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Ahkeem Cohen Obituary

COHEN Ahkeem Lavel Cohen, a lifelong resident of Bridgeport, departed this life on Friday, May 27, 2005, at the tender age of 21. Born on March 20, 1984 in Bridgeport, to Bobby Slade of North Carolina, and Arnetha Cohen of Bridgeport. Ahkeem attended Community Tabernacle of Deliverance Church. He leaves to cherish his memory along with his parents, a daughter, Sariah Cohen of Bridgeport; one brother, Raheem Slade of Bridgeport; two sisters, Takeya Slade and Takeysha Cohen, both of Bridgeport. A maternal grandmother, Gladys Cohen of Bridgeport, paternal grandmother, Mary Slade of North Carolina; three godmothers, Debra Ann Thurman Gilliam, Regina Rumph and Ley Zpath; one nephew, Ralph Rawls II; and one niece, Jhaniyah Reid, both of Bridgeport; and a host of aunts, uncle, cousins and friends. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Funeral service at 12 noon at Mount Aery Baptist Church, 73 Frank Street, Bridgeport. Burial will take place in Park Cemetery, Bridgeport. Arrangements entrusted to Lester Gee Funeral Home, 1390 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Jun. 1, 2005.

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Debrann "Thurman" Gilliam

May 13, 2006

God Son, God Son, For everything God does is for a reason I know that he makes no mistakes we loved you but he loves you more that he plucked you from us and now you are with him watching over us and we love you for that one day soon we will be 2gether again love ya always Godmother

AMANDA (MANDY) PEREZ

May 9, 2006

HEY ROBBY JUST STOPING BY TO SAY HI ITS GOING ON A YEAR U BEEN GONE AND 2 DAYS LATER IT WILL BE MY BIRTHDAY SO U KNOW IM GONNA BRING OUT YOUR MEMORY THAT SATURDAY ON THA 27TH AND CRACK A BOTTLE OF HENNY (SMILE) YOU KNO WE STAYED DRINKING THAT WHEN U WAS AROUND I MISS SEEING U OUT IN THA GREENES BUT I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR SMILE LOVE ALWAYS LIL WHITE CHIC MANDY

Debbie` Cohen

May 8, 2006

R.I.P Robby..It has almost been a year since you went away we think about you every day. It seems like every where we go you are right there by our side...your prescence is felt and will never subside. We love and miss you very much. The memories will last forerver..so many lives you touched. Love Aunt Debbie, Ne-Ne, Bubba, Quay, Teonna, Nahji, Nay, Shaquarra, Heaven, and Steven. P.s. Short Change "Champ" said KEEP IT REAL!

fred black

April 26, 2006

R.I.P. Robby we will always love and miss you.

Tommie brown

October 19, 2005

Robby it seems like yesterday we was running around sanford ave playing tag I still don't believe your gone robby I love you man your my brother never forgotten I will always remember the fun we had you making everyone smile when their sad God took you because your special no one can take your space the number 1 angel

Yvette Gutierrez

September 27, 2005

Another 27th today. It's been 4 months now. I love you Robby. I hope lots of people go to your march. Please everyone go. I want to say thank you to the person who wrote the entry on September 6. When I read it I started to cry. I wish I know who it was. I just want everyone to know you are more than willing to contact me for any reason. Robby your daughter is getting so big and more beautiful all the time I see her. She reminds me of you. At least I can still see her. When I look at her I see you. I'm glad you had your daughter. Now there is still a piece of you here with us. You are always on my mind and in my thoughts. Today we will fight for justice for you. And every other month until it is served. Bless your good soul.



Love,

Your E.V.E.

Yvette

IVETTE AND FAMILY

September 21, 2005

HI JUNITO! U KNO WHO THIS IS, JUST LETTING U KNO THAT WE MISS U LIKE CRAZY AND UR NEVER 4GOTTEN. I HOPE THAT UR LIVING IT UP WITH ARIEL UP THERE. IN CASE U DIDINT KNO, THE 2 OF U R NEIGHBORS SO I VISIT BOTH OF U AT THE SAME TIME.UNTIL NEXT TIME, RIP BABY BOY WE LOVE U.

