Andrew Jonathan Saunders, 25, passed away Wednesday, September
2, 2015. He was born in Asheville, NC on April 27, 1990 to Susan
and William Saunders.
Andrew went to school in Ridgecrest, CA where he found a love for
playing music in jazz band with the trumpet, as well as playing
guitar almost nonstop with his many friends. In addition to his
musical talent, Andrew was also an accomplished discus thrower,
being voted MVP two years in a row before competing in a CIF
Championship.
Andrew joined the US Army after high school. Once he graduated from
basic training at the top of his class, he went to Apache
helicopter mechanic training, where he also graduated top of his
class. After tours in Ansbach, Germany, and Afghanistan, Andrew
learned that he had been accepted into flight school, realizing his
dream. After graduating from warrant officer school, he finished
flight school as the “Distinguished Graduate.” He was then assigned
as a Blackhawk pilot at Fort Carson, CO, where he was living at the
time of his death.
Andrew lived life to the fullest and brought out the best in
everyone who knew him. He loved deeply and made lifelong
friendships at every turn of his life.
Andrew is survived by his mother Susan Lasell, step-father Richard
Lasell, brother Brian Hoppus, and sister Sarah Hoppus.
Final Rest: Riverside National Cemetery.
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