Andre Reed Obituary

I knew I was lucky to have given birth to you. You were the glue that held us all together. Your smile, gift of humor, your ability to make me laugh at any given point, all were such assets to my life and the lives of the family. I miss you more than life itself. Every minute of every day, for all the heartaches I have endured, I ask myself "Where's my Dre', wwad (what would Andre do)". Most times it helps me through, but sometimes, after tears and tears, I don't have a solution. RIH and be a comfort for your family that are with you now. So much love for you, Mom

Dre,

There isn't a day that goes by that you don't cross my mind. I wish you were still here, but because you aren't, I have a greater degree of clarity that can be gained. I never understood why some things were the way they were, but that was always the goal, and I feel deep down, you knew that.

Your personality could light up a room, and in the right way, it did, many times over. I try my hardest to live for everyday, and to push the "one-way" curtain of negativity back; but lately, I've started cutting it, and melting it down. The metal is so much more useful when used for a righteous purpose. Whether it's a shaft for arrows, or an axe for camping, the lesser of two evils will be the happy path going forward!

Thank you for watching and teaching! I miss you...

You are truly missed. I know you are smiling and watching over your family and friends. Say I to your grandfather. Much

To my sweet nephew you are truly missed. RIH.

I can't believe its been so long dre I miss you so much. I remember our days at popeyes your jokes your smile. I still remember like it was yesterday. I'm so happy that I got to see u one last time I just wish I had known that 2 days later you would be gone. I wish I had known that would be my last time seeing you. I remember calling you that night a little upset that you didn't answer my call thinking that you were leaving to go out of town and I wouldn't get to see you. I remember our talk about death just a few days before you passed. So I guess it puts me at piece that you told me u were not scared. If it was your time it was your time. I just wish you had more time. I wish I knew your family more so I could reach out. Ill always remember and miss you dre.

Hey Dre, It's been 5 years 9mos, and I still struggle with the fact that I can't see your smile and hear your voice calling me. Your twin brother was injured in 2011 with a serious gunshot, so he's impaired and won't be able to fulfill his dream either. DJ is living and doing his best to be happy, despite him missing his brothers from being able to live out your dreams together. Honestly, we all feel cheated that you left this world too soon and Brian is paralyzed forever. But I know if you were to tell me anything, you'd say for me to be strong for them and "man up". I do still cry and I will always, always love you and keep you in my heart forever.

Dear Andre...It's been a while since I last wrote to you but please know that I think of you often. I miss you so much but I'm sure you and your Uncle Billy are watching over us all. I promise not to wait so long before writing again.

WAT'S UP DRE' It's 2015, February 15th and our family is still one short, you being here. Life is an that no one can predict the outcome of. Your smile, the jokes and nicknames you would say and create, the personality and charm of a prince, and the handsome son that you were is so missed and needed to make me whole again. With the loss your physical being and Brian's inability to walk and continue to live his life the way he wanted, we rely heavily on DJ to be happy and live out your and Brian's dream. Perhaps that's too much, but he does well to be supportive and enjoy using his gift with computers. So although, your passing has shown me a truer vision the "bible fantasy" story, I know I won't see you again, but I will always have your love and spirit in my heart.
Mom

Hi nephew
I just wanted to say hi. You are my angel looking down and keeping me on track. I miss you and love you. Keep watching.

Andre,
Wow, it is crazy how you still pop into my mind along with Brian. I try to find him on fb, and i can't. I know you probably didn't keep in touch with any of us from Marquette or the IB program, but I still think about you. Lol I still laugh how you were always trying to compete with me, but I really liked it. It was nice having you guys around. I had moved to Oak Lawn, so I guess we both end up in the sunburbs. The oddest thing happened to me the day of your funeral. I was at work, and I started reading the newspaper. I don't know why but I started to read the obituaries. I was shocked to see your name there. You were so young. ='( it hurt me to think that your life had ended so quickly. You were truly a great guy, and I always knew you had the potential to become anything you wanted. I hope your family and your brothers can learn to live with this loss, but I know how hard it is. I lost my dad in a car accident the year after you guys left, and it still pains me to this day. I miss you =( May God have you in his Glory.

