“Remembering your birthday #56 Miss you much BGL ”
1 of 100+ | Posted by: Don Russell Russell - Sarasota, FL

“My mind often drifts to thoughts of Craig. He was so kind, so thoughtful and so caring. Getting a card from him was like receiving a warm hug through...Read More » ”
2 of 100+ | Posted by: Beth Loeb Davies - Los Altos, CA

“We met at the library and quickly became friends ”
3 of 100+ | Posted by: WILLIAM Martin - Cleveland hts, OH

“It was been six years today and you are remembered each day. Miss you. ”
4 of 100+ | Posted by: Don Russell - FL

“Goodbye old friend you will be remembered god bless. ”
5 of 100+ | Posted by: Ocie Thompson Jr - Phoenix, AZ

“Thinking of you on your 54th birthday. Miss you BGL! ”
6 of 100+ | Posted by: Donald Russell

“We are thinking of you today and every day _ Isabelle Ann & Gilles xoxo ”
7 of 100+ | Posted by: Isabelle Ann Tiberghien - CA

“Five years have passed and you are missed more each day. It will never be the same. ”
8 of 100+ | Posted by: Donald

“I have a photo I would like to share ! ”
9 of 100+ | Posted by: John Ormento - HARWICH, MA

“Craig You do show up at the most unexpected times...and those times are filled with so many memories. It's been so long since you've left. Miss you...Read More » ”
10 of 100+ | Posted by: Matt - West Palm Beach, FL

“Happy Birthday BGL...you are missed! ”
11 of 100+ | Posted by: Donald - Life Partner

“As another birthday comes around we all love you, miss you, and think of you always. With love and respect always, Scott ”
12 of 100+ | Posted by: scott baskin - TAMPA, FL

“Missing you. Hug the pups! ”
13 of 100+ | Posted by: Donald

“Craig, Miss you so much. I keep you in my prayers and still cry that we lost you too soon. Just wanted you to know I took up painting and wear...Read More » ”
14 of 100+ | Posted by: Mary - Delray Beach, FL - Friend

“Craig, I think of you often, and I miss your presence in my life so much. Isaac is in Baja for 3 months, near the place we last saw you. Colleen and...Read More » ”
15 of 100+ | Posted by: Clif - Wilder, VT - Friend

“I think of you everyday _ You never really left _ xo ”
16 of 100+ | Posted by: Isabelle Ann Tiberghien - Del Mar, CA

“I think of Craig often. To all who knew him and loved him, especially Donald, I send a big hug. ”
17 of 100+ | Posted by: Beth Loeb Davies - Los Altos, CA

“I remember all the times you would just show up no matter where i lived. somehow you always found me and somehow you would always be there. Then...Read More » ”
18 of 100+ | Posted by: Annonymous - friend

“Missing you so much today April 23, 2014 on your 52nd Birthday. Kiss Skilos, Otis and Bruno for me! ”
19 of 100+ | Posted by: Donald - life-partner

“Always in our thoughts, always in our hearts, always in our prayers. We love you and miss you, Mom and Dad ”
20 of 100+ | Posted by: Mom and Dad - TAMPA, FL - Parents

“Time flies and your memory stays vivid as of yesterday xo ”
21 of 100+ | Posted by: Isabelle Ann Tiberghien - Del Mar, CA

“Missing you today and every day. ”
22 of 100+ | Posted by: Donald

“THINKING OF YOU ON YOUR BIRTHDAY _ GILLES & ISABELLE ANN _ ”
23 of 100+ | Posted by: Isabelle Ann Tiberghien - Del Mar, CA

“As if it were yesterday...I called to thank you for the "Rhody" shirt you had sent for my birthday. But, you were tired and a wanted to go lie down....Read More » ”
24 of 100+ | Posted by: Matt Parent - West Palm Beach, FL

“Craig _ You are just still so alive and special to me _xoxoxo ET _ ”
25 of 100+ | Posted by: Isabelle Ann Tiberghien - Del Mar, CA

“Wish I had made a better effort in getting together---it had been too many years. Still, YOU always (always) managed to keep us connected....I will...Read More » ”
26 of 100+ | Posted by: christopher zysk - Baltimore, MD

“I met Craig around 1988 in Baltimore (he was living in DC). Until only months before his sudden passing, he ALWAYS managed (I didn't, I'm afraid) to...Read More » ”
27 of 100+ | Posted by: Christopher Zysk - Baltimore, MD

“I met Craig when I was 24 and living in Miami in 1990 and we dated for several months and we stayed friends afterwards. He was such a special person...Read More » ”
28 of 100+ | Posted by: John Cote - Miami, FL - friend

