Affectionately dubbed “Abranteɛ” in the Twi dialect of the Akan Language in Ghana, by Livinus Brakye Brown, the President of the Ghana Friendship Association of Edmonton, in a sorrowful and devastated tone. Edward Andrews, fondly called Ed, was known for his youthful energy, bridging connections with both the young and the old.
“…If the world has more Ed Andrews, the world will be a better place….with more Ed Andrews in the world, the world will have peace…,” expressed Sean Hannigan, Ed’s longtime friend.
Ed’s passions varied – some recognized his zeal for pavement marking, others highlighted his love for community, and yet others praised his commitment to empowering those he encountered.
Edward Andrews left an indelible mark on diverse aspects of life, touching the lives of many in his family, successful business endeavors, community, and among his team of employees.
His company, AAA Striping, stands proudly as one of the most successful Black-owned companies in Edmonton, boasting over 50 employees, an Edmonton office, a factory in Wetaskiwin, and revenues in the millions.
Ed, despite his remarkable business success, remained a simple, down-to-earth, and humble humanitarian, reluctant to speak of his achievements.
As a father and family man, Ed’s influence extended to his children, emphasizing hard work by example. His daughter, Sasha, a former Canadian national soccer team player turned coach, exemplifies the values Ed instilled.
His eldest son, kwame, who passed away 10 years ago, followed his guidance and propelled the business forward as a young business leader. Dorian, Ed’s youngest son has continued to build the legacy as the president of AAA Striping under Edwards mentorship.
A Diversity Magazine RIP Profile: Edward Andrews – A Man Celebrated by Many and Missed by Even More…
Affectionately dubbed “Abranteɛ” in the Twi dialect of the Akan Language in Ghana, by Livinus Brakye Brown, the President of the Ghana Friendship Association of Edmonton, in a sorrowful and devastated tone. Edward Andrews, fondly called Ed, was known for his youthful energy, bridging connections with both the young and the old.
“…If the world has more Ed Andrews, the world will be a better place….with more Ed Andrews in the world, the world will have peace…,” expressed Sean Hannigan, Ed’s longtime friend.
Ed’s passions varied – some recognized his zeal for pavement marking, others highlighted his love for community, and yet others praised his commitment to empowering those he encountered.
Edward Andrews left an indelible mark on diverse aspects of life, touching the lives of many in his family, successful business endeavors, community, and among his team of employees.
His company, AAA Striping, stands proudly as one of the most successful Black-owned companies in Edmonton, boasting over 50 employees, an Edmonton office, a factory in Wetaskiwin, and revenues in the millions.
Ed, despite his remarkable business success, remained a simple, down-to-earth, and humble humanitarian, reluctant to speak of his achievements.
As a father and family man, Ed’s influence extended to his children, emphasizing hard work by example. His daughter, Sasha, a former Canadian national soccer team player turned coach, exemplifies the values Ed instilled.
His eldest son, kwame, who passed away 10 years ago, followed his guidance and propelled the business forward as a young business leader. Dorian, Ed’s youngest son has continued to build the legacy as the president of AAA Striping under Edwards mentorship.
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Profil commémoratif dans Diversity Magazine : Edward Andrews – Un homme célébré par beaucoup et regretté par encore plus…
Affectueusement surnommé “Abranteɛ” dans le dialecte twi de la langue Akan au Ghana par Livinus Brakye Brown, le président de l’Association d’amitié du Ghana d’Edmonton, dans un ton empreint de tristesse et de consternation. Edward Andrews, affectueusement appelé Ed, était connu pour son énergie juvénile, établissant des liens avec les jeunes et les moins jeunes.
“Si le monde avait plus d’Ed Andrews, le monde serait un endroit meilleur… avec plus d’Ed Andrews dans le monde, le monde aurait la paix…”, a exprimé Sean Hannigan, ami de longue date d’Ed.
Les passions d’Ed étaient variées – certains reconnaissaient son zèle pour le marquage routier, d’autres soulignaient son amour pour la communauté, et d’autres encore saluaient son engagement à autonomiser ceux qu’il rencontrait.
Edward Andrews a laissé une empreinte indélébile dans divers aspects de la vie, touchant la vie de nombreux membres de sa famille, ses réussites commerciales, la communauté et parmi son équipe d’employés.
Sa société, AAA Striping, se dresse fièrement comme l’une des entreprises noires les plus prospères d’Edmonton, comptant plus de 50 employés, un bureau à Edmonton, une usine à Wetaskiwin et des revenus dans les millions.
Ed, malgré son remarquable succès commercial, est resté un humanitaire simple, terre-à-terre et humble, réticent à parler de ses réalisations.
En tant que père et homme de famille, l’influence d’Ed s’étendait à ses enfants, mettant en avant le travail acharné par l’exemple. Sa fille, Sasha, ancienne joueuse de l’équipe nationale de soccer du Canada devenue entraîneure, illustre les valeurs inculquées par Ed.
Son fils aîné, Kwame, décédé il y a 10 ans, a suivi ses conseils et a fait progresser l’entreprise en tant que jeune chef d’entreprise. Dorian, le fils cadet d’Ed, a continué à construire l’héritage en tant que président d’AAA Striping sous la tutelle d’Edward.
