Is BARF member "andrew" Andrew Dang?

[mrtnz]

Is andrew (http://suzuki.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/member.php?action=getinfo&userid=628) Andrew Dang? I thought, I saw Andrew's picture on the 6pm FOX news tonight (March 23).



For those who missed Andrew's story on FOX news, this LINK (http://www.ktvu.com/news/2943104/detail.html) leading to news report has a video of it on file.



R.I.P. Andrew :rose

**ADMIN UPDATE ***
This thread tells of our effort to remember Andrew
http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65752&highlight=Andrew+Dang

Some additional threads by about Andrew
Leaving for Boot Camp (http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25403)

URL="http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35812"]Returning from Boot Camp[/URL]

Deployment to Iraq (http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58057)

****End****

I will always remember him on his Ninja 250.

He will be missed. Condolences to his family and friends.

:flag Thank you, Andrew. God bless.

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Heavy Toll For Northern California In Iraq

POSTED: 9:07 am PST March 23, 2004

WASHINGTON -- Three soldiers from Northern California -- including Lance Cpl. Andrew S. Dang of Foster City -- have died as a result of wounds or injuries received in Iraq.

The U.S. Defense Department reported Tuesday that Dang, 20, was killed by hostile fire near Ar Ramady, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force stationed at Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Meanwhile, military authorities said that Army surgeon Mark Taylor was killed Saturday in a rocket attack outside his barracks in Fallujah during the weekend. Taylor, 41, of Stockton, Calif., was assigned to the 782nd Main Support Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division based at Fort Bragg, N.C.

The U.S. Army also announced on Tuesday that a National Guardsman from Sacramento died over the weekend of injuries suffered in a HumVee accident.

First Lt. Michael W. Vega, 41, of Lathrop, Calif., died from the injuries sustained when his military vehicle rolled over in Diwaniyah, Iraq, on March 11. Vega was assigned to the 223rd Military Intelligence Company, 223rd Military Intelligence Battalion, Army National Guard, based in Sacramento, Calif.

Copyright 2004 by KTVU.com. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

LINK TO REPORT (http://www.ktvu.com/news/2943104/detail.html)

[Blank00]

RIP :rose
you will be missed, thanks

[fr0ng]

Thats SO FUCKING DEPRESSING. Andrew came over to my house a couple times last year..he was a really cool guy. He was talking about how he was about to go out for boot camp and how he was so excited. This is so sad...RIP Andrew :rose

[fr0ng]

last post :(

http://suzuki.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=59782

[JnglstTICAL]

:rose :rose
:flag

[Wolf]

:( :rose

[V4]

is this really the same "andrew"...??

I remember taking him to RoadRider so he can get some gear 2 years ago.....

my heart goes out to the Andrew Dang person but I really hope this isn't this is the same Andrew.....

he IS such a brilliant kid....

[Wolf]

Originally posted by V4
is this really the same "andrew"...??

I remember taking him to RoadRider so he can get some gear 2 years ago.....

my heart goes out to the Andrew Dang person but I really hope this isn't this is the same Andrew.....

he IS such a brilliant kid.... Both marines stationed at Camp Pendleton, both named Andrew and the soldier was from Foster City. And his b-day is Jan 31, 1984. So he'd be 20.

All signs point to him. :(

[donoman]

That was him, I've met him in person. :rose
Rest In Peace

[V4]

Im so sorry for him and his family.....

I remember the difficulty he had getting into the military due to his asthma condition but he persisted and finally got cleared and was so proud that he was able to join the marines and to serve and protect our country......

Im sad and proud for him at the same time....

Thank You Andrew and we'll ride again, bro.....

[gixxersix]

never met him but rip :( :rose :rose :rose

[NoGall]

:rose

[theSteveCo]

Damn - not again. :(

[FungShui]

:rose:roseRIP:rose:rose:(

[smallnfast]

He made the ultimate sacrifice and he and his family deserve eternal reward.

God bless Andrew for his generous spirit. :rose

[fr0ng]

smallnfast, I 100% agree with you. This just makes me hate this war more and more. I hope one day the general public will realize that war is not a good thing, and it should be used only as a last resort. I get so pissed when innocent kids die for the wrong reasons. :(

[XJ650RJ]

Thanks to you two for politicizing his unfortunate death. He joined of his own free will, knowing the possibilities. He fought to get into the service of his country, hoping that if he had to make the ultimate sacrifice that it would not be in vain.

