PFC. Andrew M. Krippner KIA – Military Funeral Jun. 2011

June 7, 2011 · By Jerry Castillo

Jun. 4, 2011 Dallas, TX. Andrew Mark Krippner, better known as Andy, was given Full Military Honors at DFW National Cemetery. He 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.

This video highlights the events of the day.

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

8 Responses

  1. Great-Uncle Allan Krippner

    June 11th, 2011 at 1:45 PM

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    GOD is great; GOD is good: GOD will take care and will be with PFC Andrew Krippner forever.

    All our love,
    the Allan Krippner family.

  2. Kevin Frayler

    June 16th, 2011 at 1:53 PM

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    Andy man im so glad i got to get to know you through the army, your an awesome soldier and i am so proud of you for everything you have done. love you man i know your looking down on everyone. rest in peace

  3. Kenneth M. Krippner

    June 17th, 2011 at 12:39 PM

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    You have honored our son and given a great tribute to all the men and women Andy served and fought with. Ken & Pam Krippner (Andy’s Parents)

  4. Lauren Baldwin

    June 18th, 2011 at 1:48 AM

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    Words cannot express how thankful I am for everyone who participated in honoring Andy and caring for Ken and Pam. You are all amazing.

  5. Lynn MacDonald

    June 19th, 2011 at 11:03 AM

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    Mr. and Mrs. Krippner,

    My son was a friend of Andy’s and with him on his last mission.
    I want you to know how sorry we are for the loss of your son.

    Steven and Lynn MacDonald
    parents of Sgt. Craig S. MacDonald

  6. Lynn MacDonald

    June 19th, 2011 at 11:04 AM

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    Mr. and Mrs. Krippner,

    My son was a friend of Andy\’s and with him on his last mission.
    I want you to know how sorry we are for the loss of your son.

    Steven and Lynn MacDonald
    parents of Sgt. Craig S. MacDonald

  7. Ted Peterson

    June 22nd, 2011 at 4:24 PM

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    Mr. and Mrs. Krippner.

    My son was Andy’s Platoon Leader and with him that day. I want you to know how sorry we are for the loss of your son.
    Ted Peterson
    Dad of 1st Lt. Peterson

  8. Dennis and Pat Wallinger

    June 26th, 2011 at 10:33 AM

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    Dear Ken and Pam,
    Your son was an example of a Christ servant. For his country, for others and for his Lord, in love he served and lived his life as an example of how you taught and raised him. Be proud of him. Be strong in knowing the promise that he lives eternally.
    Dennis and Pat Wallinger


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