Condolences from Anson Wong

Will Lentlie and I spoke about Corey; I just returned from New York City and wanted to see how other people were doing. I mentioned how I think that I wasn't sad that I didn't get to say farewell to him before he went, and I still feel that way.

In the time I knew him, Corey and I never fought, had an argument, or even got angry. Every memory I hold with him has been something incredible or just enjoyable. Whether if it was fighting with kendo sticks at 3 am or snorting lines of sugar at Friendly's, I can honestly say that I tried to make the best of every moment with him. I don't regret I didn't get to say goodbye, rather, I really wish that he didn't have to go at such a young age.

We talked about what we wanted to do with our lives in Economics one day and he told me about his plans to go to SUNY Purchase. It struck me that just below that extremely funny layer, was a passion to achieve more. It was amazing to know that he had such aspirations in life and he had already planned out exactly what he wanted to do: Electronic Media. I think it was a few weeks later when he showed me his drawing of the guitar he created for the band logo. My gut reaction was that he pulled it from somewhere online until I realized that that masterpiece had come from his own hand. I couldn't believe the raw talent he possessed; from his singing to that drawing. I still proudly display the picture he drew for me on my Christmas card: a Chinese Santa.

Another thing that struck a chord with me was how much he really cared about his family. I still remember how he brought in pictures of his family out in Colorado and how proudly and happily he displayed their pictures to the rest of the Tech Crew.

Besides all the seriousness, I have so many fond memories of times we spent together. From learning how to keep things BRUTAL to getting owned in Guitar Hero 'cause he insisted we play Freebird on expert. Recently, we were going through Cohoes with the windows down, blaring the Cake song from Lazytown and pretending we were gangsters.

I think in the end, I'm extremely honored to have met such a unique individual. He might be gone, but there won't ever be anyone like him so he will always be special to each and everyone of us. I think I also think I have found my idea for the tattoo I want when I'm 18: the Flying V guitar just like he drew for his logo.

I hope I never forget everything he taught me.