Your stories & thoughts about Corey go here, let's hear them... please send them in, we can honor Corey this way.   Thanks to all who've been sending in emails from around the world.

thanks to all of you who've been sending in emails, I'm updating the site 3-4 times/day w/new emails... (sorry I can't respond individually to each one), I'm just posting them here... appreciate the outpouring of kind thoughts.. as I read them, I'm reminded that it's the difference we each make in other people's lives, that matters... and Corey made a huge impact on all of us.


Emails Honoring and Celebrating Corey:

Hello Ken,

This is John Rudl, Corey's father. I meant to write this sooner but this has been a trying time for my wife and I. Thank you for setting up this site in honor of Corey. Losing a child is a parent's worst nightmare. It is comforting to my wife and I to see the depth of how many lives Corey has affected. Thank you to all those people who have taken the time to post their tributes.

If you did not know Corey personally, then you probably only saw the sales side of him. Corey had an incredible ability to love. He loved life and he lived it with a positive passion. He absolutely adored his wife, he loved doing business, he loved cars, and he loved his family. His life coach told me at his Memorial, “I never met anyone who had such an ability to not hold a grudge.” There are so many things I could tell you about Corey that made us proud to have him as a son, but the one thing that impressed us the most was that he never let success go to his head. He was still the same man of integrity and personality as he was before his success. He never bragged to anyone, even to us. We had to pull everything out of him when we would get together.

I read a couple of comments on the Internet, something to the effect that he was only an amateur driver on a racetrack, so possibly it was to be expected. Let me assure you he was an outstanding driver who raced against professionals and Won. He also won first-place overall in the 2002 Vancouver Molson Indy sports car event. Unfortunately, he was not driving when this accident occurred, and if he were, I believe this tragedy wouldn't have happened. The newspapers did not tell the whole story. The local sports car club had rented the racetrack for the day for their car owners to run laps, not race. In other words, they would put a few cars on the track at a time and they would practice driving skills by running against the clock. Corey had taken a drive with a fellow driver to see how the Porsche handled, as his car was malfunctioning. They were coming down the straightaway at high speed when another car that was mis-qued came out of the pits right in front of them and they had to swerve violently in order to miss that car. That's what caused the loss of control of the Porsche. They skidded across a grass strip and hit a concrete barrier at high speed and Corey was killed instantly as the car hit the concrete barrier on the passenger-side.

Corey was also an astute businessmen in many ways. One of the many things he was doing the last year was grooming his executive staff to take over in his absence, as Corey had other projects he was considering doing. He was trying to “un-brand” his name from the company by setting up policies and procedures that would always keep the “Internet Marketing Center” on the very leading edge of Internet marketing whether he was there or not.. In particular, the present CEO, Derek Gehl was the new face of the company. It is ironic he was killed only one month after that process was completed. We are so sad he did not get a chance to enjoy his success longer and particular, his next major project. It was to tour the country speaking with troubled teenagers and coaching them how to make a success of their lives.

What people don't know was that Corey was a very high energy, negative thinking rebellious teenager who almost drove us crazy with worry. As luck would have it a combination of an excellent schoolteacher, his motocross successes and our steadying influence, turned his negative energy into a positive force that has propelled him through the years until his death. He told us on this last Mother's Day that one of the things he wanted to do was to give back to society by writing a book called, “Parents,There Is Hope For Your Teenager Yet” and tour high schools encouraging them on how to turn negative energies into positive results. All free of charge, of course.

It is disheartening for us that this dream did not come true in his lifetime, however, my wife and I are looking for some way to continue that dream for him. One of the things we are thinking about is that if we could get enough stories from people that Corey has helped turn their negative thoughts into positive results for them, we could put them together into a book. So if any of you out there have a compelling story, we would greatly appreciate your contribution. You can e-mail me at john@rudl-intl.com .

Again, thank you all very much for your wonderful comments about Corey. It goes a long way in helping us heal through our grieving process.

John and Pat Rudl

I wanted to post and say thank you on behalf of Corey's entire family, his parents, his wife Tracy and our entire team at the Internet Marketing Center. There are so many wonderful posts that touched the hearts of everyone.

Not only was Corey my colleague and my mentor, Corey was also one of my best friends. He was one of the most talented and gifted marketers in the world and opened doors for countless people to achieve their dreams. Not only did he give people the tools they needed to be successful on the Internet, he inspired them to take action… he inspired them to take a chance and strive for those dreams.

I will miss Corey every day… I have spent the last 8 years of my life working with him side-by-side and after reading the hundreds of posts and emails in the last few days, I realize how truly lucky and blessed I am to have been given the privilege to have this great man as my personal mentor. To have his trust in me to run his business… to have his trust that I would make the same decisions in business and marketing that he, Corey Rudl, the guru himself would make.

If there is one thing we can all do as Internet Marketers that I know would make Corey happier than anything, it is to take this time and try something new with your online business! This week, test something new! Test a new strategy and keep testing and trying until you see results! Change a headline… try a new autoresponder… rewrite a sales letter… test a new affiliate promotion… just try something! In business, this is truly what Corey lived for.

He loved marketing and he loved the Internet… he loved the boundless opportunities to try new things and never limit his immense creativity.

When speaking with Corey’s father this morning we were discussing Corey’s “Pet Peeves” and something Corey had said time and time again was that the most frustrating thing in his life - the thing that drove him crazy every single day - was the fact that so many people would buy his products but they would never use them to their full capability… they would never take action and apply them.

He was truly a man who wanted people to succeed and he was a man who would never settle for mediocrity… so seeing people with a dream who would not take action to achieve that dream would drive him crazy.

So with that said, in honor of Corey let’s all test something new on our site. Let’s try something different, something unique and then ...share our results. I know in my heart this would make Corey smile.

For many years to come Corey’s company, The Internet Marketing Center, will continue to follow Corey’s core principles and produce the cutting edge Internet marketing tools and strategies that we have all benefited and will continue to benefit from.

As I said to all of our staff at IMC today: “Corey has spent the last couple of years working to build a machine that could sustain itself… and the machine was finally completed”. It pains me to know that Corey will not be here to see this machine grow but I know he would want us to make it happen… and I do suspect that he will be watching to make sure we get it right.

With all of this said, thank you to everyone for your kind words and let’s honor Corey and take action this week. That would make him smile wherever he may be.

All the best…

Derek Gehl
Chief Operations Office and Corey’s Biggest Fan
The Internet Marketing Center

I want to take the time and say thank you so much for your support, sympathy and condolences.

I have been working for Corey for a little over 3 years. He was a great mentor, boss and person all together.

Corey's passing has been a huge shock for all of us. He is an Internet Marketing Icon and I know he will be greatly missed by many. He always said that no matter what happens to him, he wants us to keep going with the company and to never let it fall, so that is exactly what we will do.

Corey passing away so suddenly and tragically has especially been hard for me. I was the one of the last people from the company to see him alive in San Diego 2 weeks ago. We held a seminar and he did amazing! I remember Corey being so happy with how it went and with life in general.

Again, I just want to say thank you to everybody. It's very soothing to see a site dedicated to Corey. He was a great man and will be greatly missed.

~ Mariette
Internet Marketing Center

Hi Ken,

"Be the change in the world that you wish to see" this is what comes to mind when I remember Corey. He was the most amazing and most inspiring men I have ever had the pleasure to meet. Just being in his presence for as little as 5 minutes would have you feeling like you could take on the world ... and win!

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. Corey made a believer out of us all, he will be sadly missed but greatly cherished and remembered.

My sincere condolences to Tracey and Corey's family. You have all contributed to an amazing man's life, may his memory live on in all of you.

Regards,

Melanie Laing

Mentor Support
The Internet Marketing Centre

Hello Ken,

Thanks so much for creating this site for Corey. I've been working at IMC for just a short period of time. I've met Corey a couple of times and I can tell you that he was such a personal person. When you sent him an e-mail he replied. When you approched him he would stop and listen.

He was and is an inspiration to me. It was with great sadness and disbelief when the team at IMC heard the news.
I've been thinking about Corey on and off over the weekend. I've been thinking to myself that Corey is probably in the heavens talking one on one with God about some of the marketing strategies that he needs to put in place to help revive his church. I can just picture it now. Corey telling god that he needs to get it together. I mean that in a good way. I mean heck, even God could use a few good opt ins for his church.

But, on a serious note, I will miss him, but I will never forget him. I've talked with many people during the course of my work day that have so many great things to say about the man, his vision, and the way he treated people.
Corey you'll be missed, and my prayers go out to you and your family.
I'll be Seeing you one day I'm sure. God Bless you.

Luc de Leseleuc
Proud member of the IMC Team

Hi Ken,

I was brought to your site by my fiance, Dan Kubb, who used to work for Corey as part of the Software Development Team at IMC. We were both shocked and awed at the news that he had passed, and I am thankful for you for setting up this site, since I have some things I always wanted to thank Corey for, and now will never get the chance (at least not in person).

First of all, When I met Dan 7 and a half years ago, he was working at Zellers, in a dead end job, and was very unhappy. He always wanted to work with computers, and since his friend Jason Miller, worked at IMC, I told him to ask for a job there. With no University or College degree, and no experience, his chances were bleak at getting a job. However, Corey saw his potential, and hired him on for tech support. While Dan did tech support, he was reading programming books, and learning how to be a programmer on his own time. eventually, Dan moved into software development, and his career was born.

While Dan worked at IMC, Corey had many company gatherings, and the one thin I noticed was that he never treated his employees as employees; they were his friends too, and it extended to their significant others as well. I never felt like I was an unknown. Corey knew my name, knew what I was going to school for, and when I was going to graduate. He new the little details that get lost when someone becmes too big for "the little people" and that made him very special. He was down to earth, friendly, and a great mentor to everyone who knew him.

I remember when Corey and Tracy first started dating....I met her first on a company dinner cruise, and saw her many times after that. You could tell he was smitten, and Dan and I weren't surprised when he announced he was getting married. Well, Dan was surprised because he did not have a good view of marriage; his parents were divorced and he really had no interest in getting married. However, if Corey was happy, then what did it matter?

Shortly after this, Dan announced he was leaving the company to start his own business doing consulting and software development. Instead of saying good bye and leaving it at that, Corey continued to refer clients to Dan for custom work, and gave him pointers on how to make sure his home business would successful. The last meeting Dan had with Corey was in April of 2005. Corey had come up for a seminar and set up a business meeting with Dan. I figured it was more of a personal meeting, than a professional one, but Dan came and said that Corey gave him some great ideas, support and encouragement for his own business. Corey was great that way; he always promoted his employees going out on their own, and he never prevented them from doing it either.

Dan said about half way through the conversation talk turned to Corey and Tracy, and married life. Dan expected bad news; Corey gave him good news. All corey could say was how awesome married life was, and how awesome Tracy was. He was very happy, and recommended it to Dan. Corey loved Tracy so much; Dan could tell just by the way Corey talked about her. Dan said it was a real eye opener, because he had never had anyone speak positively about marriage, it was always negative. It made Dan think about it more, and more, and more.

This is where my thank-you's begin. Shortly after that meeting, Dan started ring shopping. In October of last year, Dan proposed, and in 2 and half weeks, we're getting married (June 3rd, 2006). I really wanted to thank Corey for letting Dan know how much being married made his life better, because I think ours will be better too. I also wanted to thank tracy for giving that to Corey, because having a wonderfu wife and husband indirectly affected me too.

Secondly, I wanted to thank Corey for giving Dan a chance 7 years ago. if it wasn't for that chance, I don't know where Dan would be, where we would be. Dan has a career, and soon I'll have a husband.

Lastly, I wanted to send our condolences to thr Rudl family; I can't imagine the pain you have gone through over the last year, to have lost someone so special.  I spent many days wondering why God wouldn't let us all have Corey for a bit longer, but was comofrted by the fact that He must have needed Corey more, or else he'd still be here with us.

Corey was a friend, a mentor, a supporter and an encourager. There are no words I could ever say that could convey how thankfull I am for the opportunites that Corey gave to me and Dan. We miss you, and will be thinking of you in the days to come.

Sincerely,

Dan Kubb and Barbara-Ann Mowll (soon to be Kubb).

I couldn't believe the tragic news about Cory's death.

I've been a minor affiliate of his site for more years than I care to remember.

I've never bothered to put 100% of my effort behind promoting his superb products, but despite this, I've enjoyed incredible customer service from Cory and his team.

