The mourners, by most accounts, made up a Who's Who in Kentucky aristocracy, a crowd of lawyers, socialites and politicians. Drew was a very bright person when I met him online during a CSGO pug. This browser does not support getting your location. The service will be available to all others via livestream and recorded via a link here for future viewing. Andrew Thornton Obituary (2002 - 2021) - Legacy Remembers She was a member of St. Andrew by the Sea Catholic Church, Corpus Christi Tennis Association (CCTA), Corpus Christi Womens Golf Association (CCWGA) and the Shriners Club. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Roberts. Love you. The plane crashes when it runs out of fuel., Thats not exactly how it goes down in Cocaine Bear, though. Obituary for Kathleen Diane Rosa. The bear, lovingly named Pablo Eskobear (or Cocaine Bear) was taxidermied after its autopsy and sent to Kentucky Fun Mall in Lexington for display, where you can still see it today! Mr. Thornton was born in Plainfield, NJ and lived most of his life in Paris,. Robert Thornton A funeral service for Robert will be held Monday, May 15, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Swan-Law Robert Valdez Sr., age 67, of Denver, Colorado passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Betty Zairing says Thornton thought of himself as a purist, an innocent. Colin McEvoy joined the Biography.com staff in 2023, and before that had spent 16 years as a journalist, writer, and communications professional. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. (He later joined the Lexington law firm of an old friend, Harold Slone, but he never actually practiced law.) Perhaps more than anyone, Thornton would have appreciated the absurdity of his death. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Would you like to offer Andrew Tyler Thorntons loved ones a condolence message? When he graduated, he joined the Army, where he became a paratrooper. He also attended law school at night and received a law degree in 1976, though he never practiced law. She said Thornton had trouble reconciling the paradoxes of his life. Kentucky State Police repeatedly surveilled it in response to reports of guerilla warfare training for mercenaries, though Thornon denied any such activity. Andrew Carter "Drew" Thornton II (1944-1985) - Find a Grave The son of Carter and Peggy Thornton of Threave Main Stud farm, he grew up in the Lexington, Kentucky, area and attended the private Sayre School and the Iroquois Polo Club. Unlike many children of privilege in the 1960s, he was not drawn to the rebellious style of the decade. Some time later, in Georgia, a black bear started chowing down on more than 70 pounds container of cocaine that had also fallen from Thorntons airplane. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. The cause of death? Thorntons upbringing wasnt typical of a career criminal. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. James "Jim" Hope Thornton Obituary - Courier-Journal or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Andrew DeHerrera Obituary - Thornton, CO - Dignity Memorial This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Search above to list available cemeteries. Please enter your email and password to sign in. One case among the remaining 23 indictments was dismissed; the other defendants were either convicted or became government witnesses. Bryant had been the best man at Thornton's wedding. Soon after graduation, Annette and John Franklin Anderson (Jack) married. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. All of my condolences go out to his family. He later transferred to Sawnee Military Academy. In 1981, he caught public attention in a big wayby being among the 25 men in Fresno, California, who were accused of stealing weapons from the China Lake Naval Weapons Center. He later retreated from that story but continued to create the impression he was sanctioned by the CIA. He was a philosophical, incredibly disciplined, extremely spiritual, and loyal warrior, with his own code of ethics, who thrived on excitement.. Andrew Carter Thornton II (October 30, 1944 September 11, 1985) was an American narcotics officer and lawyer who became the head member of "The Company", a drug smuggling ring in Kentucky. Thanks for your help! He is survived by his loving wife Cindy; children, David and Cammy Thornton, Andrew and Kate Thornton, Michael and Meghan Thornton, and Katie and Tyler VanRee; grandchildren, Kennedy, Melanie, Hailey, Claire, Brennan, Mason, Addie, Cayden, Micah, and . He considered himself a free-lance military adviser of sorts, siding with anticommunists around the world -- the Salvadoran government, the Nicaraguan contras, South African industrialists. Born, January 14, 1937, in Sampson County, he was a son of the late Ivy Edmond Thornton and Anniebelle Jackson Thornton. Clark was born to Steve and Ellen Thornton on September 10, 1986, in Winter Haven. "He believed he was an 'impeccable warrior,' " said Betty Zairing, Thornton's former wife, referring to a term penned by mystical author Carlos Castaneda. My heart breaks for you Andrew and your loved ones. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. The Wild Life Of Cop-Turned-Criminal Andrew Thornton, The Man - Grunge Andrew Carter Thornton II was born on October 30, 1944, in Bourbon County, Kentucky. Kathleen Diane Rosa, age 67, of Thornton, Colorado passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023. Annette had a tremendous sense of humor with an infectious laugh. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. OBITUARY Joseph Andrew Anderson January 29, 1935 - October 14, 2021 IN THE CARE OF Olinger Funeral, Cremation & Cemetery - Highland Dr. Joseph Andrew Anderson, beloved brother, uncle, cousin, and friends to many, of Denver, Colorado, formerly of Paris, departed this life on, Thursday, October 14, 2021, having attained the age of 86 years. Add to your scrapbook. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63367160/andrew-carter-thornton. Donations can be made over the phone by calling Cherie at Tennis Success at 361-696-4070 or made by mail to Ludie Litz Scholarship Fund c/o Tennis Success PO Box 71647, Corpus Christi, TX 78467. RICHARD THORNTON OBITUARY Thornton, Richard "Kevin" Kalamazoo Passed away Thursday April 19, 2018 at his home. A memorial service for Grace will be held Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Olinger Robert Ray Gage Sr., age 69, of Northglenn, Colorado passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023. "He would have loved the concept of the warriors who fall from the sky.". During his time with the police, Thornton took night classes at the University of Kentucky College of Law, earning a law degree in 1976. When asked about the incident involving Thornton, a DEA agent at the time was quoted as saying, there was cocaine literally falling from the sky. Duffel bags containing 220 pounds of 95% pure cocaine was still being recovered in Georgia after Thorntons death. Andrew C. Thornton II, whose life was once filled with privilege and promise, decided that now was the time to parachute from a twin-engine plane in the dead of night to smuggle the $15 . Drew was a lifeguard, pharmacy tech student, pro-level gamer, volleyball player, and talented pool player. A funeral mass will be held at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church on May 2, 2023 at 11:00 AM. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. [2] He took night classes at Eastern Kentucky University and graduated with a degree in law enforcement in 1971. What wonderful stories each shared of Drews talents, kindness and life during the service. Carmen Marine Kreutzer, age 79, of Commerce City, Colorado passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Managed by: Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. He felt smug in his survivability, his elusiveness, his discretion and his insulation.
