Military Funeral for Pfc. Andrew M. Krippner (KIA) Jun 2011 Tribute.wmv

Andrew Mark Krippner, better known as Andy, was born to Kenneth and Pam Krippner in Chickasha, Oklahoma on 4-22-1991. He was taken home to be with his Creator and Heavenly Father on 5-23-2011. Andy and four others were struck with an IED, in the Kunar Provence of Afghanistan. Andy had been in Afghanistan for 6 weeks and recently celebrated his 20th birthday.
Andy 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 distinctions included promotion to Private First--Class, a Bronze Star and Purple for Heart all were awarded posthumously.
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 assigned to 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 were received May 31, with honors at JNAB Ft. Worth, with police motorcycle escorts and members of the North Texas Patriot Guard Riders.
- He laid in repose at Restland Funeral Home in Dallas, TX.
- Public viewing was held at Concordia Lutheran Church, in Garland, TX, where his father Ken Krippner, is the senior pastor.
- Funeral Services were conducted at the Messiah Lutheran Church, in Plano, TX, with approximately 750 attendees.
- Interment Ceremony was conducted at the Dallas-Ft. Worth National Cemetery
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Special Thank You
Family of Pfc. Andrew M. Krippner
Dallas Police Honor Guard
Dallas Police Escort Detail
JNAB Ft. Worth Honor Guard
2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment Pall-Bearers
North Texas and Oklahoma Patriot Guard Riders
DFW National Cemetery
Restland Funeral Home
Messiah Lutheran Church
Music
"I Know that My Redeemer Lives"
"Our God of our Father" -- Army Hymn
"Hymn to the Fallen" -- USAF Ceremonial Band
"Taps"
Photos
Dover.mil
N. TX Patriot Guard Riders
Directed, Filmed and Edited
Jerry Castillo
This is a USFallen.org Video Production 2011

[@karen33099]

Jesus said..."There is no greater man than he who lays down his life for a friend." RIP America's Son.

[@TheReconmarine92]

Doesn't matter what Branch you are with, an Infantryman is an Infantryman. Rest Easy Brother

[@actionfire4036]

amen

[@craigvanakin5290]

We all give one another shit and a hard time but no matter what branch or mos a loss is a loss. And at the end of the day we all have one another’s back! Rest up brother!

[@adammcdowell28]

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[@hannah-fayjohnson3192]

Rip Katrina! I still remember the the day my sister Sgt. Katrina Johnson was buried after 2 an a half years of fighting in Iraq. I was 8 when she died 5 years ago. Her last words to me were, "here's one half of my heart, and now it is yours forever" and we put our hands together and made a heart. Her favorite song was "and so it goes". I sang it at the funeral.

[@jamesherman6058]

OK

[@jizzwizard45]

this doesnt have shit to do with her. youure hurting, it sucks. This isn't about you or her.

[@PFearr]

jizzwizard45 wtf dude

[@robertrite3221]

As a former Marine, I honor all combat veterans who sacrificed their life at the alter of Freedom. I pray that God reserves a special place for our corageous heroes. Godspeed to all our fallen heroes! #RobertRiteBooks

[@StephaneChapheau]

There's no bigger gift than dying a hero. R.I.P Andy, your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

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[@FlyMinkus]

Thank you PFC Krippner. You are a true hero

[@eebarreto]

This is hard very hard! I lost my baby Boy this past Thursday 21 Aug 2014. he was 23, He enlisted in the USAF. I am retired USA, I directed many Funerals for falling Soldiers but I never tough this will ever happen to me. it is very hard! I will miss him! RIP My Son, Senior Airman Christian E Barreto. RIP Pfc. Andrew M. Krippner

[@jcastillo57]

TheVerdad on behalf of our grateful nation, please accept our sincerest condolences. Thank you for your service as well. May God bless you and your family and may He grant you peace and comfort during this most difficult time. Your son Christian and Andrew are now America's sons and they will never be forgotten.

[@eebarreto]

Thank You!.

[@emm28bee]

You have my deepest, heartfelt sympathies. I'm very sorry for your loss.

[@eebarreto]

Thank You!

