Andrew Paul Ince

Dear Ince Family, Iremember when Andrew and I met. T and Gina Myers had brought him in to perform with our group through Thompson Lane. Even though I was just a nerd, everyone else in our group, including Andrew, were so lively, fun and cool. Despite my awkward neediness and his cool swagger, he always made me feel like I mattered; that I was included; and that I was worth more than what even I thought of myself at the time. It is now a huge regret of mine that I never told Andrew about any of this during subsequent years that passed or on the occasions we would run into each other at the gym, despite it meaning so much to me. Still, I hope that both your, as is family, know and that Andrew somehow also knows that he had a power and gift in this life to touch the spirits of the downtrodden with his easy-going kindness, humor and empathy, which also allowed him to help the nerds and freaks of the world (like me) pull themselves out of their darkness and begin to shine. And I have no doubt he will be using these same talents in the next life too. So even though I was probably of little consequence in Andrew's life, I hope you and Andrew also somehow know that his kindness toward me, along with other events and people, marked the beginning of a substantial change for the better in the way I view and value myself. Andrew's goodness forever changed my life for the better, as I'm sure it did (and continues to do) for the lives of countless others. I am forever grateful to him, and am so sorry for your loss. All my love. - Andy Rawlings

Dearest Susan and Family, there are simply no words to express my sadness at the news of Andrew's passing. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. I pray the Lord will bless you with peace in your hearts and comfort in your time of such grief and sorrow. I love you so much Susan... I love you all.

I'll never forget your badass-ery. Love you Ince.