In Memoriam: Andrew J. Green Jr.

My brother Andrew was my biggest supporter on my writing endeavors and now he is gone. Affectionately known as "Butch" in his youth, we are pictured here in our 20s during happy times. Andrew called me frequently with article ideas and I mailed him all my travel columns as well as quite a few of these blog posts. God bless you Andrew. We will miss you.

Andrew J. Green, Jr.
September 24, 1948 - January 19, 2013

Andrew was a free spirit, a fun-loving guy with a great wit and sharp mind who loved his family and friends, veteran of two tours in Vietnam. Died in his sleep at our mother's home in Venice, Florida, after a 2 ½ year battle with respiratory illness.