROVIDENCE, RI
I can not image the pain, family and friends of Mike are going through. I met Mike going back a few years, he worked with my husband at Display World in Warren, RI. I remember him being polite. I know God has him in a better place. I will pray for Michael's friends and family, to help them get through these dark, and sad times. He lost his life defending all of us. While we are doing all the things we take for granted, these kids are overseas fighting for us. May God bless his soul. This is very sad, it really hit home.

From Kathleen Sibert, Redondo Beach, Ca
To the Family and Friends of Michael Andrade. May the memories you have of Michael be a source of comfort and strength to you at this time. His dedication and bravery will not be forgotten. Michael is a true HERO . . . he gave his ALL for his country. God Bless You - The Sibert Family

From Audrey Chaney, Ridgeley, WV
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Brave Soldier and your family. Thank you for fighting for what you believe in. God Bless you and your precious family. Angel

From michael pereira, north providence, ri
Michael,
You paid the ultimate sacrifice anyone can. You stood up for your beliefs and for those who can not do for themselves. I am also a solider with the 399th CSH. I salute you and I am proud of you. To your parents thank you for giving birth to a wonderful human being. I did not know Michael but I once used to be a member of the Rhode Island National Guard. Your family is not alone and your family will not be forgotten as will not Michael. God bless and I hope that the pain becomes easier as the days and months and years go by.

From anja tx eindhoven, eindhoven, nb
dear micheal and family, so sorry to hear from this tragical loss.knows your a hero and will be never forgotten!! forever in our hearts and minds. may this poem helps your family and beloved one s deal with your death. may you rest in peace hero anja MATERIAL & SPIRIT i've known in the flesh a human, i'd cared for him/her. and suddenly an -"empty space"-, he/she went to "HIGHER LIFE". so many words never been said, so much 4gotten 2 say. regrets 4 what's never been answered..... the connection 4 ever been broken??
i've known in the flesh a human, i still know him/her. only the body died, but i still knows his/her spirit. never completely separated, never completely apart. the sense of humor and the warmth, i'll keep em in my heart.
i've known in the flesh a human, i loved this him/her. i still knows this human, i can have faith in this. and when i think of him/her very strongly, then i can hear him/her. he/she says:" i didn't die , i was just born again"

From Charlene Reynolds, Pawtucket, RI
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Michael Andrade. My husband is with the 119th MP Co. Please accept our sympathies along with those of all the unit and their families. God Bless you all. Charlene Reynolds

From Mary Williams, Cocoa, Fl
I found this site that says it all---- I hope you will find some comfort.
http://www.fathershands.com/finalinspection

From Jennie Provost, Moosup, CT
To Michael's family and friends, I send my deepest condolensces on behalf of myself and my husband Rich Provost, who is also serving with the 115th MP Company. Rich is very saddened by the loss of his friend and comrade. Rich was Mike's team leader when they served in the 169th together, and has always spoken fondly of him. May you find peace in knowing that he did a fantastic job overseas and he is a hero in our eyes. Sincerely, Jennie Provost

From cindy samorano, tucson, az
TO THE FAMILY OF MICHAEL ANDRADE, MY FAMILY SENDS THEIR CONDOLANCES FOR YOUR LOSS. AND TO MICHAEL THANK YOU. FOR BEING A STRONG MAN AND DOING THE JOB YOU DID TO ENSURE OUR FREEDOM. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. CINDY FROM TUCSON, AZ

From Diane Gabriel, North Providence, RI
My husband and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of Michael. Our prayers are with you all. Parents of Spc. Scott McCain 115th Military Police Company

From Mikaela Mazzuchelli, Bristol, RI
Heartfelt condolences to family and friends of Michael Andrade. He is a hero and will never be forgotten. God Bless. --The family of SPC. John Mazzuchelli (115th MP Company).

From Mary Moore, North Kingstown, RI
The family and friends of Michael Andrade are in our thoughts and prayers. Words are never enough when you lose someone you love, but sometimes, it's all the rest of us have to give. God Bless. From the family of Spc4 Rebecca Moore, 118th MP Bn.

From Neal Costigan, Pawtucket, RI
To all of Spc. Andrade's family and friends, Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. God bless you and give you strength in what must be the most difficult time in all of your lives. Our hearts are heavy for you. Thank God our country has brave men, like Michael, and women willing to serve in our military. Our son, Sean, is serving in Iraq as a medic with the 912th Forward Surgical Team, attached to the 1st Armored Division. The Costigans, Pawtucket, RI

From Christine LaFleur, Bristol, RI
How do you really express what you feel? Flea, you are truely an American hero. May God take you into his hands. Thank you for protecting our great nation. To Mr and Mrs Andrade and may God give you the strength to move forward while knowing you raised an incredible angel. Kristen, stay strong and may God bless you. To the rest of Mike's family , my heartfelt sympathy to you. To the Bristol Fire Dept., stay strong and may God keep you all safe. Michael rest in peace and thank you.

