ANDREW N. CALDWELL

HAMPDEN – Andrew Neal Caldwell, 23, died accidentally while hiking on Pike’s Peak in Colorado. Andy passed on from this world Sunday, Sept. 30, 2008. Andy was born March 3, 1985, in Bangor, to Avery J. and Deborah (Neal) Caldwell. Andy grew up in Hampden and attended the local school system there. From a young age, Andy always kept busy with youth hockey and track and field. At Hampden Academy Andy built the most enduring friendships of his life while running cross-country, track and field, as a captain of the hockey team and in the school band. Through his tireless work ethic, he was consistently an honor roll student and a member of the National Honor Society. Andy was commissioned a second lieutenant from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in spring 2007. Andy’s experiences at West Point played a central role in developing his reputation as a dedicated, common sense leader. During his time at West Point, Andy competed in the Sandhurst Competition and attended Mountain Warfare School. After his completion of the Infantry Officer Course, Airborne training and Infantry Mortar Leader Course in Fort Benning, Ga., Andy was assigned to the 3-61 Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division out of Fort Carson, Colo. He will always be remembered by his family and friends for his incredible work ethic, devotion to others and love of the outdoors. Andy is survived by his father, Avery J. Caldwell of Hampden; his mother, Deborah N. Caldwell of Winterport; his brother, Matthew N. Caldwell of Orono; aunts, Cynthia M. Neal of Chicago, Priscilla G. Neal-Thompson of Germany and Rebecca I. Cassese of New Hampshire; several cousins and many close friends, who will all miss him terribly. Visiting hours will be held 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, at Hampden-Gilpatrick Funeral Home, 45 Western Ave., Hampden, where a funeral service will be held to celebrate Andy’s life 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6. Interment will be private at Lakeview Cemetery, Hampden. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions in Andy’s memory be made to Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org or Manna Ministries, 629 Main St., Bangor, ME 04401. Messages of condolence and memories may be shared through www.hampdengilpatrick.com.