Brian Stertz
EF5
Seriously a tragic day....he was a great chaser and certainly one who should have had more great chases ahead.
Andy Gabrielson killed in traffic accident
- Thread starter John Wetter
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Brandon Jenkins
EF3
There are no words. Prayers for his family and friends, he will be missed.
Joey Ketcham
I was deeply saddened and shocked when I heard the news of Andy's passing. I only met Andy once while out chasing and you could just sense the love and passion he had for storm chasing. I always enjoyed watching his stream and seeing his videos that he captured. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
RIP Andy
RIP Andy
ScottKoenig
EF0
Prayers to Andy's family and friends. I had the honor to meet Andy in Nebraska last summer on bust day, what a great guy!
You will be missed Rest in Peace.
You will be missed Rest in Peace.
Robert Rohloff
EF3
Your video will stand as a memory for all................................God Speed
DUI on a major highway mid day, another innocent victim
DUI on a major highway mid day, another innocent victim
Shaba117
EF2
Shocked and saddened by this news...R.I.P Andy.
Bryan Stokes
EF3
After 300 miles on the road, I just pulled into Motel 6. I turned on the TV and tuned into TWC and saw the very, very sad news. What a tragedy. One of our own, killed by a drunk driver.
RIP Andy and condolences to his family and really close friends...
Bryan
RIP Andy and condolences to his family and really close friends...
Bryan
Dal Archer
May God grant peace and comfort to Andy's friends and family. RIP Andy.
Albert Rodriguez
EF0
I just heard the news. RIP ANDY
Jesse Risley
Staff member
I just returned home about fifteen minutes ago and heard the news. The community certainly lost a fine chaser today. I'll be keeping his family, friends and those impacted by this tragedy in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Andy G.
Dan Robinson
EF5
Shocking and saddening. His work speaks for itself - was probably one of the best, if not the best, out there.
John Farley
Supporter
So sorry to hear this. Didn't know him personally beyond a brief meeting or two, but his videos and chase reports the past few years show that, as others have said, he was one of the best chasers out there. RIP, Andy.
David Wolfson
EF5
Shocked and saddened as all. Another very tragic testament to the fact that the most dangerous thing about chasing isn't the chase itself, but the drive to and from. RIP, Andy.
Danny Neal
EF5
I am going to just post my blog post here instead of posting the link in this particular thread..... The attention should not be drawn to my blog or me it should be focused all on AndyG and his family.
Yesterday, the chasing community lost a well known, well respected chaser, man, father, son, friend... you name it. In consequence to this tragedy I only thought it fitting to honor the memory of Andy Gabrielson by doing a tribute profile to him. While he didn't get to answer any of my questions, I will pay my respect by leaving this blog post entirely to him. I have known Andy for five years now, we weren't best friends or anything, but would casually talk whenever we would catch each other. I last talked to him a few months ago. I can't imagine the pain this caused throughout his family and close friends and I would like to assume he died being a part of something he loved. Whether driving down the open road or chasing a tornado from close range. People like Andy don't come along very often. He exemplified the will to chase, got the most incredible video anyone will ever see, and defined the true hard-nosed passionate chaser. Well some may criticized his overly aggressive style, the point was he got results many of us wish we could have.
He was not only a dedicated chaser, he was a kind hearted humble individual that would give the shirt off his back for just about anybody. He never let his fame get to him and never carried an ego. I am not jealous of very many people, but I can say I was jealous of Andy and his ability to chase basically whenever he wanted. I wish I could live just a year of doing that..... While his career and life ended far to short, he has experienced just about all there was to experience and hopefully had no regrets doing it. His knack for finding diamond in the rough tornadoes didn't only boost his own resume, but likely provided early warning of tornadoes that otherwise would have gone undetected or not reported.
To sum it up, Andy G was the definition of a passionate chaser. He didn't need the fame or the glory and didn't need to be overbearing in his videos. He went out, chased his ass off, got incredible footage, and gave each of us one hell of a DVD. If there is one thing his death can teach us, is that this kinda of stuff can happen to anyone. On a casual drive, or the way to a target, on the way home from the supermarket. Please be safe out there. Since I have been chasing this has been the third death I have experienced. Andy now joins the late Jeff Wear and Fabian Guerra. Heaven has one HELL of a chase team up there.
R.I.P Mr. G ... may God bless you, your daughter, your family, and your friends.
Yesterday, the chasing community lost a well known, well respected chaser, man, father, son, friend... you name it. In consequence to this tragedy I only thought it fitting to honor the memory of Andy Gabrielson by doing a tribute profile to him. While he didn't get to answer any of my questions, I will pay my respect by leaving this blog post entirely to him. I have known Andy for five years now, we weren't best friends or anything, but would casually talk whenever we would catch each other. I last talked to him a few months ago. I can't imagine the pain this caused throughout his family and close friends and I would like to assume he died being a part of something he loved. Whether driving down the open road or chasing a tornado from close range. People like Andy don't come along very often. He exemplified the will to chase, got the most incredible video anyone will ever see, and defined the true hard-nosed passionate chaser. Well some may criticized his overly aggressive style, the point was he got results many of us wish we could have.
He was not only a dedicated chaser, he was a kind hearted humble individual that would give the shirt off his back for just about anybody. He never let his fame get to him and never carried an ego. I am not jealous of very many people, but I can say I was jealous of Andy and his ability to chase basically whenever he wanted. I wish I could live just a year of doing that..... While his career and life ended far to short, he has experienced just about all there was to experience and hopefully had no regrets doing it. His knack for finding diamond in the rough tornadoes didn't only boost his own resume, but likely provided early warning of tornadoes that otherwise would have gone undetected or not reported.
To sum it up, Andy G was the definition of a passionate chaser. He didn't need the fame or the glory and didn't need to be overbearing in his videos. He went out, chased his ass off, got incredible footage, and gave each of us one hell of a DVD. If there is one thing his death can teach us, is that this kinda of stuff can happen to anyone. On a casual drive, or the way to a target, on the way home from the supermarket. Please be safe out there. Since I have been chasing this has been the third death I have experienced. Andy now joins the late Jeff Wear and Fabian Guerra. Heaven has one HELL of a chase team up there.
R.I.P Mr. G ... may God bless you, your daughter, your family, and your friends.
Those who were expecting an actual Q and A... please push the date back one more day. In light of this tragedy you all can understand why. Thank you.
Danny Neal
Northern IL Storm Chaser but for today I represent FindTheTornado
Danny Neal
Northern IL Storm Chaser but for today I represent FindTheTornado
Matt Tottle
EF4
Like some others, I hadn't met Andy personally but I know the name and have seen enough footage to know what a great loss this is. RIP brother, you'll be missed.
I just have to say whoever's idea this was, it's brilliant...
I just have to say whoever's idea this was, it's brilliant...
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