Cory defined the standards in affiliate marketing:

* Great products
* Great support
* Dedicated to his affiliates who contributed to his success

I remember his early websites, back in the late 1990s. ...brilliant as far as the content went.

Cory's work can never be replicated by others. But thousands of people will have learnt from the way that he put passion into his products.

Tracy, I can't begin to imagine how you feel. I've been married to my partner, Ruth, for nearly 40 years (I'm rather old). My heart goes out to you.

All I can say is: respect Cory; respect yourself; and allow yourself to grieve.

They say that time is a healer. I don't know about that. But you have to give it a chance.

No-one can replace Cory; he was unique.

Regards

Ian Traynor
York. UK

We received some very sad news today. Our industry has suffered a great loss. Internet Marketing Superstar Corey Rudl was killed in a car racing accident on June 2, 2005. He was only 34 years old and recently married.

We consider Corey our mentor. Although we did not know him personally, we respected his work in our industry and regarded him as an expert.

... we used Corey's Internet Marketing Manuals extensively to guide us with text and design concepts. He was truly a master!

Corey accomplished more in his short 34 years than most people ever dream possible. There's no telling what new and exciting possibilities he would have shared with the world had he stayed with us even just a few years longer.

There's a saying I'm sure you've heard that says, "Live every day as if it were your last". From what little I know about Corey, one of his greatest passions was racing. There is some comfort in knowing that he lived his life to it's fullest, doing what he loved most, both in his work and at play.


We mourn the loss of this great man and send our heartfelt condolences to his family.


Sincerely,

Patrick & Tracy Monteforte

Dear Ken,

You don't know me, I don't even know you.
But doing what u're doing for Corey and his family and friends it really shows you are very kind guy with big heart, honest and trustable.

Corey will no longer be with us any longer, its sad day and my sympathy goes to all his friends and specially to his wife and family its always hard when people are taken away from us, I believe God take away the people he love most first, already lost two friends in car accident and they where both talented guys, easy to understand and great friends.

Ken,

Life is like thousand images, disappearing, one at a time, like mirror broken in thousand pieces, we are all given feelings, to feel for life, to feel everything around us, doesen't matter if you are handicap in a wheelchair, you always have the feelings, feelings to feel the life you where given, often people take drugs and drink so much to forget to fly away from their feelings, people never think about life is 12 hours only, people often never realize problems can be solved, does not matter what kind of problem it is and they don't know, often people make their own problem, its really sad to see people taking drugs or drinking just to forget or to feel better about their self, each person is a special person, Corey was really a great person I believe, he was taken away from us, because God really loved him so much, God takes people he love first, our memories, will never fade away, we'll never forget, each time, year and moment we are given in life we should enjoy, we must die, to die, so if you must die, you must live your life, its what Corey did, he lived his life, he touched many hearts around the World, his family and friends knew it maybe, but I think they don't realize how big Impact he had in this world, how much he did for people around the world, it is really sad to see him gone away from us, never met him, never spoke with him, just knew when visiting his pages online, it was a great guy, his heart and emotions where for real, often we think about money, it counts, without it its hard to survive, we must remember to treat the people we love with respect, our family and friends, giving our time to them, learn to read the broken pieces from images of life memories and happy moments we are given, I didn't know 2 days ago I was going to write this but really you deserve to read this, Ken, for me you are a honest person with a great heart and really bright personality, think about this Ken for one moment, our spirit never dies, its in the music everywhere around us, we all got feelings, many people out there got broken heart and many problems to fix, but we are not able to help everyone, people need to help their self, but it's good to help others, like its good to give and some of us just needs help from others, its always good to give away part of your feelings let others know who you really are, that's why we got friends, we can choose our friends but not our family and there is reason behind that, our family will always support us, we never know who our friends are for real, without knowing them for many years to come first, but before I finish this, I'm glad what you are doing for Corey, his friends and family, my kinds words goes to his family, it's really good to know he “died” of what he loved to do, racing cars, we must try to see bright sides of this, its painful to think of but he was taken away because God love him and God took him away from the moment he “Loved so much!” Racing cars…

My sympathy and my heart goes to Corey Rudl, his wife, friends and family.

Sincerely,

Engilbert
ICELAND.

Hi Ken Didnt know Corey only as an affiliate of his IMC. Shocked that someone so young and who had accomplished so much could just go in the manner he did. Of course it could happen to any of us at anytime but something like this really makes this fact hit home. I feel most for his poor wife. I have posted a picture and short tribute at my blog and forum: ..I hope all the messages of support can help the family, maybe not now, but in the future as they deal with their grief. I am sure there will be thousands of outpourings of sympathy from the IM world. Your friend in success Mal Keenan

I was totally shocked when I received the news about Corey yesterday.  I want to express my sympathy and condolences to his new wife and his family as well as the family of his friend Benjamin Keaton. Corey will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him in the internet marketing community.  He was a shining star in life and he will be a shining star forever now. Joanne Martell Nova Scotia, Canada

***** A TRIBUTE TO: COREY RUDL - 1971- 2005
I am very sad when I heard today that the Internet Marketing World legend Corey Rudl has passed away from our midst in a tragic racing car accident. I have not met Corey, or to have spoken to him, but to have been in email contact.

He was one of the very few serious dedicated teachers of Internet's secrets and techniques. Corey will remain an Internet's star, and one of the very best internet's copywriters. He was young 34 and full of energy, and VERY Successful.

Corey Rudl of the famous MarketingTips.com and SecretsToTheirSuccess.com. But I will say that I admired Corey he was a step ahead and one you would want to learn from. Corey started about 1997 and pioneered ebooks, email and affiliate programs. Moreover, he helped numerous people to be successful some to become Internet millionaires.

Corey Rudl God Bless and may you rest in peace with the Lord - you will be missed Corey. It's a reminder that we never know what will tomorrow be. Our life is the present moment, today we create the future. Let's appreciate how precious it is.

Thank you Corey, you'll remain in our hearts the Internet will miss you, as an industry leader. My hearts and prayers go out to Tracy, his widow, his friends, family and staff

From:
Bryan Webb - United Kingdom

P.S. It makes me feel lucky to be alive; I had a very serious car accident in my Jaguar, with multiple injuries fractured skull, chest, spine and was in a coma, with an out of life experience.
But with major surgery have been able to walk again be happy and enjoy life to its fullest.

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was Torpedoed!

It was just past midnight in India when I got a call from my friend at Station KFMB in San Diego within hours after Corey's accident at the Fontana Motor Speedway. I did not believe him when he first told me about Corey's sad demise. I was working online as usual and just a few minutes ago I had the  IMC Marketing Tips Messenger Service pop up on my computer announcing Corey's message " I will Ship your Copy Today".

Then reality sunk in, I went speechless, and completely numb. It's taken me 3 whole days to be able to even power up my computer and log online. It all seems so unreal... just cannot image Corey's passing away, he was so young and full of energy.

I guess, I am at least truly blessed to have met him back in 1998 just after he had started out with his Internet Marketing  and have some of his products with me though actually it was the passion for motor racing that bought us both together first.  After that I never got the chance to meet him personally again. He did invite me for his wedding last year, which I missed because of being in India during that time. I have been a subscriber to his newsletters for years now and recently also signed up as an affiliate. The last I communicated with him was on the 30th of May asking him for his opinion and interest in  doing  a JV for a new service that I am to launch in the next few days. Well it seems this was not destined to be. Wish I had the chance of knowing him better and spending more time with him.

Cory was amongst the first to realize and promote the usage of Autoresponders, then again his IMC Messenger was a groundbreaking non-intrusive alternative to conventional newsletters. I am almost certain he had more magic conjured in that excellent marketing intuitive mind of his which alas! now will never be delivered.  I will always remember Corey fondly as an amazingly inspirational and truly caring person. My heart goes out to his wife Tracy and other family members. The internet world has lost one of its precious jewels, and I a mentor and friend. I send my heartfelt condolences to Tracy and his family and staff.

We have a saying in India..... The soul never dies... We just discard one physical body and take up another.... Its like donning a new set of clothes. The soul is eternal... just as Corey will always be in the thousands of  minds and hearts of all he touched with his genius and un-bounding energy in everything he did in life.

Sincerely,

Rohit A Paul.
India.

Hi, I am very young in this business and have very little experience. My dad, though started a few websites at the beginning of this year when he lost his job. Corey really inspired us and helped us, though he didn't even know. He was a mentor and showed people how successful the internet can be. He is/was really a GREAT marketer.

My best wishes to you, Tracy (by the way, you are really a great speaker) and to all the other people who knew Corey.

Juan Le Roux

I found out the news yesterday and still can't seem to believe it. On the one hand it's tragic news for a promising life cut so short. However, from a different perspective, look at what Corey achieved by the age of 34. He squeezed more into his lifetime that most people ever do. He was also wildly passionate about Internet Marketing and racing too. He also died living on the edge of life pushing the limits. He's also left a fantastic legacy in the materials he's left behind. He really created something from his life. Plus, he has touched so many people through the power of the Internet.

I never met Corey but had purchased some of his products such as the Insider Secrets course and the Ultimate Seminar DVDs. I valued the sage advice and the amount of practical tips he gave. Thank you Corey.

There are lessons in the story of Corey's life for us all:

How far are you pushing your limits... today?

What will people say about you if you go... today?

What will you leave behind if you go... today?

What do you need to do to begin to make your life worthwhile... today?

Thank you Corey for the lessons you've taught in your life and death. Sincere condolences to your family and business partners too. I cannot begin to comprehend what you are going through right now.
Shaun

When i heard about Corey on Saturday or maybe Friday - it's put me into shock, really, so i can't be sure of the time - i was deeply touched . My partner, who is not in this field, has been trying to tell me that this doesn't matter, that someone else will take over and nothing will change. He doesn't understand the impact Corey Rudl had on the net in general and on those of us who dealt with him in particular. I don't think it would be too much to say that the shock value of Corey's death is on a par with John Lennon's, to internet marketers at least.

It's not just a blow because i'm an affiliate and purchased his products. As you know, Corey made a point of making people on his mailing list feel we were his friends, even though most of us had never met him. And even though this was at least partly a business thing, he always came over as a really nice genuine caring guy and it hurts to hear that he has gone - no more to be said. Unbelievable - i'm actually in tears about someone i never even met.

I'm just so sorry to hear this - i can't think of anything else to say but to ask you to pass my heartfelt condolences on to Corey's wife Tracy and his close ones. There should be some comfort in the fact that he died doing something he loved.

To Corey's wife and family: be strong, but don't be afraid to grieve first. You need that, but one day the pain will go into the background and you will have to move on in your lives. Corey would have wanted you to. My thoughts are with you in your sorrow.

frann leach
uk

It is indeed a sad day for me and other marketers worldwide to hear of
the passing of Corey Rudl. My Internet marketing career started when I
was exposed to his materials. It is a loss to all of us who have been
inspired by him.

My condolences to Tracy, family members and friends. Corey will always
be in our memory.

Richard Quek
Malaysia

"Once I'm finished typing this e-mail, I'm crawling off to bed to sleep... I'm exhausted. (It's about 4:30 a.m. and while I don't normally drink coffee, I'm sucking back my third cup since midnight, and it's not helping anymore...) "

He will be remembered as one of the original and great internet marketers as a conceptualist and action taking man. Also as a man who shared his wisdom and experience. My regards to his wife Tracy and his team.

A. Ortega, Chihuahua Mexico.

I only heared his telephone talk on Tuesday, I just have been
listening his audio record on the internet -- He is alive to me, I
can never forget his voice.

For years I've been reading his newsletters. How can I believe such
an internet marketing star will fall down, SUDDENLY?? I will not
accept the fact!

God will be with you, Rudl. God will be with your family too. Your
friend, and all the people who were benefited from you, will forever
remember you.

Yongmao Yu
Toronto

First, my condolences to Corey's friends and family. I was shocked to find out about Corey's death. He was so young and full of life.

I first heard of Corey and his wonderful product through my husband. He'd gotten an email from Corey inviting us to try one of his products. I was so interested in what Corey had to say that I ordered one of his packages. I haven't regretted buying it. He gave me excellent ideas on how to start my own web site and improve on other businesses I started.

I liked listening to his conferences, what he had to say was so infectious and made people really listen to what he had to say. I don't think there will be anyone as engaging as him. He will be missed.

Thank you,
Albert and Rachel Martin

So many were influenced, as I was, by the first purchase of his fantastic
program and followed along with his instructions setting up their web business.
Each of those people has influenced many more.

Yes Corey, your life may have ended, but your light will never go out....!!
Your death may even influence more people as they read the tributes that are
sent out to so many, many mailing lists.