“I can not tell you how sad I was to hear of Craig's passing. I was good friends with Craig when he lived in the Washington DC area. He will be truly...Read More » ”
29 of 100+ | Posted by: Vinny - Rehoboth Beach, DE

“Finding myself thinking of Craig today. Every so often, out of the blue, I'd hear from him and I'm missing that. It's been too long since I've been...Read More » ”
30 of 100+ | Posted by: Beth Loeb Davies - Los Altos, CA

“50th!!!! How we would have made much of this one...A big "splashy" affair, with trumpets, banners, perhaps a few circus acts, some silly party favors...Read More » ”
31 of 100+ | Posted by: Matt Parent - West Palm Beach, FL

“Craig: Hershey and I are home now and at will be at peace finally...you understand. We didn't forget the 18th, how could we? Especially as we...Read More » ”
32 of 100+ | Posted by: Matt Parent - west palm beach, FL

“I am still laughing at your stories last time we had dinner _ We miss you _ xoxoxo ET ”
33 of 100+ | Posted by: Isabelle Ann Tiberghien - Del Mar, CA

“And another yet another milestone/marker passes without you. I haven't forgotten and I hear your voice just as clearly as nine months ago when you...Read More » ”
34 of 100+ | Posted by: Matt Parent - Newport, RI

“Donald, I never met you, but I wanted to give you my personal condolences as well as leaving my own message. I know how much he loved you, he told...Read More » ”
35 of 100+ | Posted by: Eric "Stone" Bluffstone - OH

“I am heart broken to hear of Craig's passing as I'm sure his family, friends, dogs and lucky life partner must be. He was beautiful inside and out....Read More » ”
36 of 100+ | Posted by: Eric "Stone" Bluffstone - OH

“Craig, Tomorrow Bryan and I will be giving Brunie his last chicken nugget and taking him on his last short run down nob hill. (Yes he still wants to...Read More » ”
37 of 100+ | Posted by: Kristen Russell - San Francisco, CA

“Thinking about you today and everyday _______ xoxoxo ET ”
38 of 100+ | Posted by: Isabelle Ann Tiberghien - FRIEND

“BGL: Bruno is coming to be with you! ”
39 of 100+ | Posted by: Don - Los Cabos, Mx

“Our good friend, Monica, and care-giver to the dogs in Cabo just sent this to me and I wanted to share with everyone:GONE FROM MY SIGHT BY: Henry...Read More » ”
40 of 100+ | Posted by: Donald Russell - Life Partner

“Thanks to all of you who were able to attend the Gallery Reception in Craig's memory last night at "el lunario fine arts gallery" in San Jose del...Read More » ”
41 of 100+ | Posted by: Donald Russell - Life Partner

“Dear Donald, You probably don't remember me, I am Scott baskins son. I met u many years ago in Florida when u came one time with my uncle. Obviously...Read More » ”
42 of 100+ | Posted by: Joshua Baskin - Nephew

“Please accept our deepest regrets and condolences. We would like the family and friends of Craig to know that although John and I only knew him for a...Read More » ”
43 of 100+ | Posted by: Cindy Brewster - Palm Springs, CA

“Peter and I were saddened to hear of this loss, only yesterday. Please accept our belated condolence. ”
44 of 100+ | Posted by: Nancy Johnson - Friend

“On this day of Craig's 49th birthday, Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of such a wonderful person. Donald and family, it has been very...Read More » ”
45 of 100+ | Posted by: Wendy Baskin Hutchinson - PA

“Today, on Craig's 49th birthday, we scattered more of his ashes in the Pacific Ocean at San Pedrito Beach just south of Todos Santos in Baja. ...Read More » ”
46 of 100+ | Posted by: Donald Russell - Life Partner

“We were so excited to see Craig again and share lots of laughs _ We miss you Craig _ xoxoxo Isabelle Ann and Gilles _ ”
47 of 100+ | Posted by: Isabelle Ann Tiberghien

“Craig would have celebrated his 49th birthday on April 23, 2011. To remember him and his art, there will be an exhibit of his work at El Lunario...Read More » ”
48 of 100+ | Posted by: Donald - Life Partner

“I am so sorry for your loss. Craig was truly a treasure. ”
49 of 100+ | Posted by: Virginia - Martinez, CA

“Craig was a person whose inner kindness truly shone through. I only knew him briefly when visiting with Kristen, but will never forget what a...Read More » ”
50 of 100+ | Posted by: Heather Nelson

