Dear Denton family, I love you guys so very much. Christian, today will be a day I will never forget. You spoke with the tounge of an angel. I never realized how many people loved Cory, but what's not to love? He had the biggest heart in the world. He will be missed. Love you guys, Lisa

To Cory's family, though I only knew your son on the soccer field as a teamate. I knew quickly what a kind hearted man is was. I am just learning soccer at the age 32 and even with my lack of skill Cory would just smile at me and never get frustrated. His service was beautiful and he will be dearly missed. I am happy to know that he is truly resting in peace. Thank you!

I love you Cory. Sweet dreams my brother.

Dear Carolyn, Dennis, children and extended Cory Family Our hearts go out to all of you for having lost your son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. The tribute you paid him was incredible. Your love for him and his love for everyone showed every minute. Thank you. Don't think of him as gone away. His journey just began. Life holds so many facets, this earth is only one. Just think of him as resting from sorrow and from tears. In a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years. Think how he must be wishing that we could know today, how nothing - but our sadness - can really pass away. And think of him as living, in our hearts and those he touched, for nothing loved is ever lost and he was loved so much! We pray in loving Memory to Cory we have known since Kindergarten and Comfort for those he left behind- God Bless and Give you Strength. Benny, Gisella, Talitha, T.J., Damien, Raven, Tyler and Jaden Thomas

Your memorial service was beautiful. Cory, you have no idea how much you will be missed. I feel like part of me is gone with you. I feel guilty for knowing I have to go on with my life but you arent here. I mean I just saw you and the last thing you said to me was we were going to hang out again soon. During our childhood, all of us were so close and I was looking forward to getting to know you all over again. You will always be in my memories and without a doubt I will never forget you. I look forward to the day we meet again. I love you always Cory!

Wow. That was a wonderful memorial service. I feel like I know you just a little bit better now. So sad I didn't get to know you more (I guess I could have if I had not flaked on Magic Mountain day, but I guess you still had fun!) Christian did a great job with the slide show. And the music choice and everything was PERFECT. Accept for the "technical difficulties" part...but oh well. Glad I got to take you out last time we played poker at Doyle's (how were you suppose to know I had pocket ace's) but I guess thats what you get for always goin "all in". I'm gonna miss seeing you around! Later Cory.

I just came home from your memorial service. Wow. Your brother loves you so much, Cory. I was in awe of all the time, and effort, and courage he put into today. You know what courage is, Cory--you wrote a paper on it once. You were courageous, and everyone who came to say goodbye to you today is courageous. It was awfully difficult. But you give us all strength--you even gave some of us the strength to get up in front of everyone and speak about you. There was so much love in that room. It was all yours. Thank so much, Cory--I was proud to see our Johnny Appleseed picture up there, too. Though, at the time, I remember you being to tired and cranky to think it was funny. Love you.

I know I will miss Cory. I wish I could have seen him more. I'm glad I got to introduce him to my wife. I was honored to play trombone in his band. We had such a good time in The Big Cheeze. I enjoyed playing chess with him and hanging out with him when I did. May the Lord be pleased to grant peace and comfort to his family.--Josh Brisby

I wish I could be in Cali right now with your other friends and your family. I keep thinking that some great inspirational words are going to come out of me and on to paper. In truth, words hold no comfort or consolation. They can bring only commiseration and maybe compassion? Grief is a selfish thing. We crawl inside ourselves and weep for what we have lost. No one else will know exactaly how we feel. We, in turn, will never fully appreciate how someone else feels. It always seemed odd that the people who share life also share grief. Life is for the living and you lived well. That's all anyone can really hope for, right? Because I knew you, I will live better. Thanks.

I've come to this site several times with the intention to write, but seeing you & reading all the many wonderful sentiments from all those who love you... I don't want any of this to be real; if I write you, then I'm finally admitting to saying goodbye. All my life, I recognized you were someone special; I knew your destiny would be wonderful, but I realize now that you were meant to inspire, touch, & impact all the lives surrounding you, and you've left life-altering impressions upon all the souls, hearts, & minds that were blessed to share your company. I keep thinking back to our childhood & how I'd always be so excited to see you during the holidays, family gatherings, etc. You were always full of passion; you were always advancing, always expanding, always learning. I am so thankful that I was able to see you, hug you, kiss you, & spend actual one-on-one time with you at Thanksgiving; that was such a beautiful day. I still laugh out loud when I think of the five times you snuck outside to listen to the football game in your car... You'll forever be in my heart & my thoughts turn toward you every single day, missing & loving you always, remembering your kindness & warm laughter...