Cohnway Matthew Johnson

I live in Yoakum Texas.  Cohnway was like a brother to me and a best friend anyone could have.  He will be truly missed by his fellow friends and by our Bar-B-Que Team.( Smoke Eaters Bar-B-Que)  He truly touched many people during his life.  He will be forever in my heart and deeply missed.. Cohnway, God Bless my Brother and love ya!!!!

I'm Kyle, a good buddy of Cohnway's.  We grew up playing little league baseball together as well as middle and high school football.  I spent many a night at Mike and Candy's and frequented the cherished family reunions he loved to brag about. Cohnway was truly one of a kind and the thought of him passing is still so surreal. I pray for his family's grief to be lifted as he is undoubtedly fighting heaven's fires.  It ain't easy havin' pals...

I worked with Cohnway at Oak Hill Fire Dept. for 2 1/2 years. I am fortunate to have worked with him and to have him as a friend. Works just not the same without him. 375 Never Forgotten.

I grew up with Cohnway, riding bikes back and forth from house to house, I alwayed loved his family, Mike, little Mike, and Candy. From such a young age Cohnway has always held a special place in my heart. My love goes out to his family and I'm am thankful for all the memories I have of my friend down the street! 

I am Mandy's mom and I got to know Cohnway through Rusty and Mandy. He visited our house a few times and the last time he was over he brought me a beer and we talked about when I traveled to Amsterdam. Cohnway was a fun-loving friend to my family and grandchildren and he is missed greatly.

I'm Cohnway's Great Aunt Nancy.  I have  three children - Tommy, Lois, & Lee.  I'm retired and love it.  

Brother it's not your turn to go. I ask myself why? But still I don't know. You came to our fire house, Brought laughter and good cheer. You became a friend throughout the years. When I heard you had collapsed after that 4 mile run. I just knew you would bounce back, Like the rays from the sun. However you did win the race, To pick and choose, Your firehouse place. The scars on your body, Tell a story to all. What kind of man you have become, I know everyone saw. Like the burnt circles on your arm, It showed so well, How brave you were, When you got burned and said - oh hell? But you knew the girls would like the story, Of your new scars, Your pride and glory. I still don't understand why you're gone, But we will do our best to move on. One thing is for sure You will never be forgotten, We love and miss you, Firefighter Cohnway Johnson. By: Stacy Kubin