"Ryan, there isn't a day that goes by without you crossing my mind. I miss you. It's so crazy to think I lost you so young. I remember my first day at Riverton Elementary in 3rd grade, you came up to me and asked me to be your best friend. Although I thought it was a little akward at the moment, I said yes. I to this day have never regretted saying yes to you. Growing up with you was an honor to me. You were always there through everything. We had our ups & downs but we made it through alright. I love you & miss you boy. Rest In Peace."
– Dallas Brown, Best Friends,
Riverton, IL, Jun 27, 2012
"Spent some time with you today . Was good to see your mama laugh and smile while we sat around and talked with you . i love you Ryan Cori<3>"
– Kaylaa,
Jun 25, 2012
i'll never forget that homecoming<3 you schooled me so many times that night lol (':
"There's so many things i wish i could say to you . i wonder every day why you had to be taken away from me so young . it's rips me apart . i miss you like crazy . However , i'm thankful i got to grow up with you . i'm thankful you were always there for me . i'm thankful i have amazing memories to look back on . i miss the daycare days . everything was so simple . there was no leukemia to worry about . you never know how much someone means to you until they're gone . it's hard not to act and talk like your still here . my childhood to teenage memories wouldn't be the same without you . i love you so much Ryan . i know your up there lookin down on us . Keep us safe babe . Rest in Paradice my little Halfrican<3><3>"
– Kayla Gregory, Life long friends,
Riverton, IL, Jun 25, 2012
"I love you Roscoe. <3 love family your too i>"
– Kayce, Friend,
Riverton, IL, May 02, 2012
"Thinking of you and your family, my prayers are with you all!"
– Penney Miller , Friend,
Springfield, IL, Apr 11, 2012
"Joey & Family. I pray your heart heals and that you keep in mind you will see Ryan again. My family & I will keep you all in our prayers."
– Chanea ( Easter ) Drummond, Family friend,
Moline, IL, Apr 10, 2012