Mark Andrew Thornton. She is survived by her children Laurie Abeto Amagan (Marlene Cantillo) of Durham, NC; Denise Amagan Thornton (Matthew Thornton) of Austin, TX and Stephen Jay Litz (Jessica Litz) of Corpus Christi, TX; her brothers Roberto Abeto of Newberry Springs, CA; Angel Abeto and Rosario Abeto of Corpus Christi, TX; Reynaldo Abeto, Jr. of Lake Stevens, WA; Enrique Abeto and her sister Thelma Peterson of San Diego, CA; and their spouses as well as her aunt, Remedios Cybulsky (Larry Cybulsky) of Winnipeg, Canada, numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. In 1981, Bryant was arrested in a hotel in Philadelphia when maids smelled marijuana smoke coming from his room. Zairing describes Thornton as a loving, supportive and gentle husband. She said Thornton had trouble reconciling the paradoxes of his life. Learn more about merges. Bill was a godly, family man and he will be missed by all his family and friends. Cocaine Bear plays fast and loose with a lot of facts, but the story of drug smugglers ill-fated plane trip is all too real. He is also an avid film buff, reader, and lover of great stories. He was unharmed thanks to a bulletproof vest, and authorities later determined Thornton staged the shooting himself to fool the judge into believing his life would be in danger if he were imprisoned, according to The Washington Post. Ronald Keiffer Graham, age 91, of Thornton, Colorado passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. A celebration of life will be held for Drew on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 2pm at Altmeyer Funeral Home on Baltic Avenue in Virginia Beach, and will be limited to invited family and friends. There was an error deleting this problem. In 1977, he resigned from the police force and began practicing law in Lexington. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Refresh the page, check Medium 's site status, or find. "Cocaine-Carrying Chutist Was Ex-Policeman, Lawyer", "Woman to Go on Trial As Smuggler's Helper", "NTSB Accident Report Identification: ATL85LA273", "Cocaine Bear: The True Story Behind the Ultimate Party Animal", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Andrew_C._Thornton_II&oldid=1151568992, This page was last edited on 24 April 2023, at 21:27. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Federal agents tried to trace the Cessna back to its maker; however, the company the Cessna was made at turned out to be nonexistent. Mary traveled the world with Braniff and met the love of her life on one fateful flight. For years, Thornton pursued his avocation of preparing himself and others for Armageddon. Failed to delete memorial. Other items in the garment bag included clothes and a map of Jamaica. Drew and I spent a lot of time playing video games with each other. [3][failed verification], After resigning from the police in 1977, Thornton practiced law in Lexington. Annette was an early Volunteer for the Foundation of Hearing and Speech. Generous Blessings be upon you all. The federal grand jury in Fresno investigated charges that Brown had thwarted the probe of the DC4 piloted by Thornton. Others who knew him say he thrived on vengeance and murder. Donald "Don" Thornton, Age 69 of Pulaski, Virginia died Tuesday, May 29, 2018 due to a tractor accident at his home. Plant Memorial Trees Opens send flowers url in a new window Thornton, Tom Tom Thornton, age 71, of Saranac, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 12, 2020. What wonderful stories each shared of Drews talents, kindness and life during the service. ", They were married in July 1968; a month later he joined the police force. The mourners, by most accounts, made up a Who's Who in Kentucky aristocracy, a crowd of lawyers, socialites and politicians. He regularly carried a gun, claimed to be a martial arts master, bragged about killing a German shepherd with his bare hands, and described himself as an expert at skydiving from heights of below 2,000 feet, according to The Washington Post. Drew was a lifeguard, pharmacy tech student, pro-level gamer, volleyball player, and talented pool player. Thornton pleaded not guilty to the charges, then proceeded to flee the state. 0 cemeteries found in Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky, USA. [7], Three months later, a dead black bear, later known as the Cocaine Bear, that had apparently overdosed on cocaine dropped by Thornton, was found in the Chattahoochee National Forest.[8]. The family will visit with friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 2:00 p.m. And also way funnier.. A visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Monday, May 1st,. Biography and associated logos are trademarks of A+E Networksprotected in the US and other countries around the globe. The .38-caliber "wadcutter" bullets didn't penetrate his bulletproof vest. