Obituaries
Drew Taylor Bogroff, 11
Drew Taylor Bogroff, 11, of Lancaster, PA, died Sunday, August 3, 2008, from injuries due to an automobile accident. Drew was born in Los Angeles, CA and is the son of Tiffani C. (Foster) Bogroff of Lancaster, PA and Jeffrey S. Bogroff of Long Beach, CA.
Drew had finished 6th grade at Lincoln Jr. High and was planning to transfer to the Penn Manor School District in September for 7th grade. He was a special child; easy going, peaceful, and loved by all his friends and neighbors.
Drew enjoyed sports, especially soccer, and was a 2nd degree purple belt in Karate. He also enjoyed video games and going to school. He went to the Lancaster REC Center Summer Camp. Drew loved animals and he knew all the neighbors’ pets by name and would visit them when he got bored. His younger brother, Peyton, looked up to him as a role model and a big brother. Drew loved being with his family, playing with brothers and going to the movies with his mother.
Surviving besides his mother and father are two brothers, Peyton R. Bogroff and Jordan M. Matsiak both of Lancaster, a step-father Michael Matsiak of Lancaster, and a paternal Grandmother Carolyn Hill of Long Beach, CA. Drew was preceded in death by a maternal grandmother Virginia Fitzgerald.
All are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial for Drew at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 601 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA on Thursday at 11am with Rev. Daniel Mitzel as the Celebrant. Those who desire may send contributions to Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King St. Lancaster, PA 17602 to assist the family with expenses. Any amount will be greatly appreciated. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 717-393-9661. For more information or to send the family online condolences please visit: www.snyderfuneralhome.com
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My 9 year old daughter, Ashleigh, went to summer camp with your son. She talked about wanting to trade yugio cards with Drew. We just wanted to send our condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Ashleigh Haynick,
Pam & Steve Sprout
It is so heartbreaking to know that you lost your dear son.
Please know that our thoughts are with you.
I didn’t know Drew. I am the aunt of one of his friends, Tanek Dortch. From what I hear from Tanek’s mother, and Drew were really good friends. I just wanted to say that I am very sorry about your loss and my heart and my prayers go out to you. I just lost a family member about two months ago and it hurt. You just have to pray and believe that the lord will make things better. My deepest sympathies are with you. God bless you all.
Shana L Barton
Century, FL
Dreams
I rushed to see you on the day you were born
I remember thinking that you were the most beautiful miracle God had ever performed
Almost every weekend I tried to spend with you
Your first Halloween you dressed up as Tigger and I wore Pooh
You gave my life a new direction
When I introduced my future husband to you at Christmas I proclaimed "See over there, you’re looking at perfection!"
God blessed me with my own son exactly one year after your birth
My dreams of our families growing old together brought me a new sense of worth
But choices were made and words were said
None of our actions were meant to hurt you but I’m sure that they did
I always thought that one day I would have the chance to explain
And ask you to forgive me for any sorrow or pain
My eyes filled up with tears when I heard the news
Sadness overwhelming me because of how much I chose to lose
I find myself wishing that this isn’t real
Everytime I think about it, pain is all I feel
Tears fall from my eyes, I can barely see
But my heart reminds me that you’ll always be with me
I will love and miss you forever
And now dream about the day we are again together
Together in that perfect place above
Filled with caring, sharing, and love.
-Rhiannon
Alysha & Keshawn attended LRC with Drew. We are sorry for your loss. We hold your family dear to our hearts and prayers. Alysha & Keshawn will miss their friend dearly. May god bless your family.
To lose a child is so painful. The Bible is correct in calling it an enemy. We have the confidence though that in the future Jesus’ words at John 5:28,29 will be realized and you can once again hold your dear son. I am sorry for your loss.
One of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
