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4/15/2008
April 10, 2008
Hey! I just wanted you to know that I got everyone at work to download Cory's songs from the website and now everyone at work is a Mode Zero fan and a Cory fan!
From: Jamie
11/17/2006
I was searching the internet for Rocky Raccoon and I came across your Tribute to Cory. It is sad that his life was cut short by someone so horrible. I hope his memory lives for a long time, as I know that I will remember it. My deepest sympathies to you. We accidentally came across the website while looking for "Rocky Raccoon". What a beautiful boy you had and I cry for your loss. I have a 14 yr. old son with severe mental illness. He does not live with us now because he needs residential treatment and I worry every day that we cannot help him to be well. But we must try.
From: Kim and Mike
11/17/2006
Hi, I just visited Cory's site by chance. I was looking up Frankenstein costumes for my little boy when I saw Cory's Halloween pictures. I'm so sorry for your loss. I know that nothing I can say will help, but please know that you are thought of tonight. I lost my sister to a very rare blood disease in 1996 - I can imagine all too well what you've been through as a family.
Thinking of you,
Sarah
From: Sara
6/3/2006
My uncle was murdered by a serial killer in 2000. His name was Ray Patterson. I am so sorry what happened to your son! I hurt for my uncle all the time!
From: Phillip
5/21/2006
I learned about Cory's story at school at the senior assembly at Airport High School. I decided to visit the website and i was looking at the pictures and i noticed that he was in the marching band. He also played the saxophone, the same instrument i play at Airport. The story was heart breaking and then it became all the more personal yo me when i noticed that we had a similiar interset. I cannot even begin to imagine how hard his loss has been on your family. My heart goes out to your family and you will be in my prayers.
-Aleesha Ulmer
From: Aleesha Ulmer
5/20/2006
Hey. i was at the Senior Assembly. but im sorry for you lost.
From: Jessica Noles
5/19/2006
Just thinking about you and your family. You will always be in our prayers!
From: Jay
11/16/2005
i had the pleasure of meeting cory in august of 1997. my band was playing at beulah's in the vista in columbia and cory's dad, lee, was playing guitar with us that night. it was lee's birthday.
during a break lee called me over to a table and introduced me to his son cory. i remember that lee said that cory was on top of the world, he had a new girlfriend.
i will always remember the impression that cory made on me, what a fine young man.
here's to cory's memory, may it live forever.
john driggs 11/16/05
From: john driggs
11/16/2005
Ms. Baxley and Family-
Thoughts and prayers go out to you today and every day. Thanks so much for all you do to honor and support crime victims. Cory does shine on in so many hearts and souls.
Best wishes,
M.J. Scott, Law Enforcement Victim Advocate
From: Mary Jane Scott
9/27/2005
Hi Jana, Louie and Eric,
Jana you probably don't remember me, but I used to work with Cory and Jamie at Gadzooks. The black girl with blonde hair. I came across the site kinda blindly searching the internet. It brought back such memories, good and bad. I've moved to to Charlotte recently, but still think about you all a good bit. My girlfriend's parents live in Charleston so we ride down I-26 a good bit. Everytime I see the sign for Sandy Run I think of you all.
I think the site is a great way to remember Cory. I loved looking at all the pics of him. I think I have one somewhere around here. I try to hide it, but it pops up on me from time to time. As I was looking through the site I was fine, until I saw the notice for his 21st birthday. I lost it. I'm still crying. I can't even begin to write the emotions that are in my head right now.
I hope that all of you are well. Know that your son was, and still is, loved by those who knew him and will not be soon forgotten.
My love to you all.
From: Angela Wilson
9/3/2005
I went to Irmo High School and graduated in 1997. I never knew Cory or Jamie, but I knew Brett. He dated a couple of people I knew. I would've never thought he would've done something so inhuman. I'm sorry for the loss of all three of these families. May God help you find peace in your hearts. God bless you Cory and Mary.
From: C. A.
8/27/2005
I recently saw the Montel show and was so sad for everyone that was affected by this tragedy. May God bless you.
