Andre Hedrick

Rick Carter · 07-20-2012, 03:11 PM

There are reports of his death.

The memorial service is scheduled for Friday, July 27, 4:00 pm, at the First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley. 2407 Dana Street, Berkeley, CA 94704. For directions and parking information, please visit the church website.

When I asked about flowers she gave me Making Arrangements - Kay Wolff as the contact saying that she was very familiar with the sanctuary at the church.

If I am in error and this is a cruel joke I apologize.

Mako 928 · 07-20-2012, 03:27 PM

What reports? I did not see anything on the church website.
Please help to direct me in finding more information.

kevinlieb · 07-20-2012, 03:35 PM

Hopefully this is a different Andre:
https://lkml.org/lkml/2012/7/20/4
Was he a linux software driver developer?

Rick Carter · 07-20-2012, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mako 928

What reports? I did not see anything on the church website.
Please help to direct me in finding more information.

LINK

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevinlieb

Hopefully this is a different Andre:
https://lkml.org/lkml/2012/7/20/4
Was he a linux software driver developer?

Yes, AFAIK.

bronto · 07-20-2012, 03:44 PM

Bummer.

I don't have permissions to access the Ruetterwerk page.

kelanel · 07-20-2012, 03:56 PM

our andre is a linux dev, note his email address in his car links. Hope this is not the case

ROG100 · 07-20-2012, 04:00 PM

Let it not be so - Please!!!

Mongo · 07-20-2012, 04:01 PM

WHAT?!?!?!!?

AO · 07-20-2012, 04:03 PM

Oh no...

Mongo · 07-20-2012, 04:05 PM

Nicest Guy in the world... Please God tell me it's not him.

86'928S MeteorGrey · 07-20-2012, 04:07 PM

OMG. Say it isn't so... What happened?

ROG100 · 07-20-2012, 04:09 PM

According to Reuterwerks Andre took his own life - this is tragic

Bill Ball · 07-20-2012, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Carter

LINK

Yes, AFAIK.

I cannot access that page even though I am logged into Reuterwerks. I can't find anything other than the Linux forum note, and I am aware of Andre's activity with that.

[EDIT: I went back and activated membership in the Reuterwerks Off Topic Forum - so I can see the thread now. Awful.]

This is terrible, shocking news if true. He's a young, healthy guy with a young family, very active in our local 928 community and a personal friend. We have been in each other's garages working on 928 projects many times. He always brings his whole family to Sharks in The Park. I'm totally sick about this.

Mako 928 · 07-20-2012, 04:19 PM

I find the Ruetterwerk post hard to accept.
I have had countless phone calls with Andre that would go on for hours due to his enthusiasm for life, 928's and helping people.
My most recent dilemma with my intermediate plate just proved this as he was wanting to give me a extra imp that he had and if it worked all he wanted was $100.00 which was less than what he paid for it.

His words exactly are "pay it forward"

The most recent time that I was over at his house he was on a conference call about a project that he was working on looking to get a patten for. He was also working on doing a upgrade trans. mount for 928's.

Hard for me to see all of this with Andre and accept the Rutterwerks report.

Bill Ball · 07-20-2012, 04:24 PM

I'm hesitant to pass this along without some independent confirmation, but...

http://hedrick4419.blogspot.com/

[EDIT: It is confirmed.]

07-20-2012, 03:35 PM	#3
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07-20-2012, 03:44 PM	#5
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07-20-2012, 03:56 PM	#6
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07-20-2012, 04:01 PM	#8
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07-20-2012, 03:27 PM	#2
Mako 928 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: S.F. Bay Area Posts: 1,078	What reports? I did not see anything on the church website. Please help to direct me in finding more information.

07-20-2012, 04:05 PM	#10
Mongo Official Bay Area Patriot Rennlist Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Holding the Line Against the Libs (SF Bay Area) Posts: 26,095	Nicest Guy in the world... Please God tell me it's not him. __________________ Andy 1987 928 S4 #687 1999 Mercedes C280 Sport 2000 VW Jetta GLS "Respect the views of others, but demand their respect for yours." - Tecumseh

07-20-2012, 04:07 PM	#11
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07-20-2012, 04:09 PM	#12
ROG100 Addict Rennlist Member Rennlist Site Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Double Oak, TX Posts: 10,310	According to Reuterwerks Andre took his own life - this is tragic __________________

07-20-2012, 04:19 PM	#14
Mako 928 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: S.F. Bay Area Posts: 1,078	I find the Ruetterwerk post hard to accept. I have had countless phone calls with Andre that would go on for hours due to his enthusiasm for life, 928's and helping people. My most recent dilemma with my intermediate plate just proved this as he was wanting to give me a extra imp that he had and if it worked all he wanted was $100.00 which was less than what he paid for it. His words exactly are "pay it forward" The most recent time that I was over at his house he was on a conference call about a project that he was working on looking to get a patten for. He was also working on doing a upgrade trans. mount for 928's. Hard for me to see all of this with Andre and accept the Rutterwerks report.

07-20-2012, 04:24 PM	#15
Bill Ball Under the Lift Lifetime Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Alamo, CA Posts: 17,466	I'm hesitant to pass this along without some independent confirmation, but... http://hedrick4419.blogspot.com/ [EDIT: It is confirmed.] __________________ Bill GP White '89 S4 - 255K carefree (well, almost) miles, creeping up slowly on 300K. Motor unopened and original TT bearings. 928 Specialists RMB; '87 rear resonators; '83 LSD; Bilsteins, 2002 996 wheels; Momo Club 4 steering wheel; H4 Hi/Lo HID headlights; HID driving lights. Sharks in the Park XIII, May 4, 2013 - Tilden Park, Berkeley, CA. If you live in North or Central CA, join our group at Norcal928.org

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