In Memory of Kraig Garland » Book of Condolence

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Thank you X

418 Comments

I live round the corner from kraig, used to go round and see him near enough every day, only just hit me he’s really gone, just come from his house… why do the good die young? thats all i can think, he was too good to die young… great friend, an even better family man…

DARRYL

Comment by Darryl Rogers — December 11, 2005 @ 10:55 pm
the smile !
the grin ! will always be remembered !
a best friend that cannot be replaced but also never forgotten !
R.I.P.

Comment by Mark Wild — December 12, 2005 @ 9:02 pm
a good mate always had a smile will always cherish the fun times at macc track
a funny guy and a bluming good laugh

‘there is another world there is a better world there must be’
morrisey

Comment by Charlie — December 13, 2005 @ 12:47 am
Kraig, my lasting memory of you will be the first time I met you, you were 10 years old, i will never forget that cheeky grin and freckly face.
Watched you grow over the years and turn into a very special young man.
Special people make special memories, gone, but never forgotten.
Helen

Comment by Helen Kemp — December 14, 2005 @ 8:17 am
Kraig,Our precious son,God took you away from us because this world wasnt good enough for you.It has left us completly broken.We feel special too,because God chose us to guide you.We know that you will be with us,with every snowflake that falls,everytime the wind touches our faces we know you will be there.Night night God bless our little soldier. Mum and Dad

Comment by mam and dad — December 14, 2005 @ 2:14 pm
Kraig, I’ve watched you grow up from a little kid to a wonderful adult.
Thanks for all the years going to airshows, trips to Blackpool and other great days out. You’ll always be my little brother Kraig, and the memories will stay with me forever.
Thanks for being you! See you later matey.
Graham (Big bro) x

Comment by Graham — December 14, 2005 @ 7:11 pm
I don’t think I will ever really believe you are gone. I have such happy memories of our childhood, we were so close growing up, Jackie, Sharon, myself, Gary and you ’scrag’! I cant even remember where that name came from even though I’ve tried so hard to think this last week. People keep mentioning your grin and when I close my eyes I can still see that grin and it makes me smile with you. I will always love you, always miss you but will never forget you.
Your Cousin Tracy x

Comment by Tracy — December 14, 2005 @ 9:25 pm
I’ll miss you at football mate we always had a laugh and now I’m stuck with just Geordie! I’ll never forget those cut off jeans you called shorts! To me you were just a genuine nice guy and you will always be my friend. I will never forget you and I am proud to have known you. You will always be in my thoughts.
Foz.

Comment by Fozzy — December 14, 2005 @ 9:33 pm
uncle craig

i love so mutch and i know u love us all and we are all thinking about u spending time with god , love lukexxxxxxxxx

Comment by luke — December 14, 2005 @ 9:58 pm
i love u kraig so much and i hope your having a good time and i miss you so much love you bye
love ben xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Comment by Ben — December 14, 2005 @ 10:03 pm
You always said I was a little monster and you were right. I love you Uncle Kraig from Nathan x

Comment by Nathan — December 14, 2005 @ 10:04 pm
thankyou for making my younger years a fond memory, thankyou for bein a friend when i needed you, thankyou for always making me smile

but most of all thankyou for just bein you

in my heart always

Comment by beany — December 14, 2005 @ 10:43 pm
We have loads of good memories….
And we will remember them…
Night night Sleep tight and God Bless Kraig

Sue & Tim xxx

Comment by Sue and Tim — December 14, 2005 @ 10:58 pm
goodbye kraig, thanks for the times when you listened to me and was there for me, you are missed and have left a gap no one can fill x

Comment by karen — December 14, 2005 @ 11:01 pm
we love you and miss you dearly, goodnight uncle kraig

Comment by lauren and ella — December 14, 2005 @ 11:02 pm
Sgrags,Fraggle. Our Kid, My Little Soldier.Little Brother,Big Brother,Dad,Del Boy,Arthur Daley,Nugget,Swampy.All names that were given to my son,my Kraig,my best mate Love you mate missing you so much love dad

Comment by mam and dad — December 14, 2005 @ 11:15 pm
Little brother. You will be in my thoughts every single day. I have such fond memories which i hold close to my heart. I am devestated right now and i cant imagine ever feeling any better.I cant imagine the day when that i dont cry, but I can laugh at the times i spent with you and cherish them close to my heart. I cant let go at the moment and dont think i ever will. I still cant believe that i cant pick up the phone and ring you. I cant imagine Christmas without you. I love you so much little brother. You were such a handsome lovely man. I will NEVER forget you Kraig.(Yey Yey) Sharon.

Comment by sharon — December 15, 2005 @ 12:10 am
Goodbye Kraig, it has been a while ,we will look after everyone for you , my mum will look after you, god bless

Comment by Sue &Kate (Grahams Aunt) — December 15, 2005 @ 7:15 am
Kraig, you were special, a beautiful gift of love born to a special family,you had so much love around you and you will carry that with you always.
You were a very caring man,loved by all,and you loved everyone. You were our own “lovable rogue”.You will be missed so very much babe.
We will never forget you sweetheart

Goodnight god bless
Auntie Mo and Uncle Brian
xxxxxx

Comment by Mo and Brian — December 15, 2005 @ 9:40 am
Goodbye mate,

You will be sadly missed.

Mike

Comment by Mike — December 15, 2005 @ 9:41 am
I never knew him but am a close friend of charlie’s. The news made my heart heavy at the loss of one so young. He left a legacy of love in his children, may God bless you all. Essa.xxx

Comment by essa — December 15, 2005 @ 10:50 am
Kraig, it’s as though we have lost a member of our own family, we remember you as a young boy and then we watched you grow into a fine man.You will remain in our hearts forever. You will be sadly missed.
Jan, Mike & Jamie.

Comment by Jan — December 15, 2005 @ 10:56 am
Goodbye Kraig,
You will always be remembered mate as a very special person.
We will all meet one day and carry on as we all did before.

Regards
Noel & Bernie

Comment by Noel & Bernie — December 15, 2005 @ 10:58 am
kraig u were such a gud mate and i fort the world of u and u were very lovingt and cairing and i am gunna miss u loads and loads i will never forget u and this is my finle goodbye and by the way tyhanks for all the good times and goodbye.

Comment by drew collett — December 15, 2005 @ 11:20 am
Kraig,
We will all miss you, The times we spent together ruining my kitchen with model cars were the best ever, no one could have spray painted my kitchen units like you. In fact you were definatley a special edition in everything you were involved in,including our freindship.

How did you get me doing some of the things you did ?

Take care mate.

Rick

Comment by Rick — December 15, 2005 @ 2:20 pm
May the wind always be at your back
And the sun always upon your face
And may the wings of destiny carry you aloft to dance with the stars.

You’ll be sadly sadly missed.

Love
Paula, Pete and Millie
xxx

Comment by Paula, Pete & Millie — December 15, 2005 @ 4:46 pm
Kraig,

You were a fab lad, I only met you a couple of years ago but you made a huge impact on me, you will never be forgotten by all who came into contact with you.

Your legacy lives on mate, c u soon

Karen

Comment by Karen — December 15, 2005 @ 9:27 pm
I never knew him, i’m a close friend of chaz’s. One splendor and one secrect sensed afar, that light and thought and sound are one in some sphere where no eyes are and no need of eyes! God help His family _
R.I.P.

Comment by stanley — December 15, 2005 @ 9:50 pm
my deepest thoughts and feelings are with Kraig. my heart is with the Garland family, All my Love

kate xxxx

Comment by kate (grahams cousin) — December 15, 2005 @ 10:37 pm
hi dad thanks for everything you did for me like buy me things and take me to football thanks dad

love karl

Comment by karl — December 15, 2005 @ 10:51 pm
goodbye kraig
you will be sadly missed and never forgoten.having a nephew like you has made me proud of being your uncle god bless mate.uncle mark auntie jackie

Comment by mark — December 15, 2005 @ 11:26 pm
when I was young I remember coming round to Les and Stacey’s to see Kraig.
I requested Kraig to draw my favourite cartoon hero Heman. He did atempt this to his best ability like he would and it made my day. Even though I was little I looked up to him as a family member and still to this day feel close to his family as I’ve been their next door neighbour since I’ve been born.

God Bless Kraig Garland! Amen!

Comment by Adam Seaton — December 16, 2005 @ 12:39 am
I know this is my second entry already but these lyrics are from one of my favourite bands, and it reminded me so much of kraig, not only from my experience’s with him but from what other people were saying today at the service

As they took your soul away
The night turned into the day
Blinded by your rays of life
Give us the strength we needed

Within Temptation-Dark wings if any1 wants to download and listen to it, its the last verse of the song.

Comment by darryl — December 16, 2005 @ 1:09 am
to my darling husband thanks for the best 13 years and even better 5 years of being mrs garland even though i know your not gone from our life i will miss you every day i am so proud of you every one said i am brave you were the brave one thanks for everything you always made me feel special love you with all my heart len

Comment by Lynice — December 16, 2005 @ 9:21 am
kraig
i still have them game you gave me i will hold them to my hart and think of you, you looked after me and loved us all, you always put family first and we love you we are not letting death come apart. you looked after us all! and we will love you for ever your in my mind now and in my hart for ever
night god bless
uncle kraig
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Comment by lauren — December 16, 2005 @ 9:51 am
kraig. thankyou for being the best brother in law anyone could ask for. you were there when i needed you and you always did everything with a smile. i miss u so much already. u will always be in my heart. jason and kade send u there love. sleep well mate. x x x x x x (carly) x x x x x x x x x x

Comment by carly — December 16, 2005 @ 12:45 pm
Scrag.
I cannot begin to explain how much I am hurting right now. People keep telling me that it will get better but it is getting worse each day. I want to see you sat at your computer just one more time. I want to be able to hug you one more time. I want to be able to tell you I LOVE YOU just one more time. We have grown very close over the past couple of years and you have given me lots of good help and advice. I loved going round to your house every day for a ciggie and a chat. I remember the day you was born so clearly, Brotherhood of Man had won the Eurovision Song Contest. Me and Shaz mothered you so much, we used to show you off to all our friends. You grew into a wonderful, loving, handsome man, married a lovely girl and had four beautiful children. I know you will be watching them grow from heaven.

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH KRAIG….it hurts.
Dance yourself diizzy with the angels in heaven.
Kraig, My Friend…My Brother xxxxxx Jackie xxxxxx

Comment by Jackie — December 16, 2005 @ 6:06 pm
kraig
i have a song that remind me of you and its i belive i can fly because i belive i will see you again in heven we all miss you
nite nite uncle kraig
xxxxxxxxi will miss youxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Comment by lauren — December 16, 2005 @ 6:45 pm
Thinking about you today as i do every day. Came to see you today at the grave, your flowers are beautiful, still it doesnt seem real. I love you so much. xxxxxx

Comment by sharon — December 16, 2005 @ 11:49 pm
Kraig, i wont be the fisrt or the last to say what a pleasure it was to have known you..such a great bloke who would bend over backwards to help anyone.
We had a few drunken nights together in one of your most popular places…coco’s. You brought many people who met you happiness and most of all laughter..heaven has a new angel…

Comment by steve twigg — December 17, 2005 @ 12:08 pm
I am still expecting you to turn up with you usual saying “have you got a spare fag”,cannot believe you are gone,will miss you loads..

