DARE

U.S. airman Andrew Brian Dare, 24, passed away on November 7, 2015 in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Andrew was originally from Voorhees Township, New Jersey and moved to North Carolina in 2006 with his family.  He became a member of the U.S. Air Force in January, 2015 and was stationed at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph and Jeanne Tropeano and Richard Dare.

Leaving to cherish his memory are his parents, Brian and Janice Dare; sister, Kristin Conner and her husband Nathan and their children Emma and Logan; brother, Samuel Dare; sister, Elisabeth Dare; and brother, Robert Dare.  He is also survived by grandmother, Jean-Marie Montanye; and grandfather, James Shea.

Andrew had a passion for motorcycles, was an animal-lover, and also enjoyed fitness and the outdoors.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 from 6pm to 8pm at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home.  A funeral service will be at 10 AM, Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Harvest Community Church in Huntersville, NC, followed by a military service at Salisbury National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Andrew’s name to K9s For Warriors.

Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family.  Condolences may be offered at raymerfh.com.