Army Sergeant Andrew Snow

Army Sergeant Andrew Snow, 35, Springfield, Mass. spent eight years on active duty in the Army. He was medically retired because of a traumatic brain injury and severe posttraumatic stress disorder. He served proudly in the First Armored Division, 1–36 infantry Regiment as a Bradley fighting vehicle, driver, gunner and dismount. SGT Snow passed away September 3, 2020, from medical complications related to a service-connected illness.

SGT Snow joined the Army only hours after the planes hit the towers on 9/11. He was horrified that the country he loved was under attack. He served two tours in Iraq with the 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division, working as a Bradley Fighting Vehicle driver, gunner and dismount. Three explosions in Ramadi caused his brain injury. His decorations included the Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge and two Army Commendation Medals.

SGT Snow dedicated his life during retirement to helping veterans who suffered from moral injury and post-traumatic stress disorder He was known to have a love for tennis and to have the ability to light up a room with his presence. SGT Snow will always be remembered for his love of country and his passion for helping others.