My heart hurts with losing you, my friend. Since the age of 16 you’ve been near me. From hanging with tall ass Eric and Jay Shain at the parties during high school, to getting to meet back up in 2006 when Michael Burr and I got together and I was pregnant with your nephew “Sethers”, whom you absolutely adored, and never losing touch or being far away from each other since then, you’ve always been there. I’m sad that I wasn’t able to say goodbye, but I also know you didn’t want me to. You told me a good while back that you were sick, and you also told me that you “would do things your way”, by living life to the fullest and spending as much time as possible with Cameron and Ace until it was over. You also told me that I’d see less of you “because you didn’t want me to watch you go through whatever was going to happen” simply because you loved me and I had so much on my plate going on already. You knew I’d be there for you as much as I could, but you wouldn’t let me.

There will always be a place in my heart that you will stay in, a special place that gives me joy and warmth, because that was the friend to me that you’ve always been. A place where I could feel joy and warmth.

I love you, my friend. I will miss you until we meet again. Rest easy now, and peacefully.

To your family, may you find love, light and solace when you feel most low in your memories of Coley. I pray that his life lives on in each of us who loved him in some small way.

 Coley you will be missed by many. Always welcomed me and made me feel special. Thank you for all of the laughs and the the things you taught me. Rest in peace brother .  

Coley you were the one who helped me get to where im at today without you I wouldn't be here. We had some hilarious times and everyone of those memories will forever be engraved in my heart. You were always there for everyone that you knew going above and beyond to make sure they were taken care of. I didnt just lose a friend the day you passed but a brother and saviour. I will never forget you and everything that you were to me. I love you Coley until we meet again.

He is my best friend. He was always there for me day or night. He taught me how to drive a stick and brought my daughter to see me when I went to jail. I have so many stories and so many memories with him. He was a great father, an amazing friend and I’m gonna miss him terribly. Until we meet again,  My Friend. Rest in peace. 

I first met coley in 2003.When I was young you told me we grieve for ourselves because the deceased are in a better place. As a woman, I know that is true, but I still miss you terribly. For  the last years  I watched you endure horrific pain. I prayed and pleaded with God to heal you. Towards the end of your life I was so angry that my prayers were not answered. I remember the good times. We always whent to the dunes with the buggy , sand railing , getting stuck out there, Fun times. If i was going threw anything he always opened his door to me ...or I opened it myself thru the dog door lol. Coley and Cameron became family he was a father to me when I didn't have one and Cameron will always be my brother. We grew up together I'm thankful for that. When you died my grief became so overwhelming and suffocating that on numerous occasions I was convinced that I too was dying. My heart was so heavy and the pain was unbearable. You played a major role in my life and now you were gone. For my entire existence we spoke even when I was away. I love you...you are forever missed. May you rest in peace until we meet again.

Sincere condolences to family and friends. Please lean on the Most High, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort who comforts us in all our trials. (2 Cor 1:3) God understands your pain and will provide the comfort you need. Do not hesitate to pour out your heart to Him in prayer.