What's up my nephew son! I'm sitting here thinking about your smile, the way you called me "JUDY", the way you brighten the room when you entered it, your funny commentaries, the deep conversations we had and so so much more.

I Just wanted to talk to you and let you know that I love and miss you so much.

Love you much!!!
Aunt Sharon

Dre,
I was just sitting here thinking and you popped into my head! I tryed to find your FB but it must have been deleted. But any way Ur on my mind. And I hate that the last memory of You was me being angry at you because u were supposed to pick me up from the airport when I got off of leave and I was blowing your phone up! And when I got back and went to class on Monday the class was informed you had been in a car accident! I burst out crying because I was never going to get to see you again, and i was mad at myself for being angry at you because i thought u were blowing me off. Ive never told anyone this story it has taken me almost 5years and 3 duty stations later to get this off my chest. I miss going to the gym and hooping then walking to chow and getting dinner and u walking me to my barracks floor because males and female couldnt be on the same floor! The long talks we used to have in the hallways about everything! With much love your core school buddy :-)

Hey...I'm not sure if this will ever reach u but I think about u often!! I remember u use to try and get me to talk to Deborah all the time lol I wish I would have now maybe I could have some closure I was too shy our college days tho. Anyway I miss u I got my carpet pulled off my porch I'm still trying to find someone to fix it it's hard when I'm comparing their work to yours! Uk u were good with your hands lol bye til next time love "lil momma"

Hey Dre'
At the hospital with Brian. He had another seizure and is still recuperating. I had a chance to share some twin stories with one of the nurses here who is pregnant with twins. Do you remember preschool, when you had Brian talk for you. That moment made me smile at how special the twin relationship is.

Wat's up my son, Brian is doing better still improving. DJ comes in today and so he will be helping me around the house. I miss you so much and I love you so much, It's hard for me to drive my car. I'm still trying to find someone to talk to, but no luck. People just don't understand how not having you here is so hard to live with. The world has continued like you were not here, yet, I want to scream loud for them to remember you like I do each and every day. mom

Hey Dre', Not a day goes by that I don't wish to hear your voice and laugh as you were always telling jokes and making life so special. I struggle each day hoping that this was not real, but you don't show up so it just makes the days harder. I keep your photo close to my heart and I even have a tattoo to keep you closer to my heart. Brian was injured and so he needs you to send him your encouraging spirit and blessings so he can recover totally. I will always love you and forever hold you dear to my heart.

Hey Dre, Well It's july and the party day will be here before you know it. I know you will be watching from above and perhaps whisper some tips to your boy Dante'. I know he makes you proud at how he has become a man and takes care of things. I miss you so much and I love you that much more.

Hey Dre, I miss you so much, I want this nightmare to stop and for your smile and witty personality to enter into the room and make me laugh. I will never ever ever forget you, your smile, your voice and your walk or handsome face. I love you and will always love you forever.
Mom

I love you soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much. I wish you were here.

What's up Dre? Well it's been over a year and I still have a hard time wrapping my brain around you not being here. Your brothers have been very supportive and right there for me. But not a day goes by that I think of some funny phrase you would say just to make me laugh. love you boy, so much. Keep J.C. laughing.

Dre, you truly were an inspirational person. Till this day, I have a hard time making sense of why or how someone who was such a role model, would be taken away from us. If I learned anything from you, it would have to be that it was ok to stand up for something you believed in especially when it came to peer pressure.

I'm thankful and proud to have the priveledge to call you my friend.

You will forever be in our hearts
and prayers.

Your friend,
Adam

I'm so glad to have known you and I know that you are in a much better place
Semika

Dre
I know you are looking down from heaven and watching over us. I miss you and love you
Auntie Toni

Dre
I know you are looking down and watching over us. I miss you and love you.
Auntie Toni

The Levy Family

Andre,

Missing you and loving you always!

Dre'
You were the light and life of the party; you helped others to see and encouraged them to "get crackin" and make something of themselves. You wanted to have accomplishments and you had so many, you didn't even realize it. Brian and DJ have really been strong for you, keeping your memory alive. You would be so proud of them. Loving you and missing you daily, Mom

hey Dre how are you doing up there? i hope well. not a day go by without me thinking of you. my life has changed so much without you being here. i miss ya bro.

