05/20/2026
To my baby boy,
A pastor once said, you have to learn to hear God for yourself. He speaks in different ways to different people. For 41 years I’ve been a visual learner and for the last 6 God has made you my Living and breathing visual example. God gave me a chance to see life through fresh eyes.
Son, I need you to always remember how special you are. Never let this world make you doubt yourself, shrink yourself, or feel like you aren’t enough. You were born and taught to stand out, lead, create, inspire, and walk into every room with purpose. So watching you get the Leadership award on Graduation gave Daddy happy tears!
No matter how big you get, no matter how old you become, you’ll always be my baby boy and I’ll always protect you, guide you, pray for you, and push you to be greater than I ever was. I told you some weeks ago that being “like Dad” is your minimum. Being greater is your mission. And No, while I will make sure you have the tools necessary… I won’t make it easy for you! Take our name further… I want you to dream bigger than me, go further than me, and become everything I know you’re capable of becoming. I’m proud of you beyond words, son. Thank you for giving my life a different kind of purpose when I needed it most.
Daddy loves you forever, Korey Jr. 💙🎓
-Korey Sr.