My sincere sympathies to your family and friends in this sad time.

Fran Watson

I don't work for IMC, I don't know Corey Rudl personally and I
don't even know if you will post my comment but that guy meant
something to me. Still, I had to make this comment because the
guy did make an impact in my life. He was inspiration to me.

I actually identified myself with him as I was going throught
the material of many internet marketers. I am roughly the same
age and I am also a car racing enthusiast. I like his style,
his no BS attitude, the fact that it seems he did it through
hard work and everything. I only whish I could be just one
ten of what it seemed to be.

Even from a stranger point of view Corey Rudl was an amazing
person, clearly outstanding from the croud.

I am really sorry for all of you who have known him, especially
for his wife.

Michel T, Montreal, Canada

I would like to offer my deepest condolence to his wife and
family members. I know the best wishes from everyone in the world
won't bring back your loved one but I just wanted you to know that
Corey has been instrumental in helping all of us and he has achieved
much more and helped more people in his 34 short years than 10 people
in their entire lifetime. Thank you very much, Corey. You have truly
given unselfishly to help us all. May you rest in peace...

Charles Tang
Penang, Malaysia

It shocked me to hear of his passing, and only at that moment did I realise, that even though I hadn't seen him in 10 years I still spoke of him to my friends. He was a great part of my life and I will always have my memories of him to carry with me. He was a great friend and I will never forget him. We will see each other again Corey. May God take care of you now.

My condolences to all his friends and family,
Brian Leitner
Cornwall, Ontario

I hope that you will be able to keep Corey's business running and that nobody will end up out of work. I hope that it will continue to help people to achieve their dreams.

Best Wishes,

Martin T. Pickering

I guess I am just one of the many who was blown away by the news. Cory’s drive commitment and leadership in his field positioned him, at 34 at the top of the tree. Whether you followed what he preached or not, there was no denying that he knew his stuff and was passionate about giving information to his audience. I don’t think that the money was the key for Cory – by the look of things that was really not an issue for him in the last few years – it was spreading the message.

The key to Cory’s success was that he not only believed in what he told us all, he lived the life and proved that it was successful. So what that he was actually using all of us as guinea pigs for the testing and new products he brought out into the market. Once he had found out from us what worked, he then told us and let us do it ourselves.

He taught us that anyone can do this stuff and make it work.

Anyone coming into the field now, who has not had the opportunity to interact with Cory will be at a significant disadvantage.

OK, he died doing something he loved, but let’s face it 34 is too early to go. It is simply not natural for parents to bury a son and for a wife who has been married for such a short time to bury a husband. There are a lot of people grieving at the moment and that’s what we really need to focus on. We may all find new gurus to help us in our worlds, Cory’s family will never find another Cory.

I wish you all a long life.

Richard Kohn

Hi Ken

Thanks for giving us all the opportunity around the world to grieve for a very special man. My thoughts go out to Tracy, none of us can understand the grief you must be feeling.

Corey has been an inspiration to me for years, and I'm glad to have been associated in a very small way with his genius.

Barbara
Durban, South Africa

Corey was such a positive influence on all of our lives. We will miss
him forever. He was one great man, who always helped others.
Blessings to all of his family, and in particular to his lovely bride.
I remember the day I got the invitation to attend thier wedding, he
shared everything he had and was with us all. The world will always
remember his gifts to us all, some people have a way of touching lives
throughout the world. May he eternally rest in peace, as he was a
peace giver to us all, and it was a blessing to share a part of his
life.

Best regards,
Dana Dudley
President and Founder
Applied BioPhysics Foundation

I had never met Corey in person, and only got to know about him relatively recently. My life had been in the dumps in all directions for many years and I felt like a real failure. But I listened to his promotional web casts and visited his sites many times.

I realized very quickly, that this was a truly great man and I do not use the term loosely. To put it simply, I had tried virtually everyone else spending thousands of dollars in the process and come up with a big fat zero. With Corey, I subscribed, and bought his products and they provided what they promised.

I interacted with his organization quite a lot- Mark, Jarret, Marriette, Kim, Evan and all the others. I listened and learned and they and he gave me hope –real hope.

I had grown seriously sceptical by then but the positive energy and professionalism underpinned by a delivery of cutting edge knowledge gave me the certainty that he and his organization are truly special and wonderful.

Since then I have become a dedicated follower of IMC. I have taken Corey’s loss very personally and it had even shaken my religious conviction. It has been a nightmare weekend for me, I can only guess at what his wife and family as well as his friends and colleagues at IMC must be going through.

But, what I would say is this: Corey had the foresight to establish a company and an infa-structure to teach his best and brightest the special skills and insights into genuine cutting edge e-marketing technology. They will continue to spread that knowledge through out the e-marketing universe.

Finally to Corey: We never met, but I was in awe not only of your genius from day1 but also of you as a person. What you have given to us all goes far beyond what we can contemplate today. You were by far the greatest e-marketer in internet history. The best of the best. I will pray for your soul tonight because you became a member of my family.

God Bless,

Graham Sifflet

I have recently learnt about Corey Rudl's passing away and I am deeply
shocked to hear this tragic news and it's with a big sorrow as well. I
feel a real heaviness in my heart and I still can't believe what happened.

I have always been inspired by Corey, his achievements and I admired
and respected him and all that he has done for the Internet marketing
community. And it has always been a pleasure to work with his company
as an affiliate.

Corey, you were the star that illuminates this Internet marketing world
with your ideas, insights, vision and pure genius. You are unique and will
always be in our memories and greatly missed.

All my condolences and deepest sympathies to his wife, family members,
friends, staff and associates. May God help you all in these hard times.
All our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Sincerely,
Jean Lam

I didn't know Corey, but knew of him....like the rest of the world.....
I will miss his brilliance.........