From: T Malanga
8/16/2005
id like to not leave my email.I anger so much against evil men,such craving for power and authority for themselves.My girlfriend is going through a situation very similar to this one.A man whos been stalking her since she was 15 (shes now 23)is now trying to force her into a relationship with her,hes kidnapped her before but never had the chance to do anything becuase luckily i text messaged her to break windows at the rundown motel granada in North michigan allowing people outside to see him punching and pulling her hair.He went to jail for one night,and he got out the next day.Ill be honest with you and any family you have.I and anyone who wants to protect their family or loved ones must take up a gun and fight with their enemy,the police will never be able to prevent such events.The police tell us that until the aggravater assaults someone ,that they cant do a thing.Please, if anyone knows anyone like brett.You have no choice but to be ready and act quick to take them down with a gun.Whether you believe in God or Not.God does permit us to protect the innocent if need be.My prayers to your family.
From: Mathew
6/16/2005
I have been touched by this in an outside way and want to say how sorry I am and I pray for your family everyday.... and Jamie, and of course Mary. Your son was an innocent. He is now an angel. He now leads those who hurt to healing. I know. I am witnessing it now in a special way.
From: Candis
3/31/2005
I just watched the montel show and cried the whole time.I found this site from montel's website.I just wanted to let the family know that i am very sorry for your loss!My mom was killed almost three months ago,she was hit by a car going 55mph.I dont know what it feels like to loose a child but i know what it feels like to loose someone you love.I loved my mom so much,and we were so close.I will always remember her and i have pictures and memories but it will never be the same.CORY'S FAMILY WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY PRAYERS!!!
From: Shanna
3/31/2005
My heart goes out to your family, I was a freshman at Irmo high school in South Carolina when this happened. My greatest sympathys to your family, may you live on forever in thier minds and hearts Cory.
From: Brandi Taylor
3/29/2005
Jana~
I read your story on the AVON BBs and i wanted to post this song for you and for Cory... i hope that it blesses you today.
Remember Me
by Mark Schultz
Remember me
In a Bible cracked and faded by the years
Remember me
In a sanctuary filled with silent prayer
And age to age
And heart to heart
Bound by grace and peace
Child of wonder
Child of God
I've remembered you
Remember me
Remember me
When the color of a sunset fills the sky
Remember me
When you pray and tears of joy
fall from your eyes
And age to age
And heart to heart
Bound by grace and peace
Child of wonder
Child of God
I've remembered you
Remember me
Remember me
When the children leave
their Sunday school with smiles
Remember me
When they're old enough to teach
Old enough to preach
Old enough to lead
And age to age
And heart to heart
Bound by grace and peace
Child of wonder
Child of God
I've remembered you
Remember me
Age to age and heart to heart
Child of wonder child of God
Remember me
Age to age and heart to heart
Child of wonder child of God
From: Sande Fort
3/22/2005
Mrs.Baxley, I met Cory in sixth grade and got to know him very well during the subsequent years. Since he played sax and I played flute I sat right in front of him and he used to always be able to make me laugh, or cheer me up when I was down. My fondest memory of Cory came in ninth grade when my cousin and close friend Scott was killed in a tragic accident. It hurt to even have to take a breath. When I finally came back to school not even my closest friends seemed to care how I was or how I felt, but Cory came up to my locker, and said he had heard I had lost Scott, and asked me if I was okay. He even hugged me when my only response was to cry. It's funny how just one moment can have such a profound impact on your life, and how some memories can come and go, but there are others you know you will never forget. I know I will never forget Cory, his infectious smile, or the light he brought into the world. He was such a genuinely good person in a world where that is now a rarity. I will always miss him, as will everyone else who knew him, and I am so sorry for your loss.
From: Carmen (Neese) Levi
3/14/2005
I was in the band with Cory at AHS. He was a very bright and talented man. God bless all of you. Cory is surely looking down and smiling.
