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Memorial Party

It's been 10 years now since we lost my dear friend Craig, and we all still miss him.  He, along with my buddies Randy and Dave, was one of the first people I met when I hit town. He moved me into my first apartment, worked on my car, and in general took care of not just me, but all the rest of us.

In celebration of what would have been his birthday, his kids Brad and Julie gathered all the old friends for a memory party.  It was so wonderful to see them, and the great people they've become.  And as always, so great to be with my compadres from the Roosevelt Ward, which doesn't happen all that often. I'm sure Craig was beaming down from above.

Craig with his kids


Mark Christensen, Carol Christensen, Rex Hale, Heather Doney, Me, Dave Carlson, Karen Robinson, Brad Davis, Julie Davis

 Heather Doney, Anita Hallman, Joe Hallman, Me, Brad, Julie, Karen Robinson

Randy Manning, Karen Robinson, Brian Irving, Janeal Irving, Jacob Irving, Brad

 Joe Hallman, Anita Hallman, Brad, Julie

Joe and Anita - our fearless leaders

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The Perry Family said…
Sure wish we could have been there. I think about Craig ALL the time and can't believe it's been ten years! :(

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