Sure was fun fishing with you Coty. We were both so excited when we got a fish on our hooks. It didn't matter that it was a stocked pond. We got to say we caught a fish. 
Your Birthday is soon, you would have been 30. But now you will never age. It wont be long and We will be up there with you.



Miss you,

Love Aunt Tina   

Coty,this year  you get the best Christmas present in the world. Walking on Golden streets,having dinner with God himself and his son Jesus Christ. Make room at the table for your two grandpaw's.  Now you can reach out and touch the stars and not just look up  at them from a distance. Coty, 2013 NASA says we will have a blood moon. What an awsome sight to see from your view. 


Love you so very, very much. 

Know that your family will see you soon.

 Love you,

Aunt Tina       

Anyone who knows me has heard many stories about all of my sons, but mostly Coty.

He left the nest later than the other boys, so I was blessed to have a special relationship with him.  While he was absolutely the most “challenging” of the four brothers, he always had me wrapped right around his little finger. In private, he would tell his wife “You know, I’m her favorite, right?”

Coty could carry on a conversation all by himself.  He could go on and on about the things he was passionate about.  His passions included politics, world events, Egyptian and Mayan history, the existence of other life forms, 2012 predictions and doomsday prepping. He was a true expert on everything he cared about.

We went for bike rides in the mornings before work and he would talk the entire time.  Then he would continue talking as he put the bikes away, and even talk through the door while I was dressing for work.

He possessed a wealth of knowledge and information on just how the universe worked, how the world functioned, and all the secrets behind the Illuminati (they weren’t pulling the wool over HIS eyes).

We were all happy when Nesreen came into his life because then she became his favorite person to talk to. But Nesreen adored him and her only comments were “Really baby?”, “Wow!”, and “That’s amazing!”.  How could he not adore a sweet woman like that?

Coty was always happy and excited about something. But when Nesreen came into his life - everything changed for him. He was no longer Coty. He was now
CoCo Bear.

The only one not happy about Nesreen coming into his life was Keira ... his fluffy blonde Pomeranian. He loved, Keira, or “Wee-wah” as he called her when he thought no one was around. She was his baby. So, Coty had three women in his life who truly cherished him … Nesreen, Mom, and Wee-wah.

Like most newlyweds, Coty and Nesreen had a few petty arguments but neither one could stand being angry for long. Everything was fun for them as long as they were together. For the 18 months they were married, they did more and loved more than many people experience in their lifetime. They would do anything to make the other one happy. Coty was always telling us, “Isn’t my wife amazing!” or “Isn’t my wife beautiful?” and “Look how pretty she is.”

He loved everything about Nesreen except her crazy driving but he let her drive because she really needed the practice. One day he got out of the car, and kissed the ground. Anytime I called them and they were out in the car, Coty would stop in mid-sentence and scream “NESREEN! Look out for that car!" Or “OMG, NESREEN!  You just cut off that car!" or “NESREEN, you can’t cross over THREE lanes like that!”

From the night that Nesreen ran away from her family and showed up on our doorstep, they were stalked. They both knew their lives were in danger, yet life without the other was out of the question. In spite of the dangers, they loved every moment together and cherished each other. Coty told Nesreen every day, “I love our life together”.

In one of the last conversations that I had with Coty, he thanked me for helping Nesreen when her car broke down. He hugged me, kissed me and said “Thank you for taking care of my wife”.  One of Coty’s last acts was to protect Nesreen, the love of his life.

Our family was filled with love and laughter. Love is eternal. Coty loves us and we love him.  While we miss him dearly, we know we will all be reunited one day. The circle will not be broken. 

Growing up Coty was more than a brother, he was my best friend.  We were in constant competition in everything we did.  We built castles in the woods, magic lamps out of couch cushions, and ran from dinosaurs.  No matter how angry we were with each other, he always had my back.

When we were younger I shot a neighbor's window out with a pellet gun.  As punishment, my mom made me work for the money to replace the window and then bring it to our neighbor in person.  When the time came to deliver the money, Coty asked "Does it hurt?  Do you have a big knot in your stomach?”  I nodded – I believe that he became quite familiar with that same feeling.  “Do you want me to go with you?” he asked.  I replied “Yes,” and we walked to the neighbor’s house together to pay for the window.

Coty was passionate about his interests including astronomy, politics, conspiracy theories and aliens.  During the last long conversation that we shared, he tried to convince me that the world was going to end on December 21, 2012.  My family discussed spreading Coty’s ashes at a temple in Mexico that has connections with the 2012 prophecies, aliens and astronomy.  I suggested that his ashes be spread on December 21st.  Coty’s wife, Nesreen, smiled and said “Or the day after.”

I met Nesreen during my freshman year at college.  It wasn’t long after introducing her to Coty that they fell in love.  They called each other Boo-Boo Bear and Co-Co Bear.  I grew to love her as my little sister (and her baking skills).  She was perfect for my brother and he was perfect for her.

I’ve been reminded twice this year through Gelareh’s death and the death of my brother that bodies are not invincible but our souls last forever.  The world does not operate on our schedule; however, through Christ the circle can never be broken.  Make sure you know where you stand with God because you never know how quickly you will be called to His Kingdom.

Coty’s love, passion, and excitement for life will never be forgotten.  We love you Coty, I love you, and you will always be more than a friend or a brother.  You’ll always be my twin.