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Andrew Koenig
1968-2010

Andrew Koenig, 41

Andrew Koenig – actor, director, writer, producer, editor, activist - passed away this month in Vancouver, British Columbia after a long battle with depression.

A funny, caring, gifted, passionate and multi-talented young man, Andrew was best known as “Boner” in the 1980’s sitcom “Growing Pains”. He was the video producer for the podcast “Never Not Funny”, performed at The Improv in Los Angeles, and has had roles in the movies NonSeNse, In Alienable, The Theory of Everything, Batman: Dead End, and on television in “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”, “G.I. Joe”, “My Two Dads”, “21 Jump Street”, “My Sister Sam”, and “Adam-12”. He edited over a dozen films and directed, produced, and wrote many others.

Andrew was an activist his entire life and was best known to those who knew and loved him as a compassionate, ethical man who lived according to his conscience. He was a vegan, active in
environmental causes, and in animal and human rights and was quick to take an active role to help on a grass roots level. Most recently, he had been working on behalf of the people of Burma, and was arrested during the 2008 Rose Bowl parade for protesting American involvement in China's Olympics due to China's support of the Burma military regime.

Andrew’s disappearance caused a worldwide campaign of support and search efforts by those
who were lucky to be his friends and by those whose lives he touched. A beautiful human being,

Andrew died in his favorite city, filled with friends, in a park he loved.

“My son took his own life,” said his father: “If you're one of those people who feel they can’t handle it any more, if you can learn anything from this: it’s that there are people out there who really care. You might not think so…but there are people who really, really care. And before you take that final decision, check it out again…talk to somebody. And for those families who have members who they fear are susceptible to this kind of behavior, don’t ignore it, don’t rationalize it. Extend a hand.

His mother added: “I ask you all to familiarize yourselves with signs you may rationalize away. Don’t rationalize away anything. Connect with each other if there is something bothering you. There is love out there.”

PLEASE!!!
DO NOT contact Walter or his family at this time using their private emails unless it is an emergency.

The family is truly touched by the outpouring of support and love, and it means a great deal to them.
They greatly appreciate your thoughts, prayers, and support:
it is bolstering their spirits in this difficult time.

Due to the response, the guestbook is closed, but anyone wishing to send them a note may do so by using the Forum (no registration required)

or emailing: walterkoenigsite@comcast.net

Thank you for your understanding.

Here are some links where you can remember Andrew and/or get to know him better;

Andrew's Work on YouTube
Andrew's Burma Photographic Journal -- There are some very moving pictures here.
Andrew at Monkey-Go-Lucky.com --- The intro video here will have you laughing!
Andrew's Blogs
Andrew's Videos and Blogs on MySpace
Kobe Raps Back -- Kobe Bryant from the LA Lakers. Not really, but isn't the power of editing beautiful?
Instinct vs. Reason ---- Again, edited by Andrew

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