{"id":41,"date":"2026-06-24T11:44:52","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T15:44:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/celebration-of-life\/?page_id=41"},"modified":"2026-06-24T11:44:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T15:44:52","slug":"kozon-g-thomas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/celebration-of-life\/kozon-g-thomas\/","title":{"rendered":"Kozon G. Thomas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover fb-cover-text-box wp-duotone-black-and-white\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:100%;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/celebration-of-life\/wp-content\/themes\/flintblock\/assets\/images\/sidewalk-art.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 95%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 95%\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-90 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient has-blue-gradient-gradient-background\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-15d3db16 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-a7f23552ad7988c44a69fedb9788cefb\">Kozon G. Thomas<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><nav class=\"is-responsive is-vertical is-style-sidebar is-style-sidebar--1 wp-block-navigation is-layout-flex wp-container-core-navigation-is-layout-bd946717 wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flex\" aria-label=\"Sidebar Navigation\" \n\t\t data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-context='{\"overlayOpenedBy\":{\"click\":false,\"hover\":false,\"focus\":false},\"type\":\"overlay\",\"roleAttribute\":\"\",\"ariaLabel\":\"Menu\"}'><button aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Open menu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-open\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.openMenuOnClick\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\"\n\t\t\t><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4 7.5h16v1.5H4z\"><\/path><path d=\"M4 15h16v1.5H4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container\"  id=\"modal-2\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-class--has-modal-open=\"state.isMenuOpen\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-class--is-menu-open=\"state.isMenuOpen\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-watch=\"callbacks.initMenu\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--focusout=\"actions.handleMenuFocusout\"\n\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"-1\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-close\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-dialog\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"state.ariaModal\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.ariaLabel\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--role=\"state.roleAttribute\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button aria-label=\"Close menu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-close\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.closeMenuOnClick\"\n\t\t\t><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m13.06 12 6.47-6.47-1.06-1.06L12 10.94 5.53 4.47 4.47 5.53 10.94 12l-6.47 6.47 1.06 1.06L12 13.06l6.47 6.47 1.06-1.06L13.06 12Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-content\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-watch=\"callbacks.focusFirstElement\"\n\t\t\t id=\"modal-2-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"wp-block-navigation__container is-responsive is-vertical is-style-sidebar is-style-sidebar--1 wp-block-navigation\"><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/celebration-of-life\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Home<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/celebration-of-life\/giulia-angelina-colone\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Giulia Angelina Colone<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/celebration-of-life\/kozon-g-thomas\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Kozon G. Thomas<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/celebration-of-life\/mya-baxter\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Mya Baxter<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/celebration-of-life\/laura-lynne-lucas\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Laura Lynne Lucas<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/celebration-of-life\/jonathan-alexander-jonny-quinton\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Jonathan Alexander \u201cJonny\u201d Quinton<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full has-custom-border\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/celebration-of-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/06\/Kozon-G.-Thomas.jpg\" alt=\"Kozon G. Thomas\" class=\"wp-image-42\" style=\"border-width:5px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/celebration-of-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/06\/Kozon-G.-Thomas.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/celebration-of-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/06\/Kozon-G.-Thomas-247x300.jpg 247w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Kozon G. Thomas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Student, College of Innovation &amp; Technology<br><strong>Presented by:<\/strong>&nbsp;Kevin Tang, Professor of Biology, College of Innovation &amp; Technology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kozon-G was born on February 9, 2000, in Southfield, Michigan, to his loving parents, Bhavna and Daniel Thomas. From the very beginning, he carried a light that could not be dimmed\u2014a light that touched everyone fortunate enough to know him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kozon-G will be remembered for his sweet soul, gentle and calming spirit, and his deeply thoughtful and intelligent mind. His presence brought peace. His radiant smile, filled with warmth and kindness, had the power to light up any room. With sunshine in his eyes and his signature \u201cbig bear hugs,\u201d he made people feel seen, safe, and loved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He had a remarkable ability to find joy in life\u2019s simplest moments and shared that joy freely through his infectious laughter and quiet strength. Kozon-G loved music, gaming, swimming, camping, listening to podcasts, reading, and cooking. He was especially proud of being a devoted \u201cplant dad,\u201d nurturing life with patience and care\u2014just as he did with the people around him. He cherished the quiet moments\u2014especially cuddling and spending time with his beloved cats, Lydia, Rosalie, and Pudding, who brought him endless comfort and joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of his favorite quotes was,&nbsp;<em>\u201cTwo things can be true at the same time.\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;This reflected his thoughtful, balanced perspective on life and his ability to hold space for complexity, truth, and grace all at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kozon-G was a man of integrity, discipline, and strong work ethic. He was a proud scholarship recipient of the C.E.O. Program, where he earned his Bachelor of Science from the College of Innovation and Technology. His passion for medicine was rooted in his genuine desire to heal others and serve with purpose. He was preparing to apply to a nursing program to gain clinical experience, with plans to attend medical school and pursue his dream of becoming a surgeon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Above all, Kozon-G lived as an ambassador for Christ, guided by unwavering faith through every season of life. We take comfort in the promise of Scripture, Proverbs 3:5\u20136:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cTrust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kozon-G leaves to cherish his memory: his beloved mother, Bhavna Thomas; his father, Daniel Thomas; his sisters, R\u00e9geka Thomas, Phaejar\u00e9 Jamerson, and Eubazengala Thomas; his brother, Raj Orr Thomas; his grandmother, Olive Thomas; his nephew, Asahn Jamerson; and his fianc\u00e9, Evann Palmer, along with a host of family, friends, and all who were blessed to know and love him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">Though our hearts are heavy with grief, we also rejoice in the assurance that Kozon-G\u2019s reward is in heaven, where his soul rests in perfect peace and fullness.Until we meet again, Big Bear\u2014you did a job well done.<br>Our supernova, your light will live on in each of us, always.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kozon G. Thomas Student, College of Innovation &amp; TechnologyPresented by:&nbsp;Kevin Tang, Professor of Biology, College of Innovation &amp; Technology Kozon-G was born on February 9, 2000, in Southfield, Michigan, to his loving parents, Bhavna and Daniel Thomas. From the very beginning, he carried a light that could not be dimmed\u2014a light that touched everyone fortunate [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-41","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/celebration-of-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/41","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/celebration-of-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/celebration-of-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/celebration-of-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/celebration-of-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/celebration-of-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/41\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":46,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/celebration-of-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/41\/revisions\/46"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/celebration-of-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}