Staff Sergeant Andrew Joseph Rodriguez was born July 20, 1984 in San Antonio, Texas and passed away on May 21, 2015 in Columbus, GA. Andrew is survived by his wife Erica and children, Hailey, Greenley, and Grayson; his parents, Ray and Carmen Rodriguez; brother, Christian and wife Kim; nephew, Joaquin Salvador Rodriguez; paternal grandmother, Felice Rodriguez; numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and a multitude of friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Arthur S. Rodriguez, Jr., Abel R. and Olga S. (YaYa) Ledesma. Andrew was a 2002 graduate of Central Catholic High School and attended the University of Texas at San Antonio until he joined the United States Army in January 2006. Upon completion of Basic Training, Advanced Infantry Training, Airborne School, Ranger Indoctrination Program (RIP), Andrew was assigned to Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, United States Army's Special Operations Commands. He later completed Ranger School earning his Ranger Tab and the Jumpmaster Course earning his Jumpmaster Badge. During his nine years of service, he served as a team member, Ranger team leader and Ranger squad leader. Andrew deployed to defend his nation during the Global War on Terror 11 times, serving both in Afghanistan and Iraq on over 500 special operation raids. His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Joint Service Campaign Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Achievement Medal, Presidential Unit Citation Award, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal-Campaign Star, Iraq Campaign Medal-Campaign Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and the Overseas Service Ribbon. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. We pray that he now protects us all from his new duty station with the Lord. Visitation will be Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 6pm, followed by a 7pm Rosary at Holy Spirit Catholic Church located at 8134 Blanco Rd., San Antonio, Texas. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated Friday, June 5, 2015 at 9am at Holy Spirit Catholic Church followed by interment with Military Honors at San Fernando Cemetery # 2 located at 746 Castroville Rd., San Antonio, TX 78237. Celebration of Life will be held at Holy Spirit Banquet Hall following the burial at approximately 12 noon. Contributions can be made to: 2nd H.O.O.A.H. Ga. (Helping Out Our American Heroes) is a 501C3 Non-Profit org dedicated to improving the lives and welfare of America's Elite Special Operations Units at hooahinc.huterra.org/2ndHOOAH