Comment by Melanie — December 17, 2005 @ 7:45 pm
well what can i say iam missing you more and more as each day passes you were not only my husband but my best mate i remember all the good times we were just big kids at heart even though we had to grow up fast thank you for being the best and i know you will carry on being the best your spirt is always with me i can feel you around me and your love with me lynice xo xo xo

Comment by Lynice — December 17, 2005 @ 8:36 pm
A poem for my Beautiful Daughter,
I like to think,
Kraig is saying this to her,
……………………

When tomorrow starts without me,
And I’m not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes,
All filled with tears for me;

I wish so much you wouldn’t cry,
The way you did today,
While thinking of the many things,
We didn’t get to say,

I know how much you love me,
As much as i love you,
And each time that you think of me,
I know you’ll miss me to,

But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name,
And took me by the hand,

And said my place was ready;
In heaven up above,
And that I’d have to leave behind,
All those i dearly loved,

But as i turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye,
For all my life I’d always thought,
I didn’t wont to die,

I had so much to live for,
So much left yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible,
That i was leaving you,

I thought of all the yesterdays,
The good ones and the bad,
The thought of all the love we shared,
And all the fun we had,

If i could re-live yesterday,
Just for a while,
I’d say good-bye and kiss you,
And maybe see you smile,

But then i fully realised,
That this should never be,
And treasured thoughts and memories,
will take the place of me.
…………………….

God Bless you Kraig,
Everyone Who knew you, owe you a dept of gratitude,
You have restored the faith in friends,
That was sadly beginning to lack,
And pulled everyone you knew closer together,
Taught everyone just how short life is,
And to value one another a bit moor,
Not goodbye, but see you later,
Sheila,

Comment by Sheila, (the dragon Mother in law) — December 18, 2005 @ 4:43 pm
To Les, Stacey, Jackie and Sharon,

Words cannot express the deep sympathy we would like to pass on to each and every member of your family and Kraig’s friends. Such a terrible loss.

Our thoughts are we you at this incredibly sad time.

Kevin,Moira,Carole,Michael & Julie.

Comment by Julie Rowe — December 18, 2005 @ 10:11 pm
God saw you getting tired,
When a cure was not to be.
So He wrapped his arms around you,
And whispered, “Come to me”.

You didn’t deserve what you went through,
So! He gave you rest.
God’s garden must be beautiful,
He only takes the best,

And when I saw you sleeping,
So peaceful and free from pain
I could not wish you back
To suffer that again.

So now that your soul free,
And you can smile without pain,
I know that when my time is done,
I will see your face again.

Comment by Sheila, — December 21, 2005 @ 5:00 pm
To All The Family

On behalf of my family - words cant describe how sorry we are for each
and everyone of you at the loss of Kraig
Our hearts go out to you all.
May his memory live on his children and in your hearts

God Bless you all

Leanne

Comment by Leanne — December 21, 2005 @ 5:36 pm
Lynice, your’s and Kraigs children, Les, Stacey, Jackie and Sharon

Sat here typing this little message, but breaking my heart ! Still so very raw, thought time healed ??? it aint doing.
Wake every day, just not right,knowing Kraig aint going to be in Azda’s shouting Allright Nugget!!! Or calling down to ours, sat there chatting with that cheeky grin and that loveably laugh (at least Vicky has your laugh)
What is wrong with this world when scum seem never to go? You have gone and you were one of the good guys. I looked at you mate as my little brother, just like our Paul. Did I say a good lad? Sorry ment to say you are our Super Man. Not bothered what people think of what I am writing mate, just miss ya, little sod going like you have…..
You have left a gap no one will ever fill and like mum and dad say Kraig, “this world wasnt good enough for you” so very true…… X X X X

Comment by Dave — December 21, 2005 @ 6:11 pm
Lynice,

Lets just cancel Christmas this year, sorry but not worth celebrating…..

Comment by Maria - Big Daves wife — December 21, 2005 @ 10:24 pm
You never said I’m leaving
You never said good-bye
You were gone before we knew it,
And only God knows why
A million times we needed you,
A million times we cried
If love alone could have saved you,
You never would have died
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we love you still
In our hearts you hold a place,
That none could ever fill
It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you didn’t go alone
For part of us went with you,
The day God took you home.
A part of our hearts
have gone with you,
That can never be replaced
A look, a sign, a laugh
I need
Or just to touch your face
They say that time heals
all pain and sorrow,
And helps us to forget
But time so far has only proved
How much we miss you yet.

Love you Kraig. Sharon

Comment by sharon — December 22, 2005 @ 5:53 pm
Hi Kraig,
Just thought I would let you know that I downloaded “From A distance today”The beautiful song which was played at your funeral, as I listened I looked at your photo on the boat with Sam abd Vicky and the tears flowed once again.
I only wish we could have gone on the French trip together with your Dad, I was really looking forward to that mate.
Keep in touch mate and I will write to you again shortly.

Regards
Noel

Comment by Noel & Bernie — December 22, 2005 @ 7:05 pm
Christmas is nearly here mate,
And i know how you always worried that the kids had enough,
But look and see,
They have everything,
love and family,
That’s all they ever needed,
You were the best dad ever,
No one would ever dispute that,
Nothing was to much for them,
and you are still looking after them,
Even from the world of spirit,
As you are still looking out for us all,
I know you sent the policeman to me,,,”Thanks mate”
It has sorted everything out,
God is watching us Kraig,
Just as you are..
My love and blessings to you…

Your eyes are closed,
Your breath is still,
Your spirit is free,
You can do as you will,

Sheila

Comment by Sheila, — December 23, 2005 @ 5:31 pm
thanks dad for every thing you did for me and thanks for making me born, thanks for that, love you dad

karl/your son x

Comment by karl — December 23, 2005 @ 6:02 pm
Went to an outdoor carol service last night, i sang every carol up to the stars for you Kraig, I know thats were you will be, you were are star as a little boy and from reading the comments from your friends and family, you are a star as a young man.

Comment by moira hope — December 23, 2005 @ 7:29 pm
Been up to your house today Kraig, and even though the world just carry’s on outside, felt very still in there. Expected you to turn up, but no. Stood in the rain at the Cemetery again as expected, very quiet mate. This just aint right.
Just knowing that I will never see you again, this is the hardest part.

Miss you so much Kraig………..

Comment by Dave — December 23, 2005 @ 9:14 pm
kraig I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART EVEN THOUGH WE HAD TO PART I KNOW YOU REALLY LOVED ME. WE HAVE 4 KIDS FOR EVERY ONE TO SEE I KNOW ONE DAY WE WILL BE TOGETHER AGAIN UNTILL THAT DAY I WILL HAVE TO STAY SANE I MISS YOU SO MUCH IT HURTS SO BAD BUT FOR YOU I AM GLAD GLAD YOUR IN A RESTFULL PLACE FREE FROM PAIN WITH A SMILE ON YOUR FACE GOODNIGHT DARLING GODBLESS GOODBYE MY LITTEL ANGEL IN THE SKY LOVE YOU NOW AND FOR EVER LEN XXXXX

Comment by Lynice — December 24, 2005 @ 12:13 am
Its Christmas eve Kraig and its just not the same knowing that you are not going to be with us. I love you so much. and miss you more. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Shaz

Comment by sharon — December 24, 2005 @ 9:13 am
** HAPPY CHRISTMAS KRAIG**
Miss you mate.
Graham (Big bro)

Comment by graham — December 24, 2005 @ 12:30 pm
Not going to wish you a happy christmas mate, cos your not here to hear it !

Comment by Dave — December 24, 2005 @ 12:47 pm
MERRY CHRISTMAS SWEET HEART I KNOW YOU WILL BE WITH US IN THE MORNING BUT IT IS JUST NOT THE SAME IN MY HEART ALLWAYS LOVE YOU LOADS LYNICE XO XO XO

Comment by Lynice — December 24, 2005 @ 12:59 pm
MERRY CHRISTMAS SCRAG!

I know you are here watching and guiding us. Your presence will give all the family the strength to get through Christmas. It will be hard but we will make tomorrow special for the children just as you did.

Love you loads little bro,

Jackie xxxx

Comment by Jackie — December 24, 2005 @ 1:27 pm
GOD I HURT.

I said, “God, I Hurt,”
And God said, “I know”

I said, “God, I cry a lot,”
And God said, “That is why i gave you tears,”

I said, “God, I am so depressed,”
And God said, “That’s why i gave you sunshine,”

I said, “God, Life is so hard,”
And God said, “That’s why i gave you loved ones,”

I said, “God, my loved one died,”
And God said, “So did mine,”

I said, “God, It is such a loss”
And God said, “I saw mine nailed to a cross,”

I said, “God, But your loved one lives,”
And God says, “So dose yours,”

I said, God, Where are they now,”?
And God said “Mine is on my right, and yours in the light”

I said, “God, It hurts so much,”
And God said, “I know”
………
Good Christmas to yah Kraig,
Not goodbye mate,
But!! Cya later…
(to be continued)lol

Comment by Sheila, — December 24, 2005 @ 2:57 pm
merry christmas mate
we all know you’ll enjoy it where ever you are

Comment by darryl — December 24, 2005 @ 5:42 pm
Missing you mate.been to see the kids today.Will bring them down to see you on their new bikes on christmas morning love dad

Comment by dad — December 24, 2005 @ 8:39 pm
We all miss you mate what can we say,
There isn’t one person on here,
That cant say your name without a lump in our throats,
No one has had this happen so close to our hearts befor,
And right now there broken,
Even over time when the brake heals,
Like all breaks,
It will always hurt again at some point,
love and blessings to you,
Sheila.

Comment by Sheila, — December 24, 2005 @ 10:15 pm
Merry Christmas Craig

Our thoughts are with you.

Love XXXX

Rick and Karen Broadhurst

Comment by Rick — December 24, 2005 @ 11:19 pm
merry christmas babe you have done the kids proud even though we had a night mear with jessies quad bike had to call for jimmy ha ha i know ya were laughin at us but it was funny hope ya were smilin to you were testing me to see if i could cope on my own ya bugger when it comes to building things i ant got a clue ya know that once a bird always a bird merry christmas love ya always now and for ever your loving wife xo xo xo xo xo xo

Comment by Lynice — December 25, 2005 @ 12:14 am
Went to mass tonight Kraig, i do believe you are in a special place. I still expect you to walk through the door though. Nothing is ever going to be the same without you. We are all coming to see you in today. We promise we will make the day special for the children even though they miss you like mad. Love you. Sharon. xxxxx

Comment by sharon — December 25, 2005 @ 12:33 am
Hiya mate,
Happy Christmas,
It’s very hard to put on a brave face as your very much in our thoughts!

But I’m sure your watching down on us and appreciate that were trying to give all the kids a fun christmas just the way you would.
Cheers mate.
Graham (Big bro)

Comment by graham — December 25, 2005 @ 1:04 am
to our dad thankyou for all our presseies they are great jessie loves her quad as you can see we will all see you later merry christmas dad we all love you soooooooooooooooo much the kids good morning babe thanks for being here this morning and yes i could feel you tapping my leg and moving my hair every time the kids opend a pressie love ya hun see you later xo xo xo

Comment by karl — December 25, 2005 @ 9:27 am
Just spoke to kids on phone, made up with all there prezzies. done it on me again havent you?.all batteries now gone.But you have done them proud this year.All my love missing you love dad.

