words fail me...i've sat in front of your myspace for the last two weeks trying to write something to you. Cory, such a huge part of my life passed away. And i know it sounds selfish, but i have no one to do all those things that we would do together with. I watched the Kansas City game alone with your jersey, they lost, just like ol' times. I owe such a debt to you. You were and older brother to me. I admired, respetced, loved, hated, contested, competed with, and idealized you. You were the only person in the world that would argue with me just for the sake of arguing (which is exactly why i was arguing). You introduced me to all of my best friends including yourself! I will write you more soon, but as of this moment this has been proven to be bit to much for me. i love you and miss you -Coner

Good morning Cory. I'm here at the office, early as usual, although somewhat late for me. I will not be here tomorrow, because tomorrow is YOUR DAY, and I will be there with everyone else who loved and cherished knowing YOU. Your brother, Christian, has worked so tirelessly, virtually without sleep, to make sure the service is a tribute to YOU and YOUR LIFE. He LOVES YOU so much and he wants it to be perfect for YOU. I know YOU know how much he LOVES YOU and, of course, the same applies to YOUR MOTHER and ME. God, Cory, I want to wrap my arms around your zippered, hooded, fleece jacket and tell you how much I LOVE YOU and KISS YOU, but I will have to wait for another day to do that my son. Turning a few words around from the song "Come Tomorrow" by Barbra Streisand and Barry Gibb, You'll Be My HERO and I'll be YOUR FRIEND. YOU, CORY, and CHRISTIAN and YOUR MOM will always be my HEROES. I will try to unlearn the "firmness" or "stiff upper lip" I learned from my father and work at being more understanding, attentive and compassionate to their needs, not mine. I will do that in tribute to YOU and the kind of person YOU ARE. Cory, I have to end this morning greeting because my emotions are more than I can handle at the moment. Please take care and have a good day, while remembering how much I LOVE YOU and ALWAYS LOVED YOU. Your father, always.

Dearest Family...Cory is off on a new journey and adventure. Truely he will be thought of always and with much love. What a gift he has left to all who knew him, to have known him and shared his life. We are unable to be physicially present at the memorial service but your Hawaii family will all be there spiritually with our arms around you to support you in your loss. He will always occupy a place in all our hearts. So much love we send your way.

Just wanted to let everyone know, and remind those that already do, that there will be an open forum portion of my brother's service during which anyone may stand in front of the gathered to say some words about Cory or to read him something written. Or sing! No live finger-painting or epic poems please. Actually, maybe the finger painting would be OK as long as it isnt epic. I also wanted to let everyone know that if they had something written but were uncomfortable with standing and reading it, I will be more than happy to incorporate it into my spoken words before the video memorial is played. Simply give me a call or an email if you would like me to do that for you. Sorry I didnt post this earlier, but I have been mired in the grueling painstaking land of slideshow editing- you will all see the fruits of my labors on Thursday. Thanks everyone. See you then. 760-715-7475 cjbd35@yahoo.com

I wont ever forget how welcomed you made me feel the first time we met, and how bad you kicked my ass at beer pong. You are truly one of a kind my friend. I miss you terribly.

Cory, it all seems surreal...how does one write what they feel?...i guess i don't have to know because you already know how we feel...you epitomized passion, especially in soccer...it was a joy playing with you, but i value your kindness and friendship more...thank you for influencing so many people, myself included...next time we meet, i will have my cleats laced up ready to play...

Cory, have a laugh. I meant to say "proverbial" rather than proverbially. See you tomorrow, Son.

My son, tonight is the first time of any time since December 14th I think I can get through this while maintaining my composure about your being away from us, but, nevrtheless, in a devine place to which you are immensely deserving of. In my first twenty-six years (or at my present age) I never, ever had as many friends as you had, and will always have,...there must have been at least 40 fine, young people over to the house on December 15th. In essence, they were paying tribute to an equally fine, young person...YOU! Cory Brandon Denton I am so proud of you. I will keep you tucked close to my heart every single day of my mortal life until, hopefully, I will be reunited with you in eternal life in the best place of all...along side the still waters and green pastures. I love you so enormously that mere words cannot describe how strong that love is. Even at my advancing age, I could still probably "take" you in football or weightlifting, but, alas, you would kick my butt in soccer. So, please my son, save a day for me on the soccer field along side the green pastures, when, I know, you will put a move on me as I jump out of my proverbially jock strap. And after you have raced forward toward the goal, as I ponder what you did to me, I will wait for your triumphant return whereupon we can exchange high-fives, a hug and a kiss. Cory, I will miss you every moment...awake or sleeping, but I promise to you that I will work every day at trying to emulate the good and kind person you are. Goodnight, my son and sleep tight. I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU...

Hey Cory, It's almost midnight and everyone has left. There was not a moment today that you were not in my thoughts. I know what a terrible day this must have been for all your family, especially your Mom and Dad and Christian. Did you have any idea how much you were loved.... and by so many people? It is really helping your family to hear all about the wonderful friend you were. I'm getting to know your mom and dad and Christian. They are so wonderful. I can understand why you became such a great young man I have a question. What is Christmas like in heaven? I'm sending you hugs, Mrs. E.

My prayers and thoughts are with you!! And your family. I can't imagine how hard the holidays must be this year with out Cory. He was amazing. I can't tell you enough. I'm sure you already know. It's still hard to come to terms with! I look at this picture and I'm sure he is gonna walk into work tomorrow. I know being the person you are, you want everyone to celebrate and be happy regaurdless of the situation. That's just the kind of guy you are! Happy, smart, funny, kind, caring..... I could go on. No really I could. Man, Cory I miss you!! Merry Christmas to you and your family.... Love ya ~Tara