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R.I.P. Corey Hakli
The cousin of my best friend from my childhood (Ashley Stewardson) hung himself on Thanksgiving. I haven't seen him in years, but when we were younger we played together quite often, and I had a huge crush on him back in the day. I wish I did know him more recently, because he seems like an amazing person. It's sad that on Thanksgiving, a day where we're supposed to be happy and grateful for all we have, someone is in so much pain that they feel the need to kill themselves, especially someone as wonderful as Corey. Something should be done to help these people. I know that I have wanted to kill myself many times, but after seeing all the pain that this has caused his family and friends, my mind has definately be changed. But I still think that people realize that depression is not something to be ignored...it's not just a part of growing up or wanting attention, or anything else. It's serious, and I think that suicides have become far too common, because people don't give depression and other mental disorders the attention they deserve. I really feel for Corey because there have been so many times I have been on the brink. The only difference is that he is far braver than me, even though that may not be a good thing. I attended his funeral today at the Slovak Legion, and there were hundreds of people there. Obviously he was immensely loved. The slidshow and speeches were heartbreaking. I hope Corey is doing much better wherever he is now, free of all the hardships of this world. And I hope his family and friends, particularly his mother, for whom he was her only child, are able to carry on.


COREY ALEXANDER HAKLI

Corey Alexander Hakli, age 22 years, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2007.

Corey was loved by all his family and friends, and he ensured that everyone knew he loved them too. He was a personable, generous, and open-minded person. He always made everyone feel comfortable, with his charismatic and humorous personality. "Hakli didn't shake hands... Hakli hugged". He was always willing to lend a helping hand, even if that meant giving you the shirt off his back, literally. He was dignified by his actions and excelled in everything he did whether it be guitar, a new job or even fish tank maintenance. Corey was intelligent, he enjoyed books by his favourite authors Noam Chomskey and Naomi Klein.

Corey was passionate about world issues, and kept up with the times with his infinite amounts of Ad Busters magazines. He called himself an "optimistic pessimist" He spent many summers hanging out with his friends playing hacky sack and enjoying the fine outdoors of Westfort.

Corey had many dreams and plans to travel, go to school, live in Paris, to be involved in a G8 summit, and get a tattoo from James Tex. He was one of a kind, with his heart of gold and his unique perspective on life. He loved all animals, especially his cats. He would feel guilty if he stepped on an ant. He had a growing interest in Quantum Physics, and could absorb the complicated material with ease. He loved his mom Marjorie, and admired his dad Grant.

Corey will be sadly missed by his mother Marjorie Ulmanis, father Grant Hakli (Diane Prystay), siblings: Alex Hakli, Sasha Prystay, Erin and Cory Quesnelle, grandparents Andy and Lori Ulmanis. Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends also survive. He was predeceased by his grandparents William and Marion Hakli and Aunt Karen.

A celebration of Corey’s life will be held on Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 1:00 P.M. at the Slovak Legion, 801 Atlantic Avenue. If friends so desire memorial donations to the David Suzuki Foundation or to City of Thunder Bay Animal Services would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers to you
Corey Alexander Hakli
"upsies downsies outsies insies"