Comment by dad — December 25, 2005 @ 10:03 am
Hiya Scrag!

You did your children proud today. It looks like Toys R US in your lounge. Vikki loves her Gizmo. I was proud too when I saw them playing with the presents you had carefully picked for them. Each day I came round you had bought them more toys to send to Santa.

Thank you for my pressie too, I will treasure it forever.

We have just got back from the cemetery. It looks great with all the Christmas wreaths at your grave. The kids rode there on the bikes you got them for Christmas.

I miss you so much Scrag. It still hurts so bad. I know you are with us is spirit but you should be here in person.

I LOVE YOU XXXXX

Jackie. (Big Sis) xxxx

Comment by Jackie — December 25, 2005 @ 12:48 pm
Happy Christmas Kraig.Just got back from the cemetery Lenny lit a candle for you and we all just stood there staring. Still too hard to believe you are gone but i could picture your lovely smile, smiling at the children riding their new bikes. Your house was packed with pressies as usual but i guess you know that as you bought them all with Lynice. Thank you for my Pressie mate, yours is still under my tree, it will come out each year and go back under my tree for you. We are all going to be together this afternoon to help each other through the day. Its so hard mate, we love you so much. xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Comment by sharon — December 25, 2005 @ 1:10 pm
Kraig, just wish you were still here mate. God Bless X X X

Comment by Dave — December 25, 2005 @ 1:12 pm
hiya babe i have been to sharons today but not feeling very well had to come home as you know cos you are behind me i can feel the cold air on my back today has been the hardest day i have had so far you told me to keep it together till after xmas i tried but today it just had to come out i keep taking my self back to when we were 16 17 and you allways said to me every day i love you we will be together till the day i die you were right you just went to soon i miss you so much i dont think my broken heart will ever mend love you always lynicexo xo xo xo

Comment by Lynice — December 25, 2005 @ 7:53 pm
dear dad i love you soooooooooooo soooooooo much. some niths i can sea you ore hear you. eavon one day jessiy woceup and sed nith nith daddy i love you we miss you lots. lots of love vicki xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo

Comment by Vicki — December 25, 2005 @ 8:29 pm
Went to the cemetery,
I know your not realy there,
But the Christmas wreaths looked loverly,
I went after everyone eles,
Dident like to intrude,
On the family,
The sky was lovery so late in the afternoon,
It was a firey red and blue,
I think the kids had a lovery time today,
As you know becoues you were there..
God bless you mate,
your a Star….
Sheila.xx

Comment by Sheila, — December 25, 2005 @ 9:27 pm
my darling precious son
i dont have to tell you how i am feeling because i think you know. i cant imagine ever feeling any better,i keep going through your childhood and remembering what a happy little boy you were, and how very loving you were,always ready with hugs and kisses for me and dad.
i miss you so much darling.
the love you gave to us extended to your beautiful wife and children, and its them and the rest of our beautiful family that are keeping us going , your two wonderful sisters, your aunty mo and uncle brian, aunty bernie and uncle noel,tracy,fozzy,gary,karen,ian and graham. i dont know what we would have done without all the support weve had around us.
i cant think of the rest of my life without you right now, so i am going to take one day at a time and just love your kids as you did
god bless my darling for now. I LOVE YOU

Comment by MUM — December 26, 2005 @ 2:41 pm
went to Sharons house the other night and your mum and dad were there, my son in law was with us and he said that there was a lot of sadness in the house but also a lot of strength,and he felt very humbled by it, you would be very proud of them, we were, all of us, Carole Michael and Julie and Kevin and all of our family.by the way, we went to borrow some batteries but your dad did not have any???

Comment by moira hope — December 27, 2005 @ 7:27 pm
hi bud
well its been hard ! for everyone ! just expecting you to appear and say its a dream ! and its all over ! but what do we say or do ! anyway all the best mate know your watching us all and laughing ! stop taking the micky cause i look like rudolph !! full of flu !! anyway will be dropping into make sure your ok now and again !
later mate

Comment by mark — December 28, 2005 @ 3:08 pm
Uncle Kraig i love you soo much aswell as everyone else, but you wernt just my uncle you were my best friends aswell, you were taken to early, you’ve not gone anywere in my life because you are still in my heart, I just wish i could of sed goodbye to you in person, We’ve had some great times lots of love Jacob x x x x

Comment by Jacob — December 29, 2005 @ 10:01 am
To Kraig
U is for UNCLE for always being mine
N is for NICE because that’s what you are
C is for CRAZY for the things you achieved
L is for LOVE that you gave to me
E is for EVERLASTING, the love I give to you

lots of love Bekki Boo xxxx

Comment by Bekki — December 29, 2005 @ 11:32 am
Thinking away on you mate………..

Comment by Dave — December 29, 2005 @ 5:19 pm
Its 3 weeks today Kraig but it only seems like yesterday that i last saw you. You were sat on my rug laughing and joking at the fact that Ian didnt have a clue how to switch the telly over let alone understand what you were doing. You told me how to tell a male from a felame tv thingi, (i still dont know what they are called)and we went to you and me together the b&q. you sent me back to you and me i still got the wrong thing. We had to go back to you and me but you just laughed. As we went back to you and me together You were laughing at me and explained that a male had a sticky out bit and a female has a hole. We were laughing all the way to you and me again. You told me that something you did once was because you loved me, you know what i mean. I will treasure that conversation forever. I will miss your laugh you smile, the way you protected your family. I couldnt have wished for a better brother mate. I love and miss you so much. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Comment by sharon — December 29, 2005 @ 10:06 pm
its touching and i’m sure that no1 here is suprised to see that every day which i visit this site… a few times a day i visit, but near enough every time i come on here theres a new comment to read, its just proof of how much love and trust kraig earned and just how much he will be missed

Comment by darryl — December 30, 2005 @ 12:51 am
I guess posting here makes it seem closer to you Kraig,
As we write,
All the good, bad, funny, and sad, memory’s of you,
It helps us to know that in grief none of us are alone,
In that we are all missing you,
Your way of agreeing to fix things just to be polite,
But then put it to one side till the owner asks about it,
You answer? Awwwww just working on it now mate,
How many of your family and friends recognize that one,
I know because i was waiting in line for you to see to my pewter,
Doesn’t seem so important now,
I guess it never realy did,
miss you mate, and your screw driver..lol
Sheila. X

Comment by Sheila, — December 30, 2005 @ 12:17 pm
MEMORIES
1st April 1976
Sisters jumping on the bed shouting we`ve got a brother.
Taking a pair of football boots into the hospital his first pair
Kisses for me.We all used to sing it to him
Running off down Lancashire Hill.In front of housing officer.Helped to get house on Rectory fields.
Sitting on my knee and driving my car.
Learning his colours by the cars that passed.
Asking if i talk to much tell me to shut up.
Crab fishing in Cornwall.
Getting stuck in speed boat.
All singing green door [Shakin Stevens],on the way home.
Fixing my car with a claw hammer,after seeing them doing it to a stock car.
Plane spotting.
First holiday abroad couldn’t get near window Kraig wanted it.
Going into cockpit Kraig wanting to know who was flying it [automatic pilot].
Teaching him to dive.I cant swim.
Corfu, Kraig loved going to Corfu.
Rose garden.
The fires one year when we had to sleep on the beach.
Saint Annes football team.[that poor lads glasses].
Cycle speedway.
Lowestoft indoor finals.
All yellow bike,that later we had chromed.
Riding for England,and helping them to win the world cup.
While in Poole leaving Tim in the tent fast asleep.when it was flooded.
Always getting the lamb bone to pick at on a Sunday.[I had no chance].
Your first computer[an amstrad].
Husling Pete Tarmy on your pool table.
Your first job Gordon Fords.
Picking you up from the christmas night out [the only time i saw you drunk]
The firsr time you brought Lenny home
When you got married.
Four beautiful grand children.
You always fixed our tv,computer.
Always there at the end of the phone.
Recently,we played golf together,and you got the nickname of Swampy.
These are some of the things i remember of a great man.A man i am proud to say is my son.God has taken you but he cant take my memories.Missing you Scrags All my love dad

Comment by DAD — December 30, 2005 @ 2:09 pm
Kraig, strange since you have buggered off, when I go to do my door work, get the feeling you are still there with us!! What ever situation is, feel a lot more at ease now, dont know why ? Must be your spirit……

Comment by Dave — December 30, 2005 @ 4:56 pm
So many memories…. and may they be a comfort to all of Kraig’s family.
I know it must be hard now but I believe he is with you because he was loved so much…
He is with you

Sue x

Comment by Sue — December 30, 2005 @ 10:55 pm
well babes it is new years eve you allways looked forward to it cos it was the only one night of the year we got to go out together apart from our anniversary i am going to try and enjoy myself tonight you loved it so much i think its the only time you would drink that only cos mandy talked you into it do you remember last year when you and mandy drank that cheap nasty beer but you were both so drunk you just both sat there giggeling at nothing then started on red then the clock struck 12 and you made everyone go out side for a snowball fight i know how much you loved new years so tonight i am not going to be sad but laugh as you always did i love you with all my heart seeya soon your loving wife lynice xo xo xo xo xo xo

Comment by Lynice — December 31, 2005 @ 1:28 pm
Kraig mate, supposed to celebrate tonight, but can not see that happening. Its just not right, really struggling to make any sence of what has happened………

Comment by Dave — December 31, 2005 @ 3:06 pm
i am missing you so much my darling
i dont know how i am going to get through tonight,we are all together though, all the family,including your lovely wife and children, we have to smile for them and i promise we will.
i remember last new year, dad and me stayed in as usual because of charlie and his fear of fireworks. you were the first person i rang after the clock struck midnight, i always missed you when you wasnt there,and i remember lynice told me you were outside playing in the snow,that made me smile because you were always a big kid at heart
i love you my darling
mum

Comment by mum — December 31, 2005 @ 5:13 pm
I guess you will be playing in the snow tonight mate. i believe you will be doing all the thing you loved doing and will be looking in on us all at 12. We wont be celebrating the new year because we all miss you so much mate and there doesnt seem to be anything to celebrate. There is not a minute of the day that goes by when i am not thinking about you so 12.00am will be no acception. As you know it is Ollies birthday today, when i asked him who would be coming to see him he said you mate, uncle Kraig clear as day (nobody else) I told him you were an Angel now, he just said Yes. I love you and miss you so much. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Comment by sharon — December 31, 2005 @ 7:20 pm
Well mate, life goes on down here, just getting ready to go to work. I know your spirit is going to be busy tonight, with your family, friends and with me at work. Just wish you were still alive and here with us all Kraig. Well will pick you up at the Brinnington exit, so slide on in mate and here we go again…………….

Comment by Dave — December 31, 2005 @ 9:18 pm
***************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** pouring with rain here, i have tried to find some pics of snow to send you, this is the best i could do, snowflakes so you can have a snowball fight…lots of love

Comment by moira hope — December 31, 2005 @ 11:59 pm
The beginning of this new year is going to feel empty,
As i feel that we have left you behind in 2005,
But i know that you are with us,
Every one feels empty,
As if we have had our hearts riped apart,
We will all miss you Kraig,
Even now when my car wont start,
I think bloody hell; ill have to get Kraig to see to it,
Then i remember, and feel guilty,
God how i wish you were still here to fix it,
It’s not fare, I want to scream at god,
And ask him Why,
But i know the answer,
It was your time,
In my opinion, “TO BLOODY SOON”..
Bless you mate,
Sheila.