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. [4] Thornton became caught in his parachute and ended up in a free fall to the ground. He also attended law school at night and received a law degree in 1976, though he never practiced law. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Andrew Thornton (63367160)? He had the usual quotient of decency, fun-loving mischief. Andrew Thornton II was born in 1945 in Lexington, Kentucky, to horse breeders Carter and Peggy. As a policeman "Drew" arrested University of Kentucky students protesting the Vietnam war, and in the early 1970s he became a member of the Lexington police department's first narcotics squad, working with the Drug Enforcement Administration's regional office in Louisville. Annette was a devoted mother and wife full of unconditional love and loyalty. According to friends, he died a millionaire. Kevin was born February 2, 1962 in Kalamazoo the son of Richard and Ruth. Nearby cities and villages : Grenoble, Gires and Poisat. "He loved me," she says, "but he resented having a wife." Once on the ground, they locate the contraband by tuning to the radio signals from the parachuted cargo. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. It was also a crowd of police, horse breeders and gamblers, mingling with some shadowy hangers-on. Let the family know you are thinking of them. Thornton was raised on Threave Main Stud, a thoroughbred horse farm in picturesque Bourbon County. Harold Slone, a Lexington attorney who recently pleaded guilty to federal income tax violations and mail fraud -- an old friend and law partner of Thornton's -- was there. Oops, something didn't work. According to numerology, Andrew Thornton's Life Path Number is 3. . As a policeman, Thornton would meet "with Mafia hit men from Detroit who had contracts on him," she said. Try again later. Robert L. Williams' Cowboys Caravan looks into the death of his son David, and his skydiving relationship with Drew Thornton. Thornton trained at Fort Bragg as a paratrooper for the 82nd Airborne Division. Thats right. At night, he attended Eastern Kentucky University and in 1971 received a degree in law enforcement. A funeral service for Robert will be held Monday, May 15, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Swan-Law Robert Valdez Sr., age 67, of Denver, Colorado passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023. Andrew Carter Thornton II (October 30, 1944 September 11, 1985) was an American narcotics officer and lawyer who became the head member of "The Company", a drug smuggling ring in Kentucky. After his time in the Army, Thornton became a police officer in Lexington, Kentucky, and joinedagain, somewhat ironicallythe narcotics squad in the 1970s, working on investigations with the local arm of the Drug Enforcement Administration, according to The Washington Post. Anticipating a nuclear holocaust, he stockpiled paramilitary weapons, freeze-dried foods, gold coins. They Lived their 57 year marriage until his passing in 2016. The Cocaine Bear Drug Smuggler Was a Real Person. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. On April 26, 2023 Annette Thornton Anderson passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Investigators were able to link Thornton to the Cessna when they found the planes keys in his pockets. It would take some time before authorities could piece together exactly what happened, but in its account of Thorntons dramatic death, Time magazine noted that drug smugglers were increasingly resorting to desperate measures to evade radar technology from federal authorities. His death also served as the inspiration for the story arc of season four of FX Network's Justified. Would you like to offer Andrew Tyler Thorntons loved ones a condolence message? Thornton subscribed to a code of independence; his society was one in which individuals perfected their survival skills through self-defense. He was a quick learner, great athlete, and talented guitar player. His death, however, makes for an interesting story on its own. According to a Washington Post article published at the time of his death , he was awarded a purple heart for injuries he sustained during the U.S. invasion . A visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Monday, May 1st, 2023 at Seaside Funeral Home Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 6:30pm that same evening. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Banks told USA Today she was forced to omit aspects of Thorntons life that were too wild even for this movie. Nevertheless, the character is so outrageous that when star Keri Russell first brought the script home, her husband and fellow actor Matthew Rhys read it and immediately said, Text [Elizabeth] Banks and tell her I want to play that guy.. He was brought back to Fresno, where he pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor drug charge and the felony charges against him were dropped. TOM THORNTON OBITUARY. He was wearing night vision goggles, a bulletproof vest, and Gucci loafers. