PFC Andrew M. Krippner
Fallen Hero Soldier's Memorial Tribute
June 2011 -- Andrew Mark Krippner, better known as Andy, was
born to Kenneth and Pam Krippner in Chickasha, Oklahoma on
4221991. He was taken home to be with his Creator and
Heavenly Father on 5232011. Andy and four other soldiers 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.
Information and video by Jerry Castillo /
USFallen.org
PFC "Andy" Krippner's was also posthumously
promoted to Private First Class, awarded the Bronze
Star Medal for his heroics, and received thePurple Heart
Medal.
PFC "Andy" Krippner's Fellow Fallen
Soldiers 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 Andrew M. Krippner
