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Memories and Condolences
for Craig Brooks
Louise Hale Finley
March 24, 2006
Dear Mary Laura, Dick and Cole,
There just aren't any words powerful enough to convey how we feel at the loss of Craig. We have read about the service that Cole was able to attend in Florida and are so proud that he could go and represent your family. We liked the spirit rock and agree with the message that no one truly dies as long as there is someone left to remember him.
I will look at my Kokopelli Musician from our trip last year to visit you in AZ and think of Craig as a prankster, teacher and healer leading people to fun with his sweet music and bringing out the best in everyone.
LOVE TO YOU ALL
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
Louise, Scott , Sarah and Bruce
Joy Perrin
March 23, 2006
Dear Mary Laura, Dick, Cole & Mrs Giddens; On behalf of my family I want to express our deepest sympathy with the sudden passing of Craig. There are no words to express what you all must be feeling nor are there any words to provide comfort at this time. Time heals. While we did not have frequent visits the ones we did have are memorable. I am truly grateful for our last memorable visit, Boxing Day 2005. We had no idea as we sat around in your Mom's living room reminiscing & laughing that in the near future one of us would be taken. The lesson for me is not new & we have all heard it before "Live each day as though it were the last". I am so glad that we took that time & spent it with you & your family. My heart is open to all of you & you are in my prayers. All our love, Joy, Clint, Luke & Lauren
Nancy Fisk
March 14, 2006
Dear Mary Laura,
I am so saddened by your tragic loss of your son, Craig. Although I did not know him, the tributes in this guest book have given me a great appreciation of the wonderful young man you and your husband raised. May the LORD and all those He sends comfort you and may the knowledge of the prayers raised in your behalf bring you courage. Psalms 94:18-19 "When I said, 'My foot is slipping,' your love, O Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul."
Love sincerely,
Margo & Geoff Greenough
March 14, 2006
Richard, Mary Laura & Cole - While we probably don't know you as well as we should, your mother, Laura Giddens, and mine are in regular contact & it seems like you are part of the family.
We were shocked by the tragic news of Craig's death and we sympathize with you, as you mourn Craig's passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely, Margo & Geoff.
Mary Lou DeLong
March 14, 2006
Mary Laura, Dick, & Cole
I can't possibly imagine the pain you must all be feeling losing a son and a brother. I'm sure there is nothing anyone can do or nothing anyone can say that will ease that pain. I just wanted you to know that our deepest heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and we are thinking of you all.
Mary Lou, Blaine, Zac & Garrett
Craig Brooks and his brother Cole Brooks December 2005
March 13, 2006
Linda Scoles (Volner)
March 12, 2006
Dear Mary Laura & Dick, I was so saddened & shocked to hear of Craigs passing. I know it's been at least 10 yrs since I last saw you all but the girls & I talk of all of you often & wonder how everyone is doing. I would love to hear from you. I am sorry it is under these circumstances. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Love Linda & girls (from Grove street)
Angela Pryor
March 12, 2006
Dear Brooks family,
Even though we've never met my heart goes out to you with deepest sympathy. He was such a fine young man and reminded me of my own son away at college . I've been Craig and Paul's hairstyles the past few years and will greatly miss him. I pray that the Lord will be with you and comfort you until we all see him again.
Sincerely,
Angela Pryor
Beville Salon
Judy Mitchell
March 12, 2006
Dear Mary Laura, Dick and Cole - We are thinking of you, as are all your New Brunswick friends. We wish we weren't so far away and could be there with you. We really enjoyed visiting with all of you at Dooley's this past Boxing Day. Craig was polite enough to put up with us "old folks" later on at Mary Lou's! We will always have fond memories of Craig and his accomplishments. With love and sympathy, Judy & Donnie Mitchell and family
Bob and daughter, Sara Denogean
March 12, 2006
Our heart-felt thoughts and prayers are with you. May Craig live on in all the amazing things he showed us are possible.
Tracy MacCharles
March 11, 2006
Dear Mary Laura and family
Hopefully Stephen will be in Phoenix now (Sat. night). Travis, Genevieve and I have been thinking about and talking about Craig often. My family was so glad that they got to meet Craig when you were all here a few Christmas' ago and remember him well. You and Dick have done a great job raising Craig and Cole and they became great young adults.
Our thoughts are with you.
Love, Tracy
Joan Shofner
March 11, 2006
Dear Craig,
If I would have known that you were to leave us so soon, these are some of the things that I would have told you. You were the first born, much loved, and absolutely most adorable nephew we could have ever hoped for. Big blue eyes, beautiful blond hair and a sweet, sweet disposition--always! You were a true blessing to the entire Brooks family. You were an awesome brother to little Colie, and you went on to do very well in school, sports and band and excelled at everything you set out to do. You have accomplished more in life already than I ever will. You were close to your mother and father and your brother Cole. My heart just breaks for all of us! We are mourning your loss Craig because we love you so dearly and always will. Jim and I are SO proud of everything you accomplished as well as all your exciting plans for the future. At the December get together at my house, many people told me what nice and polite young men my nephews were. You are very, very special Craig and will always be in my heart. I love you Craig, and will one day see you again. Until then, you are a shining example of a life well lived. God bless us all. Love, Aunt Joan. XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
summer haynie
March 11, 2006
dear uncle dick, aunt mary laura, and cole, we will see craig again in heaven. remember he is inside our hearts. we all love craig very much. we love you very much too. and rover very much. i hope someday you will be happy again.we hope you feel better, love, summer
jennifer brooks-haynie
March 11, 2006
dear dick and mary laura, with the loss of craig goes a big piece of mine and my kid's heart. we will never forget craig. we are very proud of who he was and always will be. he will remain in our hearts forever. we hope to be reunited with him and our many loved ones again one day. until then, we love you guys and are thinking of you and cole every waking moment. love always, jennifer, tim, max, nick and summer.
Raymond Day
March 11, 2006
Thinking of you at this difficult time, it's not right for your children to go first. Called on your mother Thurs. doing well but has her crying spells. Dropping her off a copy of the notice from the paper. Elsie & Raymond Day
From the Staff of Carr-Tenney Mortuary
March 10, 2006
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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