Remembering Andrew Mykytiuk
September 23, 2021
Andrew Mykytiuk was a 2021 Central Hardin Alum who played for the Bruins Lacrosse team and planned to further his academic and lacrosse career at the University of Louisville. This past week, Andrew was admitted to Baptist Health Hardin and sadly passed away on Tuesday night.
The people close to Andrew have described him as sweet, caring, kind, and fun to be around. We want to carry his legacy on here at Central Hardin.
The Central Times invites you to share something about Andrew in our comments section. A fond memory, your favorite thing about him, or something else kind you would like to share.
If you are struggling with this loss and are looking for help, you can schedule an appointment with a counselor HERE. OR you can make an appointment with the Youth Services Center HERE.
Additionally, you can access the GoFundMe link for the Mykytiuk family and funeral expenses HERE.
Cade • Sep 24, 2021 at 6:05 pm
Andrew and I were friends in middle school. We played a lot of video games back then on ps4, minecraft hide and seek, planetside 2, nba 2k, COD, etc. Hard to believe that he’s gone.
Sierra • Sep 24, 2021 at 12:11 pm
I was never extremely close with Andrew; however, in the few times I was able to converse and spend time with him, he never failed to make sure everyone was content and having a nice time. I graduated with him, and I played for the women’s lacrosse team, so we would commonly see each other at practices and in school. He had such an incredible spirit, and he never failed to be one of the kindest people God ever put on the earth. He touched so many lives, and I am so blessed to have known even the littlest of him while he was here.
Trevor • Sep 24, 2021 at 9:31 am
There was a lacrosse game where Andrew ran across crease and shot a fake, and he got everyone. The refs were looking for the ball, everyone in the stands was confused, and Andrew takes a few steps and takes a shot. Andrew was a great soul and we are all gonna miss him.
Regina • Sep 24, 2021 at 1:00 am
Andrew started walking through my front door in 6th grade, him and my son became football buddies, then fast forever friends. I watched a certain circle of boys grow up, and Andrew was one of the sweetest, funniest, music obsessed, teenagers to ever walk into both my kids life’s. Football, skateboarding, lacrosse, all make me think of Andrew, but nothing makes me think of him more than he felt music like no one ever did. I would always have to tell him to turn the bass off his stereo in his car Cause he would drive me crazy sitting outside so long jammin out. I can’t think of a time when this crazy, curly headed kid wasnt rapping. I was in target not to long ago with my daughter snd he was close by working, and I spoke to him from afar, expecting a response, my daughter said mom he can’t hear you with his ear pods in, and he was standing behind the counter dancing and singing out loud. That’s the Andrew I know. In June I threw a huge graduation party and this kid sang the entire night, and never missed a beat. The amount of time he has been in my children’s life he has been nothing but a positive human being, and I smile everytime I think of him. My biggest memory will always be the love of music he had and how he didn’t care if you wanted to hear it or not he was going to sing to you. He felt music in a way most will never. He has been one of my sons Best friends since middle school, and I couldn’t be more devastated to watch our circle grieve so hard. Andrew and my daughter just started college together, and after a lifetime of already knowing him I felt safe knowing she had him to lean on up there. Glen and Jasmine raised a wonderful son, and brother and my heart bleeds for them, as well as his sister, and my son thinks a lot of Angelina so they are all in our prayers. I picture Andrew in heaven with his silly cute curls, bouncing around dancing and laughing being the life of the party, and that laugh of his was so contagious, what a beautiful angel he must be. His friendship with Jack, you almost never back then seen one without the other, and life doesn’t give you rare gifts, as their friendship was one of the most genuine relationships i ever have seen. Them two were like dumb and dumber all the time, most people only hope to have a friendship as perfect as theirs In their lifetime. That’s a special gift. And my precious Jack loved Andrew so so much, and that was his brother. Andrew fly high baby boy, my heart is broken, but I feel so blessed that you were apart of my families lives. Speaks volumes on his role in the community and Central because the love in just 24 hours on the go fund me is overwhelming, I’m so glad Jasmine and Glen can see how special he was to so many, in their time of grief I find solace in seeing how absolutely loved he was. Andrew will definitely live on and be a permanent part of Central Hardin, and I find that super special and needed in this time of tragic loss of a sweet special boy. To be his age he left a footprint that I know Hardin County will never forget. I love you Andrew very much
Kelsey • Sep 23, 2021 at 9:00 pm
I’ve known Andrew since elementary school and we played saxophones in middle school band together. We were never close but we always picked on each other in band because we were competing against each other to be better than the other. He was a very talented sweet young man that was so full of life. He always knew how to make people smile.
Fatima Rodriguez • Sep 23, 2021 at 9:00 pm
my favorite thing about Andrew was how he would turn any negative situation into something positive. I would come to him some days overwhelmed and he would always say something positive. He also had the most contagious laugh. He used to say “ I just be vibin” all the time, and he really would just be vibing. Shined his light on me and every other friend he has had.
Corbin Durrance • Sep 23, 2021 at 4:59 pm
I had the pleasure of public speaking with Andrew. He was such a bright kid who was able to really captivate us. We weren’t very close but he always made an effort to make sure I was doing well. Such a nice, caring kid. Always was fun to watch him put his AirPods in and give us a show.
Logan Watts • Sep 23, 2021 at 1:32 pm
Andrew was always making sure the people around him felt comfortable. When he and I would be around each other he was always nice to others, even if he didn’t know them, or if they were someone that would do wrong by him. Andrew also always knew how to make you laugh. Whether it was by singing a song really loud until it made you chuckle or from just laughing by himself. His laugh was so contagious that you couldn’t help but laugh with him at times.