Andrew, A.J. as he was known to family and friends, was the eldest of eight children born to Andrew and Marie Lance in Cleveland, Ohio; and although A.J. was the eldest he was always young at heart and he did his best to enjoy life to the fullest and saw people through the heart and eyes of a child. He enjoyed being a big brother and took this responsibility seriously.
He loved his fur-babies, family and friends greatly and would do anything for them and at times did.
A.J. served proudly in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War; and even during his Military service served along side his siblings.
A.J. is heading to the Rainbow Bridge to gather his beloved pets who are waiting there for him so he can continue his journey: