Andrew Rhodes Bourland (1955 - 2009)

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On February 16th, 2009 at 1:54 pm, jason callery said:

Hey,
Sorry to hear that your dad died roger. Our dads were friends. I didn’t even know that till my mom told me. My dad has just died about 2 weeks ago. They will meet together and watch over us in heaven. Think of it this way, the family will be closer than ever.

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On February 16th, 2009 at 2:43 pm, Eric Farewell said:

I’m so sorry for your loss… His words, thoughts, and genius will live on for all of us here, and we thank you for being willing to share.

My prayers are with your family.

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On February 16th, 2009 at 3:05 pm, Rob Frankel said:

Andy was my first publisher, back when ClickZ was first starting out. I got a regular gig: Mr. Wednesday. Rest easy, old pal. Thanks for everything.

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On February 16th, 2009 at 3:14 pm, Ken McArthur said:

Andy had an Impact on me and thousands of other people in his lifetime, but that is nothing compared to the legacy that impact will have on so many others as his impact spreads from person to person.

It’s the little things that matter and Andy was a master of the small kind acts that change the world beyond one life.

All the best to your family Andy. I was lucky to know you.

Ken

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On February 16th, 2009 at 3:16 pm, Mike Young said:

Andy made a difference. The world is a better place because of him.
R.I.P.
-Mike

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On February 16th, 2009 at 3:36 pm, Florin, Mary Ellen & Nicholas Howey said:

We’re so sorry losing such a kind and gentle man. Our prayers and good thoughts are with you all.

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On February 16th, 2009 at 3:50 pm, Rebecca Lieb said:

He was a friend, a confidant, and a colleague who touched the lives of many, and made the world a better place.

Bye, Andy. I miss you already.

Rebecca

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On February 16th, 2009 at 3:51 pm, Adam Boettiger said:

Andy and I started out as publishers in the early days of the web and worked closely in several areas over the years. He will be missed!

God bless you and your family, Andy,

Adam

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On February 16th, 2009 at 3:53 pm, Ed said:

I will remember your kindness, integrity, and trying put others first (even once you were sick).

You are a great example of dignity.

Rest in Peace Andy.

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On February 16th, 2009 at 3:54 pm, Jason Heller said:

Andy left his mark on the world and was a humble inspiration when I started as a youngster in the industry. Rest in peace Andy.

My thoughts are with the family.

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On February 16th, 2009 at 4:03 pm, Jeff Walker said:

Andy made the world a brighter place. I will miss him.

- Jeff

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On February 16th, 2009 at 4:06 pm, Rick Parkhill said:

Andy was the best competitor a person could hope to have. Although we competed for readers and ad dollars, we were always friends, and for that that I am grateful. I am remembering our times at Beaver Creek and Squaw Valley; his enthusiasm, graciousness and smiling face as he headed out to the golf course after a morning of sessions. For those of us who knew Andy through the interactive media business, we know how lucky we were to have him represent us. Thanks for everything Andy - I’ll be seeing you around….

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On February 16th, 2009 at 4:10 pm, Jason Dinner said:

Although I’ve never personally met Andy, I have been influenced by him through the power of the web.

My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

I too know what it’s like to lose a loved one so suddenly and early in their life. I lost my brother at the tender age of 30 to sudden cardiac arrest.

Although Andy’s death wasn’t sudden, it happened all too fast and I hope his legacy will live on through his family.

Rest In Peace Andy, you must feel great now that you are no longer suffering.

Jason Dinner

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On February 16th, 2009 at 4:16 pm, Shaun O'Reilly said:

I’m sorry to hear of the passing of Andy - a kind, loving human being and one of the great guys on the Internet.

Though it may be hard to understand why such a great servant has been taken from us - he’ll still live on in the legacy he’s left and all of the lives he’s touched already.

In this blog you’ll find many people who’s lives would have been different had they not had the pleasure of meeting Andy Bourland.

May you rest in peace Andy and sincere condolences for your family at this time.

Shaun O’Reilly

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On February 16th, 2009 at 4:24 pm, Tim Kerber said:

Wow.

Talk about a knot in my stomach reading this news. Andy was a great guy.

Rest in peace Andy.

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On February 16th, 2009 at 4:41 pm, Malcolm said:

My thoughts go out to all Andy’s family and friends.
He truly was a wonderful man who genuinly cared for others.
R.I.P Andy

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On February 16th, 2009 at 4:42 pm, Shea Park said:

Andy you will never be forgotten ever! The massive impact and care you brought to everything you did is immeasurable. Deep peace Andy. Blessings and sincere sympathies to your loving family. -Shea Park

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On February 16th, 2009 at 4:44 pm, Ken Eller said:

I feel honored that I was able to meet Andy last June. It was easy to see why so many people loved the guy. A very genuine person who cared about others and also made an impact on me.

My thoughts and prayers are with Andy’s family.

Ken

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On February 16th, 2009 at 4:56 pm, Peter Bestel said:

A gentleman of true integrity.

You will be missed, Andrew.

Peter

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On February 16th, 2009 at 4:56 pm, John Taylor said:

A true gentleman in every sense of the word who left us all better for knowing him.

Andy’s loved ones will be in my thoughts and prayers.

John

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On February 16th, 2009 at 4:58 pm, Craig said:

Andy, it was really great to have met you and to have learned from you. You always had a smile on your face and good things to say - and lessons to share. Going to miss you my friend!

Craig

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On February 16th, 2009 at 4:59 pm, Ross Goldberg said:

Andy will be sorely missed by our family of “internet marketers”. We’ll miss you Andy!

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On February 16th, 2009 at 5:13 pm, Suthan M said:

Have communicated with Andy before numerous times online .

He was a sincere and a honest gentleman.

He will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Suthan M

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On February 16th, 2009 at 5:19 pm, William Spear said:

In the only opportunity I had to meet with Andy a few years ago, I left impressed by his rare authenticity, his gentle demeanor and his open-hearted presence. In the months that followed, he mentored Josh with integrity and clarity, ever eager to raise the bar and add value to their exchanges. If we listen carefully, with presence and unconditional love — as Andy always seemed to — we just might hear him again singing with the angels.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends. We will miss him so very much, and remain grateful for how he touched our lives.

William Spear

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On February 16th, 2009 at 5:35 pm, Daniel White said:

Such an early age.

RIP.

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On February 16th, 2009 at 5:36 pm, Alicia said:

Why wonderful people like Andy leave us at such young ages shall always remain a mystery…

Rest in peace Andrew!

Wings to heaven for you, and comfort and grace for your family.

Most sincerely,

Alicia

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On February 16th, 2009 at 5:43 pm, Josh Spear said:

Andrew,

Every time we spoke I left inspired and energized to do things better, faster, tighter — to take risks and continue exploring what it means to be an entrepreneur. From our earliest chats and that unforgettable meeting at the Chicago Airport in a lounge, to our latest calls and emails before you fell ill, I thank you for your advice, friendship, mentorship and inspiration.

I will always be grateful I had those opportunities to learn from you.

Josh

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On February 16th, 2009 at 6:11 pm, Steven Wagenheim said:

This is just a very sad day.

Andy, you will be sorely missed.

Steven Wagenheim

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On February 16th, 2009 at 6:17 pm, Shel Horowitz said:

Andy was always intelligent, always sincere, and always kind. I’m very glad to have called him friend, limited though our interactions were (we never met in person). He was both a sweetie and a visionary, and I’ll miss him.

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On February 16th, 2009 at 6:40 pm, Daryn St. Pierre said:

Hi Roger,

I read through someone I follow on Twitter about your loss and decided to read some of Andy’s entries and his condition. I can closely relate to your ordeal because my dad went through a similar one. He passed away in November of 2007 at the of 63, from prostate cancer which ultimately lead to congestive heart failure. I know what it’s like to sit in a hospital and Hospice hours and days on end. My dad was hospitalized and completely unresponsive for 4 days before he died.

I also noticed that Andy passed away in Reading, MA which is near where both my mom and dad were born. Who knows, maybe they knew each other somehow or met at some point. The world is a small place.

I just wanted to send my condolences and pass on my sympathy for both you and your family. It’s such a young age for someone to go, especially when they’re leaving behind children and such. I just remember everyday that no one is really ever gone. They’re just in a different place where you all eventually meet anyways. It gets better faster than you know, especially with so many memoirs to read collected in one place where so many people share the same views and their thoughts.

Take care.

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On February 16th, 2009 at 7:04 pm, Peter Shankman said:

We’ll miss you terribly, Andy. Vaya Con Dios. You’re free.

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On February 16th, 2009 at 7:13 pm, Paul said:

Truly a wonderful man and inspiration. We will miss you Andy.

My prayers to his family.