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Weve updated the security on the site. That film takes its fair share of liberties with the truth. an adventurer driven by adrenaline rushes" who became bored with being a cop. If you are a fan of Andrew Thornton, tell us more about Him Andrew Thornton Fans Also Viewed. His body was found by 85-year-old Fred Myers, in the gravel driveway of Myers's home in Knoxville, Tennessee. He. The story also inspired the film Cocaine Bear, released in February 2023. Thorntons Cessna 404 was discovered 60 miles away in Hayesville, North Carolina. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. This browser does not support getting your location. Son of the late Willie and Evelyn Thornton. She was a university coed, a beauty from Shelby County. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Andrew Carter Drew Thornton II I found on Findagrave.com. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Andrew was the son of Alferino and Secundina DeHerrera from Roy, New Mexico. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Keep supporting great journalism by turning off your ad blocker. Andrew Tyler "Drew" Thornton, 19, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, passed away on August 27, 2021 at his residence. Andrew Carter Thornton II was born on October 30, 1944, in Bourbon County, Kentucky. Within days of his arrest, several federal agencies joined the investigation, and a few months later 25 individuals were indicted in Fresno, Calif., and charged with conspiracy to import and distribute marijuana and to steal government property from the China Lake Naval Base. "I fell in love with him as a romantic hero," she says. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. RICHARD THORNTON OBITUARY Thornton, Richard "Kevin" Kalamazoo Passed away Thursday April 19, 2018 at his home. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. ", In his pocket were three epigrams. He participated in the 1965 U.S. invasion of the Dominican Republic and received a Purple Heart for his service. He had become increasingly paranoid. During his time with the police, Thornton took night classes at the University of Kentucky College of Law, earning a law degree in 1976. His journey with smuggling began after he received tenure in his time working in the narcotics unit, where he became the head of a drug smuggling ring known as The Company. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Andrew C. Thornton II, whose life was once filled with privilege and promise, decided that now was the time to parachute from a twin-engine plane in the dead of night to smuggle the $15 . They were also accused of conspiring to smuggle 1,000 pounds of marijuana into the United States. The latitude of Saint-Martin-d'Hres, Auvergne-Rhne-Alpes, France is 45.167198, and the longitude is 5.765300.Saint-Martin-d'Hres, Auvergne-Rhne-Alpes, France is located at France country in the Towns place category with the gps coordinates of 45 10' 1.9128'' N and 5 45' 55.0800'' E. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. **In either case, please reference that the donation is being made towards the Ludie Litz Scholarship Fund**, Never allow the sun to set on an angry heart; instead live, laugh, love as if each day were your last.. I have so many fond memories staying up till the early AMs of the morning be it winning, losing, raging, or laughing. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. There is a problem with your email/password. She was born February 15, 1935 to Mary Meehl Thornton and William Littleton Thornton, Sr. She attended Cathedral of St. Paul Elementary School, John Carroll High School and graduated from The University of Alabama where she was a member of the Phi Mu sorority. Police concluded the shooting had been staged by Thornton to persuade the California judge that his life would be endangered should he be incarcerated. Donations can be made over the phone by calling Cherie at Tennis Success at 361-696-4070 or made by mail to Ludie Litz Scholarship Fund c/o Tennis Success PO Box 71647, Corpus Christi, TX 78467. I hope he got a hell of a high out of that [cocaine].. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.olingerhighland.com for the Atencio family. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Parrish Funeral Home in Selma, with the burial to follow in the Hills of the Neuse Memory Gardens in Smithfield. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Managed by: Verify and try again. Drag images here or select from your computer for Andrew Carter Drew Thornton II memorial. