Stryker Brigade News

To my brother,
You will be missed by all, especially us you called friends and family. One thing is for sure, you always left an impression on those you met. I feel fortunate that you counted me as a friend and a brother before you passed from this world. I'm so sorry that you couldn't stay for awhile longer. You will be missed brother.

Steve

May God bless this family now and always. You are in my prayers.
Former Stryker Mom,
Ellen

May God bless and comfort your family during your time of sorrow. Your soldier is a hero. Praying for you.

Richard's Stryker Mom

My heart felt condolences to the family, friends and brothers in arms of this brave soldier. Praying that God keeps you in the palms of his hands and gives you comfort and peace during these difficult days. Yourr sacfrice will never be forgotten.

Andrew.
Words cannot express how we feel about losing you. You were a great brother-in-law and so brave. We pray for you, Rachel, your parents, all the troops that have fallen, and our troops still over there. You will be missed so much.
love you
Mike, Audra, Liz, Madison, & Tayler

To the parents,wife and friends of SGT Higgins,our sincere condolences in this difficult day.May God give you the strengh to get through and tha peace to hold on. Your son, your husband sacrifice his life, so others can enjoy the liberty that we enjoy in this country. Rest in peace brave american hero! Godspeed!

Edgardo
Eddie's dad , A 5-20 3/2 SBCT.
God bless our troops!

Rachel,
This is Mikes brother Danny and his wife Sharney. We are so sorry to hear of your loss of your husband. Audra and Mike say he is a wonderful man. We extend our prayers out to you and may God Bless you in all you do. If you need anything please let us know.
Love Danny, Sharney and family

My son Scott Miller is in Baqubah with SGT Higgins 5/20 3-2. I can't tell you how sorry I am for your loss. No words can lessen the pain. My families prayers are with you. God Bless!

To The Higgins Family,
your in my prayers, and thoughts.my sincere condolences go out to you.the sacfrice that andrews made for our country
will never be forgoten.it scares me, because my son mike is in iraq now. he's with the 138th brigade out of fort lewis,wa.my friends son brandon is also with 137th brigade,
out of fort lewis,wa.may you R.I.P. SGT. ANDREWS J. HIGGINS
Gayle Zessi armymom882

My thoughts and prayers go out the family, friends and fellow soldiers working along side SSG Higgins, may God give you strength during these difficult times, Andrew will always be remembered. Dear SSG Higgins,you protected my family, you are a Hero! May God give peace to your loved ones, until you meet again. Stand down, young soldier, your work on earth is done. Mission complete.
Sincerely,
Linda,
Joe’s Stryker mom


To the family of Sgt. Andrew Higgins,
I wish to express my deep sorrow for your loss. Andrew was a true American hero. You are in my thoughts and prayers in this your greatest time of need. May God bless and comfort you.
Josh's mom 1-23 INF 3/2 Stryker Brigade

To Rachel, and Mr. and Mrs. Higgins.
My son, Jonathan, held Sgt. Higgins as his closest friend. They served in Ft Lewis on the same FS Team. Please know that Andrew was a very special person, and Jon's life is much richer for the experience. At the same time, this is one of the reasons that makes these circumstances so heartbreaking. Please know that we share in your grief, but at the same time we are so grateful for the time spent together. Andrew was a very special person, who enriched the lives of those around him. Our hearts go out to all of you.
Jons dad - (now with 1-37 FA)

I am sorry for your loss of your son Mr and Mrs Higgins. My son Spc Derek Durbin and all the men of the 5/20 will miss his presence. They are all hero's in my eyes and have given the utmost in protecting us from harm. May God Bless and May God protect. I will pray for strength.

My son Kristopher Cardenas is in Baqubah with SGT Higgins A Co 5/20 3-2. He knew him and was heartbroken to hear the news. I can't tell you how sorry I am for your loss. No words can lessen the pain. My family's prayers are with you. God Bless!

Dear Jerry and Cheryl, Andrew's parents

We wanted to add our comments to the Stryker site so that it would be recorded for all to see.

We are all going to miss Andrew very much. In our humble opinion he was an almost perfect son and human being. He cared deeply for his family and friends. He only wanted to serve his family, his country, and his fellow soldiers.

His loss will be felt not only by his fellow soldiers, his family and friends but by the world in general.

We need more people like Andrew. Who have the ethics and stature to stand up and do what is right.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Anything we can do to ease your pain in this horrible time we will.

With love and hugs,

Arnie and Allison
Friends for 44 years

Andrew
I am just thinking of you and I hope you are in heaven watching over us. You are so missed. We are so proud of you and you are so loved.
I just wanted you to know that. We will never forget your sacrifice. We will never forget how brave and selfless you were.
Love
your sister-in-law
Audra

Your platoon is home Sgt. You can rest easier now. Andrew, we miss you and think of you every day. You are so loved.
Miss you Andrew, you are my hero!
love
your sister-in-law
Audra