Paul

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On February 16th, 2009 at 7:20 pm, Janet Roberts said:

I met Andy in 2004 at a ContentBiz summit sponsored by MarketingSherpa, However, I had been hearing about him for ages from former co-workers at List-Universe.com, because we were based in Green Bay, Wis., where Andy had lived for a number of years while his father was minister at the Methodist church down the street from my own UCC church.

Come to find out (as we say in Green Bay) that he lived one block over from where I live now, we went to the same grade school, and we knew many of the same people, all of whom remembered him fondly years later.

Sure, he was an Internet publishing genius, but also a great person, and that is the legacy for which he will be remembered longest. My condolences to Andy’s family and close friends, and my prayers, too.

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On February 16th, 2009 at 7:21 pm, Pamela Parker Caird said:

Rest in peace, Andy.

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On February 16th, 2009 at 7:37 pm, Hal Alpiar said:

May he rest in peace and in knowing that his contributions here in this lifetime have made a difference for so many.

Through his efforts, I once had some ClickZ opportunities that helped focus my career pursuits into more productive directions.

I appreciate his life. Many will miss him.

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On February 16th, 2009 at 7:40 pm, lincoln ong said:

prayers out to the family…..

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On February 16th, 2009 at 7:48 pm, Pat Marcello said:

Bless Andy and his family. The world lost someone special today.

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On February 16th, 2009 at 8:09 pm, Alan Petersen said:

I never met Andy personally but he always was very helpful sharing his knowledge on the Internet marketing forums. He will be missed.

My prayers and thoughts are with his family.

RIP Andy.

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On February 16th, 2009 at 8:11 pm, Andy Jenkins said:

My heart breaks with you all. Andy, we’ll see you on the other side. Thank you for a life wonderfully lived.

Andy Jenkins

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On February 16th, 2009 at 8:14 pm, Mark Nolan said:

Andy was a special person, and he will be especially missed by everyone.

Rest in peace.

Mark Nolan

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On February 16th, 2009 at 8:30 pm, Bev Clement said:

I never met Andy in person, but talked with him via email.

Andy you were a generous person who was always willing to help and encourage people to think and go beyond where they were willing to go.

You will be sadly missed. Thank you for all your help and support.

Bev & Rob Clement

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On February 16th, 2009 at 8:40 pm, Chris Zavadowski said:

I’ll certainly miss seeing Andy’s smiling face at events - I’m glad he’s at peace now. I hope your family can find peace in time, too. He was a ‘good guy’!

You are all in my thoughts and prayers tonight.

God Bless,

Chris Zavadowski

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On February 16th, 2009 at 9:11 pm, Daniel White said:

As a tribute to Mr. Bourland, I have made a post on my blog for my condolences.

http://www.blackwaterblog.com/2009/02/16/rest-in-peace-andrew-rhodes-bourland/

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On February 16th, 2009 at 9:25 pm, Jay White said:

Our prayers are with you. I met Andy last summer and he made quite the impression on me. He will certainly be missed.

Jay White

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On February 16th, 2009 at 9:44 pm, David Smith said:

Jeanne:
There are many of us who mourn with you tonight. I had only met Andy a few times but we followed and commented on each other’s writings. He was always somebody who could be counted on the answer straight.
FYI, there are messages being posted all around Facebook and on Twitter tonight and there will be many more as the world gets back to work Tuesday. Same with the Oldtimers, but I think you have access to those. All of these might be worth a chapter in your book. Please let me know if you need assistance parsing either one of these for the messages.

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On February 16th, 2009 at 10:24 pm, Ted Newman said:

I never had the pleasure of meeting Andy but he will never be far from the thoughts of his marketing friends and followers as well as all of his beloved family.

Treasure his memories and try and find strength in the fact that he will never be forgotten…You will never be alone.

My deepest sympathy to you all.

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On February 17th, 2009 at 12:34 am, Chris Rempel said:

Rest in peace, Andrew.

He was an inspiration to many. Even from the little I knew of him - I know enough to say that his character and humility are something I hope I can aspire to in my own life.

I can’t even imagine the sorrow felt by his family and friends right now.

My prayers are with you all.

God Bless

-Chris

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On February 17th, 2009 at 12:48 am, Jay Aaron said:

Like so many others, my life was touched and made more wonderful by Andy’s wisdom and generosity of spirit.

I’ll miss not being able to read anything “new” from Andy, but will revel in continuing to learn from all that he has archived and shared so that we may continue to benefit.

Don’t just rest in peace, Andy. Keep celebrating, wherever you are!

