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for Christopher McCrackin
Corporal Roberto Torres
May 23, 2025
Semper Fidelis, Christopher. Last time we crossed paths was over twenty years ago. This is my twentieth year remembering your leadership and ultimate sacrifice. I will always remember your ability to motivate others and commitment to never leaving a fellow Marine behind. I only knew you for a short time going back to our time as poolees and recruits at MCRD but your ways impacted me in a positive manner for life. God bless your family
Kim Parker
November 14, 2023
My thoughts and memories of you and your family are always with me. I will never forget.
Dustin Swaggard
August 22, 2022
I did not meet uncle Chris but he was my dads best friend. I hear about him alot he wanted to be a marine for a while. My dad always goes to his grave and chats with him. He misses you uncle Chris. On behalf of Kyle Swaggard thanks for being a friend.
In the Cleveland
Mom
November 14, 2015
This time of year does not get any better even after 10 years. Miss you son. Love you to the moon and back.
Mom
Ten Years
Mom
November 14, 2015
Laurie Chernosky
November 13, 2015
Your family is often in my thoughts and prayers. I will never forget.
July 23, 2015
Another difficult day, your 30th birthday my sweet son.
Love,
Mom
May 24, 2015
Miss you.
Love,
Mom
Laurie Chernosky
November 13, 2014
I still wear Chris' photo on my school ID everyday. When students ask about the photo, I get to share the inspiration of Chris' life with them. That he made some poor choices when he was young, but turned his life around, served his country with honor, and made his family proud. The fact that he was a Hodges Bend kid really gets their attention and respect. I wanted you to know that you are often in my prayers. I will never forget.
Laurie Chernosky
July 24, 2014
Cody misses you, Chris!
Mom
July 23, 2014
Happy Birthday son
Love you
May 26, 2014
We honored and remembered you and all your brothers and sisters today. The tears and heartache is always there. We miss you and will love you always. Until we meet again.
Your loving family and friends
xoxoxo
Mom
Art Ramirez
November 24, 2013
Christopher, Remembering you on this 238th USMC Birthday and Veterans Day. Yours and your family's sacrifice is humbly remembered. I apologize for this late message. I was in Washington State for the arrival of my great grandson, Rylan John Padron on the 12th of November. 7lbs 14 oz. 19 1/2 inches.
SEMPER FIDELIS! Unca Art
November 14, 2013
Another year has flown by my son, thinking of you today and always. We love you and miss you, always in our hearts
Michael, Selene, Natalie, Ethan & Mom
Xoxoxo
Laurie Chernosky
November 13, 2013
To the McCrackin family,
My heart is heavy for you today nearing the anniversary of your great loss. I still wear Chris' photo on my school ID every day. Almost daily someone asks me about the photo so I get to explain how privileged I was to have known a true hero. Each time someone asks, I am reminded to pray for your family and for for all the military families who have experienced loss. May God bless you and comfort you. I will never forget.
In combat gear Nov 2005
July 23, 2013
Iraq Oct 2005
July 23, 2013
July 23, 2013
Happy 28th birthday son, missing you everyday.
Love
Mom
May 28, 2013
Hey Bro, I just wanted to let you know I think about you. I wish that day had ended up differently. It was an honor serving with you in good old Fox Co. 1st PLT. One thing that always gets me. I never thanked you for that carton of cigarettes you gave me 2 days before lol. You're never forgotten and loved by many. Thanks for being my friend and brother in arms!
Semper Fi!
LCpl Steven, Ryan A
McCrackin Family
November 14, 2012
Today marks the 7th year since we lost you. You are not forgotten my son, you are always in our heart and minds. Your loving family & friends
November 14, 2012
My heart is heavy today. I want you to know that I often think of Chris and remembering him prompts me to pray for you all. My prayer is that God will continue to comfort you and give you peace. I will never forget.
Art Ramirez
November 3, 2012
Christopher, I just wanted to wish you a Happy USMC 'birthday and let you know you will be honored at our local MCL B'day celebration here in Victoria.
Tho I may be a little early I will honor your memory and your family's great sacrifice this Veterans Day.
May God hold you in his Light and Love.
I remain Semper Fidleis! unca art
Art J Ramirez
August 28, 2012
Christopher,
First things first, I want to wish you a Happy Birthday! I want to take the time and stop by on this Memorial Day Week to thank you for your service and sacrifice you made for us of your young and meaningful life.
