We Remember Pvt. Andrew Krippner
Thank you for remembering Andy and the sacrifice that he has made.
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About Andy
Andrew Mark Krippner was born to Kenneth and Pam Krippner in Chickasha, Oklahoma on 4-22-1991, and was taken home to be with our Creator and Heavenly Father on 5-23-2011 when the Army vehicle he was in hit an IED in the Kunar Provence of Afghanistan. Andy had been in Afghanistan for 6 weeks and had just celebrated his 20th birthday.
Andrew lived in Apache, Oklahoma, Fairmont, Oklahoma, Dexter, Missouri and Garland, Texas for the last 13 years. Andy attended and graduated from the June Shelton School, enlisting in the Army during the summer before his Senior year.
Andy will be remembered for his faith in Jesus Christ, his great sense of humor, his leadership and approachability.
-Among PFC Krippner’s medals were the Army’s ribbon for enlisting in time of war, the world-wide fight against terrorism, a medal for shooting, grenade launching, and the Combat Infantry Badge.
-quote: PFC Krippner loved the Army and considered it his honor to serve our country.
“When asked ‘Why do you have to go?’ Andy would respond, ‘Why don’t you want to go?’”
The other soldiers killed in the attack were deeply beloved friends, Staff Sgt. Kristofferson B. Lorenzo, 33, of Chula Vista, Calif.; Pfc. William S. Blevins, 21, of Sardinia, Ohio; and Pvt. Thomas C. Allers of Plainwell, Mich. Another soldier was critically injured and is in stable condition. The five soldiers were part of the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, based at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
-All four soldiers were received at Dover AFB with honors. PFC Krippner’s remains will be received with honors both as he is brought home to Dallas and as he is interred at DFW National Cemetery.
Andrew lived in Apache, Oklahoma, Fairmont, Oklahoma, Dexter, Missouri and Garland, Texas for the last 13 years. Andy attended and graduated from the June Shelton School, enlisting in the Army during the summer before his Senior year.
Andy will be remembered for his faith in Jesus Christ, his great sense of humor, his leadership and approachability.
-Among PFC Krippner’s medals were the Army’s ribbon for enlisting in time of war, the world-wide fight against terrorism, a medal for shooting, grenade launching, and the Combat Infantry Badge.
-quote: PFC Krippner loved the Army and considered it his honor to serve our country.
“When asked ‘Why do you have to go?’ Andy would respond, ‘Why don’t you want to go?’”
The other soldiers killed in the attack were deeply beloved friends, Staff Sgt. Kristofferson B. Lorenzo, 33, of Chula Vista, Calif.; Pfc. William S. Blevins, 21, of Sardinia, Ohio; and Pvt. Thomas C. Allers of Plainwell, Mich. Another soldier was critically injured and is in stable condition. The five soldiers were part of the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, based at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
-All four soldiers were received at Dover AFB with honors. PFC Krippner’s remains will be received with honors both as he is brought home to Dallas and as he is interred at DFW National Cemetery.
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Information and Events Pertaining to Andy's Funeral
May 30, 2011 - Arrangements for the Visitation and Funeral for Andy Krippner have been made and are as follows:
Visitation:
Thursday, June 2, 2011 from 5-8 pm at Concordia Lutheran Church
Visitation:
Thursday, June 2, 2011 from 5-8 pm at Concordia Lutheran Church
Funeral:
Friday, June 3, 2011 at 12 pm at Messiah Lutheran Church
Friday, June 3, 2011 at 12 pm at Messiah Lutheran Church
Full Military Honors Burial at 3 pm at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery
May 30, 2011 - Andy's earthly remains will arrive at Carswell AFB in Ft. Worth, TX at 10:18 am on Tuesday, May 31st. Those who would like to attend are encouraged
to meet at Concordia at 7:30 am and leaving at 7:45 am to carpool and pass through security more easily. A photo ID is required to pass through security.
May 30, 2011 - Pastor Ken suggested a moment of silence at the time when the blast occurred - take a moment to remember those who fought for our freedom
at 11:44 am.
May 27, 2011 - Pastor Ken and Pam Krippner held a press conference at Concordia. This is to be aired at the evening news segments on the local Dallas stations:
ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX.
May 26, 2011 - Andy's remains are still at Dover AFB. There is no date set as of now for a funeral, but it will be sometime into this next week (week of 5/29).
at 11:44 am.
May 27, 2011 - Pastor Ken and Pam Krippner held a press conference at Concordia. This is to be aired at the evening news segments on the local Dallas stations:
ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX.
May 26, 2011 - Andy's remains are still at Dover AFB. There is no date set as of now for a funeral, but it will be sometime into this next week (week of 5/29).