My best to family and friends.......

~~~~~~~~~~~
Gary Small
Vancouver, Canada

My heart goes out to his family. Nothing can bring him back, but the memory of Corey and the passion he applied to everything he did is an example for all of us to live by.

John Murphy

Corey was indeed a shining light in the dawn of Internet
Marketing. Those of us who benefited from his knowledge and
friendship will hold an everlasting debt of gratitude.

Karen and I offer our deepest condolences to Corey's family and
friends.

Randy Justason
New Brunswick, Canada

I am deeply impressed by your dedication in a tribute to Corey. As one of his former employee, I would like to share some of my thought about Corey to the others on your site. Could you please help in posting the following on the website http://www.remembercorey.com ?

Many thanks,
Alan Au

t's still very difficult to believe that Corey has just passed away in a car accident one or two days ago.

I recall what I know about Corey: a leader with endless ideas, an adventurer who loves trying out these ideas and definitely a brilliant director who always have a long-term vision. Corey definitely had his own style on managing his business, and he was generous enough to share his background and viewpoints among his employees. Being a young and successful entrepreneur, he works hard and never lay back. Corey totally deserves what he owns and possesses today.

I also remember a phrase from one of his interviews with us. It is vaguely like this: "... not only that I want you to understand how I operate the business, but also I want you to tell yourself that you've learned something valuable from me if you'll happen to move on to some other job opportunties in the future..." Thank you Corey, I did learn something valuable from you as one of your former employees.

My sincere condolence to your family. You'll definitely be missed, Corey.

Regards,
Alan
Los Angeles, CA

The odd thing is he and I began our first Internet efforts about the same time and encountered pretty much the same problems. The difference was I put mine on the shelf because I couldn't find solutions; Corey, perhaps because he was 20 years younger and more determined, stuck with it. And, when a solution couldn't be found, he created one. When I came back, almost a decade later, I found solutions to all the problems that had sent me away in the first place at Corey's website. And in that course, I found more than I could even begin to absorb.

I've been seriously considering updating to the newly released version, but first wanted to see Corey in person, here in Las Vegas. There was an event scheduled for a couple of months ago that was canceled at the last minute (I later found out he wasn't coming himself, anyway, and would have been terribly disappointed). Then word came that it had been rescheduled and it appeared he might do this one himself. It was scheduled for 4 June -- yesterday.

The last message I got with Corey's name on it (sent out to everyone on his list, of course) seems terribly poignant, especially considering the date I received it -- 1 June. It was about that new course and began:

"Once I'm finished typing this e-mail, I'm crawling off to bed to sleep... I'm exhausted. (It's about 4:30 a.m. and while I don't normally drink coffee, I'm sucking back my third cup since midnight, and it's not helping anymore...)"

While I never had the chance to meet him in person, I quickly concluded, from his DVDs, that Corey was a very special sort of person. His presentation was anything but slick -- it was human. This was not a man reading from a carefully crafted script, but a man having a conversation with a few friends he had invited into his home, so excited by what he had to say that sometimes his quick mind and excitement got the better of his tongue, which just couldn't keep up. But that just made him all the more likable -- along with the sense that this was a happy man, a man who had achieved so many of his goals and dreams -- but always managed to find news ones for himself and those of us who were fortunate enough to discover him, hopefully learn from him.

To say he will be missed is one of the greatest understatements of all time. To say he will be remembered . . . yes, he will -- not as an Internet marketing icon, but as a friend and mentor to thousands of people he never met but nonetheless touched deeply.

JR Wilson

At that time Cory was involved in Moto Cross racing and did very well, winning some National Championships, as I recall.

Time passes. Children grow up and make their own way; my wife and I separated and divorced; I eventually moved from Ontario to this Blessed Isle; the Rudls senior moved to British Columbia. One loses touch. However, my ex wife did maintain a relationship with the Rudls and I would get posts periodically from one of my sons about what Cory was up to.

Having lost our oldest son at 41 in a tragic traffic accident at Easter of 2004, I do know what the family is going through.

Time will heal some of the pain but a hole in one's life remains.

"Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans", (John Lennon, White Album).

My thoughts are with you all and with his family.

John Stinson

I received an email from a friend that had a little email from Dr. Joe Vitale on the passing of Corey Rudl. Needless to say I thought that it was a very cruel joke until I followed the link to Yahoo’s news site. Corey wrote the very first Internet Marketing book that I’ve ever read. He made it sound so simple that it made me guilty by just sitting there and still reading it.

It’s a great shame and loss that he had to go the way and time that he did … and he is and will always be missed dearly. I would like to say thank you to him though for all the great things that he has set me on by just reading his book. I do send out my thoughts, prayers and love to him, his widow Tracy, his family and all his friends, students, colleagues etc around the world. We are better for having gotten the chance, no matter how small, to have known such a beautiful soul.

Thank you Corey … you still light the way with your life and legacy.

Love,

Kenneth Christopher Lim
- Malaysia

Quote:
"Be grateful at all times because sometimes when you hold out for everything ... you walk away with nothing."

First and foremost, my heartfelt condolence to Corey's widow, families and friends.

As one of the IMC's earliest affiliates, and a 'veteran' who had been spellbound by Corey's brilliance since the last millennium, the news came as a total shock, and a 'rudl' awakening for me. Life is indeed very fragile. But we tend to forget that the real meaning of life is to leave a positive mark on this earth. Corey Rudl had definitely done that and more.

In order to succeed in life, we all need a hero and an inspirational figure. Tiger Woods, Michael Schumacher, Roger Federer, etc. Corey Rudl was one of the heroes. He had inspired and touched so many people around the world, including myself.

Corey was in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as a special guest speaker at a seminar entitled "Making Millions thru the Internet" almost five years ago. I did not have the privilege (or money) to attend the seminar as it was held on the other side of Malaysia, but I heard from most participants that even at a young age of 29, he was an awe-inspiring speaker and motivator. Ironically, one of my goals was to 'entice' Corey to come to Borneo to speak at a conference or seminar. Alas, that will never happen.

To me, Corey was 'the' role model to my e-business endeavour. Back in 1997 when I was still young (and broke), and the Net was still raw, there was hardly any young Internet marketing guru and self-made online millionaire around that you can truly look up to or learn from. Corey's arrival at the Internet marketing scene was therefore, a blessing. Without him, I (and many others) wouldn't have got started in web business.

Somehow, I believe that Corey Rudl's legacy will live on even after his untimely demise. Like John Lennon, Princess Diana or Elvis Presley, I suspect that a lot of netrepreneurs will tend to remember where they were or what they were doing when they heard the news of Corey's passing. He will long remain an Internet business icon.

Thank you Corey Rudl for making a difference in my life.

Richard T. Koh

Sabah, Malaysia Borneo

I was completely and utterly devastated when I heard the news about Corey. I am still in shock!

I remember when I first met Corey in 1999 when he ventured downunder to share all he knew about internet marketing. Corey was so excited, talking nineteen to the dozen, and my brain was having a hard time keeping up with him. At the end of the 2 day seminar the organizers announced that Corey was taking personal consultations. I jumped at the chance to meet with him. What he shared with me turned my brochure like website into a profitable site earning hundred of thousands of dollars.

Then last year, when he had his wedding event, I decided to make the trip from Sydney as he was so excited about the event and everyone meeting Tracey, who could resist? Once again being part of the wedding event, not only was I able to have a drink with both Corey and Tracey and congratulate them but also I had the opportunity to thank Corey for everything he had done for me with my wealth creation endeavours .

Corey was a marketing genius in the true sense of the word and I thank him from the bottom of my heart for sharing his knowledge and guidance so enthusiastically.

My heartfelt condolences to Tracey, the Rudl Family and all at the Internet Marketing Center .

With deepest sympathy

Susan Sparkes, Sydney , Australia

I knew Corey for quite some time when I worked for him. We started back in
1997-98 with just a few people around on granville and 1st in vanc I think
from what seemed like a 2 br condo. It's amazing how fast he growed.
A Marketing guru indeed. He loved racing more then anything. My true
condolences go to him, his family and his company. A truly unique man
with unique perspective.

RIP Corey, and maybe we meet up in heaven again.

Sincerely,

Alex Pavlovic

Epitaph (an exercise of introspection)
By Mitch Whitaker

What the body has lent the soul has borrowed.
With every last breath spent, I take my leave in sorrow.

Do not weep at my departure, for I live in your memory.
Tis you who have quit my capture; only I am absent of the sensory.

I fought to be an individual, now I wish the same of thee.
I don't believe the physical can bring an end to me.

Through my life I have sought the many secrets of happiness.
If I leave you with one thought, only this would prove most timeless:

"For age and wisdom has bought this rapture of truth that no one can be in contempt;
defeat cannot be found in failure, because victory is borne from the attempt."

God be with you Cory. Sincere condolences to all of your family and friends.

Regards,
Alfredo Di Pasquale

Always your student in marketing

Tibor Angler - a subscriber of his newsletter from Hungary

Sincerely,
ahmed mohamed

Due to some reasons, I never got around to be one of Corey's customers but I remain on his subscriber list for years and have enjoyed every email he sent me. I guess I won't be receiving them anymore now.

My hearfelt condolences to his wife Tracy, the other members of Rudl family, the IMC staff members, his friends and associates. We all are going to miss him.

Kris Othman, Malaysia.

I was one of Corey's 70,000+ affiliates, though a rather new one. I have never made any money from selling his products, but still promoted them, knowing that the products would help others get ahead.
I still hope to be able to buy many of them for my own use in the future.

That being said Corey was of the 2 internet marketing "gurus" who I truely respected without question (the other is Ken Evoy). It wasn't due to the potential of earning money selling his products, but because of the amount of quality information he gave me, totally for free.

Thousands of people have become hugely successful because of his teaching, and this is a tragic loss to the internet marketing community.

Yesterday (Friday) after he died, I received an email from him, with more information to help me succeed online. That is the power of the sales and marketing techniques he promoted, even after passing away.

I truely hope his teaching becomes immortal

Andy Beard

None of us in this world are guaranteed tommorrow, so we should not take life for granted.

Goodbye Corey
You Will Be Missed

Sincerely,
Tina B
Butler, PA

My sympathy and condolences go out to Tracy, Ken's widow and everyone associated with IMC on this sad, sad day.

I have been an affiliate of IMC for about 10 years. I was always intrigued by the manner in which Corey ran IMC. His honesty and integrity stood out in his correspondence. His business acumen, as we all recognized, was outstanding.

From Corey I developed the determination and push to venture where I had no experience. To Corey I owe my plunge into business on the Internet.

Corey, I'll never forget you.

Steve Johnson

Canada

Hi Ken, (Please see note to you at bottom of email.)

My heart goes out to the family and friends of Corey Rudl.

I never met the man, nor have I had the money to purchase any of his best tools. I did review a few and they were well worth the price, but as an older widow with a mortgage almost equal to the SS income, I have to limit spending or not eat.

Ken, you say you have never lost anyone close. I have. My oldest brother's wife and I are the only family members left (in this generation) of both my and my husband's family.

It is always a shock, whether it is a family member or just someone you admire for their fine qualities, as we all did Corey. It is even harder to know that it was not a peaceful departure.

I was the youngest of four children, spread out over a 16 year period. At 15 I was the only one living at home to care for my mother for the last month that she was home. She lived only four days after the doctor put her in the hospital.

When we received the call that she was gone my father fell completely apart. I had to notify the rest of the family scattered over two states and my youngest brother who was in the Army, serving in Korea.

The tribute from Cheryl Gonzales is so true. I only wish that I had known these truths when my dear mother passed on.

Up to that time I had always been an active Church member. I blamed God for taking my mother from me. I turned my back on Him completely and didn't set foot inside a Church for many years. My grief lasted for almost 20 years.

Please, Tracy, don't let this happen to you and your family, nor to your friends family.

God is right there with all of you. Just ask, and He will comfort you.

When my beloved husband passed on ten years ago I had no other family here in Arkansas. It was after 11 on a Thursday night. I called one of my stepsons in New York State and asked him to call his brother.

He explained that they wouldn't be able to leave there until after work on Friday, but they would be here as soon as they could. Having more than one driver they were able to cover about 1500 miles and get here about 10 PM Saturday.

I was practically a zombie, but this time I prayed. I asked God to let John stay with me, at least until the boys could get here.

Note to Ken: This is all completely true and realizing that the ones we love are really still with us for as long as we need them may be a big help to others. They are no longer in a mortal body, but their spirit can communicate with our spiritual self.

Imogene Bell

God Bless Tracy and family.
I am so sorry for your loss.
We loved him too and we know it hurts.
May God keep you strong and in his loving hands.

Joan Clout-Kruse

Everybody loved him.

Man, oh, man. It hurts to lose him.

It was about this time I lost my own daughter, age 16, in a violent car crash. She was crushed beneath a truck. The two year anniversary is on June 18th.

This loss reminds me how special we all are to each other--and yet we fail to tell one another how much they mean to us.

Love up your friends and business associates. Rememer Corey Rudl when you want to chase a dream. Nobody but nobody did it better.

Warmly,
Simone

Why? Because I realize the only people who grieve are the ones who were left behind. They grieve because they could never see Corey in this life again. While Corey….well….he’s looking forward to a new life in the new world where he can have so much more fun without having to do anything. He can hit the top speed on the “Heaven Speedway” all day long!!! Imagine how happy he is with his new life, a world without war, a world without hardship???

Corey is always a happy person and he wouldn’t want us to be sad. He’s happy to leave his burden in this world. He’s happy to leave this world and we should be happy for him.

