Tuesday August 23, 2016 MAC Jason Leroy Andrews lost his life to his battle with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). He has joined our Heavenly Father along with his daughter, Madelynn Grace Andrews, who passed 6 years ago at the age of 5 months due to SIDS. Together, we know, they look down and watch over us as pictured above.
Jason is survived by his wife, Rebecca Ann Andrews, from Chesapeake, VA and his 2 children; Teagan Jean 7 years old and Xavier Sherwood 3 years old. Jason’s mother, Pamela Buckey, resides in West Virginia, his father, Danny Andrews in Florida and his sister, Lisa Brewis residing in Maryland.
Jason’s 2nd parents (Rebecca’s father and mother) SMC (Ret) Michael Yarbrough and Caroline Yarbrough from Chesapeake, VA cherished Jason as their own son.
For those of you who are reading this and are suffering with any form of PTSD please STOP. TAKE A DEEP BREATH AND REACH OUT! There are so many hands ready to clasp yours to help you. They are just waiting for you to take the first step to recovery.
Jason’s family is holding a closed casket viewing at Altmeyer Funeral Home on Greenwich Rd in Virginia Beach, VA Monday August 29, 2016 from 7pm to 8:30 pm.
The funeral will be held Tuesday August 30, 2016 at 1pm graveside at the Albert G. Horton Veteran’s Cemetery Suffolk, VA. Jason will be laid to rest with his daughter, Madelynn, who has been honored at the Albert G. Horton Veteran’s Cemetery for the past 6 years.
Rebecca and her family would like to thank the military community for their love and support along with family and hundreds of Jason’s friends.
In lieu of flowers we ask that you consider a donation to the PTSD of USA Foundation, c/o TMCFunding.com.
“You were never alone Sparky and will truly be missed XOXOX.”
Past Services
Visitation
Monday August 29, 2016
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Southside Chapel
5033 Rouse Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 422-4000 | Directions
5033 Rouse Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 422-4000 | Directions
Service
Tuesday August 30, 2016
1:00 pm
Albert G. Horton Memorial Veteran Cemetery
5310 Milners Rd.
Suffolk, VA 23434
757-255-7217 | Directions
5310 Milners Rd.
Suffolk, VA 23434
757-255-7217 | Directions
Mother’s Day celebration
I am so sorry for both of your losses. Dear Mama…what you must be going through right now to have lost your sweet baby, and now your beloved partner and father of your children. I wish the world would stop turning for you while you grieve. I wish the words people said to you offered something for you more than hope and love. I understand only a small part of your pain… My husband and I are both Veterans, I myself suffer from PTSD and MST and our beloved daughter has been laid to rest in a National Cemetery as well, for three years now. I am lifting you in my heart…and here if you have any interest in reaching out to a Mama who understands a small part of what this must feel like. All my family’s love, Tamara
My heart goes out to you in your time of tragedy and loss. I am also a fellow Chief select and have lost too many brothers to suicide. Please know we are always here for you, and are united as a Navy family. I was recently nominated for the 22 pushup challenge but I chose to make a donation in honor of MAC Jason Andrews to Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), a great organization who that helps military families cope with loss. Instead of 22 pushups X 22 days, I donated $22/day X 22 days = $484, in honor of Jason. Please consider them as a resource, as well as me. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this absolutely difficult time, I am confident Jason is at peace.
Brother Andrews – your spirit will always be with your Brothers and Sisters of Class 123. I wished we had a chance to meet to get to know each other but I hope you have found the peace you were looking for and put your demons to down. Rest easy Brother – you stand relieved and as we will assume standing the watch.
Rest in peace, My Brother. May God bless and watch over your loved ones during this difficult time.
I weep for your loss. You do not know me, but I saw the photo of Jason in the paper, holding his sweet baby girl, and it just broke my heart thinking of the loss of both of these beautiful, young people. A young man and his tiny daughter who were so very loved. It saddens my heart at such loss. We are reminded that this sinful world is not our home. We know that Madelynn has been at rest with Jesus for many years. Now, her Daddy has joined her and he is now enjoying a peace and joy that can never be found on earth. Those of you who knew and loved him can probably imagine his familiar and happy smile, that is now a permanent part of his new life.
I pray for the family that mourn their loss. I pray God’s peace that passes understanding in your hearts and minds. God is still good – and He loves you so much! And know, that even those of us who never knew Jason or you, we do care. May God bless you all as you carry on.
Sorry for the loss of your dear love one. Death is an enemy to us all. We can find comfort in God’s promise in the near future when no resident will say “I am sick.” The people dwelling in the land will be pardoned for their error. Isaiah 33:24 May your family find comfort in God’s promise that will take place by means of God’s Kingdom.
Sorry for your lost. Fair Winds my brother.
Jason, Word’s cannot express…RIP my brother, I hope you are at peace. You will be missed.
To Jason’s family, so sorry for your loss…he was a wonderful person who left a positive mark on all who knew him. May God comfort you through this difficult time.
Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
I pray to GOD, that he will meet every need for his family, his children, and his beloved wife. My prayers will always be with them during their time of grief and sorrow. The Navy has truly lost a great Sailor and it’s newest Chief. My sincere condolences and sympathy. May God bless the Andrew’s family always, rest in peace my Brother, you will never be forgotten.