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Friday night, May 18th Corey and his girlfriend Patience were driving a truck near Saskatoon on the way to visit Patience's parents in Lloydminster. Corey lost control of the truck, which flipped over and Corey died instantly. Patience was airlifted to Saskatoon with serious injuries, but is now awake and will pull through after a month in hospital. Corey's roommates (James, Sean, Lee-J, Clark, Joe, and Curtis) are still stunned by this news and wish to convey their deepest sympathies to Corey's mother and father. If you knew Corey and would like to add a note here or have any pictures you would like to send please email it to Joe at puck@holycow.com If you'd like to send a private message to Corey's parents, please email John & Susanne Hamlin Corey's Funeral was at 1:30pm, Saturday May 26th at Woodlawn Funeral Home, |
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I find it very hard to type in words how I feel about you my kind and loving son. I was very proud of you , you had that smile that could light up a whole planet. You had a heart that loved everything and everyone. This has truly left a big hole in my heart. I will miss you more then I can say, but we will be together again. My arms ache to hold you. I prayer all your friends take a minute and let
their family know what their favorite color, flower, music, poem is. I love you more then words my son. May you soar high on Eagles wings my love. It hardly seems fair that a world that needs so much love would lose someone who has so much love to give. Corey you were always so much more than just a friend. You always had time to talk, to help, to encourage and to listen. Thank you for including me in your family and treating me as a brother. I'll never forget you or the things I've learned from you. I love you with all my heart. - Your big brother Sean Bosko You and I became close friends shortly after meeting. We clicked instantly and had a long and happy friendship. Even though we could have a difference of opinion at times, we could always read each other. A simple glance and we knew what was on the other's mind. You were more than a friend, you were the brother I never had. I loved you. I only wish I was able to tell you to your face that I forgave you. I wished you the best, then and now. You will be sorely missed. -With all my heart, James Always quick with a smile, Corey was a fun, giving person. If you needed something done, Corey was always there to help or even take over if you were out of your element (as I was when needing a temporary wall built to finish my room) and never asked anything in return. Even when something bad happened, Corey could shrug his shoulders, flash that grin of his and say "Oh well," and move on. He was great fun to game with and I'll miss our games of L5R, Counterstrike and others. The world has lost a truly good person, and we've all lost a great friend. "He was a young man with many hearts...some say a few were implanted just so he could give more to others...". He always had something to smile about, so I'll call him the smiling Buddha, at least that's how I will remember him. He was a very selfless young man and a brother to me. I never had a brother. As much as you wanted to make your way in life you were always willing to help those around you to best of your ability, and never wanting or expecting anything in return but a smile. I always wanted to tattoo a superman emblem on him. It seemed to fit the bill, he wasn't the man of steel he had more than just that. I've seen him in his moments of sorrow and his moments of happiness, they were all facets of a man that understood life, he accepted his daily deeds and knew where the hearts of others lay. He could always see the good in a person, because after all his life history he became a man to remember." I'll see you when my time comes brother, then we can laugh and cry again...or laugh til we cry. It was 10:20am Thursday morning when I looked up and saw Corey and his girlfriend walking in to my
work. I was very surprised to see him. With excitement I ran around from behind my till to greet
them. After spending about an hour with the two of them it was time for them to carry on.
I gave Corey a big hug and told him to stop back on the way through and we could hook up for dinner. Not knowing that this would be the last time that we would see each
other. I am glad that God gave me the chance to talk to my nephew "LITTLE BROTHER" one last time before Corey would carry on in his
journey. Corey I know that you can see this and I just want you to know how much I love you and will miss you.
Thanks for being you and for making me laugh when I needed it. I call very few people friends, but Corey was a true friend. I could talk to him and he would always have an open ear and a suggestion no matter how boring I was being. After I moved away he was the only one that kept in touch, he let me know how my friends were doing and when there was going to be a party that I should come to. We always talked about things we needed to do and get everyone together for. We thought we had all the time in the world. You never think about how much someone means to you or has done for you until they are gone and once they are you can’t tell them. I’m not the best at putting thoughts to writing, but it is only fitting that someone who had so much love be praised for his actions and remembered by his friends. A smile is never a thing to waste and Corey never wasted them. Semper Fi, my friend. Until we meet again. What do you say when someone dies there's just so much hurt you want to give them one last hug one last goodbye but you can't you have to just wish you could. I will truly miss Corey there will be no more visiting and having a beer no more just sitting watching tv or a movie or just talking there's no describing the hurt when you not only lose a friend but a brother Corey was the type of person who didn't care what your problem was he just listened he was a true friend and will be missed not only by me as a brother and a friend but as a brother-in-law to my wife and as an uncle to my kids. I love you corey and will always have a spot for you in my heart. The words are hard to find. Why someone so young has been taken away from his parents, family, and friends? God must have something important for Corey to do. I wish we had spent more time together doing things as uncle and nephew. Corey I know you are looking down upon us all now and see what effect you really had on everyone. One day we all will meet up again (hopefully) then we can be family once again. May you rest in Peace knowing you have made a difference in so many peoples lives. Your Loving Uncle Doug. I didn't know Corey too well but the short time I did he was always very open and understanding. The couple of times we did talk will be cherished.