Words alone will never replace you in the lives of your Mom, sister and child.
Selene, your beautiful little sister just gave birth to your second precious niece. I realize your twin Michael, has a couple of kids of his own as I'm sure you already know about. As the years slowly move from the day we lost you the sacrifice you gave to the world is appreciated and we are just the more beholden to you Christopher. You were the very best of the time you were with us. I am honored to have known you for the very short time which I knew you.
May you rest in Peace knowing you could not have offered and willingly gave more to us. May you rest and be filled with Joy in the presence of our Father. I remain SEMPER FIDELIS!
Humbly, Art J Ramirez Sgt USMC (Ret.)
Rahmindah Martinez
August 18, 2012
Good mornig Chris, today my 15 year old son and I participated in the 3rd annual watermelon run for the fallen in Hempstead TX and they gave out Tshirt tags instead of run numbers, and you were on my sons tag....I'm sorry you couldnt be here today with us...you wouldve loved the Air Show, they had Jumpers and all...one of the paratroopers landed in the trees instead of in the field area. It was beautiful, today you, among many, were remembered and also introduced to us, nice to meet you Chris...my condolences to your loved ones...RIP.
May 29, 2012
We miss you Chris! Never forgotten, always loved!
Diana Shook
May 28, 2012
To the McCrackin family,
Thank you is not enough. I will never forget your sacrifice. May God bless you and comfort you.
Laurie Chernosky
May 28, 2012
Guarding the Gates of Heaven. Our hero is in our hearts & prayers today more than ever.
Miss you son
Love Mom
Art J Ramirez
May 26, 2012
Christopher,
I just want to take the time to remember yours and your family's utmost sacrifice on this Memorial Day weekend. Please know you all are kept in prayer and profound gratitude.
Semper Fidelis!
Peggy Childers
November 16, 2011
November 14, 2011
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Christopher M. McCrackin:
Please accept my remembrance of Christopher on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
November 14, 2011
One more year has passed, your memory lives on in our hearts. We love you, still miss you every day son.
thank you all for remembering our hero
love the mccrackin family
Laurie Chernosky
November 13, 2011
To the McCrackin family,
As always at this time of year, Chris and your family are on my mind. Preparing for Veteran's Day at Hodges Bend is always linked in my mind to learning of Chris' sacrifice. I still wear his photo on my school ID daily. Anytime students or staff ask me about his photo, I pause to pray for your family specifically. I also pray for the gold star families, those who are recovering from injuries, and all who are on active duty. I will never forget.
Belinda McCrackin
May 30, 2011
Every day is Memorial Day for us Gold Star Families, thank you for honoring and remembering our Fallen Heroes on this day.
God Bless, Semper Fi
The McCrackin Family
art j. ramirez
May 30, 2011
Christopher,
Thinking of you and your family's
sacrifice on this Memorial Day.
Christopher, you are alive in all our hearts. That will always will be so.
SEMPER FIDELIS!
Unca art
B McCrackin
November 14, 2010
To All who continue to visit Christopher's Legacy book and post messages THANK YOU for remembering our Hero, it means the world to us knowing he is not forgotten.
God Bless
The McCrackin Family
Peggy Childers
November 14, 2010
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Christopher M. McCrackin:
Remembering Christopher on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Mom
November 14, 2010
My Christopher,
The Loss, Void, Pain is just as great today as it was 5 years ago.......they say it gets easier with time, I am still waiting. We all miss you so much, your memory lives on in your beautiful little boy. I see so much of you in him.
Some day we will all be together again.
Miss you and love you with all my heart.
Mom
November 9, 2010
from G'ma
The Sundra Family
November 7, 2010
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl Christopher McCrackin,
I have been honored to have retrieved a Fallen Hero GeoCoin that has been placed and has been traveling in your honor. These coins are very special to our family as one of our own is currently stationed in Afghanistan and is fighting the same battle for which you offered the ultimate gift to your country and family. May God Bless you and your loved ones and may all Geocachers that find this coin, take a moment to remeber you and all of our fallen hero's. God Bless America!
art Ramirez
November 6, 2010
Christopher,
As these three most important dates of Fall are upon us: November 10, the 235th USMC birth date, November 11, Veterans Day and the fifth year, November 14th 2005,we have missed your wonderful presence in our lives.
