New Beginnings / Traci McKee (Friend of Family ) Corty, Tomorrow starts a whole new year. Hopefully this will be the year that justice is finally served for you and Courtney B. We all keep praying that those two men will have to face their demons. Maybe this will be their year. It may seem rude but I only iwsh that they would have to be taken away from their families and friends like you were taken away from us. Even though I know that you are safe and happy in the arms of Jesus, we still miss and love you so much. Keep watching over and protecting each of us until the day we can meet again. Happy New Year Corty.......Love Ya, Traci, Rita, & Gary McKee
HAPPY NEW YEAR / John Hensley (friend) Happy New Year Cortney we miss you @ we love you. we know that you are looking over us. love ya john
Happy New Year / Lisa Church (Holly's Mom )
Merry Christmas / Donna Gramlich (Mother of Another Angel {Matthew} )
THINKING OF YOU THIS HOLIDAY SEASON / Traci McKee (Friend of Family )
Karen, Terry, Brit, and the rest of your family, I just wanted to say that you are each in my thoughts and prayers especially during this upcoming holiday season. I know the pain and unfairness that each of you are feeling right now. I lost a nephew that was only 18 months old on Thanksgiving day of 1996. I know how hard the holidays are for my own family. We just remember in our hearts how much we loved him and how much fun and laughter he brought into our lives the short time we had him, and we realize that God needs special angels sometimes and I believe that Cortney was one of those special angels too. She would be so proud of each of you and especially you Brit for going back to school. You will be a wonderful nurse. I am always there for all of you. Keeping you close in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless and Comfort You this season. With Love, Traci
HAPPY HOLIDAYS / Nancy Davis
Merry Christmas / Lisa Church (Holly's Mom )
MISSING YOU / TRACI MCKEE (Friend of Family ) HEY THERE CORT. I WENT BY THE DAIRY QUEEN THE OTHER DAY AND REALIZED THAT YOU CROSS AND FLOWERS ARE GONE THAT I HAD PUT UP FOR YOU. THAT'S OK THOUGH. NOW I CAN PUT A CHRISTMAS TREE OR SOMETHING UP THERE FOR YOU. I'M GONNA WORK ON THAT THIS WEEKEND. WE JUST DON'T WANT PEOPLE TO FORGET WHAT HAPPENED . WE WANT TO MAKE THE PUBLIC SMART AND PUT A STOP TO THE ILLEGAL DRAG RACING THAT TOOK YOU FROM US. THINGS ARE IN THE WORKS THOUGH AT LEAST THEY DID PASS CORTNEY'S LAW. NOW WE JUST HAVE TO MAKE SURE THAT THE TWO MEN RESPONSIBLE FOR TAKING YOU AWAY GET THEIR PUNISHMENT. WE MISS YOU EVERY DAY AND WISH YOUR SMILING FACE WAS STILL HERE. GARY SAYS TO SAY HELLO.....HE MISSES YOU SO MUCH. IT'S STILL REALLY HARD FOR HIM TO ACCEPT THAT YOU'RE NOT HERE. BUT WE WILL ALL MEET AGAIN ONE DAY. TAKE CARE UNTIL THEN, AND KEEP A WATCHFUL EYE OUT FOR EACH OF US. TILL WE MEET AGAIN.
Thinking of you & your family / Katie MacLucas (friend) When I was sitting in church this morning, I turned around to see who was sitting in the pews behind me. Jared was a few rows back with his mom. I just glanced back quickly to scan the faces of those in church this morning, but I swear I saw you (Cortney) standing next to Jared. I looked back again but didn't see you the second time. At first, I wasn't sure if I was seeing things or what was going on. I remember you coming to church a few times with Jared for special occasions or events. I'm not even sure if you got to see our new church building. Thinking I saw you this morning had me thinking about you again. I talk to Britney once in a while. I've always tried to keep in touch with her even after she & John stopped dating. I can't imagine what this must have been like for her and the rest of your family. She has seemed so strong through this whole thing, and I know it's God who has given her that strength. I just pray that He wateches over her and the rest of your family. I know they really miss you, but they will see you again one day and for them, that day can't come soon enough. Watch over them and all of your friends and send them your love. May God bless your family & help them through this!
Cortney to you and yours during this holiday season / Debbie Wengert (Kevin's Mom )
Holiday Greetings from Our Family to Yours / Beverly Ribaudo (Mom to Michael Ribaudo Sr )
We are trying to stay busy / Mom
Cortney
We are trying to stay busy here and pass time off as fast as possible so that everyday we finish here means we are one day closer to you.