Corey was truly a good friend to everyone whose life he touched. My sympathies go out to all of
Corey's family and the friends who knew him better than I did you truly have lost a good hearted Friend. My
prayers are with you all. Corey you truly will be missed. We all love you. This message is for Corey's parents. I can only begin to image how you must feel about this terrific tragedy. Corey always had the ability to light up any room he was in. He used to be a good customer at my little restaurant; I always looked forward to his smiling face, and joking manner. Although he just had a short time on this earth, he gave more than many give in entire natural life span. He will truly be sadly missed by many, many, many people. My prayers are with you. - Helen H. I live 2 buildings away from the guys, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My wishes and warm thoughts go to family and friends of Corey. Big Hugs to all of you! We didn't ever have the pleasure of knowing Corey but we are part of the same fellowship that Joan, John and Suzanne and Tony, Nic and Vikki and the kids are. I know you are all just going through it in the best way you can, probably feeling numb and barely going through the motions of the day...but what I am seeing in you (Nic, Vikki, Tony) is a real sense of being HELD together...It has been an incredibly humbling experience to watch you go through this...Our family respects the deep pain you are in and our hearts are alongside you in prayer and in love. Suzanne if you read this...I want you to know my heart is especially with you...there's a pain and a burden in my heart for you...you are so loved...I hope you will feel free to mourn as hard and deep and as real as you have to, around those of us who love you. Corey was not only my best friend... he was my big brother. He was always willing to put up with me no matter how he was feeling...as long as he could help. I will miss our times going for coffee, and just sitting around watching movies, but most of all I'll miss our conversations and his contagious smile. I never really got to meet many of his friends, but I do know that he cared deeply for every single one of them. Corey was a WONDERFUL person in every sort of way possible and I will miss him with all my heart. My sympathies go out to his family, and friends. I Love You - Always & Forever Andrea Darby My memories of Corey are of a happy person who really enjoyed his life and his work. I worked with Corey for about 2 years and everyday was a pleasure. He will truly be missed at work and as a friend - Ross M Corey, wasn't only my nephew he was my good young friend. I once took him, his cousin and brother to see a movie when they were young. I have thought about this for a week now and realize that only one of those children is now with us. Corey had a great time, and reminded me of that trip many times into his adulthood. I spent as much time as I could with him, and wish he was still here. Corey, was also a person my son George greatly looked up to. They would play games together, and have popsicle pig-outs. Corey treated George like his little brother, and George looked up to him in the same manner. George now really misses his friend and playmate, with all the love in his heart, and wishes he would return. We now wish that he is safe, and content, and will live always in our hearts and souls, forever, till we meet again. With all our love, Uncle Stew & George I knew Corey for a couple of years now and he was a true friend to me, He looked out for me, taught me new things, and when I was around him I felt comfortable around him and we had fun, I could talk to him about anything. I'll miss you Corey. I knew Corey as a roommate and friend. He was always the positive soul and always with a smile even when things went wrong for him or his friends. I will miss him greatly. I take solace in the fact that he is gone to be in a better place with God. And, that he touched so many people during is life that his we his friends will remember him forever. As everyone is feeling I am too, the loss of a great person and friend. He was a wonderful man, he always was smiling and he just knew when he needed to give a hug. It's such a sham that he had to leave us so soon, but God knows why he did and I hope that he will be but back on the earth to touch more lives just they way he did ours. - Corinne
Like others have said, I find it very hard to put into words how I feel. I am deeply sorry for the loss that Corey's family is feeling right now. After reading all the messages posted here I have discovered in myself something that I can say. Someone once said that it is not wealth or power that make a person rich, but rather the friends that they have. For those of us that knew Corey, I would have to say that we were amongst the richest people in the world and will continue to be so because of our knowing him. Always ready with a smile and a joke, Corey enjoyed life to the fullest, which made him a joy to be around and always brightened your day. You will be missed greatly my friend. With deepest sympathies, Michael J. Weir.
Corey, I still have the card you made for me when you were seven years old, that says
Corey, you will always be my Corey, my dear grandson, my loving friend. I miss your knock on the door and our talks over lunch together, our hugs and 'I love yous', when you leave. You "no" I will always be your loving Nana Hamlin. Love Nana Hamlin Where you wait for me You are all to me, my son, my brother, my love, my friend With love your Godmother This is to all who see this web page. This the last poem Corey wrote, he wrote it to Patience. I find the poem hopeful and truly shows the large heart he truly had.
By Corey Hamlin Corey was our first nephew, born just three months after his cousin Pete. We had lots of fun during those growing up years. He will be missed forever by all of us. Be at peace, Corey. Love, Aunt Maureen, Uncle Derek, Pete & Rob |
Corey's favorite restaurant
was definitely Gabachos in Chilliwack. The whole house went there
together one time to celebrate nothing in particular:
Corey loved his computer -- playing games, fixing it,
upgrading it, tinkering with it. Many, many hours were spent with
most of the house playing Counterstrike together. Corey loved chocolate oranges. Corey's
Mom was one of the most important people in the world to him. Corey's
Mom & Dad, playing Scrabble Another
of Corey's passions was body art. Lee-J
freehanded the tattoo below (before and after some detailing)
Skiing with Ibby. Always a goofball.
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