JUSTIN 

Justin is the most persistent, headstrong, strong-willed, and just plain stubborn person that I have ever had the absolute pleasure of being best friends with. And I don't think that's going to change anytime soon-Devin Busch

When I think of Justin I think of one of the most present friends I have, he is always wanting to listen, talk, and hangout and despite being a busy, productive person, he never gives the impression of being too busy for you. The only thing that has ever got in the way of this is his iPhone- Kyle Shimabuku

Justin is a true friend and the one person I always want around during the good times and bad. His character, faith, and genuine care are what make him such an incredible treasure in my life and in the lives of so many others. I couldn't be more proud to be standing beside him during this beautiful day. -Jordan Frye

Justin can turn jury duty into mtv spring break in a matter of minutes. Besides being my favorite fun haver, I can come to him for anything and the knowledge he reciprocates is genuine and beyond his years. I want him to be in charge of every single intervention I have. I love him more than kim does.-Trevor Boone

Justin is a unique blend of charisma and passion. He uses those things to pursue life in a way that few of us do. I'm lucky to call him friend and I can only imagine what is currently brewing in his heart and mind for this next chapter of his life. I said it in Mogadishu and I'll say it again, "We ride together, we die together."-Deleir Georges

As a patriotic socialite, when Mr. Cowan is not rubbing elbows with the greats like Jeremy Piven and John Brand, he is out for the betterment of the human race in places like Tunisia and Somalia. -Colin Wageman

Justin has been a best friend for a handful of years. He's one of my favorite people to talk to about life and someone I look to for quality friendship and conversation. We would always talk and imagine what this phase of life would look like and it's finally happening! So happy to share this with you brother!- Kevin Broggie 

A story from Justin's Mom...

Justin was in the 6th or 7th grade (I think) he joined the "Young Marines" out at the Port Hueneme Base.  He had to be on the base every Saturday at 6 am fully dressed in uniform and boots and hat.  It was pretty far so it was an early morning.  He was so determined.  I would cook him eggs and toast and off we'd go. I would worry about him all day.  They would march for miles with gear, do exercise drills, learn commands and be yelled at.  It was really hard physically and they had to book study too.  You could work your way up the ranks and be a marine for years. He loved it.  He impressed them so much because he was the youngest, smallest and the most dedicated and could keep up with the teenage boys no matter how hard. When they had classroom time Justin always knew the answers and I think it made the other teenage boys mad.  I would drive back out to the base to pick him up and his face would be so red and he was dirty and exhausted, sometimes he would fall asleep in the car.  They fed them at the end of the day and Justin said he ate everything but on the way home I would stop at the closest drive-thru and get him more food and he would eat it all.  But he loved it. They had a ceremony at the end of the year and Justin was promoted and they had some high ranking Marines from the base show up and he said the most wonderful things about Justin and he made a point of meeting my parents and telling them how impressed he was with Justin. Our whole family was there and we were so proud of him.  Just thought you should know a lil something about Justin's character.  (and he's so cute!)