Corey is an example of the fact that Age means nothing. He might only live for 34 years, but he had achieved so many things that person who live more than 100 years would never achieve. Age is irrelevant. How we spent our time is relevant.

Corey signed off in style…. in what he likes the most….A Fast Car in A Fast Speed….

We might be sad of it….But he didn’t….So let us remind the people that he left behind to be hopeful and continue his legacy. Let us remind Tracy how wonderful Corey was. Let us remind his parent what a great kid he was. Let us remind the staff at IMC that Corey is one of the most inspirational individual the world will ever see and they should be honoured having been working with him.

All the best for Corey ....

Dimas Renaldi
Melbourne, Australia

Thanks for putting the effort in to memorialize Corey, just a few words of my own:

Dear Tracy, and the Rudl Family

I have never met Corey in person, but felt like I’d lost a best friend when I heard of his passing. I know how enthusiastic Corey was for life and kind in helping others. I was in complete shock when I heard the news, and haven’t been able to concentrate all day after hearing the news from a friend. I feel very sad, and hope that you can come to terms with your loss in some way. I feel sad I was unable to make it to the USA to your wedding (our baby was being born) as I looked forward to meeting both you Tracy and Corey later on in person.

May God remember him for his good deeds, and be with you his family in these truly tragic circumstances.

Corey – you were an inspiration to those of use who had nearly gotten there, those who had, and those who were starting. Your efforts to help others will be remembered, and wont be wasted.

I think all of us, his students and staff will take special notice of his passion and teachings, and make a special effort to do better in our own lives and businesses and to succeed as a personal tribute to Corey.

Hope your last few minutes were exciting and your last seconds quick….you died a hero and will we all miss you mate!

God rest your soul, and until we meet again,

Kindest Regards and Sympathies

Brook Papworth

Perth
Western Australia

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

It only seems like yesterday we all received those exciting email invites to
Corey's and Tracy's wedding. And even in Corey's newsletters he made it
known how much he adored and respected his family. It just doesn't seem fair
that this has happened to Corey, who was and is so much larger than life.

We are shocked and saddened by the sudden loss of Corey. He was so genuine
in his efforts to help others achieve their dreams and set a great example
for others to follow in his footsteps. Corey was unique. The world just
won't be the same without his enthusiasm and presence. He was a true mentor
and will be missed by so many that he touched with this work. The difference
Corey has made in so many people's lives is too great to be measured.

Rest in peace, Corey...

Mandy Gibbons

We are at a loss for words. We are numb with shock and disbelief that such
a promising life could be taken away so early.

In the short time we got to know Corey, we could see that he was a man of
great drive, determination, thoughtfulness, and compassion. He made us all
feel like family the moment we met him. He will be sadly missed by everyone
who knew him. We will miss him here on earth but we hope to one day be with
him in heaven when it's our time.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Tracy & Corey's family. Take comfort
in knowing that in the short time that he was here on earth, he had a huge
impact on so many lives around the world and the memories of him will never
be forgotten.

Love April and Dirk Scholten and family

Fast forward. Friday, June 3, 2005, Wes and I are now married (5 years this
year) and we're in Gatlinburg, TN for a weekend vacation. I got online to
check email that morning and a friend sent me an IM: "Corey Rudl died
yesterday"

My mouth dropped open. How can this be? You see, Corey changed our lives.
It was because of Corey that we earned our very first affiliate check. It
was Corey's initial teachings that put things in motion for us and
ultimately led to the creation of a very successful company. We have lost
someone special. A true pioneer and an incredible man.

Wes and I met Corey in Boulder, CO in 2001. Great speaker and very helpful.
I found him to be very positive and a great motivator. I am grieved and
heart broken that he has passed, why did he have to leave us so soon?

Tracy, I'm so sorry for this. I know you and Corey had big dreams. I can't
say I know how you feel because I don't. I hope with time you'll gain
strength. Wes and I are very close, I cannot imagine the whole impact of
losing your husband but what I do imagine is horrible. You're in my prayers
during this time.

Our condolences to all his family, friends, those at IMC and to the Internet
Marketing community. Corey, may God wrap you in his arms. We will always
hold a special place in our heart for you.

Tameka Sowder Pritt
Bent Mountain, Va

Thank you for giving us this opportunity to remember Corey.
When I got the email to say that Corey had passed away I
thought it was someone playing a sick joke. Even seeing
the LA Times report couldn’t convince me that it was true!
I’ve never met Corey but I feel as if I’ve lost one of my very
Best friends.

I only got involved in internet marketing about 3 months ago.
Fortunately for me the very first course I bought was Corey’s.
At the same time I got his Ultimate Seminar DVD’s and watched
all three the very day I got them. Two days later I had my whole
family over to watch them too. I will be watching them a lot in
the future.

On Thursday I deposited the very first check I received from
IMC. Little did I know that not many hours later the man I’ve
adopted as my mentor would no longer be with us.

Although he’s no longer with us in a physical body I believe that he’s
still with us in spirit. His legacy will live on and he will never be forgotten.
I for one will be working a whole lot harder.

To his wife, parents, sister and niece, friends, IMC, affiliates and everybody out there
who feels this terrible loss, as well as Ben Keaton’s family & friends,
my sincere condolences. May God carry you in His arms through this very sad time.

Marlene Roberson
Springs, South Africa

First I would like to thank you for putting up a site as a tribute to Corey.

Last Friday I actually ordered his 2005 update to his “Marketing Secrets” course. I went to my inbox expecting a receipt and was shocked to find an e-mail from a friend about his death! I was absolutely floored. I have been in disbelief since. His death has had a greater impact on me that I expected, after reading this site I see that others share my feelings. I had the privilege to meet Corey in May of 2004.

He was such a wonderful and talented person with such passion and fire. He has truly made a good impact on so many people’s lives, his parents and wife must be so proud. I personally believe that everything happens for a reason. Corey’s purpose on earth must have been fulfilled, and God must have needed Corey back home more than we needed him here. I am happy that he died a happy man, and that it was fast and pain free.

He is in a better place, and we all have a new angel in heaven. My heart goes out to his beautiful new wife, and his family, friends, and staff at IMC. He will be greatly missed.

Lynn R.

Minnesota

Thanks for creating this site for Corey. I know it is greatly appreciated by
the thousands that had their lives touched by Corey. I am fortunate to be
one of the those lucky people.

I first met Corey in Australia August 14, 2001 at a small seminar that he
organised. I've never forgotten it. He blew me away. I bought everything he
had on sale there that night and I'm glad I did. From that day on he has
been a teacher and mentor to me through his newsletters and products. His
teachings have continued to move me to new levels in business and as a
person.

My heartfelt condolences to Tracy, Corey's family, friends and the fabulous
team members at IMC.

Corey, thank you for all you have done. You will be sadly missed by us all
but your legacy will live on.

Neville South
Victoria Australia

I'd like to say My condolences to Corey's family and friends.

This is really so sad!

I just met him last year in LA, and I told him that he will be in a famous magazine with me in my country Indonesia as PROFILE!

I wish he would see it! I just received the magazine myself, and was about to send him that magazine as a gift. But a week later I heard he died. I was crying when I heard this news!

Below is the picture of me with him in the US and it was published in the large magazine here.

I want Tracy know that he's a well known in Indonesia!

Anne Ahira
Asian Brain IMC, CEO.


(added)

WOW Ken,

Thanks a lot for fast response! :-)
And thanks for publishing it in your site.

It would be great to let people know how Corey is well known all over the
world! He will be really missed!

Anne Ahira

Thanks again Ken,

Best Regards,
Patrick Mahoney

Dear Ken,

On Friday, when I heard the news of Corey’s death, at first I hoped it was some sort of mistake but a look at the news links included in the message I received told me it was not. I felt numb and then great sadness and sorrow at the loss of someone so bright and young.

I have never met Corey yet he has represented to me the supreme internet marketer, the one whom everyone else seeks to emulate. As I listened to, watched and read his training information I began to feel that I knew Corey – he was a friend I just hadn’t had chance to meet yet.

My sincere condolences to Tracey, Corey’s family and all at IMC as you come to terms with the loss of this unique man.

Paul Quirk - United Kingdom.

I have many fond memories of driving around Ottawa and jumping out of the car at any stop light where there was a Fiero and passing out fliers for his first business, Fieros Plus. We also had several conversations of our dreams and hopes for the future.

You just knew then that Corey was going places. He was determined and nothing was going to stop him. I only wish I could have spent more time with him and witnessed how he became who he was. After we went our separate ways, I would occasionally hear from Corey or hear of him. He was the type of person you never forgot. Even though I had not talked with him in a long time, I will miss him. He was my friend, the kind that even after a long time had passed, when we talked it was like it was yesterday the last time we had spoken.

My condolences to his wife and his family. My thoughts and my prayers are with you and with him.

Shawn Cochran

I am forever grateful to have had the pleasure of meeting Corey and his wife and so many students from all around the world at the wedding reception he so graciously put on for his customers to "Thank them"...No Corey, Thank You!

Your enthusiasm to help others, your energy and dedication to excellence will not be forgotten.
You are a real angel now, looking over all of us that strive to be like you. My deepest sympathy for your entire family, friends and IMC team. You will live forever in our hearts.
Very fondly,
Elizabeth Doolittle

I hope IMC will continue to carry the torch of Corey's vision well into the future... I was shocked and sadened by his passing but just look around you... Look at all the people that just won't let Corey be forgotten. You all are a bunch of great people.

-Anthony Tomei

Though I did not know Corey Rudl personally, he is, of course, a well-known name around our office. I respected the man, and was always able to work well with his staff. If you would like help with research, for your foundation, please feel free to contact me. I’d be honored to help.

Thank you,

Carolyn Clemans
The Abraham Group (Jay Abraham)

I have had the pleasure of getting to know Tracy, and I just want her to
know that I am here for love and support. I am just a few minutes away...

Maureen McDonough
San Diego, CA

I’m truly not an Internet guru in fact I hardly can keep my computer running. I did not know of Corey through business but I new him from another perspective. I understand to a lot he was an Internet Marketing genius but to me he was just one of the guys. I had some great times with Corey 4x4 ing the backcountry of BC, Tearing up the asphalt in his Porsche, And sometimes just sitting in front of the TV (Should Have seen Him When He got the playstation game the Need For Speed). Corey and I never once talked business in fact if I told you what I did you would wonder what we ever had in common. What he was to me was one of the guys who sat around with and had a few laughs with and maybe a couple beers. In fact in the couple years I new Corey I don’t think the Internet was mentioned once. But I do now he had a passion for wheels big or small 2 or 4 he loved them all. Corey lived for being behind the wheel and everything he worked for was to live up that passion.

He loved his work as some nights it was impossible to tear him away from his desk. I hadn’t spoke with Corey for the past few years since he moved from Vancouver CAN to the USA. I was talking with my girlfriend just a couple of weeks ago and decided I was going to try and email him as he kept coming up in my conversations and wondering what he was up to since he moved. I new he had gotten married and had built a home in the San Diego area.

I truly regret not talking to him one last time but I’m glad I had the chance to hang with a guy that most never had really seen. My condolences to his Mom and Dad I know your proud of your son. Even be it to short in this Life he lived everyday to the fullest that a man possible could. To Hope his sister I don’t know what to say. I can’t understand the pain that is tearing away. Just try and remember that in his 34 short years he accomplished so much. More than most could ever imagine accomplishing in a lifetime he did in that short amount of time. To his wife Tracy, I know we never had met but I’m sure you’re the greatest and hope all the best. I know you must have had your hands full when it comes Corey and his toys (cars) he is like a kid in a candy store ready for a meal. I hope someday All of you can look back and think about what he did at only 34. I as most will never conquer what he accomplished in those few short years. He experienced things many never will so try and be positive in those trying times.

Corey I will never forget the memories
I wish I had one last chance to hear how you were
But seeing the pictures I now you were doing
The things you loved and lived for
I will remember all the good times
And I would expect the same from you
It will keep me from getting down and blue

As we say thee who goes with the most toys wins
You are at the top of the podium as the winner
You’re a true inspiration for all your friends

To live their lives always grinning
Thanks for now everything good buddy
But don’t think you have heard the last of me
The race is still on and always will be

Corey Rudl Is a legend that will always live on

SAK

Vancouver BC

Your company was something that you always took such pride in and I remember when you were just starting IMC with Paula and Derek. I watched you acclimatize to a growing business, trying always to make the right decisions and live by your moral values. Your employees have lost a strong and compassionate leader, my heart goes out to Derek and Jarred for the loss of a mentor and a friend. I will see you at Corey’s memorial and we can share our tears together at the loss of our friend.

God Bless You Corey, for the man you were.

Your Friend

Ward Kondas

I am shocked and saddened by the sudden loss of Corey Rudl.

06/01/2005 15:42:00 I have just got his last newsletter.

It is over one year since I accidently encountered his website from Japan.
When I first see his website I could have Hope we ordinary people
can live on Internet business. After that I joined his affiliate programs,
and in this year I have Just STARTING his best program-"Secrets To Their
Success" and "The Insider Secrets to Marketing Your Business on the Internet"
course.

Because I believed it has TRUST first of all
that it's most important thing on the virtual world we live.
What a Beautiful Program and Trastworthy System-legacy-he left as A Pioneer
for beginners like me, too! And above all he gave us HOPE. Thank you Corey!
...though I needed your help as I mail you first.
As I read the guidebooks I feel sometimes in it his artistic soul
rather than so-called an Internet "Guru".

Kind & Happy email from Corey's wife of last fall and this Cruel "June".

With my deepest sympathy from Japan.

Shouzou Tahara
from Japan

I knew Corey and his website on 1998. I was feel
amazed and admirer him so much. I still remember that
I had a very slow dial-up connection during that time
to browse Marketingtips.com, but I really love to
