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Old 05-25-2010, 07:25   #16
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Rest in Peace, Major! You have the very best HALO wings now!!! You will always be missed and NEVER forgotten!

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Old 05-25-2010, 07:47   #17
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I've updated the first post with additional information.
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Old 05-25-2010, 11:55   #18
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Rest In Peace, and Thank You
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Old 05-25-2010, 15:03   #19
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God Bless You Joe

We are less for the loss of any Ranger.

May God be with all of Joe's next of kin and fellow Rangers.

RANGER PRAYER

Almighty God,
Our Protector and Source of comfort,
Watch over all Rangers
Throughout the world, old and new.

When they face danger, be their courage,
When they are injured, be their healing,
When they face impossible tasks, be their strength,
When they feel alone, be ever present with them
Letting them know the presence in spirit of
All the Rangers who have gone before
Reminding them that they are part of
A family beyond themselves.

When they face death,
Give them peace to do so with honor,
That they may rest in You forever.

And Bless their families
And all those they love and leave behind,
That they may also find comfort in You.
Amen
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Old 05-28-2010, 11:30   #20
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I had a drink with Joe at the Legion Post in Cherry Hill 2 days before he went into the hospiotal. I asked him how he was feeling (he'd lost about 30 pounds over the last 4 months) and he said "Great!" After Joe passed, the post commander told me that Joe had told him 4 months ago that "It's all over" and I admire him for keeping Joe's secret. Joe was the kind of guy who would never complain, but you could tell that the weight of the world was pressing down on him.
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Old 06-04-2010, 12:28   #21
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I am Joe's sister and I am so very proud of all that my brother accomplished in his short life, he was my loving brother, my friend, my hero, my everything. I love him so very much and I miss him so. Rest in peace dear brother.....I LOVE YOU!!!!



Here is his obituary that I posted in our hometown newspaper.

Joseph Anthony Andrzejewski


U.S. Army Special Forces Maj. Joseph Anthony Andrzejewski, retired, 54, of Marlton, N.J., died unexpectedly Friday, May 21, 2010, in Thomas Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 13, 1956, he was the son of the late Vincent and Phyllis Forlin Andrzejewski and grandson of the late Anthony and Laura Forlin.

Joseph was a 1973 graduate of GAR High School and a 1977 graduate of King's College.

His military career began when he completed ROTC and was commissioned as an officer in the Army. A few of his innumerable military accomplishments and positions held over nearly two decades of service include: chief, Military Freefall Branch and combat development officer, JFK Special Warfare Center; commander, Special Forces Operational Detachment, Berlin, Germany; field office chief, Special Projects Support Activity, Fort Bragg, N.C.; R&D officer and section chief, First Special Forces Operational Detachment; and program manager, Joint Special Operations Command.

Surviving are his wife of 24 years, Gillian; beloved son, Dylan; sister, Donna Marie Brazinski, Wilkes-Barre; loving niece and godchild, Miranda Phyllis Brazinski; aunt and uncle, Frank and Mary Jane Forlin, Wilkes-Barre; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The viewing will be held at Bradley Funeral Home, Marlton, N.J., on Thursday, noon to 2 p.m., with a funeral service to follow by the Rev. Jack Doris. Interment will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Joseph's memory to the Disabled American Veterans or any veteran organization of the donor's choice.
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Old 06-04-2010, 12:54   #22
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It's always sad to loose men like this. Rest in peace major.
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Old 06-05-2010, 00:22   #23
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Breezy:

Joe was a good man who will be missed by all of us who knew him.

I knew him when he was the MFF Company CO and served with him off and on over the years. Jumped with him a few times as well. He was a rare individual.

He was working for Eagle and I would run into him at the SHOT show, where he could always be relied upon to have a good story or joke to tell.

"We should not mourn that such men died, but we should thank God that such men lived." - Gen. George S. Patton

RIP, hermano.

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Old 07-19-2010, 05:48   #24
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Joe is now a Fisher House "Angel". Our American Legion Post voted a $500.00 yearly donation to Fisher House at Ft. Bragg in memory of Joe.
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Old 07-19-2010, 06:28   #25
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Rest in Peace Brother you will be missed....
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Old 07-26-2010, 11:16   #26
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Joe is now a Fisher House "Angel". Our American Legion Post voted a $500.00 yearly donation to Fisher House at Ft. Bragg in memory of Joe.
That is so kind, my brother is an angel now in heaven
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Old 08-10-2010, 16:09   #27
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ALCON UPDATE

Joe's going to Arlington on Monday, September 27th. He'll be interred at 1100 - show up no later than 1000.
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Old 08-10-2010, 17:13   #28
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RIP sir. Thank you for your service.
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Old 05-21-2015, 08:39   #29
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It's been 5 years since God called you home and I miss you deeply dear brother
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Old 05-21-2015, 11:29   #30
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Breezy.....I always carry my HALO PARACHUTIST card with me signed by Captain Joe.
I suspect lots of SF guys do, he's always in my pocket..
RIP Maj. Joe
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