From Annmarie Hodge, n providence, ri
My deepest sympathies to the Andrade family and to all who were lucky enough to have known Spc Andrade. My prayers go out to you all. wife of SSG Michael Hodge 115th MP Co

From Jennifer Canard, Portsmouth, RI
To the Parents of Michael Andrade you reaised a great son, brother, friend, husban, firefighter, and soldier. He will never be forgotten. You are all in my prayers and in my heart. Jen

From JoAnn Rengigas, Johnston, RI
To all family and friends of Spc Michael Andrade, In time, may you find peace in your special memories of Michael. This is a painful time for you but know that Michael served his country bravely and with great pride. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. The family of Sgt. David Loffler, 115th MP Company.

From William Carty, La Paz, BC
The taste of freedom has a flavor the protected will never know. The Andrade family now sadly knows that taste. May god bless you all and please know his loss was not wasted.

From Jen Issa, Central Falls, RI
My sincerest condolences to Michaels's family. My stomach has been in knots since all of this has happened starting with Camara, Caldwell and Aponte. The whole state aches for these wonderful men lost. It's a shame. I guess the only solace is that they died doing what they though was right for their family and country and we appreciate all of them over there fighting for us. They are all truly brave men and women. Not that it will ever bring him back, but just know that he was prayed for and still is and he is in a very good place now where there is no fighting, only peace. God Bless his family in this time of sorrow. So many of us think of you every day. We pray for you every day and all of the troops still out there. Jennifer Issa, wife of Spc. Jon Issa of the 115th.

From Elaine Hervieux, North Providence, RI
Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Andrade ~ though we know there aren't enough words to take away the pain you are experiencing, we wish to extend our thoughts and prayers to you all... may it bring you comfort knowing that you are being thought of and prayed for! Take care and God bless ..... Parents of Spc. Brian R. Hervieux - 115th MP Co.

From ray funaro, Cranston, ri
Nothing we say, nothing we do, will ever fill the void left by Michael's passing. If we hold his principles in our memory he will be with us forever. His character was impeccable. He lived with Honor. He was just plain decent. Humankind lost when he left us. My deepest sympathy to his family. CSM (ret) Ray Funaro, 43rd MP Bde.

From ellie West, warwick, ri
my thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Michael Andrade. Please accept my sincere condolences. Michael is a hero. Ellie mother of Spc. Brian West 115th MP

From SFC George Huddleston, Baghdad, IRAQ, AE
To a great American hero, soldier, husband, son and brother. Michael, I remember the day to reported to our unit, fresh out of basic. From that day forward, you exemplified the true values and conduct of an American soldier. I will forever miss you, but never forget you. To the Andrade family---my deepest sympathy and heartfelt sorrows. "Flea" will always be my hero.

From George Andrade, APO, AP
I am so sorry for your loss. Andrade's have lost another hero.

From Renae Hayes, N Attleboro, MA
To the family and friends of SPC Michael Andrade, My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. My husband and I are so sorry for your loss. I wish I had had the chance to meet Michael myself. My husband was very close to him and told me many stories about him. From what he tells me he was an absolute wonderful person and soldier. Please keep in mind always that he will never be forgotten for what he did for our country. He is and always will be a hero in our hearts. The family of CPL Shawn D. Hayes 115th Millitary Police Company.

From RICHARD GONZALEZ, REHOBOTH, MA
DEAR MRS.ANDRADE AND FAMILY, WE WANT TO EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES FOR YOUR LOSS. MIKE WILL FOREVER BE IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS. I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW HOW MUCH I ENJOYED SERVING WITH A TRUE HERO. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MIKE I LOVE YOU BUDDY, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
-SGT.R.GONZALEZ 119TH M.P. CO. BAGHDAD, IRAQ

From shawn hayes, rehoboth, ma
I would like to send my deepest sympathy to the family of mike. I have served with mike for a few years now and was devestated by the loss of my friend. As a member of the 115th mike was one of the best friends any one could ask for, he had no enemies. He touched all of our lives and was always willing to help out anyone. I am still waiting for my friend to come through the tent door but i know he wont adn it hurts to see such a great person fallen during this time. I can still see the look in his eyes the day he and myself were finally told that we could go home on leave, his image adn the things we talked about will live with me forever. He will always be in my heart adn mind and will never be forgoten.