learn from him about his Internet Marketing Tips.

Unfortunately, during that time my country, Indonesia
- was really in trouble due to the economic problem.
Our currency triple to US$ so fast. I can't afford
myself to spend money to buy Corey's product.

I still remember I wrote Corey personally about my
problem, and soon I could find that his website gave
us an opportunity to buy his product more flexible of
3 payment terms. I don't know if this policy because
of me and my letter, but I just feel that Corey was
really care and fully attention to everybody who's
willing to learn from him.

On January 8, 2002 I could finally have Corey's
package coming to my door via FedEx. I can't believe
its really 10 lbs weight. I was so happy, and can't
forget that moment. Until today I still keep the
package: the thick white box, the receipt, the 2
ring-binder manuals, the CD's, and the welcome letter.
(I attached the picture taken today).

When I heard about the tragedy on June 3 when I
checked my email, I was terribly shocked. Speechless.
Late in the midnight I looked back at that 10 lbs
white box - I pick it up from the shelves, and open it
tenderly, touch it and read it again - say nothing.
Suddenly can't believe that I can only cry and feel am
gonna miss Corey so badly, I learn 3 years from him
through his products, and I still believe that I would
need him some more time to share, to discuss, to ask
and to see some more brilliant products from Corey.

I believe Corey would be happy now to see there are so
many people around the world, keep remind him as the
legend of Internet Marketing Guru, the beloved one. My
condolences to Corey's wife Tracey, family and
friends.

I pray for Corey all night and days, may Jesus Christ
keep him in HIS mighty hand and let Corey rest it
peace forever.

With my best regards,

Paschalis Lie
Bandung, Indonesia.

P.S. Thank you Ken for your kindness providing this
memorial sites, Corey would be proud of you.

What can you say that has not already been said, what a sad sad loss of talent, so young. He was the same age as me, I believe that he had only just got started and he would have been an awesome force on the internet, but I also believe that the people at IMC can carry on and make Corey proud, by using all his words of wisdom he taught them to help so many people.

I did not have the opportunity of meeting Corey but I was planning to. I have most of his products and was only just watching his DVD set while on holiday in Greece, My daughter who has just turned 1 year’s old was even hooked to what Corey had to say.

My Daughter Hannah 1 year’s old and mesmerised by Corey’s Teachings

I also work at a race track, with a company that gives rides in supercars and Formula 1 cars. Until my internet business takes over, with the Guidance of Corey’s Teachings. Its just a shame it was road car on a circuit that’s used for Nascar by the looks of it and those cars are fitted with big rollbar cages, its just a shame it wasn’t a Hummer H2 he was having a ride in, it would of just scratched the bumper.

"Successful is the person who has lived well, laughed often and loved much, who has gained the respect of others, who leaves the world better than they found it, who has never lacked appreciation for the earth's beauty, who never fails to look for the best in others or give the best of themselves."

I will always be truly grateful to you Corey, I will never forget how you have changed the rest of my life and the future of my daughter and family. I pray to God that as a farther I will not out live my daughter.

My prayers go out to his wife Tracey, his parents, John and Pat, his sister Hope, and niece Taya.

God Bless You Corey
I will not forget you.

Chris Leavers
England

It's crazy, because I've followed that guy for years!!! I remember back
in 1997 when I believe I first found his website it was just a one page
sales letter website, marketing his ecommerce course with all the flare
that only Cory could pull off! I followed his website for about a year.
Then in 1998 I finally bought his course for the first time. It was good
material. But I was a struggling college student at the time so I had to
ship it back. But I had learned some of the basics I needed to launch my
first website which I did in early 2000. Then as my site continued to
grow I continued to visit Cory's site often looking for new ideas. The
reason was we both sold our products using sales letters, so I was
always keeping my eye on him because he always had the best marketing
strategies and powerful sales tactics. Then in 2003 I bought his course
again, this time I kept it as my site was having some ground breaking
success of it's own, finally.

I'd watch as Cory's site and business grew
and changed just as my career website did. Then for a new project I was
working on, I was again closely reviewing his website all throughout
early 2005. Again looking at new improvements, ideas, and strategies
that he was using. I’ve been constantly trying to learn more from him as
he was one of my mentors! I was always trying to learn new strategies
for him. It just seems like yesterday that I was living in my parent’s
basement back in the late 90s. But thanks to his guidance and powerful
marketing insights I was able to launch my own career site and take it
to it's own great heights of success, much of which I attribute to my
mentor Cory Rudl. Then here I am in 2005, this is the 4th house and
largest home I’ve bought, I've done pronominally well through my
internet business and then my friend calls me telling me that he just
heard that Cory died.

I couldn't believe it! At first we were debating
if perhaps it might be another "over the top" marketing tactic, as some
celebrities like eminem have tried stuff like that before to gain
massive hype. And although I wish that was the case, I suppose that's
not a possibility. I guess he really did pass. Which is just shocking,
especially for someone like myself who's learned from him, followed him
for like 8 years, and actually attribute much of my own success to his
training. I just can’t believe it! Especially because here I was working
so diligently on my new project and now that this happened I feel that I
need to take some time off, regain my focus and get back to my faith in
God. The other thing is I've never had anyone close to me die yet.

Even
though I never met Cory he's still one of the closer people to me as
I've followed his success and teachings since 97. Man, it just goes to
show how fragile life is. It just keeps running through my mind that I
wonder if he had a faith in God? It would be more comforting to know
that he did. But I'll just say I'm sure he's in a better place right
now, I hope. At least he went out doing something he loved to do, rather
than in some slow painful way. I guess we all just got to slowly try and
pick up the pieces and move on with our lives.

The Internet Marketing community isn't going to be the same though without him around as he broke all kinds of new ground in internet marketing circles around the
world! He definitely was a marketing guru of market guru's. One of the
top players in the game! I'm 30 now, close to the same age, so that's
another reason it all really hit's home. My condolences go out to all
his friends, followers, and family. Well anyway, if anyone wants to talk
more about the situation or reminisce with me you can email me:
--
Matt

My heartfelt condolence goes to Corey's beloved widow Tracy, his immidiate family and all the dedicated members of the IMC Team. At first I tried not to believe the news and was hoping it would turn out to be a false one just to sadly realize later that our great hero is truly gone and no more with us. I am just a new student of Corey and as I have mentioned to Josh in one of our telephone conversations "I am very proud to be Corey's student".

I was overhelmed and felt deeply inspired by his mission and visions as I read through his Internet Marketing tips. Corey was one of the great men who walked this planet Earth to lead us into a new stage of evolution at the start of this 21st. century. By the time he left us, although his visions are complete and whole, his mission was only at its infancy and I beleive the Corey Team will be able to carry on the guiding light of Corey's great mission to continue enlightening uncountable little guys like me throughout the remaining decades of this century and beyond.

Salai Kipp, Hamburg, Germany, 9. June 2005

Thanks for putting up a link to my Corey tribute page.

I would like to include a few words on your site if that's still possible. I
wrote this the other night. Feel free to edit it if you need to:

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Corey's been an ongoing inspiration for myself and several of my friends
since we first came across his products nearly three years ago. We're all
doing business online because of the concepts he taught us.

He had the knack of communicating with his subscribers in such a way that we
felt we knew him. I can't imagine feeling the same sense of loss over any
other marketing figure. Sorry guys, but that's just the way it is. Maybe
it was his youthful exuberance, or his willingness to talk about his
personal life in his writing, but I feel like I lost a friend.

We will miss the deluge of e-mails, the special offers, and the occasional
"hard sell" approach. But I'm so pleased that Corey's Internet Marketing
Center will continue doing business despite his loss.

Rest in peace, my friend. We'll miss you. But we'll never forget what you
taught us, not only about making money online, but also about following your
dream, persisting until you find solutions, and doing the things that you
love.

Our condolences to Corey's wife, Tracy, and his family and friends.

Marguerite Bonneville

Gold Coast, Australia

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Thanks again Ken.

Wendy Suto

Corey, you will be missed.

"With every farewell, a memory is born"

John
The Netherlands

One of Corey's class-mates from his high school days, contacted me to tell me of his passing. You see, I watched Corey grow up. Started him off to school on his first day of school (1976-1977), and many other throughout his first year at school. His mother had surgery and I was the nurse that looked after both Corey and Hope. Corey would have been about 5 at the time and attended a half day of kindergarten at the local public school. Hope was just a little baby, only a few months old. His father "Nick" owned a Wood Yard, where the County foresters delivered their cedar logs for resale. I spent various amounts of time, at both their homes in Carleton Place, both as a nurse and as a family friend.

Over the years, I continued to hear of the many accomplishment achieved by Corey. His love for "race cars", Western University, his marriage to Tracey. But the news I heard today, brings a great sadness to my heart.

Across the miles, we mourn the loss of dear, dear friend Corey and send our heartfelt condolences to his wife Tracey, this parents Nick and Pat, to his sister Hope and his many colleagues.

Will forever remember you!
Jayne Munro and the Munro family
Almonte, Ontario Canada

What can I say? Just last week I received an email from him about a small
meeting he was having in my hometown of Jacksonville on June 10th. I did not
answer right away and he sent me a follow-up message saying he did not see
my name on his guest list. This just truly blows my mind away.

I am so sorry I never got to meet him, but from his emails I can tell that
he was passionate about what he does and wants everyone else around him to
be a winner like he was.

My condolences to everyone and God Bless.

Thelma D
Jacksonville, Fl.

When I write about Corey it's usually to brag about his latest
idea to my own customer base. It's no small thing that
his name is the only outside name to EVER headline one of
our promotions.

It's a tribute to his talent. And his enthusiasm. His is the
kind of contagious vigor that's meant to be shared. And in the
end, that lust for living and thriving is the piece of Corey
we should all take with us.

In the days after I heard news of Corey's death, I buried
myself in sales copy. I poured through his letters and wrote
a piece of copy in his honor. I like to think that would make
him smile.

Today our entire list will receive a promo packed with new
enthusiasm and visions of Ferraris. And when they feel inspired...
when they pick up the phone to change their lives... they may
not know the name Corey Rudl. But he will be the spark behind
their new found fortune.

As marketers I think we can carry on the vision and bring the
dream to the people. It's our turn to churn energy from within
and give it to people who need our inspiration.

I know Corey's only regret would be that he couldn't help
more people. So let's do it for him.

Corey's ideas grew our company from a fledgling basement
start up to a sprawling 165-person machine. And we'll never
forget the friendship we all shared with him and everyone at
IMC.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Tracy and the entire IMC
staff.

Sincerely,

Eric Olson

Yes, he made money online, at the same time - he was to out to help others. I have had small success online using his ideas, I believe the good that will come out his death is that it prompts me to persist and succeed like I should using his ideas- yet another reason to stay true

Paul Easton
New Zealand

His teachings not only were widely adopted by our customers but impacted how Miva itself marketed it’s products and services.

We were all very sad to learn of this tragedy but find hope in knowing that in our brief time with Corey he influenced so many of us.

Rick Wilson
Vice President of Sales and Business Development
Miva Corporation

Not only did he teach me how to market on the internet and bring my income up
into the six figure range, he didn't wait until I became successful to befriend
me and cheer me on.

I only met Corey last September at the IMC conference, but he impressed me
greatly and appeared to be just the way I hoped he would be. I wanted to adopt
him!

I will miss that smiling face, that energetic, almost frantic way he teaches so
as not to miss giving you all he has to give!

Corey, may you rest in peace and know that your empire will continue to grow and
expand and that those of us who were lucky enough to have met you and
"partnered" with you in some respect, will never forget you.

My deepest condolences to Tracy, his extended family and all of the dear hearts
at IMC who continue to do everything possible, above and beyond the call of
duty, to help people like me to achieve our goals.

Barbara Jennings

I did not know Corey personally, however through his videos, course and mentor(s) I felt a warm welcome in a big family. The biggest in the world: the Internet family. He taught me how to renew my Internet business professionally and to look into a very very prosperous future. I do not give compliments easily but this is coming from the bottom of my heart: Thank you, Corey for your great work!

I wish Tracy, the IMC staff all the strength it takes to continue his great legacy. You can be proud to have accompanied him some time on his path in this world.

Corey had touched lives positively all over the world.

With my deepest sympathy
Peter Schlaefli, Switzerland
June 10, 2005

Your site about Corey Rudl was referred to me by
Anne Ahira. That was very nice of you to put it
together. I will miss Corey. His drive and ambition
was my inspiration to keep on going when my going
was tough. I have learned a lot from him.

Sincerely,

Steve Dimeck

Thank you for the excellent tribute to Corey website.
Jenn at IMC advised me of it and I will be sharing it
with my newsletter subscribers.

Below is my notes on Corey ; this will also appear
in all newsletters at Becanada too...

Thank you Ken,
DAVID BELTON
CEO BECANADA

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- One of the Greatest Internet Marketers Was Lost
to us last Thursday, Corey Rudl.
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It was a very sad day last Thursday when Internet Marketing
Legend, Mentor and friend Corey Rudl died in a racing accident
in California. He was 34 years old.

I have known Corey a long time... almost 9 years. We worked
together on many projects, sent tons of emails back and
forth and talked on the phone often.

I even had the privilege to meet him in person once.

Frankly I was in total shock last Friday when I got the news...
I still can not believe it today.

A legend, mentor and friend was lost that day.

I believe I speak for all of us who's lives were touched
and enhanced by Corey's teachings, constant mentoring and
downright "Get it done" personality that he will be dearly
missed for a long time to come.

His drive and determination has influenced the lives of
people worldwide - that internet marketing works, if you