September 6, 2005

To Yvette,



I know that everyday passes by your heart aches for Robbie, just know that I share your pain at the loss of such a young person. You and Robbie's family are thought about daily.

Yvette Gutierrez

August 23, 2005

I see your book has not been signed. I got you though. You are always in my thoughts. I know you see how big your daughter is getting. She's beautiful. People say that all wounds heal over time. This will never heal. I feel as if this gets harder. The healing process for me is long, slow and painful. I can't believe that I have to live on like this, with no you. Can't write no more, tears come down.

July 25, 2005

To the family of Robbie,



May god continue to bless all of you and watch over your Love one Robbie in Heaven. I think about him everyday.

Debrann "Thurman" Gilliam

July 22, 2005

REST Godson, God has given you REST, baby, love you always and forever we will see one another again, and your daughter is so beautiful, I see you in her and spoiled like you were, your Godmother Debrann

Yvette Gutierrez

July 14, 2005

I miss you Robby. You passed away 3 days before my birthday so we couldn't celebrate. That's the hardest for me. Every year you say Happy Birthday first, for the pass 6 years. Now this year it's different. They took you away. It's been a month 2 weeks and 3 days. There has been 10 articles written about you since you left. We all love you. I'm still taking this hard. Right now I feel like I really need you to be around. I know others need you more like your mom, sisters, brothers, and the rest of your family. I was so use to having you around all the time that things are hard now. You would not believe what is going on with me now. Things have been so crazy since you have been gone. I know you are watching and you are still with us, I just wish you could respond to me and let me know what your thinking. You are always in my heart and on my mind. We will never forget.

Yvette Gutierrez

June 28, 2005

A month has gone by and it's still crazy. I miss seeing your face everyday. I miss your silly comments and your funny jokes. I can't believe your not around just to talk to. Robby, you always come out on top. This time will be just the same. We all miss and love you. We will never forget. We will fight for you - FOREVER. To his family, I will always be here if any of you ever needed or wanted anything. He was always there for me no matter what time or situation. Let's march every month for him and let everyone know we will not give up.

TANYA GOMES

June 20, 2005

SCROBBY I WANNA SAY THAT U WERE A COO PERSON OUT HERE WEN MY SISTER (MANDY) FIRST MOVED TO THE GREENS U WAS THE FIRST PERSON TO TALK TO US. U WERE THE ONLY ONE OUT THERE THAT GOT ALONG WITH EVERYBODY AND HAD ALWAYS KEPT A SMILE ON YOUR FACE. WELL I JUS WANNA SAY THAT U WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED. LUV U ALWAYS TANYA... R.I.P SCROBBY GONE BUT TO GOOD TO BE FORGOTTEN....

P.S. AND TO HIS FAMILY IM SORRY ABOUT WAT HAPPENED TO ROBBY....

amanda (mandy) perez

June 17, 2005

hey robby im sorry for what happen u were so cool n had a great smile and u got along wit every1 even though i only knew u that 2 1/2 years i lived out there you were tha first person to welcome me to the greenes.but much love and best wishes to you your family and your beatiful daughter god bless her.but remember your gone but never forgotten ill miss you scrobby love always mandy (lil white chic smile)

brittany tucker

June 16, 2005

robby, oh my god we went way back all da way from sanford ave i miss you so much and i respect u as a person i never knew this will happen iam so sorry that i couldn't make it to your funeral mayy u stay blessed and to keisha take care and aaron says rip.

tamika Gordon Smith

June 9, 2005

FRIST AND FOR MOST I WANT TO SAY MY CONDOLENCES GO TO THE FAMILY OF AHKIEEM. BETTER KNOW AS ROBBY. WHEN I FOUND OUT THAT ROBBY WAS NO LONGER HERE I COULDN'T BELEIVE IT.I DON'T WANT TO ACCEPT IT BUT I KNEW ROBBY SINCE I WAS 13 YAERS OLD. WE EVEN WAS GOING TO THE SAME MIDDLE SCHOOL WHICH WAS BLACKHAM AND WE WAS IN THE SAME GYM CLASS TOGETHER BUT BESIDE ALL THAT WE USE TO PLAY OUT IN THE GREENE WHEN WE WAS YOUNGER BUT I WILL NEVER FORGET WHAT KIND OF PERSON HE WAS HE ALWAYS HAD A KOOL-AID SMILE ON IS FACE AND HE NEVER HURT NOBODY AND IT SAD JUST TO KNOW HE'S NO LONGER HERE . OUT IN THE GREENE WE WILL NEVER FOR GET ROBBY. ROBBY YOU SURLY WILL BE MISS BY EVERYONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN AND MY PRAYERS GOES TO THE FAMILY YOURS TRULY TAMIKA