I'm proud of him. I'm proud of his family and those who support him. I'm not so proud of those who denigrate what he fought for, i.e. the struggle to bring freedom to those less free. I do end up wondering what people like frOng and small&fast WOULD fight for, if/when the chips were down. Anything? Or would they depend on others to fight and perhaps die for their benefit?

God Bless. To him and his fellow Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines (and Coasties, wherever you are). And his family.

[DRZ]

:rose:rose


RIP Andrew:(

Video clip from the channel2 news about Andrew:Video clip (http://www.ktvu.com/news/2943104/detail.html)

[engineboy]

RIP Andrew, thanks for helping protect our country and many others.

Ride on Brother :rose

[kevo]

:rose

[budman]

This is a real tough deal.

Andrew...Godspeed..:rose Your a hero to me :flag

Having respect for his family as such means not demeaning his loss with comments that don't belong here.as RJ said........Please.
If you want to debate take it elsewhere. This thread; as such, is about a fellow rider, a friend to some, a hero to me....a barf member like you or I...and someone who will be missed by so many for so long :cry
Just like so many good American kids that have giving their lives for our freedom. God bless them all and all of their families and friends that have to deal with their loss every day.

:rose :barf :flag


:smoking

[budman]

I am moving this to General...Sorry but I feel that a Member of "our" community that gave his life for all of us deserves that. Same age as my younger boy...can only imagine....

[mrtnz]

This is Andrew.

:rose R.I.P. :rose

:cry

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/065/752/940322-andrew.jpg

[thump]

I'm saddened to hear of Andrew's death.

I appreciate and applaud his sacrifice.


the other Andrew

[John]

:rose :rose :rose :rose

it gets scary when it hits so close...:(:(:(:(

we're doing the Pro-troops ride again this year...will keep you informed...

and we'll definately honor him somehow in the ride.

RIP

[tlo]

:rose

Hate the war, not our soldiers. Thanks for fighting for me, Andrew. RIP.

:flag

[bsd43]

R.I.P.:rose

Sad to see someone following orders make the ultimate sacrifice. Way too young.

As for the political debate in this thread, I'll only say one thing: please fulfill your duties as a citizen to register and vote in the next election.

[MiniNC35Grl]

:rose RIP

Thank you for defending our country...all armed forces should be congratulated for their strength.

[V4]

Originally posted by mrtnz
This is Andrew.

:rose R.I.P. :rose

:cry

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/065/752/940322-andrew.jpg

:flag Andrew :flag

[Blueboy_1356]

Originally posted by tlo
:rose

Hate the war, not our soldiers. Thanks for fighting for me, Andrew. RIP.

:flag


DITTO.

RIP Andrew. God bless.

[zx7biker]

:rip Andrew and may all of our Soldiers and Airmen come home soon and unharmed.

ZX......

[insyder]

:cry RIP :cry
:flag :flag :flag

[fr0ng]

Its him Valgar... :(

[Tri-me]

Damn sad. Godspeed.

[slowpoke]

God speed brother:rose

[Sportbiker]

:rose

rest in peace... I feel really sad.

[Max Smiley]

Thank you Andrew :flag

R.I.P. :rose

[theSteveCo]

It's amazing how something like this instills a little perspective in your life. I heard the news reports today and thought to myself how sad that we lost more troops. On the other hand, and this is horrible, I think we all have probably become a bit numb to hearing about soldiers losing their lives overseas. We hear about it so frequently. It's a horrible thing and I completely recognize it, but I'm willing to bet the same holds true (at some level) for all of us.

I didn't know you, Andrew, but thank you for what you selflessly did for our country. Thank you for the fond memories that people are expressing about you based on the person you chose to be. Above all, thank you for bringing things back into perspective for me; for reminding me that every soldier's name that comes across the wire from the Associated Press has friends and family that are suffering over their loss; that they aren't just names, but that they are people.

RIP :flag

[levitation]

damn, RIP :Rose

[Kasha1]

Very Sad

Rest In Peace Andrew

[rsrai]

thanks for the service andrew

rip

[mikev]

Originally posted by theSteveCo
It's amazing how something like this instills a little perspective in your life. I heard the news reports today and thought to myself how sad that we lost more troops. On the other hand, and this is horrible, I think we all have probably become a bit numb to hearing about soldiers losing their lives overseas. We hear about it so frequently. It's a horrible thing and I completely recognize it, but I'm willing to bet the same holds true (at some level) for all of us.

