Corey Thomas Thornton Jr.

Christmas will soon be here, my sweetheart. Everyone misses you. Please watch over all of us. You are loved by so many. Kisses on your face from Mema.

I remember when your little boy and you said dad I don´t want to play baseball anymore I´m bored of sitting on the bench while the coaches kid pitches. You had the best arm of all kids on the team. The coach said your fast ball would be untouchable but can´t let you pitch your to good. So his kid pitched every game and you said dad I know you want me to not give up on the team but I´m missing wrestling. You been doing wrestling practice three nights a week and you said dad I don´t want to...

Sweet Corey Boy. I have been finding pictures of you shared by others. Saving them on my phone. Looking at you and telling you how much you are loved. Of course, everyone here is very sad. We all know you are in a better place. For me, I just keep saying you are safe, you are at peace. You are protecting all of us left behind. Please visit us! Any little sign. I walk every day, and remember all the things you ever said to me. Mostly I remember, "I love you, Mema". I know you are with...

Corey Boy. I had an appointment today. I drove past the park where we had all the birthday parties. I cried, but reminded myself of those comforting words, "He is in a better place". You are now safe, which is most important to me. You were always strong here in the physical world! But you know how a grandmother can worry. You are now in glorious Heaven, which is beautiful, serene, safe and above all it is perfect. Please remember to visit those here that are hurting. Any little...

I didn´t have the privilege of knowing your son but I am glad I have gotten to know your Idaho family. From all of us with the St Maries Wrestling club we are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers and look forward to seeing you guys again.

Love you to the moon and back. Keep in touch, send us some signs. Mema

You had a bunch of people all together crying about you and I'm sure they will always be crying over you. I want to always smile when I cry because you always had me laughing. I love you

I held you my sweetheart two minutes after you were born. I have my own memories of you with Gram, on the magic carpet. You liked mac and cheese, pizza and popcorn as a small child. Will never forget you and your cousins playing in the pool, and running thru my house soaking wet. I know your love for Brady, your first brother. As years went by Andrea gave you Madi and Sydney, your momma gave you Mia and Auggie. You were blessed with love from a large blended family. You are in a better...

Corey, Wow!! You are so loved always and forever. You have a big family and many friends who love and care about you. It's so sad that you were taken so soon. I know you were at the car wash watching everyone come together because of everyones love for you. Now you will be watching and giving your loved ones a sense that you're right there. All the pictures of you and Brady are adorable. You will be sorely missed. The Spencer Family