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A group of family, friends, and co-workers gathered along South Park Road on June 30 to celebrate the life of Nathan Cox, a young man who passed away last week after a motorcycle accident.

With Cox’ wife, Samantha, and his father leading the way, the crowd walked to the site of Nathan’s accident and erected a memorial cross in his honor.

The observance featured a moment of prayer, given by Cox’s brother, Chris, who noted the large number of people who came out to remember the young man.

“There are times when we feel depressed or times when we feel lonely, and maybe even had thoughts that are not good,” said Chris Cox. “But this is a testimony of love. You might not think there's people out there who care about you. I can tell you that the Lord cares about you.

“We're here to honor Nathan today, and we're going to celebrate his life. We didn't get the outcome we wanted, but we've got our memories of Nathan. There's going to be times of happiness. There's going to be times of sadness. But we've got Nathan in our hearts, and we always can share our memories of him.”

Cox, 28, was an employee of Sutton’s Towing at the time of his passing. His employer, Chris Sutton, helped arrange the short ceremony and shared memories of him.

“He was with us for about a year; maybe a little over year,” said Sutton. “Last fall, we sent him out to tow a 30-foot camper. He was the only one capable of doing it. Thirty-foot campers are kind of tough to tow, especially with a burner wheel bearing. It has to be towed vertically. With Nathan, if you sent him out, you knew it was coming back.

“He was our MacGyver. He was the kind of guy you could give baling wire and a 9/16” wrench, and he'd take a bicycle and attach it at the top of a 75-foot pole, and it'll be there 10 years later.”

Sutton said that several motorcycle helmets have been donated for riders since the accident. Cox was not wearing one when his motorcycle left the roadway.

“We all believe that if he had a helmet on, he would have survived,” said Sutton.

Cox’s injuries, however, did not prevent his family from observing his wishes and donating his organs. At least three individuals benefitted from that final gift.

“He definitely wasn't selfish by any means,” said Sutton. “He'd put anybody before himself. It didn't matter if he knew you or not.”

Donations are being accepted to help with the cost of Cox’s burial, and Best Price Fireworks is holding a fundraiser to that end. Anyone mentioning Nathan when purchasing items at either of Best Price’s two locations will have a portion of their purchase donated to the Cox family. Best Price Fireworks is located at 413 E. Center Road and in Kokomo Town Centre next to Buffalo Wild Wings on Ind. 931.