[@tjasse010]

I'm not from the USA, but I still want to give you my condolences for your losses. My full respect to you and your son for serving. A soldier is a soldier. God bless you and your family during hardships. Respect to you and your son from The Netherlands, stay strong.

[@jcastillo57]

The father of the soldier serves as a Chaplain for the Dallas Police Dept. and the police chief sent a police honor guard as a gesture of gratitude. At the interment ceremony they served as the color guard (US and Texas flag team).

[@danielrowling5]

It's wonderful they give honour to those who are there to protect us. My father got buried in august, he'd turn 55 this month. Sad to see many die to young. Private first class Andrew mark Krippner is only 2 years older than me, unbelievable he died so young.

[@szqsk8]

It warms my heart to see our military men and women getting the respect they so deserve. My husband is a Vietnam combat veteran and sadly those vets were not afforded the same treatment in their day. RIP....

[@bkcharlie2408]

There are never any words really to say when a soldier dies serving his country. May God Bless his family and friends.

[@Tom-im2yj]

It's just heart warming and amazing to know that there are people who would sacrifice themselves to keep our country safe. They deserve an instant place in heaven R.I.P

[@arenas2694]

Respect to all those soldiers the are fighting for this country and to all of those who lost their life , I hope one day I could be part of them , and serve this country.

[@frlouiegoad4087]

Honor and Respect: The last thing we can give to those who have given all!

[@jcastillo57]

@BigCspud Thank you for your continued support and I agree with you 100%.

[@db-xp6zw]

13 years later and I still remember that day like it was yesterday, Andy we miss you, Seth, Tom, and SSG Lorenzo not a day goes by I don't think of you guys.

[@risto.m1234]

This Video I found by accident, but as a child whose father and brother, professional soldiers, I pay great tribute to the guy who gave his life for his country and for his people. May God bless your family and give peace a soldier. Respect!.

[@one12pack]

I've been in the Army for 13 years now and seen a good amount of funerals, but this one was just beautiful. God bless.

[@bourqueman]

To the Family and friends of Andrew Krippner, My prayers will be with you and all that lose a love one while protecting our country. God Bless you all !!

[@misawajason]

As a brother in arms, I am saddened to see a brother lost, while I am able to sit behind my computer screen and type this message. I am encouraged to see that respects are given to a man that gave his all to this great nation. God Bless You Andrew.

[@rekoil8989]

remember and respect those who have served for our great nation to all the Fallen men and women thank you for your sacrifice you will never be forgotten 🙏

[@Senkino5o]

God bless your son for his service, i'm sure he watches over all y'all from heaven

[@oluwaseunolosunde1107]

Thank you for your services our heroes

[@XE3iojx]

Rest in Peace Andy. You went out as a soldier and a hero. You went to places others talk about and few dare go. As I told your father on this day, I hope that when I get deployed, I can show the same courage and bravery you did over there. Rest In Peace

[@QuadrupleBackflip]

Stood at attention and saluted for a brother. May he rest in peace.

[@predator67100]

HEROS NEVER DIE R.I.P. MY BROTHERS IN ARMS ZENGA FROM CROATIA AND BOSNIA SNIPER-RECON VETERAN

[@nirnewsnirnewsinvesigation4692]

NIR News family wants to Thank You for your service and may you rest in peace.

[@Korn2212]

I get up with Andy. knew each other since we were about 5 his dad was my pastor. I miss him dearly but thank him for his sacrifice. An amazing man and friend i wish i could have came to his funeral but i am also in the military and wasn't able to be there. but i think you all for your support. Love you Andy i know you're in a better place now.

[@ShowlightMedia]

Very touching. May he, and all other fallen heroes of our great nations, rest in peace and never be forgotten. You have my deepest condolences.

[@chuchorc]

Man this are the real heros. Not those who were capes. Not those that show how much money they have or the cars. Or those run with or after a ball. But are those men and women who wear camouflage and serve and protect this great COUNTRY. GOD BLESS YOU COME HOME SAFE GOD BLESS AMERICA

[@rldevoe]

Rest well pfc Krippner and thank you for your service god is lucky to have a man like you in his kingdom

[@maledfist]

He was born a month and a half after I joined my country's army. He passed five months before I accepted discharge for injuries received. His life was as long as my service. Rest now soldier, your duty is done.