I didn't know you, Andrew, but thank you for what you selflessly did for our country. Thank you for the fond memories that people are expressing about you based on the person you chose to be. Above all, thank you for bringing things back into perspective for me; for reminding me that every soldier's name that comes across the wire from the Associated Press has friends and family that are suffering over their loss; that they aren't just names, but that they are people.

RIP :flag

:rose RIP Andrew.

I think Steve makes a good point, but also I think you're overlooking the fact that a lot of us DO have personal ties to what's going on over there, and its in the form of friends/family/people we know who are over there. It breaks my heart to read the emails I get from my friend Tim who was in Iraq and to hear of what they had to go through.

So far I've had 2 of my 3 deployed friends return, and one is supposed to be back soon. Now I consider it 2 of 4.

My heart goes out to Andrews family, and I hope they know that their loss is all of ours, and that it was NOT in vain.

:flag :rose

[Waterboy]

:rose R.I.P. Andrew :flag

Thank you for willingly giving the ultimate sacrifice for your country.

[beavis]

:rose :rose RIP :rose :rose

[awgeezdawn]

:rose Andrew


:flag

[F4iChic]

RIP :rose

[DanZX9R]

RIP

[BLADE RUNNER]

:rose RIP:flag

[PASTAPWR]

:rose R.I.P. :rose
Thank you Andrew and all other military personel for fighting for our freedom and the freedom of others. My thoughts go out to all of the people whos live Andrew had touched during his.
:flag:flag:flag

[RichK]

Very sad to hear this. RIP, Andrew.

[Razel]

Scope out the good roads if you would, and lead us around them when we get there.

:rose R.I.P., and thanks.

[RD400man]

A moment of silence out of respect.
.
.
.
.

:rose Rest in Peace friend :rose





See you on the other side.

[VTRweasel]

Thanks andrew :flag you'll be remembered

R.I.P. :rose ride onbrother

[Owensdad]

God bless all our service men and women.


Godspeed Andrew.



I'm for sure in on the 'pro-troops' ride, please keep us updated.

[JoeysMom]

My sincere condolences to Andrew's family and friends. He is a hero in my book and made the ultimate sacrifice for all of us !!! So very sad to see a young life taken so soon.

RIP Andrew

[Young Will]

:rose

[Roundboy]

In all it's glory and all it's pain it seems like nothing can stop the rain......

heros brothers sisters family friends and even those on the other end..

we are all humans and we will all die but it is said to say an early goodbye....

fellow rider and friend rest in peace

thug mansion awaits......

Jesse

:rose

[TomSlick]

Thanks for your service, you had the courage to stand up for our beliefs and way of life. I did not know you, but you will always be remembered.
:rose :flag :rose

[ScorpioVI]

Is anybody in touch with his family? Any word of memorial or funeral arrangements? I don't think I've ever met the guy but I'd like to pay my respects just the same.

To those who are taking this opportunity to decry the war and belittle this man's sacrifice in the process, you need to take it elsewhere.

[JackTheTripper]

Thank you for serving and protecting all of us.

R.I.P. :rose

[ScorpioVI]

Some of Andrew's posts about the war.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/065/752/941461-andrewswords1.jpg

[ScorpioVI]

:rose RIP Andrew, and thank you for your sacrifice.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/065/752/941462-andrewswords2.jpg

[dcscribble]

RIP drew... :rose :flag

[ScorpioVI]

Andrew saying goodbye to BARF before he went to boot camp.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=25403

[Atak Kat]

I had the pleasure of riding with Andrew once. We hooked up to ride from Foster City to SF to see the Blue Angels at the Wharf (2002). Must have been just after he graduated too.

I remember him talking about wanting to serve in the military then. Definately a bright kid with ambitions.

There's one day now that I'll never forget.

:rose RIP :rose

-ak-

[Baptistro]

:rose RIP Andrew, I am honored to have had the opportunity to meet you :cry :rose

[blueOne]

So sad...RIP

[Cdub]

:rose :flag RIP

[rrrdbw]

Marines don't die. They regroup in Heaven. Semper Fi Devildog. :flag

R.I.P.

