Even as I write this it is hard to understand what happened.
A few days ago Drew and I were planning to get together and go over some
important items for Jack of All Spades and today I’m writing a memorial to one
of my favorite people. Andrew Thomas Barnes, or Dexter as he was often known
was my second youngest brother and as such he was a pest growing up. The kind
of kid that was too young to tag along with his older brothers. We relentlessly
picked on him and never thought twice.
Had I known then how great he was to have around I might
have changed my tune.
Saturday, July 12th he was out riding his motorcycle when an SUV pulled out in front of him. There was nothing he could have done and he died instantly. I will miss him greatly.
Following his return as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Drew and I began to draw closer. He loved the outdoors and survival, as did I. He loved motorcycles, as did I. He loved his family, as did I. Most of all he loved genuine people and I love him for it. It was with him in mind that I developed the position of Master-At-Arms for Jack of All Spades. I wanted someone who saw things differently than most and who was loyal, honorable and dedicated to the mission we presented. He was all of that and more.
Following his return as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Drew and I began to draw closer. He loved the outdoors and survival, as did I. He loved motorcycles, as did I. He loved his family, as did I. Most of all he loved genuine people and I love him for it. It was with him in mind that I developed the position of Master-At-Arms for Jack of All Spades. I wanted someone who saw things differently than most and who was loyal, honorable and dedicated to the mission we presented. He was all of that and more.
Drew had the ability to draw others in and present Jack of
All Spades in a way that people could see the vision. Despite my best ability
to make the mission the driving force behind membership with Jack of All Spades
it was more often than not Drew’s magnetism that brought them in. People sought
him out because he was a genuine person, a dear friend and everything I needed
as a Master- At- Arms.
Even when we’d disagree and I felt like I might have to
replace him I argued with myself that there was NO WAY I could because this was
his position and I needed him at my right hand to help me with this.
He is and will forever be my right-hand man and I will miss
him terribly. Until we meet again, Brother
Please use the comments section below to dedicate, share or
leave a message regarding your favorite moment with him. I’d love to hear your
stories. Also, there is a link on the front page if you would like to make a
donation to his family. Thank you again for all your support.