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. If you have a true crime case youd like to see me cover on my blog, email me at historyofmurderblog@gmail.com. Investigators found that he was carrying night-vision goggles and wearing a bulletproof vest, Time magazine reported. He wore camouflage fatigues and swastikas and bulletproof vests, and talked about eyes for eyes and teeth for teeth. Born, January 14, 1937, in Sampson County, he was a son of the late Ivy Edmond Thornton and Anniebelle Jackson Thornton. Annette is predeceased by her husband, John Franklin Anderson, her parents Mary Meehl Thornton and William Littleton Thornton, Sr., her brothers William Littleton Thornton, Jr., Thomas Joseph Thornton and James Thornton. His body was found laying next to his reserve parachute with his main parachute unopened. Once you find the obituary you are looking for, you can get important information about upcoming services, share a favorite photo or memory, and send flowers or gifts to the family. "He was a little boy who never grew up," says an FBI agent investigating his death, who asked to remain nameless. To enemies, he was ruthless, egotistical, amoral -- driven by an ego so fragile he overcompensated with machismo. Drew will forever be a irreplaceable memory, my best friend, and my idol. It wasnt until a few years later, however, that he caught the publics attention. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Delma Ray Thornton, and Bernice Thornton; sisters, Faye Pope, and Edith Britt. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. .css-m6thd4{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;display:block;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-family:Gilroy,Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif;font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.2;font-weight:bold;color:#323232;text-transform:capitalize;}@media (any-hover: hover){.css-m6thd4:hover{color:link-hover;}}How Pete Davidsons Life Inspired Bupkis, Jerry Springers Surprising Stint as a Politician, 7 Memorable Guests from The Late Late Show, Tucker Carlson Leaves Fox News. But the ill-fated flight of ex-narcotics-officer-turned-drug-smuggler Thornton, who tossed his stash overboard before leaping from the plane, was not only a true story, but also a more absurd one even by Cocaine Bear standards. He is also survived by many uncles, aunts and cousins. Bryant had been the best man at Thornton's wedding. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Get directions to Avenue Benot Frachon, 107 and view details like the building's postal code, description, photos, and reviews on each business in the building Let others know about your loved one's death. Thornton was arrested as a fugitive in North Carolina, where he had fled to. The Dignity Memorial online obituary search tool gives you access to obituaries from thousands of locations across North America. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Andrew Thornton Obituary. "He would have loved the concept of the warriors who fall from the sky.". They were paying their last respects to Andrew Carter Thornton II, who had single-handedly summed up the dark side of the American dream, or at least the Kentucky version of it, when he landed on a Knoxville, Tenn., driveway with several million dollars worth of cocaine strapped to his waist and a failed parachute strapped to his back. The service will be available to all others via livestream and recorded via a link here for future viewing. He bailed out of his aircraft and died on impact after his parachute failed to open. Smithfield William Bill Edmon Thornton, age 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. A funeral mass will be held at 10am on Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023 at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. "I never saw any indication of innate motivation for his life on the razor's edge," Prichard says. "Thornton's farm was the subject of aerial and ground surveillance several times following reports that Thornton was operating a guerrilla warfare training camp for mercenaries," according to Sgt. When police searched Thornton's Lexington town house last month, similar exotic poisons and explosives were among the items seized, including ether, nicotine, sodium and ammonium nitrate, and tear gas. In the midst of the Chattahoochie National Forest, a 175 pound black bear was found dead. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Thornton was an obedient child who didn't get into trouble, and he had a privileged upbringing. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Oops, we were unable to send the email. After dropping 200 pounds of cocaine by parachute over Georgia, Thornton leapt from the aircraft over Tennessee and apparently became entangled in his own parachute. He also loved grilling chicken for folks and riding the grandkids on his lawn mower. How Pete Davidsons Life Inspired Bupkis, Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. The bear, lovingly named Pablo Eskobear (or Cocaine Bear) was taxidermied after its autopsy and sent to Kentucky Fun Mall in Lexington for display, where you can still see it today!

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