Andrew Kim Nguyen

In Loving Memory of Staff Sergeant Andrew Kim Nguyen With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Staff Sergeant Andrew Kim Nguyen, affectionately known as Andy. A first-generation American and proud United States Marine, Andy was born on April 24, 1980, in Providence, Rhode Island. He is survived by his parents, Kim and Van; his brothers Paul (Raquel) and Don (Becky); and his children, Drew and Honor. Andy was a force in his community and dedicated his life to serving others. After the attacks on 9/11, Andy enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he served four years of active duty, including two overseas tours and a combat deployment to Afghanistan. For his actions in Afghanistan in 2005, Andy was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with a Distinguished “V” for Valor. After transitioning out of the Marine Corps in 2006, Andy successfully completed degrees and executive programs from MIT, SMU, and the University of North Texas. In 2008, he founded the marketing and development firm WSI Search. He successfully applied the Marine Corps values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment to his work as an entrepreneur and philanthropist. In 2011, he completed his Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship and officially launched Honor Courage Commitment (HCC), a Dallas-based nonprofit empowering veterans to transition to civilian life through entrepreneurship, education, and community service. Within HCC, Andy pioneered the 22Kill initiative, a powerful movement created to raise national awareness for the veteran suicide epidemic. The 22Kill initiative eventually became its own independent nonprofit organization, which has since evolved into One Tribe Foundation (OTF). Today, the mission of OTF is to grow a community that raises awareness and combats suicide by empowering veterans, first responders, medical frontline workers, and their families through traditional and non-traditional therapies. Andy loved hard, with the same tenacity that he served our country. Perhaps his greatest accomplishment in the short time he was here with us are his two beautiful children, Drew and Honor, who were his pride and joy. He is survived by countless loved ones, including aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and a vast circle of friends he considered family. Visitation will be Sunday, May 3rd from 5:00pm - 6:00pm with Rosary beginning at 6:00pm in the Chapel at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Mass will be 10:00am Monday, May 4th at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

Andrew Kim Nguyen

April 24, 1980 - April 22, 2026