He wrote:
“Andrew Samuel Hamilton, born December 26th 2020, entered his heavenly rest on Friday, October 17, 2024, succumbing to injuries sustained a week prior in a drowning accident, after all of the best life-saving interventions had been exhausted.Andrew’s passing is mourned by me, his father, his mother Kyah, and all of our children, Thomas, Joshua, Matthew, Noelle, and John, as well as by his grandparents, his aunts, uncles, and cousins, and by his family in Christ, the congregation of Saint Matthew’s Lutheran Church, together with her pastor William Pierce, whose steadfast prayers at Andrew’s bedside and preaching of God’s Words to our broken hearts has sustained our souls this past week.It hurts terribly and we miss Andrew more than words can express. But we do not mourn as those who have no hope.”
“We rejoice in the certain hope of the glory of God, into whose name Andrew was baptized, whose precious blood washed Andrew clean and made him a child and heir of heaven.“For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known.” 1 Corinthians 13:12Andrew sees Jesus as He is, face to face. He knows Jesus fully, even as he was fully known and loved by Jesus his whole life.Glory be to God for all things.”
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Bethany had shared the heartbreaking news on social media, describing Andrew as “sweet” and “precious.” At the time, she said he still had “a heartbeat” and was showing signs of fight. Sadly, Andrew passed away on October 17.
In an update, Bethany shared that her Instagram post led her to connect with Dr. Paul Harch, a Louisiana-based expert in hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). According to the Mayo Clinic, HBOT involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized environment and is commonly used to treat decompression sickness, a condition associated with scuba diving.
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Rest In Peace Andrew Hamilton.
Bethany Hamilton is a professional surfer and inspirational speaker known for her resilience and faith. Born on February 8, 1990, in Kauai, Hawaii, she began surfing at a young age. At just 13 years old, Bethany lost her left arm in a shark attack while surfing. Despite the life-changing injury, she returned to the sport only one month later, determined to pursue her dream of becoming a professional surfer.
In 2004, Bethany shared her story in her autobiography Soul Surfer, which was later adapted into a popular film in 2011. She has since become a symbol of strength and hope, inspiring millions with her message of perseverance through public speaking, books, and media appearances.