We miss you dearly!!!!!! At Thanksgiving at Mamaw Sue's I read a poem and lit a candle in your memory. Aunt Angie said a beautiful prayer and when she finished we all had to have a moment to pull ourselves together.
Britney and I were talking today and we decided we will never be 100% alive again until we are with you in Heaven. We are like a car running on broken parts, somedays it runs ok and other days it want start.
Britney is working so hard in school, you would be so proud of your big sister. Someday you can tell her how much it meant to you when her world came crashing down on her Sept. 24, 2005 and she held what was left of our family together.
Let her know that she has shown so much muturity during this time and we couldn't have gone this far if she had flipped out that night.
Cortney send Britney some love and let her know how much it has meant to us that she has keep a level head during all this and took care of me and daddy.
We miss you more than words could ever start to decribe. I know one day our family will be together again because Jesus has promised that where He is, we will be there also.
So until then my sweet, precious child always know that if I could have saved you that night I would have died doing it!!!!
I would have given my life for yours if I could've!!!! I am so sorry I don't write a whole lot everyday on here but, When I start typing I start crying so bad that it takes me forever to pull myself together and I hate to upset everybody if they see me crying. I am trying to be strong.
God has given us much strength, peace & comfort and I want to thank Him for it and give Him the glory for taking care of us thus far.
Love U forever & ever, Mom
Thanksgiving In Heaven / Donna Gramlich (Mother of Another Angel {Matthew} ) When you woke up this morning And washed your sleepy face, Did you think to pause a minute or two And thank God for His grace? Or when you stepped outside today And you saw that big blue sky, And that shinin' sun that smiles on you Like the Lord was sayin' "Hi"... Did you stop to pray and thank the Lord For the good He sends your way, For His matchless love and His endless grace That He pours out every day? How would you rate at the Pearly Gate If God said, "Don't you know... You've as many days as you filled with praise When you walked down there below!" Would you get to spend just a short weekend Or a half a dozen worth, If He let you stay for each single day That you thanked Him while on earth? While it sure is great that we celebrate What we call Thanksgiving Day, And it's fun to see all the family And to watch the children play... Still, it just seems odd that we thank our God Only when Thanksgiving's here, For it seems to me giving thanks should be Every day throughout the year!
God Bless, Donna & Ron
Missing her! / Mandi Tipton (friend)
Beautiful Cortney,
Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. I get an e-mail everytime this website is updated, and I have to prepare myself to come look at it. I don't as often I used to because it tears me up inside to see your face. You're the first picture in my wallet, and you are on my bedroom wall, and forever in my heart. But when I come here, it feels different. When I look at your pictures that I have, I guess I can pretend that you aren't really gone...that you are just on vacation or something. When I come to this site, though, and I read again what happened that night, it all comes rushing back to me. I'll never forget the phone call I got. I'll never forget being at school the next day and all the days that followed without you. I'll never forget sitting in first period english just waiting for you to walk through the door and say that you tricked us! I'll never forget anything about you as long as the Good Lord lets my keep my memory!
Out of all the people on this earth, Cortney, you were the least deserving of suffering. I hope you didn't suffer that night. I really do. But thanks to those two idiots, there are so many people that continue to suffer each day, simply because we don't have you to brighten up each day. You are always in my heart and always on my mind. I can't wait until the day Jesus comes back and takes us all out of this pain-filled world and up to Heaven with him and you! I miss you girl and I can't wait until the day I see your beautiful face again.
You will never be forgotten! "Shake it fast!" Love you always, Mandi
Dear Father who art in Heaven... Please join our family on this Thanksgiving Day and bless each one as we sit down to pray as we remember those who have joined you above so dearly missed and deeply loved.
Please provide us strength on this Thanksgiving Day Bless us with memories of those faraway... Please grant patience to family and friends as we grieve and help us reach out to others who are bereaved.
We give thanks to you on this Thanksgiving Day.... For Your presence in our lives each and everyday. For Your comfort, guidance, and never ending love... And for taking care of our loved ones...in Heaven above.
As we light this candle on this Thanksgiving Day... And it glows in memory of those in Heaven today.... May their lights always shine down on us and give us light... And may we feel their presence along with yours tonight.