He paid the ultimate price for our freedom and way of life. I don't know Andrew but I knew many like him.

[creamygoodness]

this story touched me as i heard it on the news...but now that i know he was a barfer, it hits even closer to home.

forget all this war is good/war is bad garbage...the only thing that matters at the end of the day is that another person died and that's always a bad thing.

rest in peace andrew, thanks for doing our country proud.

[Rambeezi]

RIP :rose

[vitalyg]

RIP... always hurts more when it is closer to home

[longwaytofall]

As you can see, andrew had some rather stong points regarding the war. for all of you saying the war is pointless, you can eat a *#%& . andrew believed what he was doing, and im glad he died doing something he loved. if you want details, he was 60 miles southwest of baghdad on patrol in a humvee. he was on top pf the humvee, in the gunners seat, when they came around a corner and were ambushed by rpgs (rocket propelled grenades) and small arms fire. andrew was hit by shrapnell from the rpg and killed instantly. I went to school with andrew, and we both rode allot. i cant remember how many times he would come over with bent bars and levers and have me pound them out. andrew was one of my best friends, and it is so hard to know that he isnt coming back. im sure his family appriciates all the kind words you have for him, wether or not you knew him. i will talk to his mom some more and see what i can do about having barf show up at the services. i got a little something yesterday you guys might want to check out:
http://www.regionofdoomforum.com/Images2/tat%203.jpg
RIP my brother

[budman]

LWTF...Please do ask his Mom about the plans..I have talked with Steve and we want to send a remembrance and I for one would love to have 100 or more barfers out to the service to show our support for a class young man. The more I read about him the greater the feelings of loss become. I feel you were one of the lucky ones that got to call him friend.

Obviously you will never forget him :thumbup

:smoking

[mrtnz]

:thumbup

Please keep us informed about the funeral service.
I would like to pay my respects along with other BARFers.
Originally posted by longwaytofall

http://www.regionofdoomforum.com/Images2/tat%203.jpg
RIP my brother

[Devin]

thank you Andrew :rose

[longwaytofall]

yeah, it would be sweet to have a big turnout, or even if it wasnt at the service, just to have a ride dedicated to him. His brother rides, and while at boot andrew told me to take him for rides every once and awhile. his brother and him were close, both had ninja 250s they bought at the same time. im sure his bro would really like it if we had a big group riding around, take a few pictures for his mom, him, along with me and the rest of his friends.

[JadedOne]

A memorial ride would be great. Let me know if you need help organizing it bro.

Edit: This is ScorpioVI

[Bad Dad]

I for one and extremely proud of this young man and what he stood for.

Thank God for courageous young men unafraid to act on what they think is right and not on what might be fashionable.

:flag

[XJ650RJ]

Originally posted by Bad Dad
I for one and extremely proud of this young man and what he stood for.

Thank God for courageous young men unafraid to act on what they think is right and not on what might be fashionable.

:flag Hear, hear. 3 cheers for patriots, old & new.

Let me know what's happening for a memorial, with or without a ride. His family needs the support. He gave his life for others, let us remember him with all honors.

:rose :flag

[Melissa]

I read a great article in the Burlingame weekly newspaper about Andrew and the write up told of his high school career and his involvement in the robotic(?)club as well as the RIP tat that LWTF had done. This is so very sad. Please keep us informed concerning the ride details and if there is any way we can support his friends and family members.
Melissa

[gixxer750rider]

R.I.P Andrew You will always be remembered and never forgotten

[juicedaddy]

This thread is heavy. What a tragic loss. I am so saddened by this. What a hero you are, Andrew. I'm proud to just share the same love of motorcycles you had, and proud of you for standing up and fighting for what you believe in. Rest in peace young man. :rose :flag

[sohijiro]

RIP hes in a better place now

[951dude]

:rose :flag

Such a tragedy. RIP Andrew

[Strike3]

Politics of the war aside here.....

Andrew-
You died protecting the very freedoms that I want my kids to have. I wanted to join the armed forces out of HS, but baseball took me down a different path. Since 9/11 the urge to join has again been tugging at me, and what you have sacraficed for us has given me a deep sadness for the loss of you, but even more so... I'M PROUD to be an AMERICAN. I'm proud to say I'm from the same place that you and your fellow soldiers are fighting to protect.


