Condolences from Chainsaw

Well, I know it’s a little late, but I just didn’t know what to write at an earlier date, and I still don’t really know what’s going to come out, but here it goes.

I was away on vacation when Corey passed away, I didn’t find out anything until the day I got back, which was the following Saturday. Like everyone else, I didn’t believe it at first, I still find it hard to believe sometimes. How could such a terrible thing happen to such an amazing and loving person? I met Corey in 9th grade Spanish, however in that’ short amount of time, Corey really grew on me. Corey was one of my best friends, always there to make everyone smile when we needed him, or even when we were already smiling, he would leave us rolling on the floor, laughing at one of his stories. He was always a good friend, never letting you down, always ready to lend a helping hand, always smiling no matter what, spontaneously dishing out hugs to everyone, even strangers. I have so many memories of Corey, all of which involve laughing and sometimes crying because of the laughing and shortness of breath. I still remember the night that I he was at my house giving everyone nicknames, mine being Chiggity Chainsaw. The name stuck, as well as some other peoples which we still use to this day.

Corey, the biggest Nintendo fan of all time would constantly heckle me about my whiteness and my support of the PS3, and we could constantly argue jokingly about how the PS3 matched up against the Wii, or how the Xbox 360 just sucked in general. I ended up getting a 360, not a PS3, yet I know that I will some day get a PS3, just to be the rich white boy that he knows, only to buy a Wii later on. Corey and I never actually got into an argument, just two friends jostling each other about their nerdy toys.

I feel very honored to meet such an amazing individual. He taught me a lot about life, especially how to just be myself. He is someone who will never ever be forgotten, someone who has influenced the lives of many, and will continue to do so forever.

I recently heard Freebird played by a band live. I couldn’t help but scream the lyrics, just for the man himself, Corey Womack.

I love you man, cya later.

-Chiggity Chainsaw Chad English