Comment by Sheila, — January 1, 2006 @ 1:01 am
Kraig, not going to wish you a happy new year, but I hope you can help us to be strong and get us through this new year!
Also can you send us a little snow down for the kids (and me)

cheers mate
Graham (big bro)

Comment by graham — January 1, 2006 @ 1:53 am
I know your with us, you always will be, you’ll never be really gone. Lynice and your children are so brave and I’m sure they get that from you, you must be so proud of them all. We all miss you so much but the memories we have of you are so precious and nobody can ever take them away.x

Comment by Tracy & Fozzy — January 1, 2006 @ 2:54 am
well my gorgeous son
i am struggling a bit today, so as you know i have just visited your grave,i then went to see if lynice is ok,she is a star and i am sure you are proud of her because we all are.
sammy was a bit weepy so i have brought him home with me for the night. he is ok now watching a film. we will help lynice to take good care of them for you,so you needn’t worry my darling
i love you with all my heart, for all eternity and beyond
mum

Comment by mum — January 1, 2006 @ 4:32 pm
Time heals, thats what they say dont they? well as time goes on mate i am feeling worse. I feel so empty and alone. My heart is broken thinking that if i am feeling like this how are Lynice and the kids coping. We will all help them though and be strong for one another. Is is so unfair. I am starting to feel angry now, not at you mate as i am sure given the choice you would still be here. I love you so much. Sharon xxxxxxx

Comment by sharon — January 1, 2006 @ 6:45 pm
Well son got through last night dont know how but we did.We have got Sammy with us tonight and he sends his love. miss you mate love dad

Comment by dad — January 1, 2006 @ 7:43 pm
for les and stasia

Don’t tell me that you understand.
Don’t tell me that you know.
Don’t tell me that I will survive,
How I will surely grow.
Don’t come at me with answers
That can only come from me.
Don’t tell me how my grief will pass,
That I will soon be free.
Accept me in my ups and downs.
I need someone to share.
Just hold my hand and let me cry
And say, “My friend, I care.”

Comment by moira hope — January 1, 2006 @ 10:52 pm
No person is ever truly alone.
Those who live no more,
Whom we loved,
Echo still within our thoughts,
Our words, our hearts.
And what they did
And who they were
Becomes a part of all that we are,
Forever.

Comment by sharon — January 3, 2006 @ 12:02 pm
I believe this is what Kraig would be saying to us all. Especially Mum Dad Lynice & Kids.

please don’t feel sad,
It was just my time to go.
I see you are still feeling sad,
And the tears just seem to flow.

We all come to earth for our lifetime,
And for some it’s not many years
I don’t want you to keep crying
You are shedding so many tears.

I haven’t really left you
Even though it may seem so.
I have just gone to my heavenly home,
And I’m closer to you than you know.

Just believe that when you say my name
I’m standing next to you,
I know you long to see me,
But there’s nothing I can do.

But I’ll still send you messages
And hope you understand,
That when your time comes to “cross over,”
I’ll be there to take your hand.

Comment by sharon — January 3, 2006 @ 12:10 pm
Yep Sharon Love, that is what Kraig would be saying……….

Comment by Dave — January 3, 2006 @ 7:22 pm
Hi Kraig,
Thank you for coming through with my dad george tonight at church,
I know you said try not to be angry,
But its easier said than done,
And its not easy; to not shed tears for you,
And Lynice! you have him, and spirit all around you,
Helping you to heal,
yes it is him twirling your hair,
Thank you mate.
Sheila.

Comment by Sheila, — January 3, 2006 @ 11:16 pm
For Karl Vikki Sam And Jessi, this is what Daddy would be saying.

As I was out sleeping, one dark winter’s night
Someone gently called my name, and I saw the brightest light
Two Angels appeared beside me
And slipped their warm hands into mine
“At last, they whispered softly, we’ve been waiting here some time”

“God sent us down to earth, to bring you safely home
He’s been watching while you suffered, and try to make it on your own
They gently took my arms and we soared into the sky
I said, “But God l have 4 children, and I didn’t say goodbye”
“Don’t worry,” God replied as he gave me the lightest wings
“Because you are an Angel”, you can do so many things
“Now these special children of mine, are just beautiful, you really have to see
And if you look into their eyes, you’ll see a part of me”

“Their names are Karl Vikki Sam and Jessi, and they are so clever and oh so smart
Look…….. I have their picture, tucked safe inside my heart
So my darling children when you look up at the sky
You’ll see your Daddy way up there
and know the reason why”

Although I’m here in Heaven, and only watch you from afar
For by day I am an Angel, and by night a shining star
So when you look up at night, yes way, way up high
You’ll see that I’m the brightest star shining in the sky

So sometimes when it’s dark, and you cannot get to sleep
And have a secret ‘secret’ that you really want to keep
Remember me, your Daddy who lives up in the sky
Your special Guardian Angel, who has wings and can really, really fly
Then at night he changes into the brightest, shiny shining star
Who loves you all forever, no matter where you are

When you look into the mirror whose face is that you see?
As you look through your own eyes, you are looking straight at me
So goodnight my darling sweetheart’s, and please, please never cry
For your Daddy he is watching, from oh so way up high
xxxxxxxxx

Comment by sharon — January 3, 2006 @ 11:20 pm
to lynice from kraig (i believe)

Now I am gone, release me, let me go
I have so many things to see and do
You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears
Be happy that we had so many years.

I gave you all my love; you can only guess
how much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love we each have shown
But now it’s time I travelled on alone.

So grieve a while for me if grieve you must
then let your grief be comforted by trust
It’s only for a while that we must part;
So bless the memories within your heart

I won’t be far away, for life goes on.
So if you need me, call and I will come
Though you can’t see or touch me, I’ll be near
And if you listen within your heart you’ll hear
all my love around you, soft and clear.

And then when you must come this way alone
I’ll greet you with a smile and say
“WELCOME HOME”.

Comment by sharon — January 3, 2006 @ 11:54 pm
Well mate,
It has taken me along time to do this.
I still find it hard to come to terms with what has happened. What ever I do or see I can relate to times and laughs we had. So many good memories
but you will never be forgotten and will always be remembered as your dad said

A GREAT MAN. A MAN I AM PROUD TO SAY IS MY FRIEND.

And will never be forgotten

Simon (FRIEND)

Comment by Simon — January 4, 2006 @ 12:47 am
beautiful sharon… really is

Comment by darryl — January 4, 2006 @ 1:14 pm
i am so sorry babe for gettin upset but i cant help it every day you are in my mind and i cant get you off my mind you were in my life for 13 years well it would be 14 years this january and my life is so empty with out you in it i know i have the kids to keep me goin but i need your loving arms around me even though i can sill fell them it is not the same as havin you here and yes i do feel you playin with my hair and strokin my cheek please come and see me even though you might scare me half to death but please come and see me i need to see you one last time i love you allways and for ever len xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Comment by lynice — January 4, 2006 @ 11:36 pm
SORRY FOR MAKIN SO MANY SPELLING MISTAKES HUN BUT I HAVE HAD A DRINK AND AS YOU KNOW YA MATES HAVE BEEN LOOKIN AFTER ME AS YOU WOULD EVEN THOUGH IT IS A WEEK DAY THEY ARE ALL STILL HERE SAYIN I HAVE TO BE UP FOR WORK IN THE MORNING BUT SOD IT JUST AS YOU ALLWAYS SAID ILL DEAL WITH THAT IN THE MORNIN WHEN I AM TO TIERD TO CARE ITS GOOD TO KNOW YOU HAD SO MANY FRIENDS THAT WILL CARRY ON YOUR WAY OF THINKIN WHEN THEY ARE HERE IT IS LIKE HAVIN YOU HERE THEY SAY THE SAME THINGS AND IT MAKES ME CHUKKEL AND I SAY YOU SOUND LIKE KRAIG THEY SAY HE IS THE ONE WHO TOLD US TO SAY IT THE RUM BUGGER

Comment by lynice — January 5, 2006 @ 1:32 am
Lynice,
“My beautiful brave daughter”,
You can make as many spelling mistakes as you like,
no one would ever questen it,
I am one of the proudest, and most privileged mums on earth,
I have the bravest daughter, i could ever wish for,
If only i had a quarter of your strength,
I would be the luckiest women alive,
I have nothing but admiration for the way you have couped,
And i could never even begin to know,
What it is like loosing a loved partner,
The way you love Kraig,
Or one of my children,
My heart goes out to Kraig’s Mum and Dad
I am a wuzz i know that,
And i have made a lot of mistakes,
But one of the best things i ever did,
Was to give birth to you,
I love you sweetheart,
And after what has happened,
I intend to tell you, i love you, every chance i get,
my new years resolution, it to,
appreciate, validate, and communicate,
With the people in my life today,
befor its to late,
God bless you, Lynice….I LOVE YOU SWEETHEART.
Mum xoxoxox

Comment by Sheila, — January 5, 2006 @ 6:53 pm
To all the family, our thoughts are with you all at this sad time, may god bless you all.

Chris and Andrea Dooley
xxxxxxx

Comment by Chris & Andrea Dooley — January 6, 2006 @ 4:33 pm
kraig we miss u so much no matter wat eva happens u will always b in our minds and hearts u r the biggest star shining in the sky and u will always will b the only star we look 4 late at night wen we r thinking of u luv kerry vikki carl sam jessy

Comment by lynice — January 7, 2006 @ 12:23 am
Hiya Scrag,

As you know Nana died on Friday. I hope you have found each other by now. Look after each other.

Rest in Peace Nana.

Love you Kraig. xxxxxx

Comment by Jackie — January 8, 2006 @ 2:48 pm
Your first born (Karl) is 10 today. We are just on our way to your house to see him. Although I know you will be with him, I will give him extra special hugs and kisses from you.

Love you loads.

Jackie xxxx

Comment by Jackie — January 8, 2006 @ 3:04 pm
Went to see Karl today. He wanted money for his birthday, im sure that doesnt suprise you. The house just didnt seem complete today without you mate. Everybody misses you so much. The children are ok though, Lynice looked lost. We lost a big part of our lives when we lost you mate. We need to all stick together and love one another as we all loved you. Love you mate. xxxxxxx

Comment by sharon — January 8, 2006 @ 6:13 pm
Oh and say hello to Nanna for me. I hope she isnt talking your socks off. I can picture you laughing though. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Comment by sharon — January 8, 2006 @ 6:14 pm
well babe karl 10 we were both dreadin this moment cos we new we were getting old he had a realy good day and i know you appoved of his birthday pressy i dont know how i got through today but i did as i do every day some days are hard to deal with than others but hey ho you know i will be fine cos your still here thankyou for being with me the other day i could feel you on my face but did you have to pull on my belt ya cheeky boy hope nana isnt bending ya ear to much ha ha ill see and speak to you soon llove ya loads and allways will len xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo

Comment by lynice — January 8, 2006 @ 10:24 pm
Hi mate,
I’ve created an online picture album so people can see and share pictures of you and your family.
Don’t be embarrassed there will be some bad ones of me too!
Cheers mate.
Graham.

