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Cory Connell Obituary
A former teacher remembered Connell: "I've taught almost 1,700 kids at Lee. He was so special," Shelley Klein wrote. "All of his teachers at Lee adored him. We describe him as our all-time favorite."
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Jessica Wilson
July 28, 2016
we remember Cory as one of our Publix family members though we are from a different Publix here in Orlando we still consider Cory as one of our Publix Staff member and part of our family here at Market at Southside Publix :)
Love,
your Publix family at the Market at Southside Publix :) PS: even though you didn't work at our location you are still
one of our staff members and part of our Publix family
:) <3.
Cory Scheuerman
July 11, 2016
Please check Melissa Etheridge song Pulse on YouTube..dedicated to Cory and the other victims
REST IN PEACE CORY J. CONNELL FROM A FRIEND IN CHICAGO I CREATED THIS DIGITAL ARTWORK OF YOU. MAY YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS FIND PEACE
BRIAN HOLLISTER
July 7, 2016
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July 5, 2016
To the family:
My deepest condolences for your loss. May God restore double in blessings to your family that you feel in your current sorrow. Our family is praying for yours in this difficult time.
Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; today I declare that I will restore double your former prosperity to you.
-Zechariah 9:12
stephanie jones
June 23, 2016
My deepest condolences to the family I didn't know you but know what you did to protect your girlfriend. You are a true hero. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family may God comfort them and give them peace!!! R.I.P.
Mark and Bob McCormick-Fletcher
June 21, 2016
Our deepest condolences...we will keep Cory, our firefighter, and his family in our daily prayers. So sorry for your loss of him at such a young age. May he guide and protect us from above.
June 21, 2016
I am sorry for your loss. May you soon have a measure of peace and comfort.
June 21, 2016
So sorry to learn of this tragedy. May cherished memories of Cory along with prayers, comfort and strengthen family and friends.
Cathy Cracchiolo
June 18, 2016
Didn't know you but I am saddened by what happened to everyone at The Pulse Nightclub including you may of known my son and his friend Chris cassino they went to Edgewater high school as a Parent I cannot even imagine the pain your brother and sisters and your Family of what they are going through I just pray for them and May you Rest in peace my friend I cry every day thinking about what it must of been like in there that night I will always Remember your name my friend RIP CORY
PA
June 18, 2016
My deepest condolences
June 17, 2016
Nothing I say could possibly ease your suffering during this devastating time. I drove by the church this afternoon, where people were paying their respects. I do not know you, but please know I prayed for all of you as I passed by this afternoon and tonight. May God comfort you during the days, weeks, months and years ahead.
Claudia Mais~ Winter Garden
June 17, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you
Shannon Crapps
June 17, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gabrielle Dailey
June 17, 2016
God bless you all in this sad time. Corey was a wonderful young man. He was loved by so many..Prayers to all of you..his loving family. May he rest in peace and may your hearts be healed as he will be there always... <3
June 17, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Cory. There seem to be too few words to offer you comfort but please know that our family stands with you.
June 16, 2016
To the Connell family,
My deepest condolences to your family.
Kimberly M
Winston Salem, NC
AMOR Y PAZ
A M
June 16, 2016
Rich Martin Jr
June 16, 2016
Prayers, strength and caring thoughts to your family and friends. God Bless you guardian angel in heaven. RIP in paradise
June 15, 2016
I am sorry to hear about this bad day in Orlando. Please accept my condolence.
#OrlandoStrong
Winter Park
June 15, 2016
Prayers of Strength to the family. Cory will be truly missed in our community.
Debby
June 15, 2016
May you soar above.
Debby
June 15, 2016
Rest in peace.
June 14, 2016
A friend from Pennsylvania
Charles Connell
June 14, 2016
May your wings be stronger than your legs were and may your life always be remembered with joy! Rest In Peace Buddy!! Gone too soon
Cory Scheuerman
June 14, 2016
Please know that our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you during this tragic time.
I live in Sarasota and had been to the bar a few years back, a place of total acceptance.
I pray you find some peace and comfort knowing many of us who didn't know Cory will be keeping him in our hearts and actions, that he not have died in vain... Cory Scheuerman.
Erica
June 14, 2016
May you rest in peace
June 14, 2016
My condolences to the family. A loved one loss can grieve the heart, therefore treasure the special times spent with your dear love one-draw strength from the love of family and friends-and may God loving-kindness comfort you through this difficult time.-Psalm 119:50,76
DS
June 14, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Andy Johnson
June 14, 2016
Saddened and mourning-God Bless
Angel
June 13, 2016
Your family is in my prayers!!
Scott Chamberland
June 13, 2016
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
June 13, 2016
So sorry for your lost may you draw comfort from God and from Family and Friends to help you during your time of sorrow
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