Andre -Craig-Obituary

Pfc. Andre Craig

New Haven, Connecticut

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Jonathan Craig''s eyes welled up with tears when he recalled the last visit by his older brother, Andre Craig Jr. "The last words he said to me in the living room is take care of my daughter as if you were a father to her until I come back," Jonathan Craig said. Craig, 24, of New Haven, Conn., was killed June 25 in Baghdad of wounds from an explosive. He was a 2001 high school graduate and was assigned to Fort Riley. Eric Brown, his godfather, said Craig had hoped to use his military service to help with college costs, and that he planned to become a state trooper when he finished his military service. Ron Rosarbo, a high school security guard for 12 years, said he remembered Craig well. "He was a quiet leader. He always volunteered to do things, move boxes, take down bleachers." Jonathan Craig said his older brother had wanted to join the military since childhood and turned down a scholarship to Rutgers University to serve in the Army. "He was trying to help his family," said his younger brother. He also is survived by his wife, Shantia, and daughter, Taylor.

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Hey bro, It´s that time of year again...Receiving text messages "Happy Memorial Day" and having to break spirits when I tell them that this is a day we´ve come to tolerate rather than celebrate. The memory of your loss never gets better over time, it still stings and makes my heart skip a beat when I think of it. Going on 18 years since you been with God, and although we never wanted you to go, we know you are in the best place, highest kingdom, with forever love and happiness. Thank you...

Hey big bro! Happy Birthday and Happy Father’s Day! I miss you so much and I love you! Thank you for being a friend a big brother also a father figure! This is your baby brother Matt! Not a day goes by that I don’t think about you! It’s still hard! I have so much to say and tell you! Most of all I wish I can hear your voice and see you! You’re my hero!! I love you so much big bro and I miss you so much! I dream that you gonna come home and we chill! Sleep in peace big bro! You will never be...

I don't talk much about this day. I served from 2004-2016. I got to see Andre the day he past away. We both were really good friends and actually met while in Iraq. Till this day I remember our last conversation. He was super excited about going home to his new born child. I still miss Andre till this day. Such a great friend, fellow Warfighter and like a brother. Until ValHalla Dre

We didn't get a chance to meet up on the deployment but we enjoyed and made the best out of basic training. Where we became battle buddies and best of friends. I remember getting to meet your family,who made me feel very welcome. Your mother and wife also your brother. I think it was Atlanta,GA were we spent a day together and had a ball. Brother you will never be forgotten.

To the family and friends of Pfc. Andre Craig:
Always remembering Andre. "Some gave all."

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Craig Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May...

Hi Andre,
It's hard to believe that 5 years have come and gone. Though we never had the pleasure of meeting under better circumstances than a trauma table in Bahgdad, you have made a huge impact on my life. You were the only patient I remembered a name out of 368 patients. What a long year that was. It took me until recent before I found myself again,and your death still weighs heavy on my heart. I pray that your family is doing well and you continue to watch over them. I will be out of...

In memory of Andre Craig. Forever remembered.

To the family and friends of Pfc. Andre Craig:
Please accept my remembrance of Andre on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.