Colin Thomas Raskey

Colin Raskey at age 10, returned to his heavenly home on November 30th, 2020 after a four-year battle with brain cancer. His devotion to his family, friends, pets, and his childlike faith in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Colin was born to his loving parents, Brett and Alicia, in Arizona, on July 30th, 2010. He has a loving brother Tyler, who was his best friend. From the moments he developed his fun-loving personality, this boy lit up this world! He wouldn't miss a chance to wrestle, play with his friends, and love his family and animals. Colin had a heart of gold! He was silly, his laugh was infectious, and his smile could melt a glacier. Although Colin experienced a fierce battle with cancer, he didn't let cancer define him. Colin was a warrior, he was fearless, clothed in the compassionate silhouette of a small child. He loved deeply, lived life to the fullest, and in the midst of his battle still managed to unite tens of thousands in prayer and acts of service. Colin was sworn in as an official K9 officer. His story has reached the ends of the globe, and unified the community, public servants, and families alike; in a time when our wo...[more]

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needed more Jesus and more love. Despite his illness, he has managed to positively impact more people in his 10 years on earth than many have in decades of their lifetime. Colin is dearly missed by his loved ones, who deeply mourn, but celebrate the fact that he is at peace with his Creator. The bible promises us that through our faith in Christ, "God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away." We cling to the hope that we will be reunited with Colin, and while we remain on this earth, we will strive to remember Colin, and the lessons that he taught us all, will live on. Because of Colin, we strive to love deeper, hold our loved ones closer, open up our hearts to those in need, bring a smile to strangers, and bring the hope of Christ to those who need to hear it. Colin is survived by his parents, Brett and Alicia; his brother, Tyler; his paternal grandparents, Scott and Linda; his maternal grandparents, Mark and Lynn; his aunts and uncles Scott, Bobby, Alex and Phillip; his cousins, Emma; his beloved pet dog Odie, two cats Milo and Thorn; and a multitude of other friends and loved ones. Colin's funeral will take place on Monday, December 14th, 2020 at 1:00 pm. The service is located at Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary and Memorial Park, 6500 E. Bell Road Scottsdale, 85254.