Chris, I wish for you to know through
the sacrifice of your dear and young life we continue to be afforded the right to practice the religion of our
choice and the right to vote, which I
most certainly just did.
These rights and countless other
freedoms I enjoy through you!
On each of these dates you will be thought of, honored and missed by us your friends, Marine Family and most of all, your loving family.
The empty void left by your passing will never be properly replaced!
Our thoughts are of you and your family
which made their own ultimate sacrifice in having lost you; the son,
the brother, grandson and loving father and were and still remain to each them!
I remain Semper Fidelis! Art J Ramirez
USMC Sergeant (Ret.)
July 27, 2010
Chris,
Hey man, I was just thinking about you, i found your marine picture in a shoebox while i was moving. I miss you man. I'm doing a speech about you for one of my classes, everyone has do do kind of a special occasion speech. I wish i had been able to come to your funeral and pay my respects there, but tomorrow i am giving a eulogy as if i was. You will always be remembered.
-Tim D.
Art J Ramirez
May 26, 2010
Memorial Day 2010
Christopher,
This Memorial Day I gratefully remember and honor you(r) and your family's eternal sacrifice.
I plan to visit with your son, Ethan, your Mom,Selene,Brad and their baby girl, Addy.
Thank you, Christopher.
Please know you are loved and missed amongst us your friends and family.
I remain semper fidelis.
Art J Ramirez Sgt/USMC (Ret.)
robert
April 6, 2010
I only had the honor of knoing you for a short time. We grew up in the same town and went to the same school and I remember speaking with you briefly on a few different occasions. Little did I know that we would both serve our country from different services, but one of us would pay the price of freedom for this wounderful country. I just read tonight on a website that you passed so I thought I would pay my respects to you and thank you for everything you have done for us. you will not be forgotten!! god bless you and your family brother!!
Sierra Pryor
November 28, 2009
Dear Chris,
Time has passed so fast. It hurts to know how much you have missed. But we would be no where without the sacrifice you made. You will forever be a hero of mine. Thank you chris.
Sierra Pryor
November 14, 2009
My Marine, My Hero, My Son.....Four years have now past, You continue to guard the gates of heaven.
You are missed by all, we love you. You will never be forgotten my sweet son.
love,
mom
Sara Wood
August 11, 2009
To the McCrakin Family:
I did not know LCpl McCrackin, but when I went to the Confederate cemetary to visit my grandmother, his flag caught my eye. The memorial that you have made for him moved me to tears. I have many friends that are no longer with us because they too paid the ultimate price for our country. Christopher is in good company and your family will be forever in my heart. Semper Fi Marine.
Roberto Torres
August 7, 2009
I need to come see you brother, have a talk before I head out
my twin boys 24 today
July 23, 2009
Thinking of you today and always Happy Birthday my sweet son, always in our hearts.
miss you and love you
mom
Henryk Zaleski USN-Ret
July 21, 2009
We prayed for you in 2006 and today we ask our Lord for you eternal peace. You're paid in full Marine.May those you left behind find comfort.
art ramirez
May 25, 2009
Christopher,
Today, you and your family are in our hearts filled with gratitude and remembrance. Semper Fidelis!
Kenna Larra
May 19, 2009
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Manuel Maez
February 25, 2009
Dear McCrackin Family,
I am so sorry to have hear of your loss. It has been a few years, I am sorry for that. My name is Manuel Maez I briefly knew your son Christopher "McCrackin" as I knew him best we wnet to boot camp together. He was active and I was and still am a reservist in Utah. I ran across his information while conducting a research writting assignment for college. So I am very sadden by the news and it being so long since I found out. I want to say my heart and prayers are with you. I will pray for your son and his family. I want you to know your son was a great man and helped me out alot to get through boot camp. May platoon 1002 delta company live on forever. Semper Fi. Cpl Manuel L. Maez
Felix Kamie Jr
December 16, 2008
Dear McCrackin Family
Sorry it's been a few years but I didn't know if I should write or do this. But your SON was a Greatfriend and Marine. He was on the deployment with me. He knew me pretty good. I can remeber the leader ship in him. See I was from a nother unit I was the drive of his squad so the guys thought they didn't have to abay my orders so Lcpl MaCrackin would step in and say you heard what Cpl Kamie said he's a Cpl do what he said. Your Son was a Great Marine and Friend Sorry for bring up old Memorys.To his Son He said he was Fighting for the freedom and a better life for you.
