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  • thingy45
    thingy45 CSN Member Posts: 632 Member
    #22
    Kathleen808 said:

    Tears flow

    The tears flow and don't stop.  Craig, you gave with such an honest, pure heart.  You had a way of making us all feel so loved by you.  Thank you for everything.  Peace my friend, I miss you already.

    Kim, you will stay in my heart and thoughts.  Praying for peace when it is possible.   I am so truly sorry for your loss.  My heart breaks for you.

    Aloha,

    Kathleen

    Heavy heart

    Heavy heart and tears streaming down my face, what a man he was. Knew how to make us laugh and take notice. His Posts should be bundled for all of us to treasure and read and re-read. He always gave encouragements with lots of humour and knowledge .

    so very sorry Kim for your loss. Craig was so lucky to have you by his side. I will always remember him as a roaring Lion with a heart of gold.

    my heart and love goes out to you, hope you can find peace,

    Marjan

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  • Lilmiss82
    Lilmiss82 CSN Member Posts: 257 Member
    #23
    My heart is broken. I haven't

    My heart is broken. I haven't posted on this site for years but faithfully read daily.  Craig, I called you my rock, the one I looked up to as you fought this disease with everything you had and you gave so much hope to us stage 4ers that I truly believed you could beat this:( I will miss you with all of my heart and will continue to fight in your memory. 

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  • PhillieG
    PhillieG CSN Member Posts: 4,866 Member
    #24
    To Craig

    May you rest in peace my friend...

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  • janderson1964
    janderson1964 CSN Member Posts: 2,215 Member
    #25
    PhillieG said:

    To Craig

    May you rest in peace my friend...

    I am still so heart broken

    I am still so heart broken over this. I hate to loose our friends here. But this is especially hard.

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  • TheLadySkye
    TheLadySkye CSN Member Posts: 203 Member
    #26
    Godspeed, dear Lion.  You are

    Godspeed, dear Lion.  You are so very loved.

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  • Lorikat
    Lorikat CSN Member Posts: 681 Member
    #27
    He will be missed.

    He will be missed.

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  • Trubrit
    Trubrit CSN Member Posts: 5,808 Member
    #28
    The Lion Sleeps tonight

    He will live forever on our forum and in the hearts of all who love him.

    My prayers are with Kim and the family. 

    I will look forward to any old posts that appear on the forum, with the Lion looking out at us, and Craigs words of wisdom filling us yet again. 

    God speed, dear Craig!

    Sue - Trubrit

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  • jen2012
    jen2012 CSN Member Posts: 1,607 Member
    #29
    janderson1964 said:

    I am still so heart broken

    I am still so heart broken over this. I hate to loose our friends here. But this is especially hard.

    I know Jeff, you were very

    I know Jeff, you were very close with him.  I'm sorry :(.   It is just so hard to believe.  I guess we felt like he would always be here.  He did leave us with the gift of many posts to reread.  I will be sad when I see them but so grateful for his kindness and eloquence.

    hang in there and  keep taking care of yourself.   I keep thinking about what a great idea you had about getting the surface pro for Craig to make it easier for him to visit with us.  Thanks for doing that.  If nothing else, I think Craig knew how special he was here and Im very happy about that.

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  • janderson1964
    janderson1964 CSN Member Posts: 2,215 Member
    #30
    jen2012 said:

    I know Jeff, you were very

    I know Jeff, you were very close with him.  I'm sorry :(.   It is just so hard to believe.  I guess we felt like he would always be here.  He did leave us with the gift of many posts to reread.  I will be sad when I see them but so grateful for his kindness and eloquence.

    hang in there and  keep taking care of yourself.   I keep thinking about what a great idea you had about getting the surface pro for Craig to make it easier for him to visit with us.  Thanks for doing that.  If nothing else, I think Craig knew how special he was here and Im very happy about that.

    Don't worry about me. I am

    Don't worry about me. I am taking very good care of myself. Your right Craig new how beloved he was here but he also loved this this site in the wonderful people like you.

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  • annalexandria
    annalexandria CSN Member Posts: 2,571 Member
    #31
    Thank you for letting us know, Cyn...

    knew it was coming but still heart-breaking news.

    I do love the thought that he left on a roar of thunder.  I can imagine him chugging off into the universe, singing a Johnny Cash song on his way.