I’ll be adding pics all the time so if any one has any pics they would like me to add to the album please contact me.

http://www.kraiggarland.fotopic.net

Comment by Graham (big bro) — January 9, 2006 @ 12:23 pm
What a lovely idea Graham,the pics are lovely, you are a very good and caring “Big Bro”

Comment by moira hope — January 9, 2006 @ 1:40 pm
i would like to say a big thankyou to graham on behalf of me kraig and the kids for both web sites the pics are great even though i cant look through them for to long there are alot of good times rememberd as i look at them so thanks once again graham we all love you very much x x x

Comment by lynice — January 10, 2006 @ 9:31 am
Yea well done Graham, pics are %100………..

Comment by Dave — January 10, 2006 @ 11:44 am
Pictures are lovely Graham. They hold so many special memories that we will all keep close to our hearts.

Kraig, i know you are watching somewhere.The picture of us deep in conversation over the table at Christmas, i remember what we were talking about. You were a very special person and always will be. I love you and miss you more. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Comment by sharon — January 10, 2006 @ 2:57 pm
Kraig, I have been to see your Mum and Dad today, I am trying to help them through their pain as i promised you that i would, but they are stuggling with it sweetheart, their love for you is so deep.I know that for them it seems that the light has been turned out on their life, hopefully time will heal, and together as a family we will do all that we can to help them to see the light again. I know that you want so much for them to happy again, and are shining down on them with as much love as they gave to you throughout your life.
You are the brightest shining star………..Watch over them sweetheart
Goodnight God bless xxxxxxxx Auntie Mo

Comment by Auntie Mo — January 11, 2006 @ 10:42 am
Well done Graham, It is a loverly thing to do,
I had so few pictures of Kraig, now i have moor,
I wish i could trade them all in for the real thing,
God Bless you,
Sheila.

Comment by Sheila, — January 11, 2006 @ 10:53 pm
I’ve scanned a lot more pictures and added them to the photo gallery,
please have a look.
http://www.kraiggarland.fotopic.net/
Thanks for the photo’s Les,Stasia,Sharon,Ian & Jackie.
Anybody got any more?
Graham.

Comment by Graham — January 14, 2006 @ 12:58 am
Wish I had Graham. Just to say, Kraig would have been made up with all this.

Comment by Dave — January 14, 2006 @ 4:15 pm
Graham, you have done a fantastic job, you have spent a lot of time and effort on this. Its so lovely. Brings back so many memories. Thank you. Sharon Ian Alex Jacob Ollie.xxxx

Ps Dave now you have. These are for everybody to share and remember. Its lovley knowing Kraig had such good friends.

Comment by sharon — January 14, 2006 @ 7:24 pm
Cant stop thinking about you mate, and how you should still be with us. Love you. Shaz. xxxxxx

Comment by sharon — January 15, 2006 @ 9:10 am
I Have a good collection now,
Thank you to everyone who shared there photos,
I wish i had some of my own to share,
But i haven’t sorry,
I have put all the photos on my website as a tribute to Kraig,
Thanks again to everyone especially Graham,
You are a special person Graham,
Bless You.
Sheila.

Comment by Sheila, — January 15, 2006 @ 7:47 pm
Sharon, thanks to you all for the pictures. As much as we are all still very much down, the pictures Graham has put onto the web site, have really helped. As we are feeling low, just look at the pictures. Nothing can ever take away our memories of Kraig! My mate was, sorry IS such a star……..

Comment by Dave — January 16, 2006 @ 1:23 am
Hi mate

A poem for you. I wrote it myself. I hope you like it. Im no poet but i hope you like it.

You were taken away so suddenly
Why couldn’t I say goodbye.
I wanted to tell you that I loved you
And the reasons why.

You were a brother to be proud of
With four beautiful children to see
You were a friend I could lean on in times of need.
You were fun happy go lucky I can hear you say
Life is for living why wait another day.

You were ready to help anybody in need
You would give your last penny, so generous and easily pleased.

You taught me how to box, well I learnt in a fashion,
Competing with you, I had no chance this was your passion.

Your funny sense of humour could make me laugh till I cried
You never held any punches, these are just some of the reasons why.

But most of all I love you because you are you
I miss you so deeply the days seem so blue.

Remember all the good times we shared that what I intend to do.
And not beet myself up about what could have been or should have been,
That’s not what you would have wanted me to do.
For in my heat you never left, there you will always stay.
You were and will remain to be part of my life until my dying day.

Time heals that’s what they say,
but nothing will heal the piece of my heart that was taken away.

So keep it safe for me little brother
Until the day we meet
And I will take it back from you
To make my heart complete.

Its going to so be hard with you not around
Not to be able to pick up the phone
Hear your voice see your smile, laugh with you, but its only for a while
Because when we are all together again eternity’s what we have
Your in a beautiful place, I know, and my time here will surely pass.

There’s only one certainty in life,
And that’s ok with me
Because that means that one day we can share being brother and sister again
that’s what we will always be.

So until that day, drop in once in a while,
Let me know its ok, to cry therse tears I cry each day
And stay a little while
So I can say I love you and see your beautiful smile.

Your sister Sharon xxxxx

Comment by sharon — January 16, 2006 @ 10:43 pm
Awww Sharon that is so beautiful,
Thank you for sharing, that with us,
I am shure Kraig has read it,
Sheila.

Comment by Sheila, — January 17, 2006 @ 5:13 am
We work with Graham and Les, and never had the pleasure of meeting Kraig. However, after reading all of these wonderful thoughts and words of love, we now know what a fantastic person he was.
Our thoughts (and tears) are with ALL of you.
With love, Mandi and Jas. xx

Comment by Mandi & Jas — January 17, 2006 @ 4:24 pm
my dearest darling,handsome,gorgeous son
Iam finding this so very difficult because as each day goes by,it is getting harder for me.
COMING TO TERMS I never will
UNDERSTANDING I never will
WHY such a beautiful and much loved person could be snatched away from us so suddenly.
You were such a beautiful child, so happy, so very loved,and you gave so much back as you grew into a wonderful adult. Thank you so much my darling for your four beautiful children.We shall treasure them forever.
You had everything to live for.
Dad and me had plans for you,things you wanted to see and do,places you wanted to go.
The world has changed for me Kraig,without you in it,it will never be the same.
I am sorry I dont visit your webb site very often but, darling sometimes I cant because I am hurting too much.
The few times that I have is because at that moment, for some reason I was feeling just slightly stronger, but it never lasts very long so I grab it while I can,just like now.
I hope as time goes by I might become a little stronger,people tell me that I will,then I will visit more often so I can keep telling you how precious you are.
I do know that you must be the most loved angel in gods heaven.
Your two beautiful big sisters visit dad and me virtually every day and bring us lunch. We know they are looking after us just like you did and we know they always will because they love us just like you do,and it makes dad and me so proud that we brought up three such beautiful people who also love and care for each other more than any mum and dad could wish for,but you know,they need looking after too right now,so please keep a look out for them just like you used to.
Visit me as often as you can,because I know when you are here.
I am going for now but I shall be back as soon as I can.
I love you so very much my darling.
your ever loving MUM
XXXXXXXX

Comment by mum — January 18, 2006 @ 7:16 pm
You have got a lovely caring family Stasia and they will bring you strength, and the love that you all have for each other is a tribute to you and Les as parents , we are thinking of you all.

lots of love xx

Comment by moira hope — January 18, 2006 @ 8:14 pm
Kraig, I found this on a poem website. I have changed it slightly.

As kids, we lived together, we fought, we laughed, we cried. We did not always show the love, that we both had inside.

We shared our dreams and plans, and some secrets too. All the memories we share, are what bonds me now to you.

We grew to find we have a love, that is very strong today. It’s a love shared by our family, that will never fade away.

You are my brother not by choice, but by the nature of our birth. I could not have been given a better brother you are more than I deserve.

Comment by Jackie — January 20, 2006 @ 11:20 am
Kraig, We are spending the night with Jackie, Sharon, Graham, Ian and the kids tonight, being with them always makes me think about you more but not in a bad way because you are such a special person. It’s nice to be able to remember the good times even though thats hard right now. I’m sure you’re watching Karl at football with pride because he’s becoming such a great player, a proper little goal scorer and a great team player.
Miss you mate.
Tracy.x

Comment by Tracy & Fozzy — January 20, 2006 @ 4:38 pm
KATIE MELUA LYRICS

“I Cried For You”

You’re beautiful so silently
It lies beneath a shade of blue
It struck me so violently
When I looked at you

But others pass, the never pause,
To feel that magic in your hand
To me you’re like a wild rose
They never understand why

I cried for you
When the sky cried for you
And when you went
I became a hopeless drifter
But this life was not for you
Though I learned from you,
That beauty need only be a whisper

I’ll cross the sea for a different world,
With your treasure, a secret for me to hold

In many years they may forget
This love of yours or that we met,
They may not know
how much you meant to me.

I cried for you
And the sky cried for you,
And when you went
I became a hopeless drifter.
But this life was not for you,
Though I learned from you,
That beauty need only be a whisper

Without you now I see,
How fragile the world can be
And I know you’ve gone away
But in my heart you’ll always stay.

I cried for you
And the sky cried for you,
And when you went
I became a hopeless drifter.
But this life was not for you,
Though I learned from you,
That beauty need only be a whisper
That beauty need only be a whisper

Comment by Sheila, — January 20, 2006 @ 6:37 pm
Hi mate. Well you would be proud of your wife, she has started on the childrens rooms. We will be helping her decorate etc, she has bought all new bedding lights curtains etc. We have ordered new beds, she just needs a skip now.
I had Vikki on Friday because i took her to Gymnastics on saturday. She was really good, she had her quiet moments because she is missing you but we will all help her with that mate, as we will with all of the children. Jackie and Graham were here with Bekki so was Tracy Damion Ben Luke and Nathan.

I picked up Jessica today so Lenny could empty the rooms, she was a star. Ollie and her are lovely together, they kiss and cuddle. There is a little bit of the not wanting to share etc coming from Ollie but i have that in hand, on the whole they are lovely together. She wouldnt eat her sprouts though, dont blame her really.Mum and dad had dinner too, they are finding things really hard mate as we all are but i am worried about them, if you can, please try to help them through, i know how much they meant to you.

Lenny and me are taking them to K8 tomorrow providing the council have come to fix the heating. I will be there in the morning to give them what for. Like sister like brother hey. Wouldnt have it any other way. On wed we are taking the babies to Gymnastics, that should be fun.

Went to your grave yesterday. It was such a beautiful day. i just stood on my own for a while talking to you, i hope you could hear me. The flowers we put down from Nannas funeral look so lovely.

Ian me and Ollie went to smithfield today before we picked Jessi up. All i could think about was you mate. Thats nothing new though because you are on my mind 24/7 and i wouldnt want it any other way.

Feel i need to keep you posted on what is going on but i believe you already know mate, just my way of feeling i can still talk to you.

I love you mate so so much and miss you more than anything.

