I remember our teenage times. Not far from your house there was a park and we would drink Falstaf beer. We would sit in the park trying to figure out what the cap riddle was. That was one of the things i really remembered and we would try to figure out. I also remember having a party at Aaron M.'s house and i got pictures of it. I scraped my head on Aarons wall..i still got a bump! You guys made a breakfast that morning. Thats when you decided to move on..go to a different state. Left your friends behind..to begin a new life. What life that is? I don't know. Never stayed in contact with you. Makes me feel better that i can say all these old memories..too bad i missed your goodbye. You're still in my head. You're still in my thoughts. To the family, i give you my blessings. He was a good friend.

August 18, 2010
To the Keyes Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

I thought I would share some of the things I think about when I think of Corey: funny, thoughtful, smart, adventurous, unique, lanky, long bangs, tight rolled pants, warm smile, warm heart, brother, son, cousin, friend.

These are some of the memories that I have of Corey: the countless hours of endless cups of coffee at Theo’s restaurant in Lansing, because we had nowhere to go as teenagers who wanted to stay warm in the dead of a Michigan winter. Corey, Tony, and I trying to form a band (with one instrument), that was a cross between Depeche Mode, Tears for Fears, and Metallica. Writing songs in his basement that we would (attempt) play on his Casio keyboard (the questionable instrument of choice). The music was terrible, and didn’t warrant how serious we were about it, but we still kept on with steady determination, sure that we would make it big someday. I still very vividly remember one song, and it was very bad. The late nights at our friend Roxy’s house making crazy videos, such as the video of y’all putting make-up on me while I slept, only to go to school the next day with the make-up, unbeknownst to me, still on. Recording prank phone calls, and then calling the same people back to play for them the recording we just made of us pranking them. Taking road trips to Windsor to see his (cute) cousin Kim. Going trick or treating at age 17. Yeah, we had some great and sometimes ridiculous times through it all, and for days on end, we did as we pleased, went where we wanted to, and answered to no one! And despite the few regrets I have about some of the choices I made, Corey helped to make those times the best of times and I wouldn’t trade them for the world.

Still, it is impossible to sum up Corey with a few words that only capture a mere glimpse of the beautiful, colorful person he was. Nevertheless, this much I know: Corey was a good person who had a kind heart, and the Corey I knew loved life very much. He had just the right mix of a silly sense of humor and seriousness about, well, the serious stuff. In stressful situations, he always knew how to break the ice. He had integrity to stand up for what he believed in. He had a sense of adventure that made being his friend very fun. He had many esteem-able qualities that were very endearing for the people he knew. He touched many people’s lives, and he is missed. Thank you for the beautiful memories Corey. Rest in peace my brother.

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Corey moved away from here years ago and I always thought I'd eventually see him again. I'm a little shocked and extremely sad to hear of his passing. He was a funny and creative guy that'll be sorely missed in the world. My condolences to his family.

Corey was always so silly and a great person to be with. A joke is always around. I loved the way he made me feel when I was hanging out with him. He will be greatly missed and remembered. I love you Corey.