On Sunday, July sixteenth, our expensive pal and brother, Dave Cohen, all of the sudden handed away. He was solely 36 years previous.

Each Dave and his spouse, Mariann, joined the Stryper camp in early 2023, with Dave as our guitar tech and Mariann as twin guitar and monitor tech. Most lately, Dave was engaged on the Dreamsonic tour, whereas Mariann joined us for a quick, however immensely difficult bus run all through the Southeast.

Tragically, whereas attending a present on his day without work in Billings, MT, Dave handed away.

We have been performing in Bristol, VA on the time, and Mariann was knowledgeable of the information shortly after our present. As you possibly can think about, we have been in utter shock and disbelief.

Dave was a very wonderful particular person. Humble, but gifted past measure. He was a outstanding luthier, as demonstrated by his firm “Equilibrium Guitars,” based in 2011. He was an achieved participant and an unbelievable guitar and amp tech. He liked music, and put each ounce of his God-given expertise again into it. So far as human beings go, he was outstanding; a mild big with a contagious spirit of affection, grace, and humility, adored by all who had the pleasure of realizing him. And he definitely met his match in his beloved spouse, Mariann, who shares so a lot of his fantastic qualities.

We’re devastated by the lack of Dave and, greater than something, want to help his beloved spouse as she navigates by way of this unthinkably darkish and tough time. Mariann can be going through many monetary burdens within the coming months, from medical payments to funeral/memorial planning, plus normal cost-of-living bills which are certain to accrue. We is not going to let her face these challenges alone, and we humbly invite you to affix us in carrying this weight together with her. We’re asking you, our followers, associates, household, and past…all who knew Dave or have been touched by Dave…allow us to collect round Mariann and assist meet her wants.

When you can provide something, will probably be an amazing blessing and a tremendous present. When you can’t, we merely ask that you simply share this fund with as many individuals as doable, and perhaps take a second to share some phrases of help.

We thanks on your love, ideas and prayers, and naturally, on your generosity.

Might God bless you all,

Michael