From: Melissa Poole
2/26/2005
2/26/2005
I found this website tonight because I used to talk with Brett Hollis online before he committed these murders. I continued to talk to him while he was awaiting trial. His obsession started to freak me out, so I discontinued to write, despite the threats. Recently I wondered what happened to him because his words, "I will find you," rang in my ear. I had no idea what he really did to Cory, Jaimie, and her mother. I thank God he is going to be in prison for the rest of his life. God bless you for creating this website in the memory of your son. This website shows the horrible reality of violence. Being a college student, I see way too much violence in friends relationships. I think it is an absolutely wonderful thing what you are doing to keep your son's memory alive with the scholarship and everything. Please forgive me for being ignorant enough to have been a part of his support team while he was awaiting trial, I guess I have to blame some of that on being young and stupid. If I'd known he had done these things, I never would have written to him in jail. If there is anything I can do to help support your cause, I would love to help.
From: Heidi
2/3/2005
I wish everyone could read this story about my second cousin. It breakes my heart to read it and to know this world will what he could have made of his life. he brought so much happiness & joy. But then I try to think about the angel that watches over his family & friends. I know that God is very pleased with him. But he is missed very single day.
From: jennifer robinson
11/15/2004
God Bless
From: Gina Bird
9/8/2004
Jana,
It was SO good talking to you tonight. It's amazing how Cory brought us together in this tough time that we are both facing right now. The site is just beautiful, and I love how it honors Cory. He was such a fun, loving spirit. As I told you tonight, he always made me smile and laugh in Biology. (He gets the smile from you.) I admire your strength and commitment as a mom. I will continue to pray for you and Cory, and I pray that Louie will overcome this infection.
Love and prayers,
Nicole Goodwin O'Hara
From: Nicole Goodwin O'Hara
8/6/2004
I also went to Airport High School with Cory. I graduated in '99. I didn't know him that well, but I had seen him around all the time. I remember hearing him play his guitar before at a school event. I hate what happened to him. It makes you feel like there is nothing worth livin for anymore. I know that feeling cause in 2001 my best friend was murdered. I think about her everyday. Plus I think about Cory too. Even though I didn't know him to well. Bad things happen to good people, and it shouldn't be that way. He will always be in my prayers.
From: Amanda Ulmer
1/13/2004
I'm from England and saw a rerun of the John Walsh show featuring your story. I've never, ever reacted to these types of shows before but this story just filled me with sadness and disbelief. I can't imagine how your family or Jamie Sturdevant must have felt and still feel today. I'm sorry for your loss and the pain you must still feel. With love, Jamie - England.
From: Jamie Cockroft
12/23/2003
As I sat reading a story I had already heard before, I wept in sadness for a mom who misses her son. I have two little boys myself and can't imagine the pain of losing a child. The only comfort I can offer is God's plan for eternal life - eternal life void of sadness, pain and heartbreak. May God be a comfort to you Jana, and your family as you daily keep living and keep remembering Cory. "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain..." Rev. 21:4
From: Beth Bishop
12/16/2003
Cory's story has touched my life because of my connection and love for Cory's mother, Jana. Jana's family moved four houses down from me when we were both 10 years old. Jana and I became immediate friends, and navigated those adolescent years of discovery together. We derived much joy from music, as much from the songs themselves as the heartthrobs who sang them. I watched Jana's dreams come true for her and Cory's father when Cory was born. I remember Cory as a curious, delightful and much-loved toddler.
Then I moved away to New England and Jana and I fell out of touch for twenty years. Jana and I reunited three months ago, and when I looked in her face I still recognized the soul I knew when I was 10. What a treasured thing the soul is, with its powers of continuity!
Jana, my wish for you is that you know how glad I am that you are in this world, that I admire your strength and ability to share the power of Cory's soul with so many, and that you once again feel the joy in music.
From: Ellen Curtiss
11/24/2003
My heart feels pain and sadness for Cory and his family. May you continue to find comfort in such beautiful memories.