Danny Eaton
December 9, 2008
My prayers to the McCrackin family. Rest well, marine, you've earned it.
November 14, 2008
It was three years ago today we were given the sad news that you would not be coming home.....
You are missed and loved by all my son.
A full moon fills the night sky tonight, you always remembered to look at the full moons especially when you were so far away from us.
You will never be forgotten.
Love you and miss you everyday
Mom
In Memory of Christopher ~ (Debra Estep)
November 14, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Christopher, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Peggy Childers
November 13, 2008
To the family of Lance Cpl. Christopher M. McCrackin:
Christopher gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Art J Ramirez
November 11, 2008
Today is Veterns Day 2008:
Christopher, my fellow Marine.
I awoke this morining with you and your loving family on my mind.
I can't help but to tear up thinking of the profound and eternal sacrifice you and your family have made for us.
In saying this, I realize the heartache of your loss will never subside for your loving family. It bothers me and hurts me there is nothing I can do to ease their terribly broken hearts.
Today, I think of you and your son.
Ethan Matthew, is a beautiful and lovely child. I just can't help stopping my tears, for little Ethan lost so awfully much in losing you, his Daddy.
It is at times like this, feeling all this hurt, I may doubt there is Heaven. Forgive me Christopher, for you know the truth and in knowing and seeing our sadness I feel your caring hand upon my shoulder that gives me strength to carry on and Honor you for your fine example as a man and as Marine. The solemn pride that must be yours Christopher, in having made such sacrifice upon the Alter of Freedom.
May that certain Peace which eludes us here on Earth be now yours, as you bask in the Light and the Glory of our Heavenly Father. Tell those six young Marine friends of mine lost from Earth almost forty years ago "Hello and Semper Fi" for me. As you now see for yourself, they are great company.
Your welfare is my concern. I remain Semper Fidelis, Arthur J Ramirez
USMC (Ret.)
Valerie
July 23, 2008
Happy Birthday Chris!!!!
Valerie Buitron
June 15, 2008
Chris,
I was stopping by to say Happy Father's Day. I know you look down from heaven and see everyone who misses and loves you. We all look up at heaven and remember what a hero you are. Again Happy Father's Day.
Your Friend,
Val
June 3, 2008
i miss you so much chris! i miss hanging out with you on weekends and during school! i love you! ill never ever forget you!
June 3, 2008
To all who visit Christopher's guest book .....Thank you for remembering our son, it means so much to us
the McCrackin Family
Valerie Buitron
May 30, 2008
Hi Chris, I just want to say that you are truly missed. It seems like just yesterday when we graduated in 04 and when Major and Top put I believe, you, your brother, Sabo, Pryor and myself on the color guard detail for our graduation.
I also remember those times when we went out to drill meets and stuff and when the one song "Friends in Low Places" used to come on the bus and everyone would start singing! Those are the cherished memories I have of you and everybody we had fun with.
Well Chris, I myself am over here in Iraq at the moment. I want to thank you for all you did. Know you will never be forgotten.
To Chris's family:
I am sorry for your loss. He was a great friend and he is a hero to all.
Well Chris I love ya buddie.
SPC Valerie "LIL BIT" Buitron
May 16, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl McCrackin!
Roberto Torres
April 22, 2008
Hey bro, it's been a while since I let you in on what's going on in my life. I got married last September to Esther, you know of her, and she's joining the air force real soon. I'm coming back to Houston to start school and spend time with my wife and family before we go out on our next venture, Im looking forward to stopping by and having a chat with you. I cant believe it's already my time to move on from the corps, it's been almost 4 years since our adventure began, i'll never be the same with your loss. I want to meet your family this summer, it's due time. I will Never forget you
Norma Jean DeHoyos
April 11, 2008
Lance Cpl. Christopher M. Mcrackin you have given up your life for us and we will always remember you and love you for that. May you rest in peace.
November 14, 2007
Little I knew that morning, 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 me went with you the day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide and though we cannot see you you are always by 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.
It's been two years with out you my sweet son, I still see your smile
MISSU
mom
August 16, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
Diana Shook
July 25, 2007
Belinda,
I wanted you to know that you are not alone. I am grieving with you. Every time I look at Cody I think of Chris. They were very close. Cody proudly wears the tatoo he designed that honors Chris.
I'm here for you if you need anything.
Diana
July 24, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl McCrackin and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Lance Cpl deploying soon
Belinda McCrackin
July 23, 2007
22 years ago today I was blessed with two beautiful baby boys, you were taken away too soon.
Happy Birthday my sweet son. We love you miss you so much.
You are always in our hearts
love you mom & dad
xoxoxo
A. Clark
May 28, 2007
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS!
Elizabeth Rawlins
May 24, 2007
I pray the lord gives your parents the strenght to carry on in your quest be at peace my beloved soldier for you give heaven on honer to receive a new angel in there midst for he will sore like an eagle now that he is in the presense of his beloved father he will always be cradly in love rest my dear rest your weary body for you have found peace at last, love liz
lisa g
April 20, 2007
I may not have known you but i want you & your family to know that your great sacirfice is not forgotten. you & your famiy will be in my prayers. sincerely lisa
gf of a us airman
Stefanie *Munoz* Munson *USMC Wife*
February 12, 2007
When I think about My Jr and Sr years of High school your face haunts my every memory with intense feelings. There was a time when I spent every waking breath devoted to you... now those memories are all I have. Thankyou Chrisafer! We've shared Love, happiness, pain, anger, and here now with out you I feel sorrow. All I ask is that you watch over those continuing The Call of Duty. He was your friend and he is now my husband & We miss you very much!
Roberto Torres
January 28, 2007
Hey brother, to this day it shakes me that you're not here to experience what's going on in our lives. Your departure is a reminder in my heart until i die that everything we enjoy is not free and given. Men like you gave the ultimate sacrifice in our stead. I know I thak you. You would have made a fine NCO, and i know you were a leader with your guys. I'm coming home again in March, and Ill stop by to talk to ya. I know you're watching over us, keep an eye on your folks
Cpl Torres, Roberto
Pfc. Munson Wright
January 4, 2007
My heart goes out to chris' whole family especially mike because i know how close him and chris were. I will always remember our JROTC trips we took and going to play paintball with ficsher and shook and everyone. I wish i could let him know that I will be taking his place soon because I am at Camp Pendelton recieving final training and school. I'll always miss you man! God bless!
Ruth Machado
November 15, 2006
Belinda McCrackin
My prayers are with you and your family each and every day, especially at this time.
Yolanda Garza
November 14, 2006
Terry, Belinda & Family,
Words cannot express the sorrow I feel one year later. I think of all of you often and continue to pray for your family. That you may find the strength you need to get thru the loss of Christopher. God Bless You All.
Diana Shook
November 14, 2006
Mrs. McCrackin,
I just wanted to let you know I haven't forgotten Chris. My heart goes out to you today as you remember your sorrow. I know that with each day you are reminded how much you miss Chris. I so much appreciated your presence at my Husband's funeral 6 months after your loss. I can't imagine how strong you had to be to come and support me in my time of sorrow. I have never forgotten your kindness or Chris. Just know that I am still praying for your family and I think about you often.
God bless you,
Diana Shook
Garnet Jenkins
November 14, 2006
Remembering Lance Cpl. Christopher M. McCrackin, on this first
anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country, with a Multitude of Thanks for his Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom.
May Christopher rest in God's Loving Care and know that he will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Grace and Comfort, continue to be with the McCracken family.
From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.
Hoping you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country remembers someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Charity Girlfriend of a man in Texas Army National Guard
August 6, 2006
Man I sure do miss Chris, but the best part of knowing him and going to school with him was knowing that a smile would be on your face after being around him. He will be missed forever, but he will never be forgotten. His wife and son will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Brandi Alavez
June 23, 2006
You and your wife are in my prayers,
Proud Wife of CPL Alavez 3/1 Lima
ROBYN GARSIDE
May 22, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOUR LITTLE ONE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A MARINE MOM
Robert T
April 21, 2006
Hey Chris, it's been over five months bro. Five months. it feels like forever since I heard the news, but I havent forgotten you. Ever. I go on leave next month, and I WILL pay you a visit, hopefully your family as well. I do need your mother's address again, and your resting place. Hey man, It's your first Memorial Day, and I'll be there.
