Craig will be missed greatly by all those that have had the pleasure of being a part of his life. Perhaps one of the greatest tragedies of his passing is all those people that will never have the chance to meet him and and have him as a part of their life.

I still recall back when we all were working at AutoZone, and Craig went home early one day. He called later that afternoon to tell me that he wouldn't be back that day and that I would have to cover the rest of his shifts for the week. When I asked what was going on, he told me in a nonchalant way that he was in kidney failure and was on the way to the hospital. I couldn't believe it; first what had happened and second, he was so calm about it. That was the Craig that I knew; calm, kind, even tempered. Nothing ever seemed to rattle him, at least on the outside.

It was Craig's determination that influenced me into going to school for my degree. He never gave up, through all the setbacks that happened, he still held out for what he wanted, and eventually achieved his goal of getting into Process Ops. Every time I thought it was too hard to continue, I thought about what Craig did to get what he wanted and he persevered. What I had to deal with was nothing compared to his journeys.

I do have one wish for everyone reading this. We've all heard the phrase, don't put off tomorrow what can be done today. A while back, Craig called me and said he was bored and wanted to know if I wanted to go out on the jet skis. I don't recall why I didn't go, but whatever reason it was, it wasn't very important. I said, maybe some other time, there will be other days. I was wrong. So, if someone close to you asks you to go play or do something spontaneous, do it because you never know when that will be that last time.

God bless Craig's family and all those that he has touched in his brief time here.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010

As I sit here with tears on my face, I can't help but think of the wonderful times we have had over the years...and as good friends do, we would reconnect through our crazy lives like we had seen each other the day before. You were the one who held our "clique" together and we will be forever grateful for it. My life will never be the same without you in it, but I look forward to seeing your smile in Heaven, my "Monchichi". I love you!
Tuesday, January 12, 2010

My sincere condolences to Craigs family. As a co-worker from the Safety Dept. at Valero I can tell you that he was a fine young man and his presence at the alky unit will be missed. God's speed to you all.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010

I'm am so sorry for your loss. I was thinking about Craig the other day and when Wally called me today and told me Craig had passed, I was in shock. I wish to convey our deepest condolences from me, my wife (Rachael), and my son (Aiden). We are truly sorry for your loss. I was Craigs roomate for 2 years and his friend for even longer. I came to know Craig well, and in my heart I know he's in a much better place now. We will all miss him very much.

Love,
David, Rachael & Aiden Young
Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Our dear friends, words cannot express the shock and sadness we feel for you right now. Nothing on this earth can console the human heart when it has been torn so deeply like this.
I remember Craig coming over with Don and he was always so shy and so well mannered. What a joy he must be for our Father in Heaven.

God loans us our precious children until the time when He wants to have them by His side. As Craig waits for his family's arrival one day, I pray for God to give you His peace that passes all of our understanding.
I pray His grace to keep you, and His mercy to comfort you at this time. We love you very much.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010