Throughout his life Korey had struggled to "fit in," whether it was in school or in society in general. But in his late teen years, he discovered the rewards of brotherhood and belonging after joining his high school wrestling team-and it was from there that his spark of interest for joining the US Marines was ignited.

When Korey returned home from a harrowing mission in Afghanistan, however, he felt broken, mentally, physically, and emotionally. Only then did he learn of the death of one of his best friends in the service. This was knowledge that could have spiraled Korey even further into his pain, but instead, it was an inflection point. He found himself inspired to build his first memorial plaque. Little did he know that this single plaque would turn into thousands.

Today, Korey oversees Til Valhalla Project in ensuring that it memorializes fallen members of the military with a dedication to quality and care, while contributing millions of dollars every year to help reduce the incidence of veteran suicide. His project has been recognized by various news outlets, and is continually expanding