Andrew Elam Hale
10/26/89 - 1/26/22
“Optimism is a strategy for making a better future. Because unless you believe that the future can be better, it’s unlikely you will step up and take responsibility for making it so. If you assume that there’s no hope, you guarantee that there will be no hope. If you assume that there is an instinct for freedom, there are opportunities to change things, there’s a chance you may contribute to making a better world. The choice is yours.”
- Noam Chomsky
A Celebration of Andrew’s Life was held on February 20th, 2022 in Andrew’s hometown of Wake Forest, NC.
A special memorial hosted by friends was held one year after his passing in Chicago, IL on January 29, 2023.
The Hale family is so grateful for the outpouring of love and support from friends, family and community.
Please keep sharing your stories and memories.
And most of all: keep Andrew’s spirit alive in your thoughts and actions.
Think critically, speak confidently, give generously, laugh joyfully, love fiercely, and always keep a dollar in your pocket for someone who needs a little help.
Share your memory of Andrew
If you have a story or thoughts about Andrew you’d like to share, his family and friends would love to hear it.
We’ll curate a collection to share on this site so everyone can celebrate the moments of his life.
Have a picture of Andrew you’d like to share?
In lieu of flowers or gifts, the Hale family encourages you to give to an organization in honor of Andrew.