[@RayManzarekGod]

Thank you very much PFC. You will never be forgotten.

[@Edwin6932]

thank you brother for your sacrifice....we are here still holding the line

[@herrerachannel2367]

Two things that make me cry, #2 soldiers coming home videos,#1 soldiers funeral. As a US Army soldier no matter what branch, Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard they are like family. Everyone in the military is family. And having a brother or sister's life taken never to see home, kids, family, friends, loved ones, cousins, uncle, aunt, teachers. They never got the chance to tell them how much they loved them. It's the hardest part. I have immense respect for these soldiers.

[@shanenelson1988]

There is no greater honor nor sacrifice than to lay down your life for your brother on the field of combat thanks to all those who serve and all those who have died

[@cardsharpcard]

A beautiful dedication to one of the very best. I sit here with lumy thgroat and tearful eyes, knowing no words suffice. In Australia we would say, "Good on you mate. You did us proud, carried the torch of freedom and have now thrown it to us. Lest we forget." Godspeed from an Australian digger, Vietnam 1968.

[@BigCspud]

Thank you for your continued posts............we must never forget their sacrifice!!!

[@reverse8673]

Greetings from Israel I respect every soldiers who fell while trying to protect his country no matter what country or religion rest in peace.

[@akguitar94]

In times of peace sons bury their fathers, in times of war fathers bury their sons. R.I.P. Brother.

[@j2times2006]

Brutal thing to watch. A true man in that casket. Godspeed soldier.

[@ThatMerc]

True heroes fight and die for their country. This great soldier died a hero. Rest in peace from Britain.

[@TheMOAAChannel]

we should watch this every day to remind us of the sacrifice being made on the other side of the world - for us. thanks for this video.

[@Edelsfeld]

Goodnight son of America May God give you great peace forever in a holy land

[@wadesteed8045]

Thank you for giving your son he's a hero I know it had to hardest thing you ever had to do o hope you've found peace with what happened and are just proud of how brave your son is

[@michaelkoetter5235]

Everyone in your life told you they were proud of you for joining the military. It was scary, and it was hard, but you pushed forward and didn't give up. You had probably the proudest day of your life graduating basic training. You went across the world to defend our freedom. You died for me, for your brothers and sisters next to you, your family, and your country. There is honor in your death. Rest in peace brother in arms, the rest of us will take it from here. Long live the USA.

[@jingham9]

I watched this for research for a short film I'm righting and a much as this helped I was really moved by this and my heart goes out to the family.

[@sqcomp1]

I know, empathise, and sympathise with your loss. I lost two fellow soldiers in 2009.

[@JnnyUtah35]

Thank you for sharing. May his sacrifice always be remembered.

[@bloodypoemz]

Andrew Mark Krippner thank you from the bottom of america`s heart for all you did if it wasnt for you we wouldnt have th freedom and the life that we do no amount of appecation and ever be enough for the sacafice you made may your soul finally rest in peace

[@Alexaaaaa23]

Rip Hero. Died just 3 months after my brother.. May they rest in peace. Army strong. Hooah!

[@IlovePrinceRoycePR]

*its heartbreaking knowing they never come home:( RIP and thank you for your service

[@schmadedaz]

Thankyou Andrew for serving our country!

[@frlouiegoad4087]

Such loss: Yet it go on? Till Jesus returns. How long my Jesus? How long?

[@AceProductions828]

Amen, come lord Jesus

[@MrDrummer2127]

THANK YOU for your service I lost an uncle a week ago he was in the Air Force

[@HypeaGames]

R.I.P we will never forget u thx for ur service

[@cavelice]

Thank you, Andrew, for your service.

[@harlyq1967]

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.

[@justinarnold2228]

this really got to me i thank Andrew for his service and unfortunate death in the words of the famous poet Plato only the dead have seen the end of war which Andrew is experiencing. to those who disliked think about who you are hurting by doing so.

[@ilse53]

R.I.P. my dear..... from Denmark

[@billtremewan9601]

Glad to see that there is some appreciation for American sacrifice in Denmark. This may sound odd, but I have read much about your Battle of Dybbol and the First and Second Schleswig-Holstein Wars, and I thought it was sad that Denmark lost that territory -- though later regained it.