Jay Aaron

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On February 17th, 2009 at 1:02 am, Clarissa McIntosh said:

My condolences to the family. May your happier memories of Andy comfort you and bring you peace at this very difficult time. (Psalm 91)

God Bless and keep you,
Clarissa McIntosh (misscmac)

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On February 17th, 2009 at 2:12 am, Mari Smith said:

Dear Andy - you were one of my first Facebook friends in early 2007 and always a wonderful, friendly and helpful person. You’ll be missed dearly here… rest in peace. Your spirit lives on.

All blessings to your family.
Mari

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On February 17th, 2009 at 2:53 am, Tanya Noel said:

Andy’s Family,
I’m very sorry to hear about your loss.
Only from knowing about Andy online: what a positive and thought provoking impression he made on so many. Smart, kind, down to earth, funny, witty, and so much more. In the sometimes daunting world of marketing, he gave many a helpful place to learn and grow from. I appreciate Andy’s spirit, words of wisdom, and Jeanne’s sharing the story of how your family came to be. Thank you. Andy’s spirit lives on among many. Sending many prayers, and wishes of blessings, to your lovely family. God Bless, Tanya Noel

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On February 17th, 2009 at 3:51 am, John said:

Sorry to hear about that…

Andrew, you and your family will be in my prayers and thoughts.

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On February 17th, 2009 at 6:48 am, Bryan Eisenberg said:

Andy was a very special person. For so many reasons. He has left a mark on so many of us.

Rest in peace. My prayers are with you and your family.

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On February 17th, 2009 at 6:51 am, Jeffrey Eisenberg said:

I will miss him and won’t forget him. My deeply felt condolences to all who cared for Andy.

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On February 17th, 2009 at 7:43 am, Mike Merz said:

When Andy revealed he was terminally ill, I contacted him … saying that I wondered why he had not been as interactive as he usually was … I did not realize.

He apologized …

God bless you, Andy … you will be missed, so many times over … and remembered, fondly, by the many you’ve touched.

Mike

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On February 17th, 2009 at 9:13 am, Sharon Hayes said:

So sorry to hear this.

My best to Jeanne, other family members and his close friends. I can’t imagine how difficult this must be.

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On February 17th, 2009 at 9:24 am, Ram said:

Rest in peace. Our prayers are with you and your family.

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On February 17th, 2009 at 9:38 am, Cindy said:

Being a weekend aide at the Hospice House, I only knew Andy a short while. He was a gentleman with a quiet, genuine soul. His blue eyes and smile spoke volumes as his speech started failing him. He passed with courage and dignity as, I’m sure, he had lived his life.

He will be remembered…

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On February 17th, 2009 at 9:55 am, Rick Zwetsch said:

As with many, I never met Andy in person. But we communicated many, many times by email waaay back in the early Click Z days.

Andy was the king of all kings and what always impressed me the most was given how insanely busy he always was - he ALWAYS returned email. Always!

RIP Andy, this world is a better place because you were here. I hope everyone on the other side opens their arms REAL BIG for you!

RZ

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On February 17th, 2009 at 10:33 am, Brian T. Edmondson said:

Hi first heard of Andy when he launched Clickbank University and ended up helping him with that site through emails and videos.

It wasn’t until I met him in person at a seminar in Philadelphia when I realized how energetic, optimistic, and intelligent he really was…

We will miss you Andy, our prayers go out to you and your loved one.

Sincerely,
Brian T. Edmondson

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On February 17th, 2009 at 11:20 am, Michel Fortin said:

My wishes and thoughts of gratitude for everything Andrew has done for me and my family I’d like to extend to his during this time.

You will be sadly and sorely missed, my friend.

Michel Fortin

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On February 17th, 2009 at 11:46 am, Michael B. Dycus, Ph.D said:

I’m so sorry for this loss.
Yes without Andy’s help, thousands of us would’t have survived the early years on the ‘Net.
I think it was about 12 years ago when I first began learning from this Great Man.
He will truly be remembered as
A Great One in my book.

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On February 17th, 2009 at 12:31 pm, Peter Koning said:

Andy you’ll be missed. You were one of the good guys.

Rest in Peace.

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On February 17th, 2009 at 3:00 pm, Jason Brunson said:

The great ones will be missed. Too bad we cannot capture all of that knoweledge before one passes on and pass it to the next generation.

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On February 17th, 2009 at 3:02 pm, Eric and Erica Saum said: