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Gina
September 4, 2025
Think of you often my dearest Craig. There's nobody like you in this world. I remember you like yesterday. Every time I hear a Beach Boy tune I can still hear you sing.
Bryan Smith
July 28, 2025
Bryan Smith
July 27, 2025
Bryan smith
July 27, 2025
I miss you every single day and wonder what life would be like if you and mom were here.
Lori Guy
July 27, 2025
Craig,
It is so hard to believe you have been gone for 18 years. We love and Miss you so much. I know Mom is up there taking care of you. We are all left with a huge void in our lives without you. Love you Always
Lori
Blaine smith
July 26, 2025
7 27 07. To 7 27 25 it is very hard to believe it has been 18 years since we lost you Craig one thing for sure you have never been forgotten and hopefully now that mom is up there with you you will be doing better. Your entire family and all friends miss you very much and you are spoken of very often we love you and miss you
Lori Guy
March 26, 2025
Happy Birthday Craig I know Mom is up there making all of your favorites. I love and miss you both so much. Take good care of Mom for us.
Lori Guy
July 27, 2024
Craig,
I can´t believe it has been 17 years. Not a day goes by that I don´t think of you. I miss you so much. You will forever be missed by all that we´re lucky enough to know you. Take care of Mom. Until we all meet again. Love you Always,
Lori
Marissa Guy
March 26, 2024
Happy birthday uncle Craig, miss you always
Blaine smith
March 26, 2024
Wish you were here to wish you happy birthday . So many years gone by with out you . Will always love and mis you .I am sure mom is making a special birthday cake for you Love you. Dad
Lori Guy
March 26, 2024
Happy Heavenly Birthday Craig. We l Love and Miss you so very much. I world is not the same without you and Mom in it. I know she is up there spoiling you. Please take care of her for us. Love Always. Lori
Bryan Smith
July 27, 2023
Bryan Smith
July 27, 2023
Bryan Smith
July 27, 2023
Saw a big yellow butterfly again today just like years past. I know you´re looking out for me. I´ll never forget you or mom. Bryan.
Lori Guy
July 27, 2023
Lori Guy
July 27, 2023
Lori Guy
July 27, 2023
Lori Guy
July 27, 2023
Lori Guy
July 27, 2023
Lori Guy
July 27, 2023
Lori Guy
July 27, 2023
Lori Guy
July 27, 2023
Wow I can´t believe it has been 16 years. We sure do miss you. Take good care of Mom for us and please tell her how much we miss her too. Love you.
Blaine. Smith
July 26, 2023
Mis you very much mom is not here to help me write this although she is now with you and I hope you are getting caught up on the past I sure mis her and you. Love and mis you both
Blaine smith
March 29, 2023
Got to write this note to you this time myself because as you know MOMhas joined you in heaven . I know she was happy to be with you on your birthday . I imagine MOLLY was all excited with you all being together. LOVE AND MISS YOU ALL.
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Bryan Smith
March 28, 2023
Miss you every day. . It seems just like yesterday. Now you and mom are finally together. I love you both.
Lori Guy
March 26, 2023
Happy Birthday Craig!!! Love you, glad you and Mom are back together. We miss you both so much. I know she made you all your favorites today. Happy Birthday
Love Always,
Lori
Aletha and blaine. Smith
July 27, 2022
You may have left us 15 years ago but we and everyone who knew and loved you have definitely not forgot what a fantastic person you were. You are truly missed by all. LOVE YOU .MOM AND DAD
Lori Guy
July 27, 2022
I can’t believe it has been 15 years. I think about you all the time. I miss your smile and the way you could make everyone around you laugh. I know you are watching over Mom & Dad. I love you to the moon and back Craig. Tell Grandpa and Grandma I said Hi. Love you All
Blaine and Aletha smith
July 14, 2022
Coming up on the 15th year since we lost you and the hurt is not much easier
Coming up on 15 yrs since we lost you and the hurt is not much better. Mom and I miss you so much but we know we will all be back together one day . Mom misses molly so much and talks about another dog someday but I can’t go thru that loss again.
Bryan smith
September 23, 2021
Thinking about you a lot . .
Blaine and Aletha smith
July 27, 2021
14 years can’t believe it not a day goes by we don’t think of you miss you every day mom‘s cancer is back will be starting a round of radiation take care of her for us we need her love you mom and dad
Lori Guy
July 27, 2021
Craig, I can’t believe it’s have now been gone for 14 years. We all still miss you each and every day. We Love You Always!
Lori Guy
March 26, 2021
Craig,
Happy Birthday Craig, we all Love & Miss you very very much. I really can’t believe you have been gone almost 14 years. There is not a day that goes by that I don’t think about you. All my Love always.