[@scurvytick]

Thank you for his service to our country!

[@emm28bee]

God rest your soul young man. Thank you for your service.

[@dsgirl8]

this guy went to my church. andy we miss you!! r.i.p

[@jcastillo57]

Permission granted and thank you for sharing.

[@1kissthedj]

May God bless his family and may our country not ever lose sight of the dedication and selfless service shown by our men and women in uniform. Where they defend one nation and one people, we civilians divide ourselves by our petty partisanship. I pray we remember the sacrifice of Pfc. Krippner and the hundreds of thousands of others when we seek to divide what they have given their lives to keep united. Rest in peace sir and may God bless the United States and people of America.

[@monster4Skillet]

Rest in peace. God bless America

[@jdelarwelle]

Rest easy brother, never forgotten.

[@p1STOLEER]

It truly disgusts me how people can dislike this >.

[@kylecho2912]

Respect our soldiers defending our freedom If one day they sleep in, you guys shall never sleep in!

[@ellietroup3495]

wow this is so beautiful.. god bless him his family and all good honest soldiers.. it scares me how close this could have been my cousin, his truck got hit while over there and he lost a lot of his friends and almost died himself. hes my bestfriend so seeing stuff like this really shakes me.. i salute u all as well as my grandfather its almost a year since hes been gone. him my dad and my cousin are my heros and the reason im inspired to be a soldier.. god bless

[@zakkarysnedeker3334]

hey this is Courtney snedeker i really like the songs on this it touches my heart

[@EnchantedEscape]

What a beautiful tribute; God bless and take care!

[@frlouiegoad4087]

Take the Old: I cry for the loss of the young! So much has given, So much has been lost! Fr. Goad apointofdeparrture

[@joby613]

I served among these people, the honor and privilege is mine.

[@singingbirdcages]

You will not be forgotten!

[@ethanlights]

This is beautiful.

[@xraptorzkill]

God bless u and Ur family thank you for Ur service

[@98crazygamer]

Thank you for protecting our country RIP

[@jcastillo57]

@MyPilot747 Recently, a new custom has emerged wearing Red on Fridays as a way showing support of our troops. The funeral was held on a Friday and the soldiers mother requested guests and attendees to wear Red as a way of showing support and shared grief with the unit he served with.

[@jcastillo57]

"Our God of our Father" -- Army Hymn

[@gjluv01]

So much respect for him and his family.

[@emmapigeon9531]

RIP soldier. My sincere condolences to the family and friends.

[@3mta3ko]

Thank you. Rest in Peace Brother.

[@berillo62]

from Italy R.I.P. Pfc. Andrew M. Krippner

[@theonlysmr]

Rest In Peace Brother. May God bless you and your family.

[@RayManzarekGod]

@head920 respect to you.... I am an American but would gladly fight and die for my brothers up north in Canada or in England.... RIP PFC Andy....

[@BlackGold691]

R.I.P. Pfc. Andrew M. Krippner may you rest in peace

[@billyjacc]

Beautiful Funeral... R.I.P. Soldier

[@7hotfuzz7]

wow Rest in Peace brother.....He died on my birthday

[@vittoriaventresca8230]

my respect to a fallen brother from a other country. from a member of the italian Aeronautica Militare (italian air force)

[@brettslater8219]

A warriors sacrifice. Let us remember that men and woman like these are the true saviors of our great nation. Anybody who denies this is the enemy. Care for the ones who will die for you, disregard the ones that shall not.

[@brianwoodling5407]

Forever Remembered! R.I.P.

[@uthiertyeight]

never forgotten

[@mojobass100]

Beautiful . R.I.P.

[@brandondenver4331]

I don't know you personally, but eternally rest in peace, my dude.

[@jcastillo57]

@stella salmonYes you may thank you for asking.

[@Quimforp]

A True Patriot. RIP

[@jcastillo57]

It's a work in progress. Most have converted to the newer uniform, but there are a few who haven't.

[@bradwilber1771]

Rest easy brother. We've got it from here on.

[@Desert-hangover]

godspeed bro you did your part now rest in peace