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Andrew Jackson - Chanhassen
Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 10:17 pm
by tomASS
Didn't know exactly where to put this so thought I would put it on the forum with the most readers.
A tip of the helmet, a raising of the stick, a tear for the ice, and a prayer for a wonderful family who lost their son this weekend in a traffic accident as he was in route with his college club teammates. Tremendous kid who also loved playing hockey.
The kid also battled and defeated cancer when he was junior high youth player.
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 8:22 am
by hckywtchr1
Extraordinary young man who quietly did his job on the ice, loved life, and loved his family.
He will be missed.
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 5:59 pm
by BrookPark021
Andrew was a great kid, and will be missed by many. May his family and friends remain in our prayers.
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 6:54 pm
by He Hate Me
Andrew your in our prayers
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 7:42 pm
by stars612
I knew him and I really regret not getting to know him better. He was a great guy who could always crack a joke and put smiles on peoples faces. My thoughts and prayers are with his parents and his sister.
AJ we miss ya buddy!
Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 11:57 am
by elliott70
He was the winner of the Wes Barrette Jr Gold Scholarship last year from MN Hockey.
My prayers are with his family.
Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 12:30 pm
by Truthbetold
I beleive there is a Benefit Hockey game with AJ's fellow Purdue players vs. Wessy's Boys JR gold. I heard at the Chaska Hockey game last night that this was being hosted by the Radermacher family, supported by the Chaska Community Center, and the Chaska Hockey Association.
Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 12:35 pm
by Truthbetold
The event is Friday night 9:45pm, the Purdue team is in for the funeral on Firday then heading home on Saturday.
Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 2:02 pm
by HockeyGuy1515
Its sad to see something like this happen to such a good kid. I think it puts everything in perspective . . . . we'll keep him in our prayers.
Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 1:14 am
by hckywtchr1
A tip of the cap to hockey players all over.
A memorial game was held tonight at the Chaska Community Center. The teams were made up of former teammates of Andrews from the Purdue University Hockey Team, Wessy's Boys Jr Gold, Chaska/Chanhassen Hockey Association and Chaska HS Alumni Players.
The refs donated their time and one was a former coach of Andrews and one was the brother of one of the Wessy's Boys.
It doesn't matter what the score was, it was great to see these young men come out and honor Andrews memory.
What a fun game to watch and what a great group of young men representing the greatest sport in the world.
Thanks to Kurt Rademacher for putting things together and securing the ice. Great Job gentlemen.....
Chan Player
Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 10:45 pm
by blueblood
A young man gone way too early in life.
Boy, this really puts the light on what's important in life and it ain't hockey.
Re: Chan Player
Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 10:58 pm
by tomASS
blueblood wrote:A young man gone way too early in life.
Boy, this really puts the light on what's important in life and it ain't hockey.
Amen Brother - his sister placed his skates with him in the casket before they closed it. He is playing again for a much better team
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 10:56 am
by nikebauerhockey21
it was a very fun game to play in and watch.