Andrew Dude Obituary

Dear Neighb,
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. Please know that you are in my thoughts.
My Love,
Linda Page Gershon

I cannot find the words to express my sorrow. Andrew was an amazing young man. He was so incredibly talented. He could sing, play the guitar and of course he could fix anything. He was an expert on so many things like the Beatles and JFK. I would love to have played trivial pursuit with him. But the best quality Andrew had was his heart. He cared so much for other people, especially his family. He loved his parents and his brother beyond words. He had such a special bond with his Grandpa and Grandma Dude. I can still see him sitting on Grandpa's lap with them both eating out of the same bowl of cereal. My heart is broken for Kelly, Cindy and Eric. Please know that you were the best parents and brother anyone could ever have. I feel confident Andrew is in heaven with his Grandmas and his cousin Zachary. We love you all and are here for you anytime.

Mr. Dude and family,

I'm am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you in this time of mourning. May God be with you in your time of need,

Richard Tran

Andrew,

In Arizona I remember watching in awe as you took Grandma and Grandpa Dude's old, broken Television set apart. You quickly fixed it and set it up in their golf cart. You then grabbed our swimming towels and draped them over the side to create our own little world. A little world where we could be whoever we wanted to be.

That night our little world consisted of watching "America's Most Wanted" and talking about how we would speed off in the golf cart and make the world a better place by catching all the bad guys.

Even though we never did speed off (we couldn't even reach the pedals), you definitely succeeded in making the world a better place. I always looked up to you and wanted to be like my big, older cousin.

You were so incredibly passionate. A characteristic I've always admired. Whether it was fixing and building absolutely anything, listening and creating music or caring for your loved ones, you did it with your whole heart.

You found beauty in everything. Even the old broken Television set sitting in Grandma and Grandpa Dude's garage. You had a way of breathing life into things that had long since been forgotten.

But the beauty you saw in everything else was unmatched by the beauty within you. Your beauty captivated us all and will continue to captivate us through our memories.

And now every time I look up at the sky I will hear the Beatles lyrics, “The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you” and I'll think of my beautiful cousin in the sky.

Love you so much, Andrew.

Kelly, Cindy, and Eric, my heart goes out to you during this very sad time. He and Matt were good friends and are now together again (with Matt's mom keeping an eye on them...) as well as with his family members who went before him. As you know, I know much of what you are going through and can only pray that you take each day as a new day to remember the good times and memories. If you ever want to talk, need a shoulder, or anything else, please call. I know there is nothing I can say to take the hurt away, but please know, I am praying for you!

I never met Andrew or his family before, but that doesn't make this any less painful for me or the love any less deep. He was an amazing, caring friend who I so badly wanted to met and share the rest of my life with. There was never anyone like him and there never will be. The only thing that gives me comfort during these extremely hard times is that Andrew is no longer in pain and that is soul is in heaven. I hope to one day meet his wonderful family, so that we can all be at least one step closer to Andrew. My heart and soul goes out to the Dude family.

Kelly,

My thoughts have been with you and your family since I heard of your loss. Our deepest condolences from Melanie, Alexander and me to you, Cindy and Eric.

David Hinshaw

Dear Cindy, Kelly and Eric,
Andrew was such an amazing, talented young man and we are heartbroken to learn of his passing. Keeping you in prayer for God's Peace and strength...
with our love and deepest sympathy,
Don and Janeen Fortenberry, and Michael Clemens

Kelly, Cindy and Eric,
Our family prays for your family and mourns your loss of Andrew. Our deepest condolences. May you find peace soon. We will always be here to support you. Ted and Mieko Pettit

To the one that remains,

There is something special about family. They get you, they understand what no one else can, they remain faithful and by your side through the journey of life. No matter how much they get to see each other, there is a special bond that cannot be replaced or broken.

Andrew, we were stuck together from birth. I don't think it's coincidence that we were the same age and had similar interests and ambitions. We were meant to be cousins, but more importantly, we were meant to be friends.

It's often hard to remember the memories. We spent most of our time together in the younger years, but, if I think hard enough, the impact and emotion that you touched my life with comes to the surface. It reminds me that every person in our life is important and makes us the people we are today. Thank you for being one of the few who have impacted me the most.

No matter where life takes me. The exciting times, the hard times, the new adventures, and the times that seem lonely...your memory will remain. You will always be with me.

I wish I could be there to say goodbye. I said a little prayer to God that you would be taken care of. I pray one day that we can meet again, and until then, know I will always love you...Andrew Stephen Dude.

I can only imagine heaven playing, "Here comes the sun" as you arrived. I bet you make it so much brighter <3

So sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you during this difficult time. Andrew you were such a great kid in Troop 1!

My deepest sympathy to your entire family. I knew Andrew as a kind, caring, intelligent sixth grade student of mine at GCE! May God give you peace at this difficult time.
Diane Dunaway

I am so sorry for your loss...I will be praying for your family.
Rick and Teresa OConnell, Land O Lakes, FL

God bless you Andrew. I will always remember you as a neighbor and from our scouting trips when you were younger. Always smiling. Always helpful. You truly personified the spirit of scouting. Also, of course, your love for the Beatles, music, and the guitar. I pray for you Andrew, and that your heaven is filled with nothing but beautiful music and happiness.

My heart goes out to Andrew's beloved family and friends. I am greatly saddened by your loss and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Cindy and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the tragic loss of your beloved son, Andrew. I hope that the wondrful memories of the joyful time you shared together will someday soon bring you comfort.
Evelyn Hernandez Sullivan

I only knew you by proxy (your mom), but her recommendations were so very high, I know you are very, very special and I know how much you are missed. My profound condolences to Cindy, Kelly and Eric.

Dear Andrew,
We love you with all our hearts. You touched our lives in a very special way. You were one of the sweetest and kindest young men in the world today. You were and are one of God's very special people. We will always treasure our pictures of you with Nicole and our trips to Cheyenne, Memphis and Rock City. We will always remember the profound impact you had on our lives. You were just such a special nephew and we will miss you so much!

Kelly, Cindy and Eric, Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. We love you all and please always know what amazing parents and brother you were to Andrew. He was loved by so many people. God has an amazing new angel.

words cannot express my sorrow at your loss.