May the peace and tranquility of this Thanksgiving Day Be an everlasting light within each of us along the way... Lets bow our heads and give our Thanks to God above. For our blessings, whether on earth or in Heaven above... Amen
your in my prayers / Joy Hensley (Good Friend )
Dear Hensley Family,
My name is Joy hensley im John Hensley's sister...i know you all know who he is. I just want to let you all know if you need anything i mean anything at all we're always here for you all. NO MATTER WHAT!!!!!!!! If you just need to talk we're here...if u need a shoulder to cry on we're here...i mean anything u need we'll be here for you all....I will continue to pray for you and your family. We love you very dearly always thinking of you. God Bless and take care
~love always~ Joy
I am so very sorry Cortney / Paula Cornejo (None) Hi,my name is Paula,and I didn't know your precious Cortney,but one of my friends did he was suppose to graduate with Cortney,And i have read so many things about Cortney and i just couldn't help but cry,she just seemed like a real life angel in which i'm sure she was,and she was gorgeous as one too,.Anyways.i just wanted to offer my condolences and tell The Hensley family howextremely sorry I am for their loss,I know that its hard for each and every one of you to live your life to the fullest,and i know the feeling of not wanting to get up in the morning or not going another day.In May 2006 (the day after Mothers Day) one of my best friends was killed in a car wreck by a drunk driver,and justice still hasn't been made for our precious Tiffany,And i know Justice has not been made for Cortney either,but I pray and hope that both Tiffany and Cortney get the justice they deserve.and that the Men that took our precious loved ones away will pay for what they have took from us,I pray for your family and i pray that with each passing day you will find some comfort.
My Sincere Condolences, Paula J Cornejo.
SHOULD YOU GO FIRST AND I REMAIN
Should you go first and I remain To walk the road alone, I'll live in memory's garden, dear, With happy days we've known. In spring I'll wait for roses red, When fades the lilac blue, In early fall, when brown leaves call I'll catch a glimpse of you.
Should you go first and I remain For battles to be fought, Each thing you've touched along the way Will be a hallowed spot. I'll hear your voice, I'll see your smile, Though blindly I may grope, The memory of your helping hand Will buoy me on with hope.
Should you go first and I remain To finish with the scroll, No length'ning shadows shall creep in To make this life seem droll. We've known so much of happiness, We've had our cup of joy, And memory is one gift of God That death can not destroy.
Should you go first and I remain, One thing I'd have you to do: Walk slowly down that long, lone path, For soon I'll follow you. I'll want to know each step you take, That I may walk the same, For someday down that lonely road You'll hear me call your name.
Don't forget the 05 trip / Erica (Cuz) Cortney remember when we went to bush gardens.I had a blast on the ride we rode together.I wish we could do it again.Remember if we ever go to bush or disney world I will be thinking of you the intire time.You made me SMILE.You are sooo close to the light it is amazing.I bet heaven is WONDERFUL!!!!I wish i was there with you.To walk with him is to walk in the light the lord is my light and my salvatin whom i shall fear?palms 27:1
Tributes and Condolences
HEY THERE CORT. I WENT BY THE DAIRY QUEEN THE OTHER DAY AND REALIZED THAT YOU CROSS AND FLOWERS ARE GONE THAT I HAD PUT UP FOR YOU. THAT'S OK THOUGH. NOW I CAN PUT A CHRISTMAS TREE OR SOMETHING UP THERE FOR YOU. I'M GONNA WORK ON THAT THIS WEEKEND. WE JUST DON'T WANT PEOPLE TO FORGET WHAT HAPPENED . WE WANT TO MAKE THE PUBLIC SMART AND PUT A STOP TO THE ILLEGAL DRAG RACING THAT TOOK YOU FROM US. THINGS ARE IN THE WORKS THOUGH AT LEAST THEY DID PASS CORTNEY'S LAW. NOW WE JUST HAVE TO MAKE SURE THAT THE TWO MEN RESPONSIBLE FOR TAKING YOU AWAY GET THEIR PUNISHMENT. WE MISS YOU EVERY DAY AND WISH YOUR SMILING FACE WAS STILL HERE. GARY SAYS TO SAY HELLO.....HE MISSES YOU SO MUCH. IT'S STILL REALLY HARD FOR HIM TO ACCEPT THAT YOU'RE NOT HERE. BUT WE WILL ALL MEET AGAIN ONE DAY. TAKE CARE UNTIL THEN, AND KEEP A WATCHFUL EYE OUT FOR EACH OF US. TILL WE MEET AGAIN. 
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