learn it, apply it and continue to do it - day in and day
out.

I other words... he made people believe in themselves
that they could be successful.

That is truly one of the most powerful and selfless
things someone can do for another person...

And then he showed you how to realize that success through
his teaching and mentoring ...

He helped millions of strangers worldwide become successful.

Corey's legacy has touched millions of lives and his teaching
will continue to do so... now and in the future.

I have talked with members of his company. They are devoted
to continuing his legacy and spreading the word of how
to market online successfully. I believe it is what
Corey would have wanted and I will continue my efforts in
that regard too.

Our hearts and prayers go out to Corey's wife, family, Internet
marketing Center family and his extended family worldwide.

God Bless you Corey for all of those you have helped so much...
You will be dearly missed.

Yours Truly,

David Belton
CEO BEcanada
David Belton Software Enterprises INC

How? Because he inspired thousands of people around the globe to achieve the same feat as he, no holds barred. And if that is not enough to see him at the feet of God basking in His eternal glory, then the eulogies and prayers of thousands of people whom he has inspired as I, will surely take him a step closer to behold the face of God. I also find solace in the news that his legacy will leave on after his death.

My heartfelt condolence to his wife, immediate family and associates. We all join you in this time of grief and sorrow, but be rest assured that Corey is in someplace beautiful.

Dear Corey you were a wonderful man to thousands of people around the world, may you rest in the bosom of the Lord in Peace Profound.

You Friend,

Samuel Iyinbo
Benin City, Nigeria

I heard they have internet in Heaven, T1 lines for everyone. I just wonder
if they have batteries for your digital tape recorder?

With you gone, the world lost a real ambassador. You made things happen!
It was great to share ideas with you and to admire your passion for
challenging fear, in every aspect of the word. I think you have taught us to
evolve, to take risks, never stop educating ourselves and remain focused
beyond all of this.

Goodbye and Thank you for your sharing,concern and trust!

Todd Edmondson
North Vancouver

I have googled and had google alert, to know as much as I can , to somehow make sense of ,…..
I first met Cory, when he helped an employee of his buy a Porsche from me in 1998 at his 6th and Granville street location We were on the same page , as I then sold him his Mercedes CLK 55 AMG to him in the U.S.

Always kept in touch as we had a common interest in high end cars.

Coincidentally as he took up residence, in La Jolla San Diego, my friend Omar Hajar was the GM of the new San Diego Ferrari store .

Well this was a place that Corey & Tracy loved to stop by , on the home , out from home , to the grocery store , simply driving by and stop in . It did not take long before we got an order in for Cory’s “DREAM CAR “,at that time .

The opening party of the Ferrari store was a great time to be enjoyed by Cory, Tracy and other Ferrari Enthusiast, as “ENZO “was there .

I surprised he did not change his order, mind you $668,000.00 and to be chosen as a buyer.

The March 2003, delivery of his 2002 360 Spider 6 sp. Titanium / Black, was a day of passion, as well “ACHIEVEMENT “.Cory and Tracy were ecstatic!

Tracy seemed to have as much excitement as did Cory for the car . I would say Tracy’s passion and excitement was for the love of her soul mate that was so accomplished and happy with her and everything he had created and shared with his true love.

13 years of a business of Passion (Porsche, Ferrari Lamborghini, Mercedes) driven to best it can be. I thank Cory Rudl for, intrusting in me to bring dreams to reality.

I can’t recall a happier moment than the delivery of his 1st Ferrari, as he shrieked like a little boy with his new toy . He had not even driven it yet.

I am overwhelmed, as I write this and see the 2 pictures of Cory and the cars I sold him. I am doubly, overwhelmed as I think of you, Tracy. I can only imagine the extraordinary time you both cherished. It is yours to keep,Tracy. I am sure he” rests with the best “.

Thanks , Paul J. Andersen

Corey was to Internet marketing what Jay Abraham is to direct marketing.
Corey gave of himself to us all. I count myself truly blessed to be a student of his. America lost a marketing icon. Although you are gone, you still hold a place in our hearts.
Ken, thank you for the memorial.

Corey and I were roommates on West 6th just after he first started IMC. I was so curious about Corey because he was so unique. Before Derek and Paula he ran IMC and couple other startups from his home and had 1 employee, which soon became two, then four and so on. We didn't live together for long - he had to convert my room into office space! He needed 2 more luxury-suites in the building! I watched IMC grow until it was 1/2 a downtown office building and then it grew some more. He did good business, even though others did not treat him with the same integrity. He was just a damned good guy! We did a little business pertaining to my business - not his - and we became great friends and buddies.

We did alot together in that year or two. We started by rollerblading. Corey had this 80's style on blades and skiis. He was a talented kid though - but more than that - he loved it and you could just see it. He was a genuine 2-planker-wanker like me and we both liked speed. I tried to make up for in skiing and rollerblading, what he dished out on wheels! I had a heart attack the first time we did the off-ramps - 130+ kph with 4 people in a porsche (335's my ass)! Thanks to him, I got pretty good doing those Rings on my own too, until the day there was that police roadblock. It was in the blind spot of the Pacific Street ring with me just flying around... I came so close to taking the poor cop out at the knees, I'm sure he soiled himself. He looked up panic-stricken, getting out of the way and and just watched me go by without stopping me.

We skied whistler-blackcomb several times, against his will. He was a snow Heli/Cat-Skiing snob, preferring only powder and less lift lines you see. Corey best-liked doing what few people could or dared. I showed him a different side to Blackcomb though. Then he introduced me to Cat-Skiing with some friends in Alberta. We went up to Trail for a couple of weekends and I had some of the best times of my life. Paul + gang: email me? Strangely, the drive back at night was one of the best parts of both trips - just chatting. Vegas - heck of a time. Goldschlagers!? Who would have thought! 4x4ing - man was that fixed-axle was fun in the snow! Stories and laughs. I thought of him as my best friend for more than a year and one of my best friends ever. It's time he hears me say so. Life changed though and we lost touch...

Simone said it best: "Corey Rudl was the king of kings, in a kingdom of sharks, he was a big ole' fun-loving fish". Nice. That's him in so many ways.

Hope: He was really proud to be your brother - I remember. I wish I could have been at the funeral to say something pointless to you about a feeling that I cannot share but would try to anyway. My heart goes out to you and your daughter. Tracy: We met once briefly. He used to think that he might never marry. He said it would take someone and something very special. You must have been just that. I'm very sorry for your loss but I'm so happy that he met you, and that you met him. I have a few pictures: skiing, etc - nothing outstanding. I will send copies when I can get them if you want them - or anything I can do. Requests from family only.

Corey: You lived life to your fullest and you genuinely brightened the lives and situations around you with your enthusiasm and positivity - which was like love without any strings attached - just it's glory. You brought me some of the best times of my life and left me with standards to keep striving for. I'll miss you forever, remember you always, tip a Corona to you every time I drink it and look for you when my turn comes.

Gary Shaben - formerly of Vancouver, BC

My name is Brandy Waites, and all I can say is I'm stunned. I have
taken courses and received emails from Corey. He's made such an impact
in my online work and my outlook on life. I have never met him in
person, or talked to him on the phone, yet I am here with tears poring
down as I write this letter. He will be missed by so many people. To
his family, I hope you can see how much he has touched everyone's
lives and know that we will keep the fire he burned alive in us each
day in everything we do.

I'm so sorry he's gone. But, I type here now
determined, I will use all that he has taught me and I will build my
business and accept partnerships and try new things. I will become
successful, not just because of my wants and needs, but of my desire
to help people and for the simple pleasure of knowing he could be
looking down right now and be proud. He can be proud that one person,
has taken him to heart, one person has achieved success because of
him, one person caught the fire he was trying to spread.

We'll he's caught me. And, I'm learning from him and bettering myself from
knowing him. He's had a part in changing my life and alot of others.
To his wife, be proud and smile up to the sky every now and then, he's
watching us all. All my love and respect to each of you out there. May
we always remember him and all that he stood for. Let's put what he's
started in motion.

Sincerely, Brandy Waites

Anna Manousakis

May the Lord give Tracey the power to OVERCOME..
I will miss you Corey but your works live on..

Oliver Magwenzi
Zimbabwe

My thoughts are with his family at this sad time.

Carole Spiers

From a "greenie" web business guy relatively new to Corey and IMC. I'm deeply sad and on the verge of bawling in shock and even though I never met Corey, I hoped that I would have eventually as my sites would prosper, after buying the course back in Decemer on the gracious 97$ offer. I was in hopes that once I was able to get transportation to do so I would like to have met Corey and hopefully become good friends so much like the rest of his clients. I feel like I've really known him even, without being in the same room, as I started reading his personal stories, watching videos and listen to audios of Corey's. Some may say my grieving is selfish but I like to share in other peoples burdens just like Jesus commands us and I can assure you that he is sharing in your lives and grief at this traggic loss of Corey.

To put it into context I cried when another mentor of mine the radio Christian money man Larry Burkett passed away of Cancer two years ago I was moved to tears, even having never met him. I could tell that Corey had an ingenius and sharp, caring genuine way about his character that made people just anticipate being around him. I will deeply regret not getting to have the honor of even hearing Corey even mention a sound byte about the success of my internet businesses in the future due to his teachings.

There are people in life that you know better and have never met than those you see day to day and your lives just co-exist. I will not let Corey's legacy down. You will here about me and to Corey and Internet MarketingTips.com will be given much deserving credit.

COREY CONNECTED WITH ME.

I'm so sad that he has been been taken so tragically from you Tracy!

In tears,
Sincerely...

Kevin Jaynes
Fort Scott, KS

I knew there had to be a better way to make a living out there, and Corey was the ambition I
needed to start to realize my goals and to build on them. He just had this way
of making you strive for excellance, and he never gave up inspiring us and
forcing us to live up to our full potential; the only reason one did not succeed
is because we were not ALLOWING ourselves to succeed. For this and many other
reasons, I was honored to have known Mr Corey Rudl.

Please accept my heartfelt and deepest condolences that go out to Corey and his
new wife and his whole family, to include those Corey trusted to carry on with
his dreams and goals. Corey, you will be sorely missed, and I honor and salute
you.

Sincerely,

James L. Steele
2LT, US Army
Washington State

Terry Hale

WritetoSELL

Kansas City USA

I don't even know how to start this condolence note. I just received
an email from Corey's wife informing about his death. Tears just
started to flow as I can hardly believe he is no more with us. As
a new internet home based business entrepreneur, Corey's marketing
techniques helped me tremendously and motivated me to pursue my dreams
just as he did. He will be greatly miss, but as his wife says "his
legacy will continue." My condolences go out to his wife Tracy,
his family, friends, and the entire staff at IMC.

sfi-anna

Thanks for setting up the memorial site.

I've never met him so why did I cry when I heard the
news? It wasn't so much that he died young, but from
wherever he is now, he can look back at this life and
say that he lived his dreams. How many of us will be
able to say that?

Unfortunate but timely kick-in-the-butt for me to get
moving on my dreams (and Insider Secrets!)

- Nadia

This is probably one of the hardest emails I've ever had to
write. Now after returning from Corey's funeral and with a
deeply saddened heart I'm finally ready to send this out.

* *

My wife, Missy, woke me up Friday morning (June 4th) with
an email from a subscriber giving his condolences to me
about Corey.

What????!!...

I had been playing video games until 3 in the morning and I
was planning on sleeping in - but I suddenly sprang out of
bed. Surely, this must be some kind of weird mistake or
something else....

I logged onto to a couple message boards since they are the
central outlets for info and right there on Tony Blake's
board was a memorial banner for Corey Rudl. It was surreal.
Corey was the passenger in a Porsche Carrerra GT that lost
control and crashed during a track event. (I've included
the AP post on the accident at the bottom of this note).

Many of you reading this will know immediately who Corey
is.

In Internet marketing circles Corey is a legend. Corey was
one of the true pioneers. I believe he was the very first
(even before Amazon) to build an affiliate program. He was
one of the first to sell downloable ebooks with his 'Car
Secrets' book. He was responsible directly and indirectly
for thousands (probably tens of thousands) of significant
successes online. His site says Corey has personally sold
over $40M and I wouldn't be surprised if that figure
expands by 100x when you count his students. That's just a
small indication of the impact he's had.

Just reading the message boards and tribute sites you can
see how deeply this has impacted people. Most people never
knew Corey personally like I did and they still feel a
tremendous loss. I hope seeing this outpouring from people
all over the world will give Corey's wife, Tracy, and his
family a small amount of comfort in these trying times.

Now I wouldn't say Corey and I were 'best buds' but in the
last few years we had definitely developed a much closer,
personal friendship. I have about 8-9 good friends from the
Internet world and I would consider Corey in that group.

Corey and I really became much closer friends because we
were both in Dan Kennedy's Platinum group so we met at
least 4x/year. Kennedy would always give us grief about
having the "Internet guys" in the Platinum group especially
because many of the existing members wanted to pick our
brains for online info. We couldn't present right after
another - Kennedy wanted us spaced out to handle the
Internet guys in small doses. It was certainly in good fun
and the bond between us grew from there.

I was probably one of his closer "Internet" friends. Though
it actually wasn't business - we never did promote anything
together - it was more personal. (Though we did consider
doing a joint seminar.)

We'd hang out after meetings sometimes and go to dinner or
a bar together. One meeting was in Los Angeles - we all
went out together on the town to a cool LA club staying out
until 4 am.

Then January of last year for my "30th Birthday Bash" I
managed to get Corey out of 'semi-retirement' from
speaking. I'm not certain but I think my Bday bash was the
first time he had spoken in a few years. I may be wrong. I
was extremely thankful and he did me a personal favor. It
was a pretty big coup and thanks to him and everyone else
part of my incredible line-up we had over 520 people there.

I have no idea if he already decided he wanted to speak
more but after that Corey began appearing again on stage. I
was glad because he able to have an impact on even more
people. I'd only seen Corey speak a couple of times and it
was really him out there. It was exhausting to watch him