From: Clannie Washington
11/20/2003
i was looking at the paper this year the same as all the past years since Cory and Mary were murdered. Thank you for remembering Mary with Cory. I can not know the loss that you feel but please know that as i knew Mary and Jamie both i know that Cory was very special. My prayers are with you every day. rhonda bracebridge, alexsondria(soni)vileski
From: rhonda bracebridge
11/18/2003
I just read Cory's memorial and I could not help but cry because I understand your pain and grief.My sister Lisa was murderd 11 years ago and her killer or killers have not been convicted and that is very painful. I miss her so much and think of her everyday of my life she was my best friend and only sister. I will never be the person I was before that happened. I pray that justice be served for her and we will never give up on her case. I feel like she is just another case unsolved. She was only 25 and had a beautiful smile and was our peacemake in the family. I will never understand how people can be so cold hearted. I wish there was something I could do for her. I have written letters to senators and congressmen but to no avail. But we never give up hope that one day her day will come. God Bless you and your family.
From: Melynda
11/18/2003
I can't even begin to imagine what it's like to lose someone in such a tragic way. I do know that I found your website dedicated to Cory very humbling and moving. I first learned of this site in the State newspaper. I saw Corey's picture this past weekend and found myself drawn. I just want to let you know that keeping his memory alive is an inspiration to us all; as a soon to be mother myself I can only hope that I am as devoted and loving as you seem to be!
From: Whitney McCarley
11/17/2003
I am sorry for your loss of your son and my prayers are with you and your family. Death of a loved one is always hard but when it is do to a violent crime it is even harder. Having lost a brother in 1989 to a violent crime, I know how you must feel. This is a wonderful website and I am sure that it will touch many lives. As you stated in the Sunday's paper in the memorial, it is so important to tell your family and freinds how much you love and care for them. For known of us are promised tomorrow.
May God continue to bless you and your family!
From: Princess
11/8/2003
Dear Jana, I am so touched by Cory's website and I know he is too! My heart aches for your loss! It is not fair, is it?
I hope you know that I'm so proud of your continuing work to make people aware of what murder has done to families, like ourselves, and what great honour you have shown as a mother to Cory. I wish I had known him! Please take care and I'll see you soon! Barbara
From: Barbara Snipes
10/22/2003
Hi, I just spent some time reading and looking at the pictures of your son Cory. What a sad story and a tragic loss for you and your family. I recently lost my 17 year old son Matthew on June 16 of this year. This was my second loss since I lost my son Dustin when he was 3, 17 years ago. My son's both died in accidents and I'm still struggling through the pain. To lose a child is the most unbearable pain in the world. To have a child murdered would be too much to take. I hope you are doing okay even though I know you probably are not. Your son Cory shared my birthday. Take care, Carol
From: Carol Friedman
10/16/2003
My daughter was a good friend of Cory's and was in the band with him at Airport. She still mourns his death. This is a fitting website and I am sure Cory looks down and smiles everytime you make an entry. We will never understand why some have more time on this earth than others, but you will be reunited with your son. Oh what a happy day that will be!
From: Diane Byars
10/3/2003
Thank you for sharing Cory....a truely beautiful web page...I understand how it can be when parents don't recognize their child has a problem...sadly I it has hit me close...God Bless you and your family...and Cory...your story truley needs to be told....thank you Tracy
From: Tracy
9/26/2003
I just want to wish cory best wishes.
I to have losted my only 2 children, butin
a car wreck. I know its different but we
still share the same pain we miss our
children. thye been gone almost 2 years.
just let you know i do care.
From: jackie
9/26/2003
I was very touched by the memorial page you have designed for Corey.I feel the parents of the boy who took away your sons life should have been procecuted along with there son, or at least made to go through counseling to see that as parents we have a \responsibility to be closely connected to our sons behavior. especially after your family notified his parents before this trajedy occured. Jamie lost her mother and prehaps the husband of her dreams one day. I will keep you in my prayers as i too have lost a 16 year old son, i greive with you, and pray that our society becomes more hands on with the rearing of a more sympathetic society.
Forever Connected,May god give you the strength to make it through each day.
Madonna
From: madonna(Andrew's mom)
9/26/2003
May Cory's memory be eternal.
From: Ginny
9/26/2003
Happy Belated Birthday Cory!!!