Thank you for everything. Thank you for being the man that a lot of us didn't have the courage to be. Thank you for protecting me, and my future kids.

"I will always do my duty, no matter what the price..I've counted up the costs...I know the sacrafice,..I don't want to die for you, but if dyings asking me...I'll bear that cross with honor, cause freedom don't come free..."
-American Soldier by Toby Keith

[lumpia]

:rose:rose:roseRIP:rose:rose:rose

[cleoent]

RIP Andrew :rose

Lets hope this war brings good things to those people he was fighting for. He died a hero and will always be remembered as such.

[tiffanie]

:rose :rose RIP Andrew :rose :rose

[MintyFresh]

:wow :( :cry

Rest in Peace. :rose :flag

[longwaytofall]

I am somewhat aware of when the ceremony will be, most likely not this weekend, but next. i dont want to go into details because when i was at aragon the last couple of days, the media keeps asking me for his home # and any info on when the ceremony will be. I dont want them to know, because his mom and brothers are going through enough already, and dont need people calling his house nonstop. if you guys want to somehow make an email list of members on this thread so i can just tell one person and have them let everyone know when things are going to happen, that would be great. but yeah, i will definitly make sure everyone knows whats going on. thanks again for your kind words....

[skater1on1]

Yeah thats a good idea. I want to pay respect to Andrew and his family. Whose going to make the email list?

[RydTher]

:flag
:rose

Thanks for your service and ultimate sacrifice.

http://users.bayarearidersforum.com/~b12bill/flag.gif

[budman]

If you email me your interest I can coordinate with LWTF.

budman@bayarearidersforum.com

Please put Andrew in the subject line to get by the spam crap.

The support for our fellow Barfer and his family is :cool


:smoking

[MintyFresh]

Originally posted by skater1on1
Yeah thats a good idea. I want to pay respect to Andrew and his family. Whose going to make the email list?

any volunteers for the email list? shoot, i'll volunteer, PM me with your email addy.

[ScorpioVI]

Originally posted by MintyFresh
any volunteers for the email list? shoot, i'll volunteer, PM me with your email addy.

Budman's already doing it.

[Atak Kat]

Is there a BARF collection for flowers/the family?

-ak-

[MintyFresh]

Originally posted by ScorpioVI
Budman's already doing it.

so do we PM Budman with our EMAIL addy? or what?

[budman]

Email me per above..already have couple..
We will set up a fund to donate to early next week...nice thought.

THe PM thing is to easy to fill up..so please use the email.

Thanks


:smoking

[MintyFresh]

Originally posted by budman
Email me per above..already have couple..
We will set up a fund to donate to early next week...nice thought.

THe PM thing is to easy to fill up..so please use the email.

Thanks


:smoking

how do i email you? i get "Sorry! That user has specified that they do not wish to receive emails through this board. If you still wish to send an email to this user, please contact the administrator and they may be able to help."

[Thundercat 600R]

Crazy sad........... R.I.P. American Hero, we thank you.

[fawndog]

RIP brother, Semper Fi.http://www.calguns.net/marines.gif

[budman]

Originally posted by MintyFresh
how do i email you? i get "Sorry! That user has specified that they do not wish to receive emails through this board. If you still wish to send an email to this user, please contact the administrator and they may be able to help."


budman@bayarearidersforum.com

budman@bayarearidersforum.com

either or both :teeth

:smoking

[JoeysMom]

Originally posted by budman
We will set up a fund to donate to early next week...nice thought.

Thanks
:smoking

How about the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum? If they receive $500 collectively, they will put up a plaque on their wall in Andrew's memory. This is sponsored by the AMA and the money goes for motorcycle safety education and laws.......very worthy cause. Just a thought.

[canyonrat]

:rose R :rose I :rose P :rose

[budman]

Originally posted by JoeysMom
How about the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum? If they receive $500 collectively, they will put up a plaque on their wall in Andrew's memory. This is sponsored by the AMA and the money goes for motorcycle safety education and laws.......very worthy cause. Just a thought.

It is a good thought :thumbup

Lori your so sweet!

:smoking

[3stripes]

Rest in Peace.

