Tribute to Andrew Vasquez

Benefit for Krystal Hethcoat, Andre Vasquez and Reyna Vasquez.

When: Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 4:00pm until Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 2:00am

Where: Marlins Bar and Grill, 7236 39th street, Lyons, Illinois
Description

On October 18th, Krystal Hethcoat and her 2 children, Andre and Reyna, were the victims of a home invasion. Two masked gunmen entered their home to rob the family, and not finding what they sought, shot Andre and Krystal. Reyna, thankfully was able to escape unharmed. Though the doctors did all that they could for Andre, he died several hours after the shooting. Krystal underwent extensive surgery and survived the two gunshot wounds to her head. She continues to improve with each passing day, she remains in the hospital in a medically induced coma awaiting more surgery.

Krystal, only 33 years old, was laid off from her sales associates position at Lee Lumber last year, after more than a decade of service to the company. She had used the change in her employment status as an opportunity, and enrolled in classes at Wright College to pursue a degree in architecural drafting, and enhance the life she had built for her family.

Andre, who loved basketball and excelled in his studies at Carl Schurz High School in Chicago, would have been 16 years old just weeks after his death. 14 year old Reyna started high school this year, attending the same school as her brother, with whom she was very close. Both children also shared very tight emotional ties with their mother, who has always emphasized the importance of family.

As you can imagine, this family has been through a very tragic ordeal. The cost of Andre’s funeral, and Krystal’s hospital bills are staggering. Now we ask that everyone come together for Krystal and Reyna, to help make this situation financially easier. A benefit will be held January 14th at Marlins Bar and Grill from 4pm till 2am. We will have DJ’s starting at 7pm, featuring B96′s Original mixmaster Tim Spinnin’ Schommer! There will be free food served throughout the night and plenty of raffles for your chance to win great prizes! If you cannot attend, but wish to make a donation, please follow the link on “OUR HEARTFELT SYMPATHIES” wall to the pay pal account that has been set up for the family. Please check back often for updates of prizes that will be raffled off. We hope to see you there, showing this family that there still is some good in this world !!!

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My grandson, ANDRE LUIS VASQUEZ, died tragically from being shot in the head during a home invasion, in his own home on October 18,2011 (Chicago,Illinois). He is (was) my first born grand child. Andre was a good student and had a good future to look forward to. He was taken way too early in his life. My daughter, Krystal was also shot. She survived and is currently fighting her way to walk again. Krystal’s loss is heartbreaking. Her first born, only son was buried while she was in a drug induced coma. Telling her was the hardest thing I have ever done. The 3 animals that did this are currently awaiting trial. They were caught within 20 minutes, thanks to 2 good citizens. Krystal’s daughter, Reyna survived without physical injury but she lost her brother and best friend.

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On Oct 18,2011 my great nephew Andre Vasquez was a victim of a home invasion he was only 16 years old . My great niece Reyna my great nephew Andre and there mother krystal were all home at the time. My great nephew Andre and my his mother Krystal were both shot in the head, Krystal did survive and is still struggling to recover but my great nephew Andre passed away 4 hours after the shooting .thankfully they missed my great niece Reyna. All were caught and they will pay for this but it will never justify for such a senseless crime.