Deidre Wells

June 9, 2005

To Keke and the rest of the Cohen/Slade family. My sympathy goes out to you all. I knew Robbie but not too well, but from what I know he was a good person with a good heart. I know you don't want to hear it but he is in a better place. God Bless you all. Remain strong, our prayers are with you.

Wells/Dickson Family

NiCa JuSTE

June 8, 2005

wast hood even though i ain't no you.. i juss want you to know that you would always be missed and loved and never forgotten

keisha richeme'

June 8, 2005

....Its haRd To bElIeVe thaT You ArE GoNE.JuSt wOndEr hOW DeAd bRIdGePORt WoUlD ReAlLy bE siNcE yOu lEfT....i RemeMBeR EvErYtHiNg LiKe iT Was yEsTeRdAy ...Me cHiLlIn oUt SiDe iN Da gReEnS wiTh mY PpLeS..aNd oUt of KnOw wHeRe..I hAD A FeElInG THAt brIDgEPoRt WaSn't GoInG To bE ThE SaMe ...And cOmE To fiNd oUt yOu lEft Us AlL aNd WeNt tO A BeTtA PlAcE ... evEn tHoU I DiDnT KnOw yOu lIKE ThAt...yOu wIlL ALwAyS Be mIssEd AhKEem...So R.I.P roBbY..aNd sOmEdAy We wIlL meEt aNd BE A GoOd FriEnDsZ....

Yvette Gutierrez

June 7, 2005

I can't believe your not here. To his family, I know this is very hard right now. It's hard for me so I know it's harder for you all. I will always be around to help in any way possible. He was always there for me no matter what. If there is ever anything needed for any reason, please contact me and let me know. I am more than willing to help especially for his daughter. I hope everyone attends the meeting coming up this week and any more that they do have if any after this one. Let's stick together like he would want us to do. We have to stand by him and fight for his right. I'll do whatever I have to for you Robby. You will always live on.

KATHY GOMBOS

June 6, 2005

I HAD THE PRIVLEDGE OF HAVING AHKEEM AS A FOURTH GRADE STUDENT AND AGAIN IN MIDDLE SCHOOL. I SO THROROUGHLY ENJOYED HIS SWEETNESS AND HUMOR, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY.

yalonda pace

June 6, 2005

my heart goes out to robbys family i just found out tonight and i am very sorry i couldn't attend but my heart goes out to all ...........god bless..........(yo-yo)

Jeane Killings

June 5, 2005

To the Cohen Family;My condolences to you and your family,Keep the faith god knows best.You will all be together again someday,GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

Amanda Belcher

June 5, 2005

To the Cohen.FAMILY THERE ARE NO WORDS THAT I CAN SAY TO YOU ALL THAT HAS NOT BEEN SAID--ANTHONY -AMANDA LOVED ROBBY so much is was so cooli never heard not 1person say anything bad about him . this is to robby mom & dad job well done god has something else for him to do right now so he had to go home with him his work down here is done god took robby by his hand and said it time for you to come with me and mom and robby family dont cry no more he wouldnt want to see you like that think of the 21 years that god let you borrow him so hold on to ever min and everyday that you had with him the good and the bad because if you could talk to robby and askhim to come back here he would tell you no he is flying around with god now so dont cry no more he in god hand now no more pain it's all gone you we all see him again that big lovely smileand he will have a joke for you

it will get better one day at a time R.i P. amanda belcher &anthony hunt.

ebony davis

June 4, 2005

robbie was a great and loveing person he will be miss by every one the davis family send out deepest sympthay

DES

June 4, 2005

Rob, Its going to be hard when I am at work not being able to see you stop by the job and crack a couple of jokes.. I am going to miss you. You will never be forgotten, your memory will forever stay alive you have a lot of love and family that truly represents for you. To all of Rob's family please keep your head up and I will keep all of you in prayer. Forever Robbie R.I.P.

