In loving memory of Noah, for Silas' Future.

My little brother, Noah, has died. He leaves behind a 4 year old son, a Brother, Father, Mother, Sister-in-Law, his Soulmate and countless friends. If you were lucky enough to know Noah then you knew how compassionate, loving, and caring he was. It didn't matter who you were or where you came from - he really did care about you. From Ohio to Vietnam he made friends wherever he traveled.

I've never felt a deeper pain in my life and I hope I never do. I would not wish this pain on my worst enemy, if I had one. Through this great tragedy something has changed within me. Perhaps Noah has passed some of his compassion and loving nature onto me when he left this planet.

He was my best friend. Many other humans can and do say the same.

Any and all funds that are donated will be saved for his sweet and gentle little boy, Silas. Knowing how much that child loves his Father will break your heart. To hear him speak about Papa brings me to tears. It is now my duty to give that child the best life possible.

Our family will consult our attorney and most likely set up a trust that will appreciate in value over the years. When Silas becomes a legal adult and sets off into the world on his own we'll release the funds to him as responsibly as possible. Whether for college or to start a business, we do not know yet, but we do know that all funds will be used to set Silas up for a bright future.

The funding goal is arbitrary, any amount received is greatly appreciated and every contribution directly benefits Silas' future

I, as Noah's older brother (Zachary), will take the legal steps necessary to create this trust and carry out the fiduciary responsibilities accompanying this task.

We are committed to give Silas the life he deserves. A life that Noah would be proud of and that would be the living embodiment of love, joy, and Noah's legacy.