[JoeysMom]

Originally posted by budman
It is a good thought :thumbup

:smoking

If this is what everyone decides, all the contact info is noted on their website. We'll have to decide what we want written on the plaque. Even if it's under $500, the contribution will be noted on their website in the "Gifts In Memory" Section, if Andrew's family wants to view it.

http://www.ama-cycle.org/museum/donors.asp

[JackTheTripper]

I'm sure we can come up with at least $500. If not I can help make up the difference.

Should money be sent to theSteveCo with a notation?

[gsxrstein]

:rose Rest in Peace Andrew :rose

[Strokin' It]

Andrew... I'm proud to have known you. Thank you...

:rose :flag

-joe

[longwaytofall]

the service is going to be this weekend i found out, however its going to be at a small church and the family kinda wanted it to be close friends and whatnot, sorry for telling you otherwise. i am still very interested in getting a group ride together, that would be sweet. thanks budman for making the email list, but i dont think it will be needed cuz i dont think i would be able to let everyone come to the service. sorry again, i didnt know exactly what things would be like, but like i said group ride would be sweet. thanks everyone

[a1scoot]

This one hits close to home....
My wife and I are driving down to San Diego next week to
attend Marine Corp Graduation for my son Travis.
Man I hate to hear this.....
Godspeed Andrew and SEMPER FI...
a1scoot:(

[Xenophonii]

:rose RIP

[bronze]

:flag :rose Enough said. :rose :flag

Hope he got to use one of these in more ways than one..

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/065/752/946005-andrewride.jpg

[Kwang]

:flag Godspeed fellow Marine and Rider
Semper Fi:flag

[longwaytofall]

Originally posted by a1scoot
This one hits close to home....
My wife and I are driving down to San Diego next week to
attend Marine Corp Graduation for my son Travis.
Man I hate to hear this.....
Godspeed Andrew and SEMPER FI...
a1scoot:(

yeah, when andrew graduated i was the only one out of his friends able to make it, i rode my ghetto ninja down there, watched the graduation, ate some lunch with him and rode back. on the way back though, my fuel petcock was leaking like crazy and he helped me ghetto rig it with superglue, and the paper backing off of the super glue container. now THATS how you get things done.

[budman]

Sounds like he was a "I can make it work guy". :thumbup
More than just that little story...many others I have read about.

Props to you for attending his graduation..that is friendship! :Port


:smoking

[fastbikesf]

sad news. my condolances to the family.

[NorCal Factory]

Andrew we owe you and your family ... a LOT! Godspeed!


If someone knows his family, they might appriciate the words of condolance and appriciation from his fellow motorcyclists.

[Razel]

Originally posted by budman
Sounds like he was a "I can make it work guy". :thumbup
More than just that little story...many others I have read about.

Looks like it was his nature to make things work.
Daily Review (http://www.dailyreviewonline.com/Stories/0,1413,88%257E10973%257E2040364,00.html?search=fil ter) March 25th, bottom third of the article

:rose

[DWC]

rest in peace andrew

[In Limbo]

:flag :flag

R.I.P.

[Bad Dad]

Originally posted by JackTheTripper
I'm sure we can come up with at least $500. If not I can help make up the difference.

Should money be sent to theSteveCo with a notation?


is this going to happen?

[longwaytofall]

yeah, andrew was really skilled working on that robot of ours. he is the one that got me onto the team, and really helped get things moving for me. i still have the pit monkey shirt, after he left the team i became the new monkey.

[mjrydsfast]

.... :rose

[Biff Malibu]

:flag :rose God Bless...

[PushHands]

Words can not do justice in situations like this.
You will be missed Andrew :rose

[DaTruHo]

I know this is a late post and all but I feel I need to voice my thoughts. Andrew ran into me about 3 weeks ago when he first arrived in Kuwait. I'm currently in Iraq so regretfully my post is delayed. I graduated from Aragon, class of '01 and had a couple of elective classes with him. To let all of you know, Andrew seemed pretty happy and excited when we saw each other. He was happy to know that someone else he knew was out there with him. I was the last person to see him alive that knew him from home and he definitely wasn't any different from what he was like in high school. For all who feel sorry for him or his family just know this, he died as proud as I believe he could have and he had no regrets. RIP young brotha, I will never forget the smile on your face!