Dearest Dre'
It's been a year and 2 days since I heard your voice and saw your smiling face. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you and how you enjoyed spending time at home with your Dad and me. We will always keep you alive in our hearts.

My nephew

Fond memories are what have gotten us through a very long and difficult year. My constant prayers are with my big sis, bro-in-law, and nephews. Dre is very much alive in all our hearts. He will always be.

November 29, 2010

Andre, your life has been a blessings to your parents as well as others who were able to have known you. The memories of your life will never be forgotten. I have come to know you by way of your dear mother and there is no love like the love of a mother. We will all miss you dearly. Love Joseph Cofield

miss ya dre

Dre was good bro remember when me you and Sherman had them crazy water fights in the apt at Eastern. Who got the water up off the floor? -Larry Gordon close friend to Dre at Eastern Illinois Unversity.

Hey Dre' We love and we miss you sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much. Mom

Andre and his beautiful smile.

Deborah and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you in this time and throughout time as your sorrow is deep. Just know that God's perfect peace with keep you.

words cannot express the feeling that you are going threw. you know that your son was proud to join the Navy. please do not let that pride go away. my prays out to the whole familly.
Singh family

Dear Reed Family, My deepest sympathy goes out to your and your family. Even though my son was not in Andre's division he knew of him and he said he was a real stand up guy. I know words could never take away the sorrow you are all feeling but just know that the whole Navy family feels your loss.

Dear Reid Family, My deepest and heart felt sympathy goes out to you and your family. My son Josh C. was at Basic the same time as Andre although he was in Div. 004. I know that words cannot take away the hurt they can only express our love for your family. Just take Pride in all that Andre stood for and know that God has another Angel in his presences. Thank you for your support in allowing your Son to serve our Country. May God Bless you.

Sandra Carswell

Dear Reed Family:
Our prayers and deepest condolences for you & your. The havens has a new angel to protect us and his fellow sailors.
God Be & bright blessing
Fishel Family PIR 11-20-09

Dear Mr. Reed and Family,
I pray that God would send the comforter to heal the hurt, pain, and sorrow caused by the loss of your son and brother Andre. Weeping may endure for a night but I declare in Jesus Name that Joy shall come in the morning. Katrena Matthews (Chicago,IL)

Dear Reed Family,
Our condolences. I never meet Andre but my son Zak was is Basic with Andre and in the bunk next to him, Zak had been medically separated due to an injury in basic. We found out from another family from the division. When we told Zak he could not believe it and was in shock. He said that your son was one of the best, coolest guys in the group. They had many conversations. Heaven has a new angel.
The Welke Family (LaCrosse, WI)

Dear Reed Family,

I was very privileged to meet your family in the wake of the tragic event that unfolded the night I witnessed the accident. You have a wonderful and respectable family and I'm sure that Andre's legacy will prevail through others. I needed the peace of mind in giving you the reassurance that you needed. May all of you have comfort in the Lord, and my prayers will forever be with your family.

Dear Reed Family,

I want to let you know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I was Dre's Geometry teacher at Stagg. He was a great kid to have in my class.

With greatest sympathy,
Tricia Barkauskas (Stagg High School)

Dearest Reed Family,

I would like to express my condolences for the loss of Dre, and express my appreciation of his service for our contry as I am also a verteran......I have often wondered how things have gone for the twins that I had so much fun interacting with at Stagg.......God Bless You and your family and know that you are in my prayers. Kevin Renner (Stagg)

To Deborah & Family,
You have our deepest sympathy. Your Family are in our thoughts and Prayers.
LaDonna and Ve'Amber Miller

Deborah,
Oliver, Carrie Daniel and family would like you to know that we are praying for you and your family to find comfort and peace at this most difficult time. May the Spirit of God give you true strength and provide guidance for you and your family.

Dear Deborah,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I have not seen you in quite a while but please know I think of our time together at Proviso West quite often. I know you can find comfort and peace with friends and family at this difficult time. I will be praying for you. Fondly, Karen Sassetti