In memory of Courtney Rea

On March 26th, my lifelong friend Courtney Rea lost his two-year battle with cancer. Courtney had a brain tumor (Glioblastoma) for the last two years of his life which slowly took his ability to drive, walk, and talk, and ultimately robbed the world of an incredible husband, father, son, and friend.

Courtney’s friends spread far and wide, and I’m grateful to call myself one of his oldest. Among those of us who grew up with him and loved him for a lifetime, he was likely the finest. With a huge heart, ready smile and gentle soul, I doubt the man ever met anyone that didn't like him. He loved his parents, Mike & Mary Ann Rea and Leslie Davis, who are now faced with the loss of a son, something no parent should have to endure.

Courtney was a family man through and through - his incredible wife Kim and precious daughters Audrey (10) and Amelia (4) were his greatest loves and his pride and joy. Courtney was their provider, their protector, and their biggest fan. The path before them is a difficult one.

If you can, please consider donating to his beautiful family to help ease their way as they navigate the world without him.

Thank you,

Will Freeman