[JoeysMom]

Originally posted by DaTruHo
I know this is a late post and all but I feel I need to voice my thoughts. Andrew ran into me about 3 weeks ago when he first arrived in Kuwait. I'm currently in Iraq so regretfully my post is delayed. I graduated from Aragon, class of '01 and had a couple of elective classes with him. To let all of you know, Andrew seemed pretty happy and excited when we saw each other. He was happy to know that someone else he knew was out there with him. I was the last person to see him alive that knew him from home and he definitely wasn't any different from what he was like in high school. For all who feel sorry for him or his family just know this, he died as proud as I believe he could have and he had no regrets. RIP young brotha, I will never forget the smile on your face!

Clinton - I'm sure his family can gain a little comfort in knowing that Andrew had followed his heart. The road ahead of them is long and they will need all the support that they can get. Be safe and please keep in touch with your "motorcycle family".

[F33rNoFish]

This is one brave soul! This last post here of Andrew copied by Scorpio is just breath taking to me. I don't know. All I can say is what a brave soul.

I just got back from Illinois. My lil brother graduated from the Naval boot camp. I see Andrew's courage in my brother. My brother was lost for a while, and now that I've talked to him this past weekend, it just seems unreal! He's a brave man. I'm so proud of him! Keep my brother in your thoughts, pray for him, and know he's there for not only our cause, but for his. I don't agree too much with this gov ways, but I can say that I do support the men and women of the armed forces for their bravery!

Rest in peace, Andrew and my condolences to his family.

Daniel

Originally posted by ScorpioVI

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/065/752/941462-andrewswords2.jpg

[krazychowmein]

RIP :(

[fried_tofu]

:rose RIP

[budman]

Originally posted by Bad Dad
is this going to happen?

To me it makes more sense than just flowers and a card...
a timeless remeberence..for a great young man.

:smoking

[ScorpioVI]

I found Andrew's old posts about his difficulties trying to get into the military...

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11942

:(

[kchan156]

RIP

[bronze]

Originally posted by ScorpioVI
I found Andrew's old posts about his difficulties trying to get into the military...

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11942

:(

...but shares his personality & facination with life. Thanks for finding and sharing.

[Northduc]

:rose Godspeed, Andrew

RIP

[yoda]

:flag :rose

Thanx Andrew...

[slomustang]

:rose :flag

[Tom2]

RIP:rose

[livetoride]

:rose Be at peace Andrew :rose

May you find open roads and sweeping turns..

[tiltedworld]

:flag Thank you and godspeed Andrew :rose :flag

[96Gsxr750]

Originally posted by smallnfast
He made the ultimate sacrifice and he and his family deserve eternal reward.

God bless Andrew for his generous spirit. :rose

My thoughts exactly, RIP Andrew:rose

[Mateo]

"Freedom holds a special meaning for those who have fought for it" - inscribed on a c-ration found in Vietnam.

Gods speed, Andrew.

Mateo
CDR-USN-RET

[Ryo]

R.I.P Andrew. Although I never met you before, I am so proud of you.

RIP

[YanaBanana]

:rose RIP :rose



Yana:banana

[Pedropat]

:flag :rose So long Andrew, I'll always remember you on your yellow Ninja 250 passing me up on Hwy. 84 like I was standing still. R.I.P. friend.

PedroPat

[ST]

:rose RIP :rose

:flag:flag:flag

[tiltedworld]

C'mmon guys 11 fricken pages to this thread and no one wants to part with a dollar or two to put up a plaque in Andrew's honor at the AMA museum???

Here is a fellow barfer, who gave his life to protect the freedoms we enjoy in this country :flag

If every person who responded to this thread donated, we'd be over the amount required to do this. So skip the latte today and donate $2 for the memory of a community member. :rose

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=66497

[budman]

Yes lets get it done...Andrew deserves it :flag :rose

:smoking

[DragonBoy]

Rest in peace and my deepest condolences to your family and friends.

[Monkeyinmypants]

R.I.P. My friend:rose :flag :rose

[mrweelr]

So sad :( War is not the solution...when will we learn?

[squidracer]

R.I.P.

[mikeyjudkins]

R.I.P. Andrew. The U.S. flag on my leathers will serve as a thoughtful reminder of your heroic sacrifice. :flag :rose

[GXXRDRVR]

RIP Devildog...Semper Fi

[Holeshot]

:flag :rose :flag RIP Andrew.