“Our sincere condolences to Donald and all of Craig's family. While we had not know Craig for a long time we felt like we had. What a special person....Read More » ”
51 of 100+ | Posted by: Nancy Friedland and Peter Regan - CA

“Donald and family, We are so sorry to hear of Craig's passing. One of the luckiest days of our lives was the day Craig moved in next door. I've...Read More » ”
52 of 100+ | Posted by: Peter McGinnis - Highland Beach, FL

“My memories of Craig are of his smile. He would just light up the room with it. You couldn't help but smile just being around him. He always had...Read More » ”
53 of 100+ | Posted by: Susan Arnold - Germantown, MD

“I am very saddened by the loss of Craig. He was gone too soon and will be very missed. ”
54 of 100+ | Posted by: Susan Arnold - Cousin

“I met Craig in 1988 when I was performing in the musical "Satchmo." Craig was in charge of public relations for the show. We were both about 25 years...Read More » ”
55 of 100+ | Posted by: Byron Stripling - Columbus, OH

“When I opened my emails today and saw Craig's name I realized it had been some months since I heard from him. It was with utter shock and sadness...Read More » ”
56 of 100+ | Posted by: michele hughes - CA - friend

“Although Robert and I had only met Craig two years ago he made a huge impact on my life through his stories of swimming, painting, and giving back. ...Read More » ”
57 of 100+ | Posted by: Donna Schuller - friend

“Craig came to my classroom to meet my students and show them how to paint. We were hoping to see his painting, Green Interface, with recycled items...Read More » ”
58 of 100+ | Posted by: Beth Ann Thornhill and the kids at Raymond Cree Middle School - CA

“To the most special man I had met in the Desert in years--rest in peace buddy! xoxox Bill ”
59 of 100+ | Posted by: Bill Feingold - Friend

“Craig and I were becoming good friends. I am so sad I am crying as I type this. He was gifted,fun,handsome and someone you really wanted in your...Read More » ”
60 of 100+ | Posted by: Bill Feingold "Bulldog" - CA

“I'm late to get this done because I did not know how I was going to start putting my thoughts into words. As I was looking at our calendar after we...Read More » ”
61 of 100+ | Posted by: Rannie Tucker - Amelia Island, FL

“His journey continues......Yesterday we took some more of Craig's ashes and scattered them in the sea below our home in San Jose del Cabo. This...Read More » ”
62 of 100+ | Posted by: Donald - Palm Springs, CA

“Dear Don, I've been thinking of Craig and you and what a wonderful night it was to meet you when we were at the Juried Art Show in Palm Springs. ...Read More » ”
63 of 100+ | Posted by: Donna and John Buckinger - CA

“Craig and I laughed together. When I was in a 2 1/2 year battle with pain, Bruno wrote this for me. I think Craig helped him. Craig kept me...Read More » ”
64 of 100+ | Posted by: Lesly Michals - Los Angeles, CA

“Don, Since hearing of Craig's passing, I have sat down so many times to try to come up with words that would provide some comfort to you. But words...Read More » ”
65 of 100+ | Posted by: Valerie McGee - Dallas, TX

“Craig, we will always remember you for your kindness, we will treasure the moments we spent with you and Don in Cuernavaca and will keep you in our...Read More » ”
66 of 100+ | Posted by: Cesar y Laura - Friends

“Last night Grizzie and I went down to the ocean in Laguna Beach and scattered some more of Craig's ashes in the Pacific off the rocks. (see photo). ...Read More » ”
67 of 100+ | Posted by: Donald - Palm Springs, CA

“Dear Don and Craig's Mother and Father,I am so sorry for the loss of your partner and son. I met Craig once at Mikey's graduation dinner and found...Read More » ”
68 of 100+ | Posted by: Carol Perusse - San Mateo, CA

“We scattered some of Craig's ashes this past weekend in a cold mountain steam at the top of the aerial tramway in Palm Springs. Craig always...Read More » ”
69 of 100+ | Posted by: Donald - Palm Springs, CA

“To say that I was shocked, stunned and absolutely saddened to hear the news of Craig's passing is an understatement. Craig and I became fast friends...Read More » ”
70 of 100+ | Posted by: Patricia A. Smith - Los Angeles, CA

“Don,Words can't express the feelings as well as items that I want to express to you for the recent loss of Craig.As you know Craig was a strong, yet...Read More » ”
71 of 100+ | Posted by: Rob Severe - Palm Springs, CA

“Uncle Don, We are so very sad and shocked to hear of Craig's passing at such a young age. Craig was such a kind, warm, passionate and caring person...Read More » ”
72 of 100+ | Posted by: Joshua Russell - