November 24th, 2001
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You will be in my thoughts. I wish you strength in this difficult time.
I am very, very sorry for your loss. I don’t know you, but I am writing this with tears in my eyes.
May he rest in peace.
I am so sad to hear about this! I’d been thinking about being put on the registry for some time when I saw Craig’s True Life episode. His post-show interview sealed the deal for me. I requested a donor kit and found Craig’s website before the show had even ended. I’m back here now because I was clicking through old bookmarks. My condolences to all of you who knew and loved Craig! My Be The Match donor ID card happens to be lying on the table beside me, and I have that card because he moved me to action. I can only imagine how many other strangers’ lives he made a difference in, and how big of an impact he must have had on the lives of those who actually knew him.
I just watched his episode on true life, and had tears in my eyes the whole show! I am so sorry that it had to happen the way it did:( just from watching it i felt i knew him, he was a very strong guy andvery lucky to have such an amazing family! take care and rest in peace craig!
i honestly dont know what to say besides im so sorry for your loss. he is in a better place<3 stay strong<3
HiJudy, and rick, and the rest of the Brandmeier family. I am so sorry for the loss. I have been keeping up to date, over the past few months and am in a complete loss for words. The family is in my prayers. I still have my ayso plaque on my wall when rick and I were on the roadrunners with you and my dad coaching. You all are in my prayers. Craig’s story is a complete inspiration. God Bless
I saw Craig’s episode on MTV during the beginning of the year, (2010). It was such a touching episode, and my heart went out to Craig. I remember watching and reflecting on what a nice guy he seemed to be, and how him and his wife seemed so great for each other. I saw on MTV’s website the link here, and was utterly shocked and upset to read that Craig had passed. My heart goes out to Craig, his amazing wife, and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Know that he’s in a much better place, waiting for all of his loved ones. Rest in eternal peace, Craig.
Craig, i remember i watched your true life episode last night and it was so touching it made me cry. you are such a strong person and you are in a better place now, I know its probably hard on your wife because you 2 were so cute together, she was always there for you and doing everything she could do to help, i wish you made it through the cancer because i had so much faith that you would rest in peace
i just find out today (i know it´s late) and I feel so devastated and sad, I feel an empty space in my heart right know, i was crying because I was shocked about Craig passing. I never met Craig but I saw the show on MTV like a couple of months ago, and that story touched a lot, I could not stop crying, because Craig seems to be such an amazing person with a big heart, he was so brave sush a huge inspiration for me.
I´m so, so sorry about his lost, and all my prayers goes to him and his family. I just wish you could read this Craig, somehow.
I will miss you so much and thank you Craig, for your message, because there are people around the world that got it.
Saludos desde PANAMA =(
I remember watching Craig’s episode of MTV’s True Life, and it made a huge impression on me. Right after watching it, I joined the donor registry, and if my marrow is ever needed, I will keep Craig in my mind as I help another person. I am so sorry to hear that Craig passed away. He fought a long, brave fight. May he rest in peace.
Me acabo de enterar lo de Craig, lo siento mucho, lo vi en Mtv hace unas semanas y llore mucho con su historia, y la verdad ahora me siento muy mal por el y su familia, siendo tan joven y luchador. Mi mas sentido pesame desde Argentina
I saw your episode on MTV…i have a nephew with leukemia…he’s in remission…God bless you for being so brave…R.I.P.
I’m so sorry for your loss. i just lost
a good friend to cancer two weeks ago. My
Thoughts an prayers go out to you and your
family.
I happened upon Craig’s story and wanted to extend my prayers to you. My best friend’s daughter lost her battle with Leukemia on September 13, 2001. She was 5 when she was diagnosed..Two bone marrow transplants (both by her brother who was a perfect match. She battled for 8 years…She taught us all so much while her short time on earth..Again, God’s comfort and peace upon you…
My thoughts and prayers are will you all, I am so sorry to hear of your loss
Your story has touched me greatly.
Your family is in my prayers. R.I.P Craig
I’m so sorry =(I hope he rest in peace! he touched me a lot with his very sad history. I saw the true life episode today and I was hoping that everything would be alright =( I think it’s very very very important to people to realize the importance of donate organs, to help other people. We never know tomorrow… very very sorry =( very very sad… but very very happy for the amazing episode he had done and for the alert he had made about this disease… Sorry for my english.. I’m from Brazil so english is not my first language…
rest in peace my friend…
I dont know you but your show truely touched me. You seem so happy, loving, caring and just a all aroung great guy and you have such a wonderful, supportive family. I’m glad I got to watch your story and follow you thru your journey. I know you are looking down on everyone with a smile. You will be missed. God bless you and your family.
I remember watching a band called “Sleeping Giant” play live earlier this year, and on stage the vocalist said, “This song is for anyone who has a loved one that has been affected by cancer, this song is called, No one leaves this room sick”.
NO ONE LEAVES THIS ROOM SICK……
powerful words, I even teared up in the pit after I heard that. All of my grandparents have died from cancer and I am expecting to have to deal with it someday, but anytime I think about it I just remember that song, no one leaves this room sick.
RIP Craig, and best wishes to the Brandmeier’s. Your story has touched us all.
Hi! I’m from Brazil and I’ve watched the MTV True Life today (09/23/2010), in MTV Brazil. I found this site on the internet and I’m really sorry to see the bad news. I hope he rests in peace and I send my love and prayer to his family. Descanse em paz, Craig!
Kat and family every night before i go to sleep I say a prayer to give you and family and friends to give the courage to get threw this death and to watch over you guys. Craig I know u are Kats gurdian angel. You will be miss. Thanks for sharing this story with us.
I’m glad to hear about your happy hour get-together and that a couple of the B-boys were there with you. We will always celebrate Craig’s wonderful life! He was one of a kind.
I never knew you craig bur i thought of you a lot after the true life documentary. i prayed for you and ur fiance but obviously god wanted you in a better place. your fiance is lucky to have an angel like you looking after her. god bless you <3
Kat, I have had you and Beth Shuck on my mind so often in these past weeks. Today was another hard day meeting again with Dr. K. David feels really good right now, but the outcome for the next days to months doesn’t seem to look so good or so they say. You’re in my thoughts and prayers. Take good care of yourself. Maybe this simple prayer that seems to calm me, will help you through these hard times too. “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.”
Craig we no your in a better place, you will be missed prayers go out to your family may the Lord Bless them and comfort them and may you rest in peace.