ETA-sadly, Andrew was found dead today. He took his own life. If anyone reads this and feels like they have no choices, please call one of these numbers and talk. People care. Strangers care. Friends care. YOU are worth so much more than you think.
If you are feeling desperate, alone, or hopeless... or know someone suffering, please don't delay...call for help.
US National Suicide HotlineToll-Free / 24 hours a day / 7 days a week
1-800-273-TALK
1-800-273-8255
1-800-799-4TTY (4889)Deaf Hotline
RIP Andrew
You made a large community care about you without ever having met you.
Andrew Koenig, the son of Star Trek actor Walter Koenig, is missing. The last time Andrew Koenig was seen was on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2010, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Andrew Koenig never boarded his flight back to the US, and he hasn't heard from since then.He was last seen at a bakery in the Stanley Park area of Vancouver.
Andrew Koenig, 41, was working as a camera operator on the show "Never Not Funny" as well as doing improv in Los Angeles. Best known as "Boner" from "Growing Pains", Andrew also had a role in "Deep Space Nine", and is a talented actor director, editor and photographer as well as a passionate activist. In 2008, he was arrested at the Rose Bowl while protesting China's part in the genocide in the country of Burma.
This is a serious matter that has Koenig's friends and family gravely concerned. If you have seen him, emailed him or had any contact after the 14th or spent time with him during his stay in Vancouver please call Detective Raymond Payette of the Vancouver PD at 604-717-2534. Please share this and send prayers and positive thoughts. If you wish to leave Walter a note, visit his site at: www.walterkoenigsite.com