Thank you so much so sharing your handsome young son with me. Your memorial website for Cory is absolute beautiful. I just loved getting to know your son. Cory is indeed a loving young man. Our sons will always be loved and remembered. Their spririt lives on in us. Wishing you gentle peace and comfort. I know how much you miss Cory because I miss my Shawn-Bert just as much.
From: Vivian, Shawn-Bert's mom, Forever 26
9/26/2003
This is a beautiful tribute to Cory and very special to me - for I have a murdered angel in heaven named Tammy Renee Smith, 21 years old, murdered on Janurary 30, 2003, found on March 28, 2003. One day before what was to be her 22nd birthday, instead it was the day of her autopsy. She had been missing for 2 months and 1 day. This is such incredible pain - knowing that someone could murder your child - Tammy would never hurt anyone - she loved animals and children. I need to stop for now.
From: Debbie Baker
9/25/2003
I, as we all, will remember Cory forever. His spirit and compassion will never be forgotten.
NFraser
From: Nick Fraser
9/24/2003
I wanted to tell you what a beautiful memory you have created for your son. I know how hard it must be to organize all of this even though it has been a few years. As a victim of crime, sometimes the littlest things to do are the hardest to get done! I wanted to let you know reading your story brought tears to my eyes. What a wonderful relationship you had with your son. I hope my son and I will have a close bond as you shared with Cory. I have a son who is 4 1/2 years old and his father was very abusive to me and still stalks me, he was just released from prison last week for breaking through a window at 2:30 am with the same intentions of what happened in your case. Your son's story sounds so familiar to my life and what has happened in my case.
I only wish that someone and/or something would have prevented this tragic loss of two great people.
My love and prayers are with you. Please know that we may not know one another but you have touched my heart.
Thank you and God Bless = Laura
May peace be with you.
From: Laura
9/16/2003
Hi, can I contact you by ICQ ? Spasibo.
From: Julia
9/7/2003
I'm a friend of Jeff's and he directed me to the website. I thought my heart would fall out when I read Cory's Story. As a parent, the only thing I could think of is how much pain you as a mother must feel each day of your life, and my heart and prayers will forever be with you. Cory's smile shines through the pages and I guess G-D just needed some really special company to take someone as beautiful as he. I wish you peace of heart in knowing that you raised such a beautiful boy.
From: Adrienne Cennamo
8/4/2003
How awesome is it that National Remembrance day just happens to fall on Cory's birthday?! What a great way not only to remember him, but to tell him Happy Birthday!
From: Whitney Creamer
7/30/2003
I stumbled across this site on the internet and what memories it brings back of Cory and I in 6th grade. We both had Mrs. Castro. He kept me smiling and laughing many days. What a pleasure to have known him and have homeroom with him every year of high school. May this website continue to flourish and touch hearts as it did mine. What a tribute!!!
From: Jennifer Sharpe McEnulty
7/29/2003
This is the first time that I have even read anything about the incident since it happened back in 1997. I was a good friend of Bretts at the time and had known him for quite some time and even grew up with him as kids. I am still shocked about what happened and am very sorry for the loss. I couldn't believe that a very good friend of mine had done something like this. I think about what happened every once and a while and continue to feel sorrow for Jamie and her family and the families of Cory and Brett.
From: Andy
7/28/2003
I have just spent over an hour here getting to know Cory. What a wonderful young man with so much going for him. I am so sorry he was taken from you. I too lost my 19 year old son to teen violence. I lost Shane around the same time you lost Cory, Shane was murdered Oct. 27, 1997. As I read your online journal, I cried for you, for me and our sons, so much that you wrote, I relate too. Something that really stood out, was when you wrote that you have a hard time with New Years, I remember the first one without Shane, I did not want to go into 1998, I wanted to say in 97, because in 97, Shane was still here.
I also remember watching the John Walsh show the day you were on it. I watched you tell your story and share your pain trying to help others, I know Cory must be so proud!
