In Loving Memory of Rogieck Cohea
With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, we remember Rogieck Cohea, just 18 years old, whose life was tragically cut short in Gulfport.
According to the Harrison County Coroner’s Office, Rogieck was found deceased in a vehicle outside the Stonegate Apartments earlier this month. Authorities from the Gulfport Police Department responded to a welfare check at the complex, where they made the heartbreaking discovery. While officials await the medical examiner’s report to determine the exact cause of death, the case is currently being investigated as a homicide.
At just 18 years old, Rogieck stood on the threshold of adulthood — a season of life filled with dreams, possibilities, and the promise of a bright future. Eighteen is an age of hope. It is the age when plans begin to take shape, when passions grow stronger, and when a young man starts carving out his place in the world. Though his time here was brief, Rogieck’s life carried meaning, impact, and love.
To his family, he was more than a headline or a name in a report — he was a son, a brother, a nephew, a cousin, and a friend. He was someone whose presence filled rooms, whose laughter echoed in the hearts of those who knew him, and whose absence now leaves a silence that feels impossible to bear. The pain of losing someone so young is a grief unlike any other — it carries unanswered questions, shattered expectations, and an overwhelming sense of “why.”
Friends remember Rogieck as a young man with energy and potential. At 18, life is still unfolding. There are milestones yet to reach, memories yet to be made, and goals yet to accomplish. His story should have continued for decades to come. Instead, those who loved him are left holding onto the memories they shared — the conversations, the smiles, the everyday moments that now mean more than ever.
As this incident remains under investigation, the community waits not only for answers but also for justice. In times like these, communities are reminded of the fragility of life and the importance of looking out for one another. The tragedy of violence does not only affect one family — it ripples outward, touching neighbors, friends, classmates, and an entire city.
Today, we honor Rogieck Cohea not for how he left this world, but for the life he lived while he was here. We honor the love he gave and the love he received. We honor the dreams he carried, even if they were never fully realized. And we stand in solidarity with his family, offering prayers, strength, and comfort during this unimaginably painful time.
May his memory be a blessing. May his name never be forgotten. May justice bring peace. And may Rogieck Cohea rest in eternal peace.
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