I love & miss you so much! Seven years is a long time without you. I remember all the wonderful times we shared and am so grateful to have those. You live in my heart and memory.

First and foremost my condolences go out to your family. I find myself visiting your web page quite often wondering why my dear friend is gone. I found out about you leaving us in 2008 from Christi. I couldn't believe it when she told me the news. I am not sure why it took me this long to leave a message to you and your family. I guess it was just hard for me to except the fact that you are not here. I find myself questioning my faith in God for taking such a beautiful person, and why not me. You were and are my best friend and I always considered you as a brother from another mother. I was able to talk to you about anything when no one else would seem to listen. I will tell you that I will take nothing for granted anymore, and you have made me a better person to this day. I miss and love you my brother and can not wait till I see you again one day. You are always in my memories buddy.

Happy Birthday Cory! There have been so many wonderful new additions to our family this year! Wyatt, Andy, Oliver are all such amazing and wonderful kids! And we can't wait for baby Cory to arrive soon. You were always so great with kids - your endless energy and laughter! You would have been the 'fun uncle'. This new generation reminds me to live every moment to the fullest, something you always did best! Love you.

Today is your 33rd birthday and how I wish you were here. Happy Birthday, Sweetheart! I love you with all my heart.

Happy birthday, Cory ! I moved back to SD last year, and you're on my mind all the time. I really miss you and wish that I could hear your laughter again. You were such an awesome guy — one of the best ! — and I'll never forget you. xo

Another year has gone by - six since you left us. As we do every year on December 14, Christian and I went down to the soccer field to leave flowers. We watched Chris Erdos' team play a semi-final game, which they won. Martin was there as a ref. It was good to see them, as I know how much you meant to them and they to you. Chris' father, Irv, was there as well. Being there with them helped us, as the pain of losing you is as real today as it was the night you left. I love you, Cory, and know one day I will be with you once again.

The holidays are all around and I'm not really sure why but you've been on my mind a lot lately, more so, anyway. Wish you were here to celebrate with all your friends and family! We all miss you buddy, and will never go without thinkin about you. xoxo

I wish I could have told you Happy Birthday in person on Friday, your 32nd. Your dad, Christian, Phoenix, Sage, Shea, and I went to Knott's Berry Farm to be together and celebrate your birthday. You would have loved the roller coasters, I know. We felt you with us. MISS and LOVE you!

I miss you and love you more than words can say. There was a huge void in my Mother's Day yesterday. Once again, I wore the yellow paper flower you made for me when you were in 2nd grade. Yes, I still have it and it is beautiful!

We celebrated Sage's 12th birthday last night at Killer Pizza From Mars - she remembers when you were there with her in 2005. You would be so proud of her. She is so beautiful and the sweetest little girl in the world. She keeps the picture of the two of you together on her dresser. Wish you could have been with us in person, but I know you were there watching over all of us. I love and miss you so very much!