Love Lori
Lori Guy
July 28, 2020
Craig,
I can not believe it has been 13 years since we lost you. We all miss you each and every day. All my Love always
Blaine and Aletha smith
July 27, 2020
It doesn’t seem possible that 13 years have gone by since we lost you and want you to know that we think of you all the time hope you and molly are at peace . we know the world you are in is a better place than the one we are living in right now.
Blaine and Aletha Smith
March 26, 2020
The big 60 this year my son I wish you were here to enjoy it left flowers at the park crash site . Another very sad day for your family and friends. Happy birthday son.
Gina M
March 26, 2020
Happy Birthday Craig...I really do miss you.
Love, Gina
Lori Guy
March 25, 2020
Happy Birthday Craig wish you were here. Love you always
Aletha and blaine Smith
July 28, 2019
Our Harts are broken forever and 12 yrs. later doesnt make it any easier.nothing helps such a tragic loss as losing you .life will never be the same again. And love to all who write in this guest book THANK YOU.
It never gets easier
Lori Guy
July 27, 2019
I can't believe it has already been 12 years since you left us. Your presence is missed every day. Love You Always
Lori
March 15, 2019
It's coming up on 12 years. I think of you so often. It's just not right....that I lost you, and then I lost Kevin. My heart will never be the same.
I miss that charisma and charm so much.
Love, Gina
Lori Guy
July 27, 2018
I cant believe it has been 11 years since we lost you. I still miss you each and every day. Dont give God a hard time. I am glad you and Molly are back together again. Love You Always
Lori
Lori Guy
March 26, 2018
Happy Birthday Craig. Wish you were here.
Lori Guy
July 29, 2017
Craig,
I can't believe it has been 10 years since we lost you. It feels like yesterday.. We just got together for Marissa's Graduation, and we sure did miss you. I am glad you have your best friend back with you, we were all sad to see her go but I know she wanted to be with you. We Love and Miss You very much.
Love Always
Lori
Cindy Hamilton
July 28, 2017
You were heavy on my mind yesterday .. I cannot believe it has been 10 years since that tragic day. I am sure that Molly is keeping you company these days and I know you are watching over your family. You are not forgotten Craig, never.
Your friend, Cindy
Aletha and Blaine Smith
July 27, 2017
Our hearts are as broken as the day you left us. Words can not describe the pain we feel even after ten years.Molly left us to be with you in February . Mom had a very hard time letting her go but she knew it was time for her to be with you. till we are together again. LOVE YOU Mom and Dad
Lori Guy
March 26, 2017
Happy Birthday Craig, We All Love and Miss You every Day. Now you have Molly with you again. And I am sure you are spending alot of time with our grandparents. Love to All!!!
Love Always Lori
LOri GUy
February 23, 2017
Molly went home to be with Craig on February 22, 2017. They are back together again. A wonderful man and his best friend. For all their family and friends we are all devastated because our last little piece of Craig is now farever gone. I know that you have been waiting for Molly to join you. May you both now Rest In Peace . All our Love to You both.
Love Always
Lori
Aletha and Blaine Smith
December 26, 2016
The 9th Christmas since you left us and it still seems like yesterday. Molly is still with us and doing pretty well for 15yrs. old We love you and miss you. Thanks to Penny the park memorial site has been kept beautiful for you. Love MOM and DAD.
July 28, 2016
It never gets easier, doesn't seem like 9 years have passed already..Stopped to visit you yesterday on the way to the car show in South Lyon. You would have loved it.
Missing you always
July 27, 2016
Craig, as I am sure you know, at 12:46 P.M. today Jane and I were at the park missing and remembering you. Your parents were there too, (on the phone with us).
After nine years not much has changed. All of us miss you and always will. Hope you liked the flowers. They were beautiful.
Please continue to stay close by all of us. We need you.
Until we meet again,
XOXO,
Penny
Love You Always
Lori Guy
July 27, 2016
Dear Craig,
I just can't believe it has been 9 years since we lost you. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you and how much we miss you. And now that Russell and Brandy's baby is due any day, I am so sad that she will never get to know you. Adeline would have Lved you. She will hear story's but that is not the same. I want you to know how mush you are missed and loved.
Aletha and Blaine smith
July 27, 2016
Oh so long but like yesterday. We miss you so very much . It doesnt seem possible it has been 9 years but no matter how much time goes bye you will never be forgotten in all of our minds.Molly is still doing well and just getting old like us . hope you read this and know how much we care. LOVE MOM and DAD
Lori Guy
March 27, 2016
Happy Easter to you Craig. As always we Love and Miss you each and every day. But your Birthdays and Holidays are the worst. All m Alvaro Alays.
Lori
March 26, 2016
Craig, we are in Arizona taking care of your home. We visited your momument at the park today on your birthday. As always, we think of you and miss you everyday.
Love,
Mom and Dad
March 26, 2016
Happy birthday. Your parents, Jane and I went to the park today. Jelena sent a beautiful bouquet of red roses for you. As always, you are missed so very much. Please continue to stay close by all who love and miss you.
Until we meet again, XOXO
Penny
Lori Guy
March 26, 2016
Happy Birthday Craig, you are missed as much today as you were that day in 2007 when we lost you. I miss you Big Brother everyday. Love You Always
November 4, 2015
Craig. I still miss you. You are forever in my heart. It's still so surreal that you are gone. Only God knows His divine plan, but sometimes it really hurts. So many times I have needed to talk to you. Our connection was one that will never die in my heart. I wish you were still here. xoxoxo Gina
July 27, 2015
So many people, such beautiful bouquets, Father Kevin, the prayers, the balloon release and no one noticed the extreme heat. It was because of the friendships and love for you. Sure hope it convinced you of how much you are loved and missed. Please stand by us and guide us day by day. We need you.
Until we meet again, love,
OXOX Penny
Lori Guy
July 27, 2015
Craig,
We Love and Miss you everyday. I Miss your jokes and your Smile. Our Family Chain is truely Broken. Some day it will be whole again. Love You Always.
Lori
July 27, 2015
Craig's Gravestone
July 27, 2015
blaine and aletha smith
July 27, 2015
Dont be sorry Lori we love this poem. Thanks to our dear friend Penny we were able to listen by phone the prayers given by the priest for you and the other three men. Very moving and so wonderful so many people still pay their respect.Their were flowers there from channel 15 and many others which tells us you will always be remembered Although Molly is now 13 she is doing well except she now needs help getting up the stairs and although it has been 8 years she still watches for your return. Love you my dear son Mom and Dad
Lori Guy
July 27, 2015
"The Broken Chain"
We little knew that day,
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death, we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you.
You did not go alone.
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories,
Your love is still our guide.
And although we cannot see you,
You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken,
And nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
Author: Ron Tranmer
Sorry I put up the wron poem. This is the poem that appears on the back of Craig's gravestone.
March 26, 2015
Craig,
Your Mom, Dad, Jane, Molly and I went to the park for your birthday. As you know, you are missed and loved so very much. Please continue to be with us and to guide us. Until we meet again. OXOX
Penny
Lori Guy
March 26, 2015
Happy Birthday Craig!!! You are always in my thought, you are missed and Loved very much.
Love Always,
Lori
Lori Guy
December 27, 2014
Craig,
We still Miss You so very much each and every day. It is so hard to remember that you are now happy and at peace, while we are all still so sad that you are not here with us. Until we are all together again. All My Love Lori
December 25, 2014
Craig, it is a cold and quiet Christmas night back home. I am remembering you and I miss you.
I pray you had a wonderful Christmas. Please give peace, love and guidance to your family and loved ones throughout the coming year. We need you.
Until we meet again.
With love,
XOXO,
Penny
Connie
July 27, 2014
Craig, watch Daniel's video coverage from that day.. Emotions flooding back but if your family reads this, I forever missed hearing you say each morning: 5, you up? Molly says Hi, Rick says Hi. May God always remind you your time here on earth was a job well done. Hope we see each other in heaven Craig.
Aletha and Blaine smith
July 27, 2014
To us it does not seem possible that it has been seven years.The hurt and pain is like it only happened a very short time ago . We love you and miss you ,but i often think you are in a better place because the world is not the same. Until we meet again. LOVE MOM and DAD.
Lori Guy
July 27, 2014
Craig,
I still can not believe that is has been 7 years since we lost you to that terrible accident. It feels just like it did that very first day. I think about you every day. And we miss your upbeat personality and your smiling face. Please watch over us. We need all the help we can get. Love You.
Lori
July 13, 2014
you were in my dreams last night..how could that happen..it was like you were right here..joking around like always. You seem to come when I need you most..almost like you are watching over me..
Gina
July 11, 2014
I. MISS. YOU. Think of you often. Xoxoxo.
June 14, 2014
Just sitting here thinking about you today, No special day at all just missing talking to you, seeing you. Hope your day in heaven is filled with everything you love doing..
March 26, 2014
Happy Birthday Craig..gone but never forgotten..<3 We love and miss you!!
Lori Guy
March 26, 2014
Happy Birthday Craig.
Today is your birthday and you are missed still more than ever. I hope your celebration in Heaven is great. Love You
All My Love
Lori
Lori Guy
December 27, 2013
Well lets try this again,
Merry Christmas Craig,
Here it is another year gone by without you. You are in my thoughts each and every day. There is not a day that goes by that I dont miss you and how you made everyone happy and laugh. I miss and Love You so very much. Until we are all together again. I sent a message on Christmas Day but it was never added to the guest book.
