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 THANK YOU
I would like to sincerely thank each and every fan who came out to the 9th Annual A.J. Cohen Memorial Kids' Fest, Fire Safety Expo and Baseball Showcase. It is personally amazing to see this tournament go from four teams in 2001, to it's current 20 team format along with our multiple fire safety awareness programs. Just tonight, a school administrator from both Anderson and Turpin approached me asking how they can get our fire safety program, designed for seniors, in to their school. It's moments like this, that confirm we are making strides to prevent another tragedy like the one we suffered on December 10th, 2000.
I want to thank each and every volunteer who took time out of their spring schedule to help preserve a little of A.J.'s smile. Finally, I would like to especially thank each and every board member who has committed so many hours to this cause. I only wish there was some way I could repay them. I have been blessed to be affiliated with one of the most genuine families in Cincinnati, the Lippert's. Their genuine love for A.J. is evident by the countless hours they devote on a weekly basis to preserve A.J.'s smile and make every effort another family does not need a memorial tournament.
Thanks again to everyone who was a part of this weekend. Although I can't divulge too much at this time, I will tell you that you can expect some BIG CHANGES for the 10th Annual A.J. Cohen Memorial. Remember, visit our fire safety page to arm yourself with all the questions to ask on your college visits. See you all in 2011!
Respectfully,
Barrett Cohen
A.J.'s Brother
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Melissa Molter (Arizona) wrote:
Some other memories of A. J. were him “modeling” with me, saying he had to watch his figure, singing in the car, going to King’s Island, and listening to all the stories of his family back in Ohio (through the stories I felt like I knew the entire Cohen crew-A.J. was so proud of you all)! I have so many memories of A.J. because he touched my entire family and we will never be the same. There is not a day that goes by that I don’t think about him and all the lives he touched. I miss you my brother, my duet partner, my modeling coach, and most of all my angel.
Lindsay Fath (Chicago, IL) wrote:
I don't know where to begin. All of my favorite memories from high school involve A.J. That is so funny that Hilary remembered him chewing on the plastic spoon. He always carried one in his pocket. It still brings a smile to my face thinking of his goofy laugh, how he always tucked his football jersey into his pads, showing off his toned stomach, and his love for the band Parliment. No one loved life/friends/family more than A.J. He has been deeply missed and touched by so many people.