Please know you are not alone, there are a lot of us out here who share your pain. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
From: Judi Walker
5/25/2003
I met Cory in 6th grade at Fulmer Middle School. We sat at the same table in our science class and always acted out together. We constantly shared laughter and jokes, because science was so difficult then. During that 1 short year we went to school together, I realized how full of life, joy, fun, and laughter he was! He was such a pleasure to be around. I then got re-zoned to Busbee Middle School, making BC my future high school. I occasionally bumped into Cory during high school rival events, but never really hung out with him outside of these school activities. I remember hearing about Cory's murder when I was a freshman at Appalachian State University and was totally crushed, as to how someone, a human, could contain such sickness to end someone else's life. I was devastated and confused...not only that Cory was such an amazing person, but also that he was so young, it wasn't fair for his life to be ended so shortly, and I didn't get a chance to know him better. I still wish to this day that I could have formed a closer friendship with Cory. As I read the articles and letters from this site, memories have flashed back and I'm very grateful for these. I have lost some very close friends to tragic accidents and they have reminded me how short and sweet life is. To live with no regrets and give your loved ones your all. I know this year marks 6 years, as it only seems like yesterday. I will continue to pray for Cory's family and friends, as well as Jamie and her family. I am truly sorry for your losses and pray that God will hold you and comfort you forevermore. Cory did and has blessed us all with his presence...God bless him. This site is amazing and beautiful! I thank you for allowing all of us to witness this and share a part of the sweet memories.
From: Amber Banco
5/15/2003
Mrs. Baxley, I never got the chance to meet Cory but through all you have done I feel like I have. The website it truly awesome and it was created by an awesome person. As I read it brought tears to my eyes-Cory is really loved and it shows. I know Cory is proud of you right now. You are in my prayers.
From: Laura Colvin
5/13/2003
I, too, attended the Airport Senior Awards Ceremony to celebrate the upcoming rite of passage for my younger brother. It was the first time I heard you speak, Mrs. Baxley, and though I could never imagine what you must have been feeling on the inside, I sat in awe of the strength of your voice.
I, like so many others, had the pleasure of knowing Cory in high school. He was a year behind me in school (I graduated in 1996). We weren't friends outside of the halls of Airport, but I looked forward to the days that he was still waiting in front of school when I got out of Drill Team practice. He always seemed to be more than willing to offer a smile and an inquiry of how my day was going. . .It may have seemed to others that our conversations were superficial and unimportant, but Cory had a way of focusing his attention on someone so that the other person KNEW that what they were saying was important, no matter how trivial. Quite often, our topic of conversation was music. :-)
Mrs. Baxley, your son had his own special "way," and it made my days so bright. I hope that one day God will allow me to sit on the steps of His throne with Cory, so that we can catch up on all the music in the time that has passed.
From: Brittany Faust
5/9/2003
I went to the awards ceremony. Your mom awarded the scholarship to a very deserving person...
From: Kyle
5/8/2003
Hi Cory, we love & miss you. Your mom will be giving out your annual scholorship tonight to a deserving Airport High School student. You would be so proud of her. Each year she stand in front of a big crowd of students, teachers, parents & friends and speaks very highly of you & how you touched so many lives in your short 18 years on this earth. Her messege is very emotional and touches every heart in the building. May the force be with you.
From: Louie
5/4/2003
May 4,2003
Hello Jana & Louie,
I want to thank both of you for sharing your story about Cory and your appearance on the John Walsh Show. Also thanks for being members of the South Carolina Chapter of Parents Of Murdered Children. I know firsthand the pain you are experiencing because I too lost my son to murder. However, you have taken the murder of Cory and turned it into something positive which I believe lessen the grief. I want to encourage you and Louie to continue to do what you are doing because it help to heal the wounds of others in sharing the pain and hurt you are experiencing. Thanks for being a part of our group and know that someone within POMC is always available to listen. I look forward to seeing you later this month.
Warm Regards,
Marvin M Bryant, Chapter Leader
South Carolina Chapter POMC
From: Marvin M Bryant, Sr.
4/16/2003
Jana, I just met you and your husband at the 4/15 POMC meeting. Losing a child so tragically and having the ability to talk about it is a tribute to your strength. I pray that God will continue to give you wisdom, insight, strength, and a heart to forgive those who have hurt you and your family so tremendously.