Sharon

Comment by sharon — January 22, 2006 @ 10:46 pm
i do not come to tell ya much often babe as i find this so very hard i cant do much with my life at the moment as your not in it i hope you can forgive me for not comin to see ya as much as i would like to but it is hard for me to do so there are things i want to say to you but in person just me and you they say you feel better in time that is such i lie you are on my mind from morning till night i love you so much and i know i always will i cleard the kids bedrooms today and ya littel mate drew helped me wot a star that lad is and ya knew there was somthing about that kid thats why ya took him under ya wing darrel mark simon and big dave most of all have all been looking after me as you knew they would it is good to know ya left knowing i would be well looked after by family and friends as you know i sleep wif ya tshirt ya wore that night i just want you to know i did do every thing i could for you that night but it just wos’nt ment to be brave i was not at all scard yes and i know you love me more for doing that you told me in my dreams doing the bedrooms wif out you today was hard as i know it is wot you have wanted for our kids for a long time but i am going to do you proud we all are as a family to make sure our kids have the best bedrooms ever i have got everthing i need for them now just need to go and get the paint and we can all start on them poor graham has to paint west cost customs on the wall but that is just our lads for you i want you to know i love you so much it hurts so bad cant still come to terms with the fact you have gone you are such a wounderfull person and husband and an even better sole mate and best friend i love you so much it hurts so bad inside my broken heart do not think i have the will power go on wif my life even though i have cos i have your kids and your home and your spice for life willing me on i love you kraig with all my heart and sole and so do our children see ya again some day wait for me so i can see them sexy eyes again and that perfect smile words can not even come close to how much i love you

Comment by lynice — January 23, 2006 @ 12:49 am
My Mom

My Mom is a survivor,
Or so I’ve heard it said.
But I can hear her crying at night
when all others are in bed.

I watch her lay awake at night
And go to hold her hand.
She doesn’t know I am with her
To help her understand.

But like the sands on the beach
that never wash away…
I watch over my surviving mom,
Who thinks of me each day.

She wears a smile for others…
A smile of disguise!
But through Heaven’s door I see
Tears flowing from her eyes.

My Mom tries to cope with death
To keep my memory alive.
But anyone who knows her knows
It is her way to survive.

As I watch over my surviving Mom
Through Heaven’s open door…
I try to tell her that angels
protect me forevermore.

I know that doesn’t help her…
Or ease the burden she bears.
So if you get a chance, go visit her…
And show her that you care.

For no matter what she says…
No matter what she feels.
My surviving mom has a broken heart
That time won’t ever heal.

Not goodbye mate,
But see ya later,
God bless you Kraig,
Sheila.

Comment by Sheila, — January 23, 2006 @ 4:22 pm
Well Kraig m8y, down hill from here now !! Early Jan, only gone and lost my job!! Swine trying to get another. Little Jo-Marie has to go into hospital for a minor op and too top it all I have been diagnosed with Diabetes… What else can go wrong ??? Keeping an eye on Lenny for you, chat with her on the phone. She is keeping a front up for the kids I think, but boy is she missing you. Just like all the family m8. Caugt your mum and dad in Azda not long ago, think they were shop lifting ???? Well thats it for now Kraig, back soon.

Comment by Dave — January 23, 2006 @ 11:11 pm
Hey mate. i know i’ve not posted for a while. i keep checking back and i go past your house most nights but the lights are out. i really want to post something everyday but when i come to type my mind goes blank.. anyways see ya soon
Darryl

Comment by darryl — January 26, 2006 @ 12:34 am
Hi Mate,
Still cant listen to sad songs yet,
Always gets me crying my eyes out,
Isn’t it weired,
That you notice all the sad songs when someone passes,
Anyway Kraig,
Have to go now chuck going to church,
I am baby siting for your lot sat,
If they dont behave can you drop in and give us a hand,
Not Goodbye,
But See ya later mate,
Sheila.

Comment by Sheila, — January 27, 2006 @ 6:50 pm
Kraig, have a word with your mum and dad, we want them to come and see us, I am waiting for them to ring, but they haven’t, Sid is missing Charlie. xx

Comment by moira hope — January 31, 2006 @ 9:37 pm
Hi mate, just wanted to say Hi, its a comfort coming to this site, its like i am talking to you. I look several times a day. The messages are getting fewer. I guess you know we are all thinking about you. I still think about you 24/7 you are the first thing i think about in the morning and the last thing at night. Strange as it is i dont dream about you though. I was told that you dream about the last thing on your mind, thats not true mate or i would have had a dream about you every night, i go to sleep willing myself to dream about you but i dont, strange dont you think? Maybe your behind that, giving my mind and heart a break.

My box has been broken since just after you went. I have had Marks number for weeks now but its you i want to come to fix it mate, i will ring him eventually. The morning you went Mark was ringing your phone, there were several missed calls and text messages, he was worried about you mate. I believe you spoke to him the night before. I answered your phone and broke the news to him, he didnt respond and the line went dead, i think he was probably in shock. We all still are mate. We will never accept loosing you. I love you so much.
People say “if i had three wishes” well thats just greed, if i only had one mate, I dont have to tell you what i would wish for.
Your ever loving sister. Sharon.

Comment by sharon — January 31, 2006 @ 11:09 pm
I was told of this book of condolence for Kraig by Sharon who i know loves and misses Kraig so much, so i hope all the family and freinds of Kraig will not mind if i add a few words.
I am in the Philippines right now and was informed of Kraigs passing in text and email from Sharon. Although i only met him on 2 occasions while i was working at Sharons house, i was gobsmacked to hear of his passing becuse he seemed so fit, healthy and full of fun. Sharon used to talk about him a lot while i was there, and i know how much she loves him and how much he will be missed by his family and his friends. I only hope that when my time comes to leave this world for a better place that i get half as many messages of love and fondness as Kraig has… The greatest thing anyone can achieve while on this earth is to leave a mark on this world, and judging by the many messages on here , Kraig certainly did that, and his memory will live on for many many many years.
I am sat in my shop in the Philippines with tears in my eyes reading the lovely tributes to Kraig, but i am so happy that he left behind him so many positive happy memories for his family and freinds. Only hope i can leave those same type of memories when my time comes.
God love you Kraig, and i hope to meet you for a 3rd time later(you can teach me how to work these bloody computers properly then.
My heartfelt condolences to ALL his family and freinds,
PS my youngest Sons name is also Craig

Comment by Malc — February 1, 2006 @ 3:56 am
kraig, its been a while since i wrote anything on here. its been a busy few months but you will never be forgotten.

Comment by steve twigg — February 1, 2006 @ 9:17 am
Hi mate still cant get use to the fact that i cant call you five or six times a day.I feel as though i have been away for a long time and you will be waiting for us at the airport.Mum and i miss you so much,just wait for us.while mum and i are still here we will help Lynice to bring up your beautiful children in your image. karl is coming on with his football. i think i have convinced him that he will be a great back four player hes a fast learner and i am teaching him a few tricks. Vicky is going to gym club with shaz and is really enjoying it We need to find Sam a hobby,we are taking him to curry strip for his birthday.What can i say about Jess she gets more beautiful by the day,and is really coming on.Lynice has her hands full and we are all proud of her, she is being very brave.Graham and i started the boys bedroom and hope that we will have both theirs and the girls ready this weekend.Mum and i miss you so much and the days get worse rather than better.love and miss you so much Dad xxxx

Comment by les — February 2, 2006 @ 9:13 pm
If tears could build a stairway,
And memories a lane,
I’d walk right up to heaven and bring you home again,

I need to recall the events of that night,
You left without warning, it wasn’t right.

The awful feeling that washed over me,
I never again want to feel.
You left this world without telling us,
with that we have to deal.

If tears could build a stairway,
And memories a lane,
I’d walk right up to heaven and bring you home again,

Sheila.

Comment by Sheila, — February 4, 2006 @ 6:56 pm
Hi Mate,
I know its been a long time since i last wrote here,
But i know that there is not much i can say,
That you dont know about,
We all still miss you,
But things now are starting to get sorted out at your place,
So no worries,

not goodbye mate,
But See Ya later…
Sheila.

Comment by Sheila, — February 10, 2006 @ 10:52 pm
THIS VALENTINE MESSAGE IS NOT OF THE ORDINARY KIND
IT HAS TO BE SENT ON THE WINGS OF LOVE
YOU SEE ITS DESTINATION IS HEAVEN ABOVE
IT IS BEING SENT TO YOU MY SON WHO LEFT EARTH TOO SOON
WHO IS NOW IN HEAVEN WITH THE STARS AND MOON
MY LOVE FOR YOU IS DEEPER THAN THE OCEAN IS BLUE
ITS SENT WITH HUGS AND KISSES FROM ME TO YOU
I KNOW YOU ARE WITH ME EACH DAY AND EVERY DAY
YOU LISTEN AS I TALK TO YOU AND HEAR WHAT I SAY
I DONT KNOW WHAT I WOULD DO WITHOUT GODS UNDYING LOVE
SENT TO BEREAVED PARENTS FROM HEAVEN ABOVE
I KNOW YOU ARE IN THE BEST OF CARE
BUT IT IS SO HARD FOR US LEFT ON EARTH TO BEAR
COULD YOU PUT IN A REQUEST FOR US LEFT BEHIND
FOR GOD TO SEND US THE ANSWERS SO A CURE WE CAN FIND
SO THAT NO OTHER FAMILY HAS TO GO THROUGH THIS PAIN
OUR LIVES WITHOUT YOU WILL NEVER BE THE SAME
WHEN I GET LONELY I WILL LOOK TO THE SKY AT NIGHT
AND SEE YOU SHINING DOWN YOUR BIG BRIGHT LIGHT
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY MY SON I MISS YOU SO MUCH
I KNOW YOU KNOW HOW MANY LIVES YOU HAVE TOUCHED
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY NUMBER ONE SON I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART
I KNOW WE WILL BE TOGETHER AGAIN AND THEN WE WILL NEVER PART
SO YOU SEE THE MEANING IS STILL THE SAME
THE METHOD OF DELIVERY IS THE ONLY CHANGE
MINE MUST BE SENT BY A LITTLE WHITE DOVE
ON THE WINGS OF LOVE

Comment by MUM — February 13, 2006 @ 12:37 pm
hello babe i have just come to say happy valantines day and i love you so much i know you did not like me giving you a card even though i did anyway so as you know i have took a bear with i love you on it to be with you i love you kraig with all my heart and allways will your loving wife ps i miss you so much xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo

Comment by lynice — February 13, 2006 @ 10:20 pm
THIS VALENTINE MESSAGE IS NOT OF THE ORDINARY KIND
IT HAS TO BE SENT ON THE WINGS OF LOVE
YOU SEE IT’S DESTINATION IS HEAVEN ABOVE
IT IS BEING SENT TO YOU MY SON WHO LEFT EARTH TOO SOON
WHO IS NOW IN HEAVEN WITH THE STARS AND MOON
MY LOVE FOR YOU IS DEEPER THAN THE OCEAN IS BLUE
IT’S SENT WITH HUGS AND KISSES FROM ME TO YOU
I KNOW THAT YOU ARE WITH ME EACH AND EVERY DAY
YOU LISTEN AS I TALK TO YOU AND HEAR WHAT I SAY
I DON’T KNOW WHAT I WOULD DO WITHOUT GOD’S UNDYING LOVE
SENT TO BEREAVED PARENTS FROM HEAVEN ABOVE
I KNOW YOU ARE IN THE BEST OF CARE
BUT IT IS SO HARD FOR US LEFT ON EARTH TO BEAR
COULD YOU PUT IN A REQUEST FOR US LEFT BEHIND
FOR GOD TO SEND US THE ANSWERS SO A CURE WE CAN FIND
SO THAT NO OTHER FAMILY HAS TO GO THROUGH THIS PAIN
OUR LIVES WITHOUT YOU WILL NEVER BE THE SAME
WHEN I GET LONELY I WILL TALK TO THE SKY AT NIGHT
AND SEE YOU SHINING DOWN YOUR BIG BRIGHT LIGHT
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY MY SON I MISS YOU SO MUCH
I KNOW YOU KNOW HOW MANY LIVES YOU HAVE TOUCHED
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY NO.1 SON I LOVE YOU WITH ALL OF MY HEART
I KNOW WE WILL BE TOGETHER AGAIN AND THEN WE’LL NEVER PART
SO YOU SEE THE MEANING IS STILL THE SAME
THE METHOD OF DELIVERY IS THE ONLY CHANGE
MINE MUST BE SENT BY A LITTLE WHITE DOVE
ON THE WINGS OF LOVE

Comment by MUM — February 13, 2006 @ 10:24 pm
Thinking of you all todayxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Comment by moira hope — February 14, 2006 @ 8:18 pm
Kraig, a special day for you and Lynice mate, just wish you were here to be with her. Time just goes on mate, dont stop for nobody - very cruel. Been down to Mikes today, just aint the same, you not turning up with your cheeky grin ! Well Kraig, will keep visiting here everyday, people write such lovely things mate…….

