April 18, 2014. Oosterdam. Andrew Dickie.

Ken and I are have spent the better part of the afternoon weeping. Our beloved son, Andrew, died this afternoon. Tomorrow we begin the long sad journey to Jackson, Mississippi, where the family will congregate to celebrate his life. But we are sad. Very sad. Clearly, Andrew decided to lay down his burden and end his life. We do not know why. And neither does Christina. It all seems so much out of character, for this outgoing friendly soul. But Andrew clearly had burdens that he was not willing to share. I wished he had asked for help. We certainly miss him already…and we weep.