jar45, I can't express my families feelings in the loss of your son, we pray for your family, and know that Andy left us all better people because we got to know him and saw how he was such a good mentor to us all. We go back as far as when he was coaching for the Razorbacks. God bless.

Coach Rudd my thoughts and prayers go out to you your family and the football communities in Boone and Kenton counties. JD

jar45, Thoughts and prayers to your family.

The beauty of NKY high school sports is reflected here. So many different schools so close in proximity that despite our allegiances to our schools we still realize we're essentially one big community and support our brothers and sisters in their time of need.

Our thoghts and prayers go out to the Rudd family. Being a father of one of the Dixie football players, I can see how much they loved Andy. Especially the jv team. My son looked up to him, not only as a coach, but as a person. He will be deeply missed, but never forgotten. May God be with you always and forever Andy.

"I'll lend you for a little time

A child of Mine," He said,

"For you to love the while he lives,

and mourn for when he's dead.

It may be six or seven years

Or twenty-two or three,

But will you, 'til I call him back,

Take care of him for Me?

He'll bring his charms to gladden you,

And should his stay be brief,

You'll have his lovely memories

As solace for your grief.

 

I cannot promise he will stay,

Since all from earth return,

But there are lessons taught down there

I want this child to learn.

I've looked this wide world over

In my search for teachers true,

And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes

I have selected you;

Now will you give him all your love,

Not think the labor vain,

Nor hate Me when I come to call

And take him back again?

 

I fancied that I heard them say:

"Dear Lord, Thy will be done,

For all the joy Thy child shall bring,

The risk of grief we'll run.

We'll shelter him with tenderness,

We'll love him while we may,

And for the happiness we've known,

Forever grateful stay.

But should the angels call for him

Much sooner than we planned,

We'll brave the bitter grief that comes

And try to understand."

 

A Child Loaned

by Edward Guest

published in the Fort Wirth Star (mid 1930s)

to my friend Jim Rudd...

a teacher of my children, too

for this I am grateful.

Very, very tragic and we are extremely sorry for and saddened by your loss.

Andy was a fine young man and team mate on the football team for Dixie. Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your son.

Thoughts and prayers to the Rudd family and the entire NKY community.

Please be there for the Dixie players and coaches. They loved working with Andy. He was a coach to the younger JV players and a friend to the older Varsity players and a teammate to the coaches. His half brother is also a Senior Dixie football player so the team lost a coach, a friend, a brother and a teammate.

 

This is a difficult time for the team but the coaches met with the players first thing Monday at school, there were extra counselers at school, and a Reverand met with the team Monday as they grieved together. They are united as a team as they pay their respects this week to Andy's family. They will remain united as they turn their focus back to football.

Our prayers go out to the Rudd family as words cannot express our sorrow and sympathy over your loss.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family of this young man.

Our prayers will be with the Rudd family and friends!!! I didn't know Andy but he sure has touched so many people in the Northern Kentucky community. God Bless!!!

Thoughts and prayers with the Rudd family

Awful news. You have our family's prayers.