Comment by Dave — February 14, 2006 @ 9:26 pm
Hiya Scrag!

Although I come here at LEAST twice a day to moderate comments, I very rarely leave a comment myself. For some reason I felt I needed to today.

I am missing you so much. Everything I do is an effort. I can’t even be bothered with Graham’s birthday on Sunday and I hate myself for that. I know I will be waiting for you to pop round with a card and a ’six pack of beer’ for him like you always did.

I am back at work now. Although I really didn’t want to go back, I pushed myself and I am glad I did. It has helped me cope and I can visit you at Highland whenever I like. My Manager is great……if I go missing she knows I will be at the cemetery having a ciggie with you. She gives me a quick call to make sure I am OK then tells me to stay as long as I like.

I still go round to your house to see Lenny every lunch time. The house is looking great. Graham and Dad have almost finished the decorating, just a bit of glossing left to do. Lynice has worked really hard getting the place just how you both wanted it. All your mates have helped loads too.

I am so proud of being your big sister Kraig. Sharon and I are lucky to have a brother like you. People say that you can’t choose your family but I am happy with what I got, God made a perfect choice putting all of our family together.

I love you,

Jackie xxxxx

Comment by Jackie — February 15, 2006 @ 5:48 pm
hello sweet just come to tell ya the boys beds are done justin has done ya proud tonight he came straight from work and was here till 10 just doin the lads bed karl was a great help he said to me karl is a great kid and he will be a great bloke just like his dad it made me so proud to here that spoke about the both of you that i had a tear in my eye cos karl has turned out to be like that cos he has a great roll model and that is you the girls bed is being done tomorrow anne is sending jay over cos justin cant get here now till after weekend and vikki is upset cos she has not got a bed and jess keeps saying big girls bed so mick said he will come and help to he is even willin not to open the unit to come and do it must say you have some crackin mates and a very loving family i am so glad i met and married you cos the day i married you they became my family and i dont know what i would do with out them well i will fill you in on the girls beds cos if mick is helpin it will be a laugh i told him to keep bol away now i know ya laughin with me ill see ya soon sweetheart god night dont let the bugs bite if they do bite em back do you remember we used to say that to each other every night and you would say it fast and try and get it in before me i love ya babe xo xo xo xo xo xo xo

Comment by lynice — February 15, 2006 @ 10:55 pm
hi dad just niped here to have a little word coz i thik vikki has spoke to ya more times than i have sorry about that.I got man of the match on saturday i wish you were there to see it coz me and my team are getting along so well now .we finished my bedroom today well me and justin did guess what we got a bit wrong at the start and had to hammer to get the things out we were so clumsy we got the poles the wrong way round but its right now.Hey i have ya laghin now dont i guess what he got stressed out just like you would of hey he somked about 20 fags he got that stressed we have westcoat customs just like ya wanted and mum has chose great colours for me room everything matches its well cool. we have had the hall staires and landin done like ya wanted aswell.BUT! mum stresses out about muddy feet ha ha.me and mum might start going to karls bekkets gym im teatching mum my self at the moment ha ha ha ha lhats a laugh nar she is good at it she still cant do a tornado ha ha ha we have still got ya golf clubs we are keeping them for me coz i bet thats what ya want coz ya liked ya golf dint ya well then im goin now i will keep you informed with the latest every saturday night now coz i know ya miss us god bless karl

Comment by karl — February 15, 2006 @ 11:18 pm
hello Kraig,

Just had a little word with your son Karl on messenger, sounds and looks a very nice young man, credit to you, I have told him I am 5_10 slim and blonde, please dont put him right. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Comment by moira hope — February 17, 2006 @ 9:30 pm
Hi mate
Well Ollie made a tree at nursery Tuesday, i asked him if he wanted to give it to you or his dad, he said you. You made an impact on a two year old mate, can you imagine what you did for us. We went straight to Highfield to plant the tree, it was made of pipe cleaners and he had made his own leaves, we planted it for you. Ollie also had his very first hair cut and tells people he had it done at Kraigs hairdressers (Jimmys). Jimmy did a lovely job and Ollie was proud that he had his hair cut where sammy spider and you had your hair cut. He has given that name to Sam, not sure why but it seems to have stuck, you know what i can see you laughing now, i miss that so much. You will never stop being part of our everyday lives mate we love and miss you so much.
Went to look at the finishing touches of the childrens rooms today after taking Lenny shopping, they are looking lovely, you would be proud. Everybody has pulled together to help. You have some great friends mate.
I love and miss yo so much and so do the boys.
Bye for now matie. Love you so much.
Sharon (Ye Ye) xxx

Comment by sharon — February 17, 2006 @ 11:48 pm
hi chick hows it goin well as ya know it is the school hols i walked the kids to mackys on monday it was funny they said can we get the bus and i said no its only down the road they walked in the end and i took them to stockport to the £ shop yesterday mick has been comin up more often he is funny we were talkin about the good old days and bol he has gone totally lol stef called in aswell she has a new car she took vikki to the shop in it she calls it a buggy cos it only 2 seats sometimrs i dont know what to say cos i konw you know everything that has happened and as daft as it my be i needed to speak to you cos it is snowing vikki said hello dad how are you today vikki has told me to tell you that she knows you are her cos of the snow and you come with the snow well i am goin to clean up now after me and vikki has stoped laughin at jess see ya soon we love you so much xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo

Comment by lynice — February 22, 2006 @ 10:53 am
Hi mate. A few words to say, it aint getting any easier Kraig. Everyone I speak to, miss you to bits. Was down at Mikes yesterday and all we talked about was you. Still not right you not being here………….

Comment by Dave — February 23, 2006 @ 11:46 am
Any1 who looks at this page will realise that kraig was more than just love, he was a legend in his own way… this page is just a the surface of the feeling people have for him.

Comment by darryl — March 4, 2006 @ 7:08 am
Hello Mate, visit all the time to see how people are feeling. Well snow lies on the ground Kraig, but you will know that anyway. Life is so cruel, just rolls on. Do miss you mate, you were so young.

Comment by Dave — March 4, 2006 @ 3:35 pm
Hi scrag, i have not posted for a while because i have not had a pc, you know i have been thinking about you though dont you. I am missing you more with every passing day mate. I love you so much. xxxxxx

Comment by sharon — March 4, 2006 @ 5:03 pm
For Stasia, Les, Jackie, Sharon & Lynice

There is nothing i can do, to make him come back
There are no words I can say,
that can replace the words you long to hear

There are no answer’s I can give, that will satisfy your questions
There is not another soul I can introduce you to that will ever replace his
And, there is no love I can offer that will ever replace the love you shared

I can not promise your broken heart will ever be complete
I will not say it could have been worse
I will not deny it was a tragedy
I will not lie and tell you he will come back

He never really left

I do promise he hears you when you speak
I will say he loves you no matter the distance
I will not deny he is in a better place
And, I will not lie; he is waiting to greet you someday

He is every you step you take
He is in everything you do
He is the air you breathe
He is every beat of your heart

” He is like the wind. You can not see him…but you will always feel him”

I have very fond memories of Kraig and though I did not know him in his later
years I will always remember him. When I do remember Kraig I smile he always
made me smile.

With much Love Elaine XXXXX

Comment by Elaine Blanchard — March 5, 2006 @ 2:01 pm
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Comment by sharon — March 10, 2006 @ 2:31 pm
Hi Mate i know i haven’t been here as of late,
Thank you for coming to visit us at your home when i was giving Healing to Lynice,
And for confirming that you have been chatting to the kids,
And touching Lynice on her foot,
Chat Soon,
Not Goodbye,
But see ya later,

Comment by Sheila, — March 12, 2006 @ 4:32 pm
ello babe just had to come and say hi i know i have not bin for a bit but finding it hard with the snow its just you thats wot has made me come and speak to you i pictured you getting up this morning saying its dinner time why did you not wake me and its snowing but it needs to stick . as you know jesse is saying a lot now she called karl a monkey today and when i was talkin to my mum today on the phone she said is it nannie i said yes and then she told her to shut up she has lernt to sing round the garden but she makes us laugh cos she says 1step 2step really fast do feel sorry for her cos vikki makes her say it over and over and laughs at her simon rang me today he is comin doin the boys light at weekend still do not know what colour to do the hall your mum said a light lemon but i am thinkin an oatmeal or caremel to carry the brown through from the living room you will have to put a colour in my mind so i know still want it to your taste wot do ya think ? i will have to go soon got to get up early to get the kids to school its goin to be cold tomorrow which means nicola wont be out lol she likes her bed to much i have to say that drew is missing you a lot he comes to see you nearly every day and brings the kids to see you 2 he comes ever day to make sure i am ok and i am not crying he dont like it when i cry he allways says dont cry kraig will not want to see you cry he loves you to much and i guess he is right and i know you do and i love you to more than you will probaly ever know no thats wrong i know ya know cos i tell you every night and you tell me to by pulling my foot and i know its you cos you told my mum and she would have not known that that cos i did not tell anyone what you do its a bit cheeky though dont ya think will have to go now its late good nite god bless love you for ever xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxo

Comment by lynice — March 12, 2006 @ 11:41 pm
Ello mate, still visit here every day. Missing you like everyone else Kraig, dont get any easier………..

Comment by Dave — March 13, 2006 @ 5:26 pm
hiya kraigy baby
do you remember how i called you that when you were little and it stuck well into your teens, but of course you got embarrassed as you got older

your 30th birthday is coming up soon and i want to make it special for you
so i went out with auntie mo to get you some special things

you should have been sailing away with your dad to france, so sharon and jacqui, your beautiful sisters have arranged an anchor to give to you on your birthday

dad will still be with you

we will all be with you on your special day,me,dad lynice,karl, vikki sam, jessica,sharon,ian alex,jacob,ollie,jacquie,graham,thom,bekki,and whoever else feels they would like to be there on april 1st

kraig, i went out today because you asked me to, and auntie maureen knew you wanted me to

I LOVE YOU FOR ALL ETERNITY
LOVE YOU SODIER

Comment by MUM — March 17, 2006 @ 1:16 am
sorry babe, you know i am drunk and i meant to say my soldier
that is what you always will be to me

and my great big shining star

you know it took a lot for me to do this,but it doesnt matter cause we speak to each other every day

speak to you in the morning kraigy baby

MY GORGEOUS SMILING SON

Comment by MUM — March 17, 2006 @ 1:38 am
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Comment by MUM — March 17, 2006 @ 1:39 am
St.Pat’s day today mate, we would have been very busy tonight !!!!

