John Kraus

John was a dear friend of mine growing up-- in fact i vividly remember him the first day of class in elementary! I use to ride (cycling) in charity events with him when we were young, and spent the next years through school with him being a cherished friend! This is a very sad day for me and I will always remember him as a great friend!! My condolences to his family and friends!

This was written for you John, my dearest cousin, back in 2004. I never shared it with you, despite suggestions that I should have. So now I am... I guess there are no demons left to hide from. I will always love and miss you, Boy Blue.

To This Day

Your days still make me weep
for all your losses
far too young and undeserved
you'd give back every dime for
one day, one hour, one minute
--one breath--
so would I, love, so would I.

The eyes of your...

John was always so proud of his family. He could talk about his boys for hours. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. God Bless.

Wish I had the chance to meet you. My thoughts go out to your family

My deepest condolences to the Kraus family (Erica & Sons).
My prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the strength of the Lord sustain you always!

John,
God bless you and your family! I will remeber you in the recent past year, and never forget the younger days of are lives. I will miss the good times that we had and the insight that you gave me. We will see each other again. You are in a good place now. GOD BLESS YOU SIR.

My prayers are with your family.

Someone once wrote:

"Work like you don't need the money.
Live like you have nothing to lose.
Sing as if no one is listening.
Dance as if no one is watching."

If ever a person live by that code it was John. He lived his life in the light and never in the darkness. He was a man his boys would do well to try and live up too. J. K. was my friend and I will miss him always; yet I know he rests in peace with the Lord. J. K. touched many lives in his short 40 years young, and...

John, you were my strength this past year, of that I am endebted to you. I will miss you so very much. I love you...