Paying tribute to Kurtis

On August 24, my beautiful baby brother, Kurtis Noble, took his own life.  Kurtis was truly the most amazing boy growing up.  He was smart, had the greatest personality, and truly loved life.  Kurtis enjoyed every moment, as he was in Boy Scouts through to his Senior year in high school and was so proud of becoming an Eagle Scout.  When he tackled a sport he was the best.  Kurt was a  wrestler, played football and baseball, and then ventured into music where he began to write his own songs, playing guitar, piano, and singing. Unfortunately, he began to change around the age of 19, as he began to feel fearful, and exhibiting symptoms that he couldn’t explain.  2 years ago, Kurtis was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was on an uphill battle.  Medication would work to an extent, however the side effects would never make him feel himself.  Finding the right combination of medication can take years, if ever.  Feeling as though there was no other option, he ended his own life.  His wish was to donate whatever he could to help or save lives and we are honoring his wishes.  Our family is devastated for this loss, though as we try to put these pieces together, the expense for a funeral is not one that can be avoided, or pushed off.  Please, if there is anything you can do to help, we would truly appreciate it.