LCpl Torres
Nancy Ganier Barkauskas
March 27, 2006
My prayers are with all of you. I am blessed that Chris touched the life of my son LCpl Ganier. I pray that God hold you all in the palm of His hand. Christopher is never forgotten and forever appreciated.
Jose Jurado
March 23, 2006
Chris,
It was an honor knowing you. I thank you for what you did to make my living better here in the United States of America. You are a true hero that I will always remember. My condolences to your family, and I wish them the best. I bid you farewell, and I give you a hug. May you rest in peace my dear friend.
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
March 11, 2006
Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 18, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the McCrackin family in the loss of Christopher. I did not know Christopher, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Christopher there were so many beautiful things written about you it touched my heart. You will never be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Brandon Goodwin
February 16, 2006
To the McCrackins:
If I could turn back the hands of time I wouldnt because it might be at a time that i didnt know Chris. Chris changed my life every which way he could in a good way and I thank him for that. He was my brother and the McCrackins are my family, blood would make no difference. Ilove you and will always miss you BROTHER!
Semper Fi!
Your Bro,
Goodwin
James Morrison
February 7, 2006
Dear McCrackin Family,
I am still in shock that someone that I have known for years is gone. Last time I saw Chris was back at SOI out at Camp Pendleton. Looking back at all the good memories with him and Michael as well, I am going to miss Chris. I will never forget him.
Guadalupe Hinojosa
February 2, 2006
Dear McCrackin family after 2 months since Chris left us I still look at his pictures from past competitions and I still cant believe he is not here but I will always have you and chris in my heart and I pray that all my marines (Bryson, Cody, Edgar,Shook, Sam, Pryor Etc...) will be safe always.
I will miss you so much Chris!
Susan Gallo
January 23, 2006
Belinda & Family -
What handsome Marine. I am proud to have met him, and your family. I can not pretend to understand the gap in your life or the loss in your heart. I believe in GOD and I know Christopher was welcomed at the gates as a hero and is living with Christ as his daily companion. I will keep your family in my prayers and may Christ's holy spirit fill your heart with his peace. With loving respect, Susan Gallo
Michele Riggs
January 23, 2006
Dear McCrackin Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Christopher's death. I can remember him from Mission Bend Elementary when I was his sister, Selene's fourth grade teacher. What a smile he had! We owe so much to the people that are fighting and/or losing their lives in Iraq. What tremedous courage...what incredible faith! May God bless you and keep the happy memories of Christopher alive in your hearts forever.
Mechele Pryor
January 19, 2006
My Friends,
I just wanted to let you know that I think of you often and also wanted to let you know that Stephen has told me that Chris is with him... watching over him.
Love to you all.
The Pryor Family
Deborah Gibb
January 17, 2006
Belinda, Terry and Family,
I learned of your loss just today when I talked to Belinda about visiting Houston and getting together. Tears came to my eyes as the words came over the phone when I talked to you Belinda. I did not know what to say to make anything make the feeling of this loss to good friends go away. I know in my heart that Chris was doing what he was called to do. As I sit at home tonight, I think about how he (and so many others) fight so we can enjoy the freedom we have today. I respect his beliefs and God will look upon you and help you through this. I remember Christoper and Michael laughing and playing with Thomas when they were younger. Those memories will never be forgotten.
My sincerest condolences good friends. Be strong, Chris would want you to be.
art j. ramirez
January 15, 2006
Dear Marine Family,
Today on Ethan's first birthday, I pray for his future, his Mom, Grandparents and family.
I know God will look favorably on
Nathan as his father, Christopher
has asked Him to. Our heartfelt thoughts are with all of you and I hope little Ethan will have his finest day today! I remain..
semper fidelis, Art
Joshua and April Morales
January 11, 2006
To Christopher's family and friends-
My family and I are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. We send our deepest empathy as we lost our Marine on 11/30/05 in Fallujah. We are comforted to know that our Marines are serving their country with such honor and bravery. We are so proud of our Marines and all of our other service men and women for all that they have done and continue to do to keep us safe and to give us the freedom we have that so many take for granted.
They are true Heroes and need to always be remembered for their selflessness and sacrifice to better our world. We will forever be united in the loss of our heros. We are so sorry for your loss and hope our words will ease some of the pain, and maybe fill some of your emptiness.
Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!
Our sincerest gratitude for their bravery-
The family of Cpl. William "Billy" Taylor
2/6 WPNS
KIA outside of Fallujah 11/30/05
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