[Musclehead]

Andrew, I never had the opportunity of meeting you, but I'm sure you're a cool guy from all these posts I've read. Thank you for serving our country.

"My condolences to the family and friends of Andrew Dang"

RIP in my brother.
:rose Andrew :flag

[Robert R1]

Andrew, thank you for serving our country. You and the other soldiers of our nation are our true heroes. RIP Andrew, you'll be missed by many.

:rose

[OaklandF4i]

Thank you Andrew for what you did for all of us.

RIP :rose

[Cali_RSV]

God I feel awful. It must have been scary being out there. Thank you for being there for all of us Andrew. You are one brave soul. Rest in peace.

[Alex600]

Check sent.

Thank you Andrew..R.I.P

[Nate Hectic]

Originally posted by tlo
:rose

Hate the war, not our soldiers. Thanks for fighting for me, Andrew. RIP.

:flag

amen to that.

Carry the latern high Andrew

[Cali]

Sad news. RIP:rose :rose :rose

[Dragon]

:flag RIP

Thanks to those that serve and sacrifice:angel





OOOrah!

[Imortal]

Didnt know him, but RIP, I hope this doesn't start happening too often in the near future...

[XJ650RJ]

Some people put their lives on the line every day to protect everyone's freedom. The military (soldiers, sailors, Marines, airmen, coast guard, police, firemen, etc.) risk their lives and their families peace so that we can go about our daily lives in relative comfort.

I respect his sacrifice. I'd rather not have any of our public servants lose their lives. But having been in the military, I know that there will be more lives lost keeping this nation's freedom.

Freedom is never free. Those who think it is, have never served and, in many if not most occasions, look down on those that have. I pity those people.

To quote Nathan Hale, "I regret that I have but one life to give for my country."

[nitro9292002]

Rest peacefully my friend....I will see you again...


We will never forget the sacrifice you made..So that we all may continue to enjoy the freedoms that come with living in this great country.

My prayers to all the soldiers, that everyday have to continually be far from the warmth of family and friends.

And especially to you Andrew..!!!!

i'll miss ya bro..:(

[stunna]

:rose

RIP.

[sensei]

RIP bro.

[gmann]

RIP. :rose

[kicsi2l8]

havent posted much,..and not in a long time,...but godspeed......and RIP

[JimE]

May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.


RIP Andrew. 2 members of my family there now and I got my "where are you" papers from the USCG. I pray that we can bring an end to this soon. Your sacrifice was not in vain and we shall remember you as one of our fallen brothers. Peace be with you.

[rsrai]

Happy Birthday Andrew:rose :rose thanks for your service, it wont be forgotten

[Valgar]

:(

I still have that sticker I had for him on my desk....

[donoman]

RIP Andrew
I met you once
The impression was that of a strong young man.

[Dragon]

:rose

:Port Happy B-day and Thank You :angel Semper Fi :flag

[awgeezdawn]

:flag Andrew :rose

[mrtnz]

:bday Happy Birthday Andrew!

You are not forgotten. Thank you again for your patriotism. :)

R.I.P. Andrew :rose

[brichter]

Originally posted by Valgar
:(

I still have that sticker I had for him on my desk....

That goes on the wall.

[F33rNoFish]

my lil bro's in the service. he wasn't doing too good here and HE decided to take matters into his own hands...since then i have a new respect for him.

happy b-day, andrew. watch out for us from above when we're ride'n.

Rest In Peace

[Waterboy]

:rose I saw it was Andrew's birthday. We haven't forgotten him.

[budman]

Andrew...we miss you here..:rose :flag

The respect for you will never die.

:smoking

[JoeysMom]

NEVER forgotten !! Happy Birthday Andrew. Your physical presence is truly missed by all, but you always will remain in the hearts of many.

[F4iChic]

Hippo Bathday Andrew

:bday :bday

(I know it was yesterday, sorry I am late)

[Brash47]

OOH RAH! and Semper Fi! Lcpl. Dang

"Remember that God loves Marines. When you go to heaven some day you'll see that the Pearly Gates themselves are guarded by Marines."

RIP brother and I'll relieve you at those gates someday. Have a shot with Chesty up there on your birthday.

brash

[Bad Dad]

:(

happy birthday and thoughts/prayers to his family...

[ScorpioVI]

:flag