From Vianney Rodriguez, Killeen, Tx
To the Andrade family I send my love and support and may your son always represent what great heros we have in our soldiers.

From Kerry McCoy, Copperas Cove, TX
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are a true hero and you will never be forgotten. God bless you

From maryjane heath, claremont, nh
O Andrade & family may you find peace in the lord may he compfort you and ease your pain.THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS MJH&FAMILY

From haydee bellina, chicago, IL
To the Andrade Family, I am very sorry for your lost, please know that he will never be forgotten, GOD bless you. ~Haydee Ramirez, Chicago, IL

From JENNIFER COOPER, FT. CARSON, CO
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You are a hero!!

From Scott-Lisa Medeiros, Bristol, RI
To the Andrade family, There are no words to say, just know that your son is a hero who fought for his country, all our love, family of Joseph Allard MP 115th company

From Julanne Martin, Fall River, MA
My sincere condolences go out to the Andrade family and all who were very close and loved him. My brother served with him in the 115th - he attended Mike's funeral - fortunately my brother was injured earlier this year and got sent home although he is not "really" home yet. He was interviewed on Channel 6 during coverage of Mike's funeral and said that Mike could fix anything and make it better than it was in the first place. He said he hopes it is the last funeral he has to attend for another soldier in his unit. I hope it is too. May god bless the Andrade family and try to find strength to go forward. God bless everyone.

From David Loffler, Johnston, RI
To the family of Mike Andrade, I cannot ever begin to express my deepest sympathy for your family. I met Mike the first night we stayed at Ft. Drum together and he "hung around" us ever since. He was the sweetest, nicest and most innocent guy I have ever known. His ways were so funny also. I just wish I could have known him longer and he and I could have carried out all the plans we had with one another when we got home. Please accept my deepest condolances. Sgt. Daid "Loff" Loffler 115 MP CO, 3rd Plt, 1st Squad

From John Urban, Riverside, RI
I would like to send my deepest sympathies to Mike's family. There is nothing I can do to make the pain go away. All I can do is express and maybe it helps both of us. I was in the vehicle on Sept. 24 with Mike. I was his team leader, but more important his brother soldier and friend. We depend on each other all the time and Mike was one of the people I depended on the most. I wonder if Mike ever realized how much he was always there for me. Mike will forever be my hero and there will never be a day that goes by that I don't think about the sacrifices he made for me. I miss and love you Mike.

From Debra Woods-Haley, Boonton, NJ
My deepest symapthy goes out to you all. Our guys in 3rd Bn 112th MP have just left NJ for Iraq. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

From Darla Estrada, Tiffin, OH
My family and I want to tell you how Proud we are of you. Thank You for protecting our Country and Freedom. It is Men and Women like you who has given us what we have in life today. Always be Proud of Yourself. Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you and your family. God Bless You
Frank & Darla Estrada Proud Parents of SPC Jacob Allison Serving In Iraq

From Don Lanoie, Warren, RI
I served in Iraq with the 119th but served with Mike in the 169th in Warren for a few years. Mike, you were the nicest guy I've met. You came to my tent on occassion to just say hello to all of us when you came back to the camp to use the phones. You made the ultimate sacrifice and did it with honor. You will never be forgoten. From one soldier to another I salute you. To his family I can only imagine how difficult it has been but always remember he is here in spirit.

From gary bosse, fall river, ma
to the family of mike andrade ,i never knew mike but as my comrade in arms i wanted to say im sorry for your loss .he will never be forgotten as he made the ultimate sacrifice for his country ,i too am in iraq and recently lost a very dear friend of mine ,i feel your pain and may god bless you and your family .

From michael escobar, taunton, ma
may god bless you and your family for the ultimate sacrifce your son has sustained. as a reservist with the 399th CSH I thank you.

From tanya lomas, new bern, nc
to the andrade family: i heard of your lose a while back and never knew the words or how to express on how i felt with your lose as much to believe you also didnt know how to.mike is a hero and he wanted to stand for our country. i wanted to thank you and also him for doing so. he will always be in my prayers..

From Christopher Mollo, Chepachet, RI
Dear Family of Spc. Andrade, I did not know Michael personally but served in the 119th and was in Iraq at the same time. I remember the day like it was yesterday and cannot express to you in words the sadness in my heart that I felt that day and continue to feel. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and just know that Michael was part of a great thing and is truly a hero in my eyes. I am so sorry and I will never forget his name and the names of the others from the 115th who made the ultimate sacrifice. May God be with you always.

From david TAYLOR, WARWICK, RI
Jeez man... Its been 3 and a half years. Everyday I think about you guys. Your family should be proud to have such a hero amongst them. D-

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