Love Always Lori
December 25, 2013
This is another Christmas without you being with us. I hope you know how much you are missed. There are so many people who frequently go to your memorial at the park. They remember you, ask questions about you and pray for you and those you loved. Please continue to stay close to us.
Until we meet again. XOXO,
Penny
December 25, 2013
Another year is almost over, and you are still in our hearts. It doesn't get any easier with time, but I know you are watching over us with the love you have shown each and every one of us. Miss you always
Blaine&Aletha Smith
December 24, 2013
Craig We miss you every day but somehow there is more pain on the holidays,but that will never change until we join again. God bless everyone that writes and reads this guest book.We are so blessed to have such wonderful people in our lives. THANK YOU THANK YOU.
2013 Merry Christmas, Georgette
December 22, 2013
2013 Merry Christmas my friend
Georgette Imbesi
December 22, 2013
Time goes by so fast. Another year passed and a New Year begins.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you in heaven and your family and friends.
God bless your mom and dad.
Lori Guy
July 28, 2013
It is so hard to think that you have been gone now for six years, our lives will never be the same without you in them. You were our family rock and our happiness. There are so many that will never know just how special of a person you truly were. But we will all be together again. And I know you are with our grandparents and I am sure they were happy to see you too. I feel cheated for my children and someday grandchildren that will not get to know the special , loving and giving person that you were. You are never out of my thoughts. I Love and Miss you every day. All my Love Lori
July 27, 2013
Dear Craig,
There were so many people at the park today. All of them were remembering. All of them had their own personal pain.
You are missed so very much by so many people.
Please look after those of us who love you. Fly with the angels.
Until we meet again.
XOXO
Penny
Aletha and Blaine Smith
July 27, 2013
Your Mom and Dad And Molly miss you very much as if it just happened but we feel that will never change until we meet again. Rained here today with a fury . We felt it was tears from heaven . We constantly feel your loving presence all the time so with that feeling we always know you are with us. Hope you like the fresh flowers mom got for you today. Love Mom and Dad and Molly
You will never be forgotten
Georgette Imbesi
July 27, 2013
Craig, You are still thought of often.. Six long years already.. WOW!! has time flown by. May God keep you in his hands. My prayers go out to your family.
July 26, 2013
It has been 6 years. Where has the time gone? Seems like yesterday when the news came. You are still alive in my heart with all of the memories . Miss you every day.
July 17, 2013
:'( Not sure why it had to be this way. Only God knows the reason. You, my dear Craig, are in my heart always....Gina
Georgette Imbesi
April 18, 2013
Craig, I lit the lumineer for your mom and forgot to put her name on it with yours. God Bless
Georgette Imbesi
April 17, 2013
Hello Craig,
I am lighting a lumineer in memory of you, my friend.
Saturday I am walking as a breast cancer survivor. It is at the Cactus Shadow School in Cave Creek. @ 6:00 PM. It is for rely for life.
www.relayforlife.org
Anyone is invited, or can donate, or light a lumineer. Go to the site.
Craig I know you are looking down on your family and friends.
RIP Think of all the time. God Bless
March 31, 2013
Craig,
Today is Easter. I went to the park to remember your birthday and to think about you. The park looks quite pretty with so many flowers.
I think about you so often and miss so much.
Until we meet again.
XOXO
Penny
Happy Easter 2013
Georgette Imbesi
March 31, 2013
2013
Georgette Herbert
March 27, 2013
Happy Birthday my friend. You are always in my thoughts. My prayers go out to your family.
Aletha & Blaine Smith
March 26, 2013
Just because you are away doesn't mean you are not in our hearts forever. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CRAIG and thanks for the wonderful memories. LOVE you Mom&Dad
Lori Guy
March 26, 2013
Happy Birthday Craig! We love and miss you every day. You are always in our thoughts. Say hello tto God for us. And have a great Easter celebration in Heaven.
March 25, 2013
Tomorrow is your birthday..Here's hoping you will have a celebration in heaven.
Miss you every day..Happy Birthday!!
Craig & Molly
Lori Guy
January 10, 2013
Craig,
From the tree of life, each leaf must fall
The green, the gold, the great, the small;
Each one in God's own time, He'll call
With perfect love He gathers all.
Yet another year without you, and it hurts like the day you were taken from us. I know you are having a blast in haven.
Until we are all together again.
Love You
I would bring you PEA SALAD
January 4, 2013
Georgette Imbesi
January 1, 2013
Happy New Year "2013" my friend. Hope your New Year was heavenly... hahah... My personality popped out... lolol
Miss you XXX
December 28, 2012
Hi. Love you. Always Will.
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