Andre Gorsuch Tribute

I guess since I was too in shock to speak at the funeral this will suffice. Andre was one of the people i have known so long that i dont remember where or when we REALLY met. I know we were in elemantry school and he lived down the street from me. Andre and I had more of a sister brother relationship growing up. I grew up playing outside with him and his little sister amber, our neighbor Ebony ( RIP) and Chantel. I remember eating Quesidillas w/ sour cream that Andre's mom made, I remember Andre calling me flat chested and then being surprised to see me pregnant although I was 21 yrs old lol. I remember so many long rides home from Lewis Jr high school on the school bus. I remember our 6th grade graduation walking away singing "it's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday" I almost fell over listening to that same song walking out of Bayview Baptist Church...Andre's funeral. This time my long time friend wasn't walkiing with me.
I keep thinking over and over that Andre wasnt supposed to die on the streets that he played on as a kid. So many summers we had water gun fights and chased each other up and down bollenbacher, pyrmid, and alvin. Now it's no longer a game. I will always remember Andres laugh, smile, and his demenor. I miss him already! You never know just how much you will miss someone until they're gone for good. I woke up the day after Andre was killed and prayed. The night before I couldnt sleep. It was like if i stayed up long enough the morning would come and Andre would be parked on Bollenbacher talking to friends.

Words really CANT express my Love for u.....I will say this, its was truly a pleasure having a lil brother like you and im glad too have shared so many good/happy times with you over the years.....You truly touched and filled so many people with joy your short time here....WHY did you have too leave ALL of us so soon....Im really HURTIN out here without you BABY BRO....My life will never be the same again....I always thought we would grow old together doing the things we both enjoyed most, (Fishing)...We were so much alot alike, had same interest and likes (fishing, pitbulls, video games, loud music), etc..I taught you so many things, practically helped raised u.....Wish I couldve done more, been a better big bro, etc....Just know we all miss and always will love u (mom, sisters and brothers)! RIP Awesome Dre, Gangsta, Mac Dre, Dre the Great, Doe Doe, But most importantly my Baby Bro Andre Gorsuch! I will NEVER forget you Baby Bro! LOVE ALWAYS, Big Bro Wayne...

Andre, My Andre. I still hold fond memories in my heart of you and I when we were kids. You were my fifth grade boyfriend and the first guy I had ever kissed. Although there is truth to the story of you leaving us so suddenly, I just can't get over it. I still believe that I'll see you driving through emerald hills or by my mothers house when I visit home from LA. I'm in so much shock and in disbelief that it hurts me to attend your funeral. I'm trusting that your in a better place and home with our father. He has called you home to do work for him. You'll be truly missed and love for you will forever be in my heart. I'll do my best to look after your lil sister. God bless.