Cuong "Koon" Minh Tran was born on Aug. 26, 1981 in Vietnam, to parents Dat Van Tran and Dung Tran. He passed away on May 27, 2013 in California. Cuong grew up in San Diego, California and moved to Texas in 1997, and later moved back to California in 2011. He went to school in Arlington, Tx. His only son Nathan was born on October 2, 2001 in Arlington, Tx. Cuong will be most remembered and missed for being enthusiastic, outgoing,friendly, compassionate, hospitable, caring, loving, and entertaining to be around. He enjoyed fishing, music, cars, and spending time with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; son; fiancee, Samantha; three brothers, Thuan, Hao, and John; sister-in-law, Mono; cousins, Thuy, Lee, Andrew, Chris, David, and Christie; nephews, Tony, Austin, Hudson, Landen; nieces, Madeleine, Elise, and Le Gianna.