Comment by Dave — March 17, 2006 @ 3:52 pm
Falling on to the ground,
I crumpled in despair,
I know that you are gone for ever,
No longer to be there,

Your face is in every young man i meet,
Your walk, your hairstyle, your smile,
Thought i saw you in town today,
And my heart skipped a beat by a mile,

Its your birthday soon,
First of April, “A happy day”,
Oh why! did it have to be you,
That god had to take away,

You were young and loving,
Had a family, a wife,
Four beautiful children,
Such a perfect life,

But your time had come,
And you went home,
And you left your family,
All alone,

Good memories we have,
Of you and your smile,
And our memory of you,
Will last a long while,

Not goodbye mate,
But See you later,
Sheila.

For Kraig,
1st April, 1976.
8th December, 2005.
We miss you mate,
Blessings always..

Comment by Sheila, — March 20, 2006 @ 6:11 pm
hello my precious son, my soldier,my kraigy baby and swampey, the latter being a name you got for yourself during your recent love for golf which you shared with your ever so loving dad

wasnt it so nice to hear from elaine after all these years.

her poem was so lovely

do you remember how she spoiled you,with everything she could,but that was so easy because you was such a loving and special little boy

elaine has offered to donate towards the car boot sales to help us to take your four beautiful children to your special place in corfu and that means a lot to me and i am certain it will to you

big dave is so constant, he never says much but he says it so often, and that will do for me.HE IS MISSING YOU DARLING

MOIRA AND KEVIN, i am sure you will remember them with your cheeky smile,they have helped me and dad so very much through this very dark time, but i dont have to tell you that because i tell you every day and i know you hear me

Comment by MUM — March 22, 2006 @ 12:42 am
hiya soldier
you always tod me that i was a classic,well i have done it again,i think the computer went wrong,not me,it wouldnt let me say anymore,but i am back
i am coming back sweatheart

I LOVE YOU FROM THE DEEPEST PART OF MY HEART,FROM THE PART THAT NEVER LETS GO AND JACQUIE AND SHARON ARE WITH ME

my love for you is so deep that the dictionary didnt find a word to describe it

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU

I CANT BELIEVE KRAIG , HOW MANY FRIENDS YOU HAD, YOU ARE SO VERY SPECIAL AND ALWAYS WILL BE TO SO MANY PEOPLE

MY LOVE FOR YOU IS , I AM PRESUMING, A GREAT BIG CUT ABOVE THE REST

I AM SORRY,THAT IS SO SELFISH,I WILL NEVER KNOW HOW OTHER PEOPLE FEEL,NO MORE THAN I CAN EXPECT THEM TO KNOW THE ANGUISH THAT I AM GOING THROUGH

KRAIG, I AM GOING TO TUCK YOU UP AND SAY, DONT LET THE BEDS BUGS BITE

LOVE LOVE YOU 30 TIMES FOR APRIL 1ST

SPEAK TO YOU IN THE MORNING MY LITTLE SOLDIER

Comment by MUM — March 22, 2006 @ 1:24 am
KRAIG IS 30 ON APRIL 1ST

Comment by MUM — March 22, 2006 @ 1:30 am
this is kraigs mum

i see this site going to sleep

please please keep it going all of you out there who remember my special boy

write whatever you feel
please , dont hold it too close to your heart,let it go to kraig for me

thank you

from a mum who loved so very very much and lost a special son

he didnt die ,he lives on in all of us

so please pass your feelings on to him for me

it will wean SO much

THANK YOU

FROM KRAIGY BABYS EVERLOVING MUM

Comment by MUM — March 22, 2006 @ 2:15 am
Good morning mate, the sun is out, first time for a long time cos spring has arrived. Yet another time of the year which reminds me you are not around, makes me feel down. You are a special friend Kraig, one I will take with me where ever I go for the rest of my life, allways there. Miss you more than anything mate……….

Comment by Dave — March 23, 2006 @ 9:17 am
hi babe just come to tell you i did get through today with sharon and i think you know what i am talkin about. got weepy in the car on the way sharon and i were talkin about the dreams she has been having i have been asking my mum what they mean i understand why you pick sharon now and ill tell you ya have picked the most special person to let us know you are ok and i know you knew she is the best person for the job our shaz i can hear you saying it. had a good weekend mick drove me and the kids to blackpool and payed for them they had a really good time drew came aswell he was more giddy than the kids he made me go on this blinkin ride i felt sick ya know me and rides i was so not lookin forword to goin on it our jackie was laughing at us calling us wimps saying that our beeki has been on bigger rides than that i felt like a wimp then so my next task is to go with bekki hey i know you like this mick has got the new shape m3 he came in it at weekend so i had drew jay woody even neil came to have a go i was the only one who did not get a ride in it jay wanted to take me round the block but know one would let me get in the car with him the kids even went for a spin in it well i am saying a spin more like take us to the shop and buy us a lot of sweets well i could chat all night but ill have to go and bath the kids ill come again soon love you soooooooo much miss you even more love ya always xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo

Comment by lynice — March 23, 2006 @ 6:21 pm
IF LOVE ALONE COULD HAVE SAVED YOU
YOU NEVER WOULD HAVE DIED

Comment by MUM — March 23, 2006 @ 11:42 pm
Hi mate.

Well its almost your Birthday you would have been 30, we are all going to do something special for you. We have a tough time ahead of us though because you should be here with us, its not getting any easier mate, i still think about you all the time i think i always will. I have some days a little better than others, this is not a good day. Its mothers day tomorrow, its going to be difficult for Mum and Lynice but i know you are watching over them. I love you so much little brother, i would do just about anything to bring you back to us. I have never in my entire life felt pain like this and you know as well as anybody i have been through some tough times. I hope my dreams were real like somebody has told me. I am holding on to that. If they are let me visit you again really soon. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Comment by sharon — March 25, 2006 @ 6:20 pm
Scragg

Thank you for my white feather……I love you too. xxxx

Jackie. xxxx

Comment by Jackie — March 25, 2006 @ 11:59 pm
hey mate, as you know i was at lyns last night, i just want to say thanks for visiting us, i know your always around in the house but i don’t ever really feel ya presence and i did last night… speak to ya soon

Comment by darryl — March 26, 2006 @ 10:59 am
Hi Kraig,

We went to Woodbank Park this morning where Dad gave Mum the most beautiful Mother’s Day present - a memorial in your honour. It is lovely. She cried so much when she saw it - we all did. Now she can visit you everyday when she takes Charlie out for his walk.

It is going to be really hard for Lennie and Mum today. Please help us to get them through it.

We are all going round to Mum’s later just like we always do but it won’t be the same without you there.

I love you so much Kraig and I am missing you more and more each day.

Your big sis xxxx

Jackie xxxx

Comment by Jackie — March 26, 2006 @ 1:35 pm
hello my soldier

i just want you back

the pain is too much

Comment by MUM — March 26, 2006 @ 11:11 pm
Just to echo the sentiments of your family Kraig, everyone that knew you do really miss you. Your time came to soon mate. Every day I think away on you. Close my eyes and your there, just not right you have gone………….

Comment by Dave — March 27, 2006 @ 8:26 am
trying to write something, I dont know what to say, it is a cruel world sometimes………. reading everybodys comments it is very very sad, you should still be here Kraig, lovely young man, lovely family, it is so sad……thinking of you all

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Comment by moira hope — March 27, 2006 @ 9:29 pm
Why?

Comment by Jackie — March 28, 2006 @ 10:01 pm
i come here near enough every day.. except for when i’m being held captive by len and mick, and everytime i goto type something, to talk to you.. its like you take it straight out of my head, and i get stumped with what to say… there are soo many songs that i listen to make me think of you, so many things that go on in the street, things people say… you all around us all…

Comment by darryl — March 29, 2006 @ 12:14 am
We wish that we could see you,
Only for a while,
To wish you Happy Birthday,
And to see your lovely smile,

To put our arms around you,
So tight we would not part,
To tell you how much we love you,
From the bottom of our hearts,

As life goes on without you,
And days turn slowly into years,
We Hold a million memories,
And shed a million tears,

To us you are so special,
What moor is there to say,
Except we wish with all our hearts,
That you were here today,
…………………….

Those we love dont go away,
They walk beside us everyday,
………………..
God Bless you Kraig,
and take with you,
The love of spirit on your Birthday

Comment by Sheila — March 29, 2006 @ 9:51 pm
No words to say
But a prayer
Is on it’s way

For Kraig

Sue x

Comment by Sue Lane — March 30, 2006 @ 10:28 pm
I have been trying for days to think of something to write for your birthday and found it from the kids. We were driving home from Jackie’s before and they started to talk about wishes, what they would wish for if they could wish. Of course they gave the obvious answer and said ‘more wishes’! I asked them to think about what they would want if they could only have one wish and they sat and thought. Ben then said if it could only be one then it would be to have you back with your family and Luke agreed. But then thats what anyone that knew you would have said. I see you smiling and thats how we will remember you on your birthday. Happy Birthday Scragg.x

Comment by Tracy — March 31, 2006 @ 10:56 pm
happy birthday kraig, my thoughts are with you and ALL your family today, help them all be strong. love karen lauren and ella xXx

Comment by karen — March 31, 2006 @ 11:12 pm
Happy 30th Kraig, where ever you are !!!!!

Comment by Dave — March 31, 2006 @ 11:25 pm
happy birthday Craig..
our thoughts are with you all today

lots of love
Paula,pete and millie
xxx

Comment by paula — April 1, 2006 @ 7:38 am
Hi mate i am not going to say all the usual birthday things. I cant even say i will think of you more.Truth of the matter is you are never out of my mind.I was very lucky to have spent lots of time with you when you were young,what i would give to be stood in the pits freezing,cleaning your bike off for the next race.I have so many good memories of our time with you.I only hope that they are enough to get me through this special day.

The tree in Woodbank is an Oak tree I chose it because an oak is big and strong , just the way i think of you.

Miss you son will have to go, going to football with Karl will see you later today.

love and miss you dad x

Comment by DAD — April 1, 2006 @ 7:40 am
Happy Birthday Mate
Have a great Birthday up there in heaven mate!
We all miss you down here mate and so wish you were with us and your family on your special 30Th.
Nothings much changed Kraig, Utd are winning, City are losing! and It’s throwing it down here on earth as usual!!
I watched Karl the other week play Football and you would be so proud Kraig, he’s like a young Keano!!
Maybe one day you will watch him on Sky tv playing for the red’s!!
We will all celebrate your birthday in the style you deserved mate.

We all miss you so much and have a great birthday

Uncle Noey and Auntie Be

Comment by Noel and Bernie — April 1, 2006 @ 8:16 am
hi babe just to say ilove you so much and miss you more than anything i know your here now you have a special way of lettting me know your here i have all your friends sat here waiting to go and see you you have so many my phone has not stoped ringing i know you love me like i love you i miss you so much thinkin of you on this very special day happy birthday sweet love ya xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo

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