From: Elaine Billie
3/19/2003
Jana, this is such a beautiful memorial to your son,Cory. May God Bless You! You'll remain in my thoughts and prayers as we continue the journey of healing.
Take care and I hope to see you soon,
Barbara Snipes
From: Barbara Snipes
3/11/2003
This is the first time I've been to the website in a couple of weeks, and reading the guestbook entries really reminds me how loved and cherished Cory was to everyone. I think it's really great that all these people (who only know Cory's story from seeing The John Walsh Show) wrote in to send there appologies and well-wishes. It just really goes to show that even now, after his life on Earth, his presence is still alive and kicking. He was a tremendous person, and I'm glad Mrs. Baxley and Jamie were willing and able to tell his story.
From: Whitney
3/10/2003
I met Cory only once at Jamie's house just weeks before the murder. I have come to know him since by knowing his mother and by comments made by his family. My beloved friend Mary, Jamie's mother, was murdered the same day. My life has never been the same since that day. Two fine, dear, caring people lost their lives that day in a senseless, tragic way. We, the survivors, have been robbed forever. Our loss is profound! I know the Baxley family and became acquainted with them at a support group for friends and family of murder victims. They are fine people and I have learned to love them very much. I shed tears again today as I read the words written by his loving grandmother and other family members. There are no words to convey my heartfelt sympathy for the huge hole in your hearts and lives. Please know that I pray for your entire family just as I do for those left behind because of Mary's murder. Just know that Cory's memory will always be kept alive by those who knew him.
From: Judy Dotson
3/7/2003
I'll always miss you Cory.
From: Jody
2/14/2003
Happy Valentine's Day Cory! You will always be remembered and loved by all who knew you.
From: Jamie
2/12/2003
I didn't know him, But I saw the show. I would like to say sorry for your loss and I hope that you will remember all the good times that you all had with him. I was lost to when two of my friends were murdered in cold blood. all you have to do like I said be for is just remember the goods times that you had and you will make it.
From: Jon Sokoll
2/11/2003
My heart goes out to you in your loss, such a senseless tragedy. Your son Cory sounds like a wonderful young man. You and your family are in my thoughts.
love and angel hugs,
Maria
Christopher's mommy forever
From: Maria (Christopher's mommy)
2/11/2003
Hi, I saw You< corys mom and Girlfriend > on the john walsh show, I didnt know cory but i wanted to offer my apologies for what happened and I would like to say , cory is in heaven as gods new angel:) hold that in your heart for years to come. I hope all is well for your family and that you accomplish the things you set out to acomplish . lots of luck and your in my prayers :) thanks you , crystal
From: Crystal Wahlstrom
2/10/2003
You are always in my heart.
From: Aunt Harriet
2/10/2003
Your story really touched my heart and my prayers and thoughts are with you always and forever.
Sincerely,
Cassi Willoughby
From: CASSI WILLOUGHBY
2/10/2003
Cory will always be remembered.
From: Tracie
2/10/2003
I haven't thought about Cory in a long time, until today. My cousin called me to tell me about his story is going to be on the John Walsh show. So I went to his website and it had a link to this one. Being on here and looking at all of the pictures has brought back a lot of memories that I have tried hard not to think about. I really miss Cory a lot. I have known Cory since I was in the 9th grade. We had biology together with Mrs. Simmons. One day when we weren't doing anything, Cory got his guitar out and started playing it. He played me one of my favorite songs, Disarm by the smashing pumpkins. That day will always stick in my head, and whenever I hear that song, I think of him. I miss you and love you Cory.
Love always,
barbara
From: Barbara Martin Bouknight
2/8/2003
Jana, I saw your post on the TCF site, so I wanted to go and meet your angel here. As a mom who also has lost a child in an auto accident, my precious Heather at the age of 17, I visit many memorial sites. There is no easy way to lose a child, but I have to tell you, I am sitting here with tears streaming down my face from the horror of it. There are no words for such senselessness and heartbreak. I will be watching tomorrow as you tell your story to the nation. My prayers are for you and your family, and also for Jamie who had to suffer the loss of her mom as well. God be with you, Pam
mom to angel Heather
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From: Pam
2/8/2003
To Cory's family,
I found your site on the Atlanta sharring line. I am so very sorry for your loss and especially the violance surrounding it. I pray that you know the peace and joy he has now. What a nightmere for Jamie-God bless her. Cory is a beautiful "baby boy"! That was my name for my son Mitchell who died at age 24. My daughter Kellie died prior to him at age 12. There is nothing that can "gut" a mom more than her child dying. I'm so very sorry for your tremendous loss. I shall watch AMW on Monday.