Yolanda Johnson

June 3, 2005

To the Cohen's family

I send all my love to the Cohen's family.Robby was the sweetest person that you could meet and whatever you needed you can always call on Robby. I know that you are in heaven watching down on me but oneday i'll be there wit you.





Love Always Yolanda

4 lyf

You are always gonna be in my memory..

Yvette Gutierrez

June 3, 2005

I went to the funeral today and I still can't believe it was really him. It's time for everyone to keep their head up cuz we all know that is what he would of wanted. Let's keep dancing, having fun, partying, making money and always remember him. He will always live on. They took a good man. I miss you and can't wait to see you again. I LOVE YOU "ROBBY". You are the man. I'll be waiting for the day you come and get me so we can go chill. I'm glad we enjoyed ourselves that day at the club. Can't wait till we do it again, maybe not now but later we will. I'll be at my door in front of building 4 looking for you and waiting till you come get me.



Love,

Yvette and the Whole family

and most def. The Bricks

Jason & Rasheeda Payne

June 3, 2005

To the entire family...

We are with you in this time of mourning and sorrow, but know that GOD is as well...

Michelle Walker

June 3, 2005

I did not know Robbie personally, but my deepest sympathy goes out to all of his family and freinds. Always keep his memories in your heart, and remember he's with the father now, smiling down and watching over all of you.

Dannette (Dee) Murphy

June 3, 2005

To The Cohen Family:



We all love him, but God loved him

best.



Dee Murphy & Family.

Janeen Starling

June 3, 2005

I am not by blood a member of the Cohen/Slade Family but I am part of the family in Spirit.Keke keep your head held high, though Robby may not be there physically, he is there Spiritually. From my family to your May God Bless All of you.

Joyce Walker

June 3, 2005

To the family,



My Condolences go out to all of you.

Cokina Clemons

June 3, 2005

My heart and prayers goes out to your family in there time of need.

June 3, 2005

To all of the family members of this young man who was known as ´Robbie´´



Although I did not know him personally it broke my heart when I found out about the tragedy because I have a son who knew Robbie and also rode the dirt bikes the way he did. For the bible says Earth has no Sorrow that Heaven can not heal. You all have my heartfelt sympathy at this time and words can not express the way I feel about this. Robbie this young man as we shall say had a full life ahead of him but we know only god knows the reason why he was called home so soon. I will continue to pray for all of you and when I look at my son I will think of you and Robbie forever.

Mavilia & Nino Martinez

June 2, 2005

Our deepest condolence to the Family & Friends. It's hard to know we will never have you around us again. You will always be in our heart & memory. GOD BLESS YOU,YOUR BABY & FAMILY!!!

(Primo Nino) Te Recordare Siempre

(I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU)

Rita Fountain

June 2, 2005

To the family of Takeya Slade my heart and prayers are with you I'm sorry for your loss Robby is in a much better place now and we too will soon be with him where there is no more troubles.

Mia Ross

June 2, 2005

To Robby's Family,

I'm were you are right now and I know how u feel a word from someone who knows...

Just let Go and let God.....



Love the Dennis family....

Shavon/Boots

June 2, 2005

To The Cohen/Slade Family:

On behalf of the Wright/Strode Family we would like to send our deepest condolences to Robby's family and closest friends.He was not only a friend or a cool guy he was like a brother.He WON"T be forgotten and he is LOVED and we miss his SMILE everyday.

