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Butler says goodbye to Joel Cornette

Posted at 10:28 PM, Aug 22, 2016
and last updated 2016-08-22 22:28:53-04

INDIANAPOLIS -- Friends and family came together Monday to remember Butler University basketball star Joel Cornette.

A celebration of life service was held at Hinkle Fieldhouse for Cornette almost a week after he was found dead of natural causes at the age of 35.

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Among the speakers were his younger brother, Jordan Cornette, who said his relationship with his brother had gotten stronger over the year.

"Our relationship reached a beautiful place, not just as a big brother, but he was my best friend," Jordan said.

A scholarship fund has been set up in Joel Cornette's memory.