God bless you
Joannie Kemling
From: Joannie Kemling
2/8/2003
Reading Cory's Story made me cry and realize how lucky my sister and her friend was. I'll pray for your son every night. God Bless
From: Laura Rambler
2/8/2003
It is amazing to me how alive Cory's spirit still is today. I wish that every one of you could feel the warmth of his love & friendship, the pure joy of knowing him, and could experience his radiant smile. I thank God for the short time that I was blessed by his presence. I know I will never be the same because of him. I've never spoken much or written much about Cory publicly but only because there aren't words to show you just how special Cory is. He is all things wonderful.
From: Jamie
2/7/2003
Wow, what a wonderful job you've done on this site! The pictures, the stories, it's so beautiful. What a great tribute to Cory! Even though I only knew him for a short while, he changed my life, and I will remember him forever. Your entire family is continuously in my prayers.
From: Hanni
2/7/2003
Always in my prayers.
From: Claudia Wingard
2/5/2003
Jana, you and your family are in our hearts and prayers. I can't imagine what you have gone through and are going through. God Bless You!
From: Jay Wingard
1/7/2003
Beautiful website, and very nostalgic. It didn't take long at all for Cory to become a great friend. And I know I speak for the masses in that statement. His spirit lives on...I'm greatful for the opportunity to have known him.
From: Drew Abrams
12/19/2002
Cory was such a big part of our family and we all loved him dearly. It brings tears to my eyes when I see the pictures on this website that were taken at our house. Cory always had so much fun at all of our family get-togethers. Fin and I miss him so much!
From: Lucy Baxley Finney
12/18/2002
Cory was a very special person. He is dearly missed.
From: Whitney
11/27/2002
Cory, We love and miss you and will be remembering you on Thanksgiving as we do everyday. Love, Mom
From: Jana Baxley
11/26/2002
Hi Jana, Good work here. If I can help, let me know. Big Bro.
From: Jeff Simpson
11/20/2002
I LOVE CORY!
From: Jamie
11/18/2002
I have just read the state paper and show that u have put the remember in the people and just came to this web page
From: Jenny
11/18/2002
I am so sorry for your loss. I saw the rememberance in the State Newspaper and I came to the website. I have a 15 year old girl and a 17 year old son and everyday I worry that they will be OK in this dangerous world. Please have strength, I hope and pray things go well for you, for me and for all of us. Amen
From: Keith Edwards
June 23, 2006
I kind of stumbled upon your website this afternoon. Flipping through an old magazine, I found an article about Barbara Dehl, who lobbied for the expansion of domestic violence laws to include minors in dating relationships. I was so struck by that article that I googled it and found that Ms. Dehl had appeared on the John Walsh show with you. And that led me to find your site. My name is Susan, I live in Maryland. I graduated high school the same year that Cory did and am 26 now. I had never heard Cory's, Jamie's, or Mary's stories before. But reading about Cory and the kind of person he was, seeing pictures of him and your family, I have the feeling that he would be someone I would have been friends with. From your stories and diaries, he seemed like he genuinely cared about others, was so full of life and laughter and music. I have read through the guestbook and there are so many people that Cory touched and that you in turn touched when speaking out about him. I am so terribly sorry for you and your family's loss. I can't pretend to act like I know what you have been going through. I've been lucky enough to have not experienced such a tragedy. But I wanted you to know that you, your family, and Cory have touched me--some girl in Maryland who you've never met. I hope the fact that your stories about Cory affect others so much can lend you even a tiny bit of comfort. Thank you for sharing Cory's story.
From: Anonymous
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