    My condolences to Kim.  Big hugs coming your way, and hopes for peace with the passage of time.

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  • Fight for my love
    Fight for my love CSN Member Posts: 1,522 Member
    #32
    Such a bad news totally broke

    Such a bad news totally broke my heart. Every passing on this forum sunk my heart. Craig was so special, and this definitely takes a piece of my heart away. I can't express my sorrow and pain right this moment. My prayers and thoughts for Craig and his family.Please rest in peace, my dear friend. I already miss you dearly.

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  • lilpep1972
    lilpep1972 CSN Member Posts: 80
    #33
    Fight for my love said:

    Such a bad news totally broke

    Such a bad news totally broke my heart. Every passing on this forum sunk my heart. Craig was so special, and this definitely takes a piece of my heart away. I can't express my sorrow and pain right this moment. My prayers and thoughts for Craig and his family.Please rest in peace, my dear friend. I already miss you dearly.

    May the hands of God present you with the wings you are so truely deserving of. 

    You are the true MUFASA.. Rip my friend..

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  • marbleotis
    marbleotis CSN Member Posts: 721 Member
    #34

    Rest our dear friend.  You are and always will be an inspiration to all of us.  I will miss your posts - your sense of humor was priceless.

    You will have no more pain and the sun will forever shine on your face and keep you warm and safe.

    Always know - you were very much loved here.

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  • Daffodil324
    Daffodil324 CSN Member Posts: 59
    #35
    So very sad to see this

    When I first came here almost 6 years ago after my diagnosis of colon cancer, Craig was here. He was always here, always supportive and caring about everyone. He sent me his Christmas CD and I told him I'd played it at my class's Christmas party--I taught a high school special education class, and Craig always remembered that and would mention that he imagined my kids listening to his music at their party. He fought so hard for so long and it's so hard to believe he's gone. I read that he passed on yesterday, April 19, and that he left with a lion's roar. Yesterday afternoon we had a bad storm here too, with heavy rain, strong wind, and even a tornado warning. When it was over we had the most beautiful sunset we've had in a long time. After all he endured, I know all is peaceful and beautiful for Craig now.

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  • Goldie1
    Goldie1 CSN Member Posts: 264 Member
    #36
    Safe travels Craig...

    and I will remember you always, your wonderful posts that kept me reading long in to the night and sharing with me our mutual love of golden retrievers.  My condolences to Kim and family.  He was a great man, such a way with the written word, may he always roar!

    Ellen

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  • NJC
    NJC CSN Member Posts: 73 Member
    #37
    Godspeed, Craig!

    Godspeed, Craig!

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  • hippiechicks
    hippiechicks CSN Member Posts: 509 Member
    #38
    My tears are just streaming

    My tears are just streaming ...

    Kim, my very deepest condolences and strength for you.

    Rest in peace dear Craig.  

    I simply loved the Jonny Cash video! I will think of Craig every time I hear that song from this day forward, and smile for Craig. 

    His footprint here on earth certainly was profound. 

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  • impactzone
    impactzone CSN Member Posts: 556 Member
    #39
    Feeling hollow inside. All my

    Feeling hollow inside. All my love to those who really knew him. He really was a character who cared and could express it well. Another JT lyri: The secret of life is enjoyimg the passage of time. Thanks for your thoughts and support Craig.

    Chip

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  • alabama_survivor
    alabama_survivor CSN Member Posts: 85
    #40
    I was so sorry to hear this

    I was so sorry to hear this news.  I am from the breast cancer board, but since my brother has colon cancer, and my sister has rectal cancer (yes, there are only three of us, and we all were being treated at the same time), I had come over here "lurking" a few times.  I stumbled across some of Craig's posts and found myself coming here just to check on him.  Seems like he was a very special part of this group and I know he will be missed.

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  • Joy1216
    Joy1216 CSN Member Posts: 290 Member
    #41
    Craig was a major part of

    Craig was a major part of this board for such a long time and he will be missed. It's sad to think we'll no longer see his posts. We should all be consoled by the fact that his pain is gone. I can't imagine what he endured all this time, especially the last couple of years. At least we know he's in heaven in the company of those colorectal cancer patients who went before him. Kim, my sincere condolences.  I'll be keeping you in my prayers.

    Joy

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