The Triangle Iotas are deeply saddened by the passing of Most Honorable Founder Frank B. Coakley, who transitioned into Alpha Iota Omega last night.
“Your body may have transitioned but your sprit will forever rest within us, and the movement you helped start will grow stronger in your memory,” the Triangle Iotas said on its Instagram and Facebook pages. “Thank you for helping to inspire thousands upon thousands of men to build traditions and not rest upon them.”
A number of Triangle Iotas brothers have fond memories of Founder Coakley:
“I first met the Honorable Frank Coakley, at the Frat Picnic in Rock Creek Park Washington DC 1976,” said Bro. Tommy Graves, a charter member of the Triangle Iotas. “I had just crossed, and he took the time to talk to me, and give me some good advice. One of the things he told me, was that I would be a greater benefit to the Fraternity, if I got my degree. Thanks for the great advice. RIP Brother Coakley”
The Triangle Iotas are deeply appreciative of the condolences they’ve received, including a letter from the Theta Lambda Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., located in Cary, NC.
“May it console you to know that he will forever be remembered by a family of sisters, who will cherish his memory and legacy of service to your brotherhood,” the chapter wrote. “May God bless you with the strength and courage to bear the sorrow that now fills your heart knowing that others care and are thinking of you in prayer. And when the weight seems too much to shoulder, trust that the God of love and peace is with you.”