Debrann "Thurman"Gilliam

June 1, 2005

Family let us all look to the hills which cometh our help all our help cometh from the Lord We love him but God loves him best and God only picks the prettiest flowers to put in his garden and there was something so special about this flower Look to the hills love yall

Denell Thurman

June 1, 2005

To the family stay strong I know Robby would be truly missed as a father, brother,cousin,friend and son. I love you I'll miss you and you'll always have a place in my heart. LOVE YOUR GOD BROTHER



DENELL

Wasyima Canady

June 1, 2005

Hey im sorry for the lost of robbie to niecy ralph and the rest of the family i didnt really know him that well but i knew Ralphie hope u can get threw this and keep your head up

Lakeya Spencer

June 1, 2005

Robbie your godsister and friend will miss you.and to the family be strong and let God be your guide. Love Keya. God Bless.

charlene jefferson

June 1, 2005

my deepest condolence to the family of (robby) this was a heart felt moment may god look over u and your family robby was a loving kind humorous man he's with god now in holly heaven in time you will be rejoiced with him

Miss Brunson

June 1, 2005

Robbie, It's not good this happen so soon! But believe it or not. You're one of the blessed ones. you made it home with smiles waiting at the door for you. Soon we all will be reunited with those looking down on us. God is good he will heal your family in time. Let your soul rest in peace.

veronica moulton

June 1, 2005

To Neicey and the family of robbie, my deepest condolances to you all. I had no idea this was robbie unitl I saw his obituary in the paper. I remember like it was yesterday, when I first met you all with skeet, and how I fell in love with you all! Especially robbie, he was always different, very humble, and slow to speak. Truly this is tragic-but I want you to know that Earth has no Sorrow that Heaven cannot Heal! Be encouraged Jesus will see you through! He will give you strength to make it! Forever in my prayers. Veronica Liggins-Moulton

June 1, 2005

MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO ALL FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF ROBBY. I'M VERY PROUD TO SAY THAT I WAS A FRIEND TOO. HE WAS A VERY SWEET PERSON AND REAL COOL TO BE AROUND. I WANT TO EXTEND A SPECIAL CONDOLENCES ON BEHALF OF MY COUSINS ERICA (LIL HOVA) AND FOR JOSE (HOVA)AND FOR THE REST OF MY FAMILY WHO KNEW ROBBY. TO JUNITO (ROBBY), JUST KNOW THAT YOUR MEMORY WILL ALWAYS BE KEPT ALIVE. ALSO KNOW THAT YOUR PEOPLES ARE OUT REPRESENTING FOR YOU STRONG. GIVE MY LOVE TO ARIEL UP THERE IN YOUR NEW PARADISE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

Wanda Traylor

June 1, 2005

To the Cohen&Slade Family:

I know you ques. why the lord took your son, and even though we know that God has the answers somehow that does`nt matter when it happens to you but, continue to have Faith in him he`ll see you through this and as time goes by maybe things will be much clearer as to why God chose your Angel. May God continue to heal your hearts as it will take some time but, you do have memories that will make you smile at the moment of thought and I will be praying for your Family and his as well. Father God up in heaven please Lord heal this Family, they are in so much pain Lord and they need your comfort.God Bless.

Elizabeth gonzalez

June 1, 2005

Robby was a very nice,respectfull,and kind person he always made me laugh.ROBBY WE ALL WILL MISS YOU YOU WE ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE IN MY HEART LOVE ALWAYS POOKIE!!!!!!!

lisa & frankie

June 1, 2005

We have known robbie for quite sometime,we met him through our sister frances.He always had a smile in his face,always happy, like nothing ever troubled him. That's how we will always remember him, our condolenses to his family, it's a hard time for everyone,but we will all stand strong for him.He was the life of the party like we always said and he'll continue to be. You are gone, but not ever gonna be forgotten he was a friend who will be missed dearly.Valla con dios nuestro querido amigo(go with god our dear friend) R.I.P

lisa & frankie (bridgeport, CT)

Debra Dennis

June 1, 2005

To Neicy and family: Love lifted me, when nothing else could help love lifted me, I am sure this is what Robby would say, so keep his love alive for his baby daughter.Love will keep your family together. Neicy God is peace and love and know that Robby is in good hands. Neicy I love your girl, take care of yourself. God bless you & your family as you endure the lost of a love one, God will bring you all through.

Antoinette Fountain

May 31, 2005

I am a very close friend of Takeya and I met Robbie twice he seemed very respectful and humble at the time. My heart and prayers goes out to the family and remember Robbie is in a much better place now where he can rest.

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