Andrew “Drew” G. Hakun, 52, a veteran U.S. Navy officer and highly respected Department of Defense civilian employee for over 30 years, died Feb. 20, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. He died from complications related to a heart attack. He was the husband of Cathy Hakun. They were married for almost 20 years. He was the son of George and Joan Hakun III.

He was a graduate of Salisbury High School (1986), Villanova University (ROTC, 1990) and George Washington University (1999).

His love of making special memories with his family had no end taking them around the world with residences in Germany, England, Japan (twice) and vacations to at least 22 countries and 26 states, visiting every Disney park around the globe (save Shanghai), countless U.S. National Parks and historical memorials, among other global landmarks. His most favorite adventure was his trip to Venice, Italy with his wife celebrating after becoming parents to their sons.

Per his supervisor at the time of his death, “Drew was an incredible and compassionate leader who tirelessly gave of himself to both the mission and the people. He was a shining example of servant leadership and he leaves behind a lasting legacy that won’t be forgotten.”

He is survived by his wife; sons, Steven and Patrick; parents; a brother, Mark and his wife, Maurann and their daughters, Monica and Marcella.

Family and friends are encouraged to adopt a child(ren) via charities like Child Fund, Compassion International, or World Vision; give a Lego set to Toys for Tots this Christmas; and/or make a donation to any charity or ministry that has a positive impact in the lives of youth, such as 10:12 Sports Ministry in Baltimore, Md. or a children’s hospital.

After his family relocates to Maryland, their home of record, a formal Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held 1 p.m. July 23 at Burntwoods Church, Glenwood, Md.