What's next for the Walkers, now a crew of 2

 

(Sharing my last social media post. As going forward I'll be using this blog to share life.)

From Sarah (John's Wife):

This will be my last social media post because I/we simply aren't big on social media. 

Thank you to all of you who have honored John Corey Walker. The cards, calls, texts, flowers, meals, support... thank you doesn't quite cover it. Reading your words and knowing the legacy he's left within each of you, it's comforting. Difficult, yes, but comforting. (See end of post if you'd like to share a message/memory with Judah.)

Losing Corey, or as most know him, Johnny/John, has been __________ . Any of the hard words can go in that blank space and it still wouldn't be enough to describe the way Judah and I feel... how many of you feel. 

Many clients, colleagues, and friends have stated they'll miss his regular updates about our family. If you knew him, you knew he often spoke of us. He'd drip in little details of our lives in conversations, because it's just who he was. The person he portrayed at work, out with friends, at home with family... all one in the same. He was genuinely and unapologetically who he was, something you rarely find in a person.

What's next for Judah and me? We have a difficult road ahead, with an unimaginable void. That's certain. At his service, I used a quote from Braveheart, one of his all-time favorites. “Every Man Dies, Not Every Man Really Lives,” William Wallace.  So- live we shall. He lived and lived big. He laid down the pain of his past and walked fervently through his days knowing he had paid the price for his sins and was living the best life he could. Something he did so very well. He found so much joy in helping others, being a mentor and companion was something he truly adored. I recently started telling people, “He wasn't in the finance industry, he was in the business of people." Which couldn't have been more true.  He always encouraged growth in others and found joy in growing and learning himself. He simply always wanted to know more. His next step was to go to law school to complete his Juris Doctorate. This girl has decided to see his dream through. I've been told this is silly, it was his dream or that it’s too soon to make decisions like this. That's where they're wrong. Years ago, he and I realized that a marriage with separate dreams can't be cohesive or thrive. We worked together to bind our dreams and it couldn't have made our marriage and life more beautiful. His dreams and hopes for the future weren't his, they were ours. How he'd manage his business, where he saw him/us, what we wanted/where we wanted to be... it was our dream. I’m not him but I’ve learned so much from him. Giving a tribute as his service was hard but I can’t wait to one day give a tribute as I accomplish what he was unable to.

For those that have asked how they can remain in touch, you’re always welcome to reach out. You can message here and ask for emails/numbers, etc, as I'll leave the accounts active. Though, I’ve decided to do as several have asked and create a blog. It’s not something I’d ever imagine doing but, at the same time, several have asked how they can still be involved and I don’t really know all the answers yet. So, if you want to see updates, see how I’m failing at making his sourdough, watch Jude the Dude as he grows, or simply see the next Christmas card, you can follow us at https://livinglifeafterjcw.blogspot.com/

Also, many have asked if the service was live, as they couldn't attend. It wasn't but I will share a few pieces soon on the blog. If you didn't get to attend but would like to share a memory or message with Judah, please feel free to send an email to JohnCoreyWalker@gmail.com . I'll print the message and add it along with the cards received and letters written at the service. 

Thank you for loving him. Thank you for honoring him. Thank you for being part of his legacy.

Until next time.

Sarah