because he spoke so fast but it wasn't just an act. That
was him. He was full of enthusiasm and excitement about the
Internet business and he wanted to help compel people that
it really was possible.

Just a few months ago I stayed at his new home in La Jolla,
CA with his wife Tracy and their cute chocolate lab, Wally.
I was invited to their wedding but couldn't make it. So
this was the first time I'd seen their place. Pretty
amazing and very cool. I was impressed and made some mental
notes for myself when I build a house.

I loved this 'moat-like' feature of stepping blocks
surrounded by water leading up to the front door. Another
standout for me was the "Infinity" pool that looked like it
dropped off right into the Pacific. Their place was
completely wired inside and out and definitely my style.
But I think one of Corey's favorite feature was his garage.
It was a 4/5 car garage with carpet. Nice. He had a Ferrari
360 Spyder in there and his brand new baby, a Lamborghini
Murcielago.

One of the funniest things he'd seen in awhile was me
trying to get into the Lamborghini. It was the scissor
doors which are very cool but not exactly the easiest to
jump in and out of. I landed very gracefully with a
resounding plunk as we got into the car. ;)

The car was a rocket and boy did that thing get stares.
When he dropped me off at the Airport - there were 2 people
who actually came up and got pictures of him in his car.
Pretty funny.

We shared a lot of similarities which makes this even
harder to grapple with. We had the same sense of adventure
and both were blessed with the opportunity to pursue it. We
talked about going off to Russia to fly MIG jets together
next summer and going backwoods skiing.

I actually came out to his place so we could go Baja racing
in Mexico. It was one of my favorite trips. I've got a fun
slide show that shows Corey having a ball in Baja -
www.surefiremarketing.com/baja (I put this together awhile
ago so you can just disregard the last page about my
copywriting course - I have no intention of making this
email a commercial for anything.)

Funny side note - he was in DC at my Underground seminar
just a month ago and he couldn't understand why people kept
asking him if he was still sore (you'll get it if you watch
the video). He never knew I put the photos up of him from
the Baja racing trip we did together. He was a bit ticked
off at me - but had a laugh about it. Unlike me, Corey
didn't want all his "adventures" to be public.

Corey wasn't that close of friends with too many people in
the Internet marketing circle. I actually felt privileged
to be friends with him.

He didn't keep up on the gossip, the rumors, the
"kindergarten' stuff. He simply worked hard building up his
business. And he really built it and ran it like a "real
business". I know some people have expressed their
uncertainty about the Internet Marketing Center continuing
without Corey but I have absolutely no doubt it will. Corey
built a great team around him and they were running the
place already without him for the most part.

As so many others have already said - Corey has left a lot
of people better off. He's inspired and taught many.

A couple of the personal lessons (some small and some big
ones) I learned from Corey:

1. Live life. Sounds cliche, doesn't it? But Corey really
did. Corey died doing something he loved and I think it
would be a big mistake to simply take away the lesson that
you've got to play it safe after this. Yes, racing might be
a bit dangerous but he really lived. And my philosophy is
"You can't worry about you're going to die - you can only
worry about how you're going to live."

2. Build up a team. In Baja Corey yelled at me for still
having many of my emails routed to me. He really tried to
hammer home to me that I needed a team and systems in
place. I don't know if I ever want as many employees Corey
had - but having a team in place is paramount if you want
to grow beyond a certain point.

3. Pay for the best. One of my favorite sayings I heard
comes from Tom Phillips of Phillips Publishing. He said,
"Pay for the best and you'll only cry once". Corey would
tell me about how much he paid for top accounting, legal
and consulting. Trust me it was a lot but to him worth
every penny because he was building a real organization.

I'm sure more will come to me as my mind clears up.

One of the things I remember being most grateful to Corey
for was for increasing not just my expectations for my
personal life but my business as well. He was inspiring to
me with what he had accomplished and also how he coaxed me
a bit to step up my 'game'.

Of course, business will go on as usual. Orders haven't
stopped coming in over here and I'm sure orders haven't
stopped for Corey's products during this time (which is a
great thing about an Internet business). Things go on
however I know Corey's spirit and influence won't be
forgotten in our Internet community and beyond.

Usually I sign off by saying "All the best" - but I think a
better sign-off is "Be the best". Corey really was the best
at what he did and if we strive to be the best - we might
just wake up one day to find we are.

You'll be missed my friend.

Be the best,

Yanik Silver

In case you haven't heard, Corey Rudl died in a racing
accident this past Thursday.
For those of you not familiar with him, and for those
of you who are, suffice it to say that he single-handedly
changed the face of marketing on the internet - for the
better.
It's taken me a long time to figure out what I wanted
to write to you all. Something has to be said though.
It's hard to sort through the multitude of thoughts and
memories that are bouncing around in my head right now,
starting with the absolute shock that I felt when I
read Jim Boere's newsletter this morning and heard about
the death of Corey Rudl.
Years of memories, starting with becoming an affiliate,
so long ago - or so it seems now, the money that I've
made, the lessons that I've learned, the arguments I've
had with his staff (always amicably resolved though),
the deals that we've made and the ones that we tried
to put together.
There is no sense to be made of this loss, to Corey's
family, to those who worked with him, to those who knew
him, to those who learned his lessons, to the internet
as a whole. It's one of those times where you shake your
head and say, 'why?'.
He does leave behind a legacy though, one that will
endure for years to come, the well deserved legacy of a
man who not only talked the talk, but walked the walk as
well.
There are lessons all through our life, and lessons to be
learned from Corey's untimely death as well.

THERE IS NO TOMORROW - it's always today, no matter what
day it is.
While we can PLAN for tomorrow, we can't wait for it,
because it may never come.
Every morning that we wake up is a great start to any day,
make the most of it before it becomes yesterday.
Don't put things off till tomorrow, it starts with only one
thing, then becomes a habit, and finally a mindset.
This doesn't just apply to the internet, or marketing, or
anything in particular. This is a life lesson.
What becomes of your wife, your husband, your children,
your friends, your business, even your pets, if you don't
wake up tomorrow?
If it happened to you, and you were still able to look down
and view what you had left behind, what would you wish that
you had done before you had gone?

SO DO IT - NOW!

Whether it's a trip to Fiji, making a business decision,
watching a movie, getting life insurance, eating an exotic
food, or telling your significant other or a family member
that you love them.

DO IT - NOW. There is no tomorrow. Regardless of what it is,
if it needs to be done - do it now.

That's the immutable law of the unexpected - you can't plan
for it. It just happens - today, not tomorrow.

Corey Rudl - Rest in Peace. You will be remembered by many.
My condolences to his family, friends, co-workers, students
and peers.
Though we can never take away the pain that you're feeling,
may there be some small comfort in knowing that there are
many that feel the void, the vacuum that his passing has left.

Regards,
Stuart Halpryn

A few days ago I got Tracy's email about Corey's
death, to say I was shocked is a serious
understatement.

although I did not know Corey personally I felt
tremendous pain, Corey is the same age as my wife and
I and his early death just reminded me how fragile
life can be.

no matter how much money you make or how successful
you are death can take you any time.

I truly feel that we all should appreciate life for
what they give us and be thankful for all that we
have.

I would like to offer my deepest condolences to
Corey's friends and family.

Allen Averbuck

1. A manual that had ALL the details about how to create a website from scratch

2. A members-only site that featured other successful business owners and how they started and succeeded on the net

3. An automation software that brings this very newsletter to you every other Wednesday!

I never had the chance to meet Corey personally and it is sad that I will never now be able to thank him in person. His death is really a waste and great loss. If anything at all one can learn from this tragedy, it's the fact that life is but brief. It is precious and must be cherished. “

Thank you very much.

Regards

Aneeta Sundararaj
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia

When I read and heard about this tragic accident, I was totally stunned.
I was also compelled to give a personal tribute to someone I regard as a "Trail-Blazer"
in the world of internet marketing.

Corey was the very first person I met and grew to trust regarding Internet marketing.

In a time where hype rained supreme in cyberspace - Corey caught my attention.

I was very sceptical at first - but after I encountered the "Corey Experience"

(anyone who went to his seminars knows what I'm talking about).

After reading copious amounts of his emails, I bought his videos

(my first purchase ever on the Internet) - Then I decided to take a step

of faith and went to one of his protégé programs in the UK.

I'll never forget it - Corey spoke for 8 hours - but here's the thing...

He spoke so at 100 miles an hour too. I guess he took session breaks
for our benefit since his brain was operating at high revs.

I always wandered how he managed to get the words out so quickly.

He basically had the gift of “brain dumping”.

There was no notes, no script. You just knew Corey was consumed by his business.

Some would say positively possessed (in a nice way).

That type of passion is so contagious!

Needless to say – by the end of that day - my brain was totally fried and
it took 2 days to land back on planet earth... My wife though that I lost my mind.

Then afterward - she thought I had learned a new language. In deed I have...

It's the language of success and possibilities.

He sure made his life count and he was the first person to convinced me
that you can make money on the internet.

Thanks to him giving me a kick up the behind - I now run my own business
as a web marketing consultant.

I learned the virtue of taking action and spend the rest of my days teaching others to do the same.

Thanks Cory - History will declare you as a legend - the fastest talking
Internet marketer - with integrity that I have experienced and known.

To Corey's Family:
My deepest condolences.. May the Lord bring you comfort at this time.
Tracy - I think you're very brave - Many blessings to you also.
Thanks Ken for allowing us to give our personal tributes.
Jos Hall – UK

Boy was I shocked when I returned from vacation and opened my email. Reading
about the death of Corey Rudl literally took my breath away. I first came to
know Corey in 1998 when I became a member of his IMC newsletter.

I never was able to purchase any of his courses because I didn't and still don't
have the money but I avidly read his newsletters. They have inspired me to never
quit my search for getting a business together on the Internet.

Not having ever met him in person, I have always felt that I "knew" him because
of his way of writing his emails and newsletters.

My heart and deepest condolences go out to his family and new wife. He was a
great man and I just wish I had been able to have met him in person. He will be
sorely missed.

Very sincerely,
Dalora Anderson
Charlotte, NC USA

Internet Marketing Center

I am just now fiinding out about Corey Rudl's death. I have known Corey for about 8 years.
I am saddened by this tragedy and would really like to send a card to his parents. Corey and I lost contact about 3 years ago or so and the last time we spoke he was in BC and his parents were still in Carleton PLace. Do you have a forwarding address where I can send a card to them, or maybe somewhere where they will receive it? Could you kindly find out for me? I would really appreciate it.If you have any questions please contact me via email.

Melissa McGrath (Moore)

I wanted to pass my condolences to all at IMC, to Tracy and his father John; what can be said that can encompass the loss that you all must be feeling and of what has been achieved by Corey and the legacy that shall now be carried on by Derek and all the staff at IMC.

This is a tragic loss to the Internet community, and his loss shall be felt by many. This man was a genius, and his ability to share not only his experiences, but his time is a testament to him and his willingness to genuinly want others to succeed.

Thank you from the bottom of my soul for all I have learned from you Corey, you may not be here in body, but you shall certainly always be here in both our hearts and memories.

No doubt watching from heaven or hopefully you have already returned in Angelic form to support Tracy, your father and the team at IMC to ensure they can all feel you by their sides.

Alex Angel

Edinburgh Scotland

Got a site/blog/forum honoring Corey? Let me know and I'll link to it here... thx

http://www.ecommerceconfidential.com/Blog/index.php?p=38

http://www.replytomike.com/indexgb.htm

http://www.home-business-tips-newsletter.com/forum/about1003.html

http://www.futuresuccessnetworks.com/highersouls.php

http://www.workathomemadeeasy.net/blog/archives/000045.html

http://www.blogestates.com/blog/kkylara/2005/06/04/274

http://marketing-sparks.blogspot.com/2005/06/sad-day-for-internet-marketers.html

www.coreyrudltribute.com

http://www.coreyrudl.sitebuilderextreme.com

http://www.likemagicmarketing.com/blogs/bigticket/2005/06/great-loss-big-ticket-internet.htm

http://www.singaporewebhosting.com/blog/2005/06/05/corey-rudl-dies-in-crash/

http://www.homebusinesscreation.com/blog/2005_06_01_archive.html

http://www.hidden-wealth-keys.com/corey-rudl-tribute.html

http://www.online-net-business.com/category-10.php

http://www.ogdteam.com/main/Articles/tribute-to-corey-rudl.html

http://niche-website.blogspot.com/2005/06/corey-rudl-passing-of-internet.html

http://www.xeal.com/blog/index.php/2005/06/03/goodbye_cory_rudl

http://www.ebooks.online-plus.biz/corey_rudl.htm

http://www.surefiremarketing.com/baja

http://www.online-plus.biz/corey_rudl.htm

http://www.howtotellagreatstory.com/gsn/15062005.html

The official news release:
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/state/la-me-speedway3jun03,1,3734695.story?coll=la-news-state

And
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/n/a/2005/06/06/state/n060250D89.DTL

2 Amateur Racers Die in Crash at Speedway
The La Jolla men were driving the course during a club day at the Fontana racetrack.

By Martin Henderson
Times Staff Writer

June 3, 2005

Two San Diego County men died when the Porsche they were racing crashed and caught fire Thursday morning at California Speedway in Fontana, authorities said.

Benjamin Miles Keaton, 39, and his passenger, Corey Nicholas Rudl, 34, both of La Jolla, died from injuries after Keaton lost control of a 2005 Porsche Carrera GT.

The car left the track, careened onto a grassy area and struck a barrier. The engine compartment then caught fire, according to a San Bernardino County sheriff's report.

On-site medical personnel, the same used for NASCAR and Indy Racing League events at the speedway, responded at 10:40 a.m. and quickly extinguished the fire, sheriff's officials said.

Rudl, who worked in Internet marketing, was pronounced dead at the scene; Keaton was airlifted to Loma Linda University Hospital, where he died about an hour later, according to the San Bernardino County Coroner's Office.

Both suffered multiple traumatic injuries, but neither suffered burns, said Supervising Deputy Coroner Randy Emon. The vehicle made a passenger-side impact at more than 100 mph. Both men were wearing helmets and safety belts, authorities said.

"The driver's side was in good shape, but the passenger side was obliterated," Emon said.

The accident occurred while the track was being rented by the San Diego chapter of the Ferrari Owners Club.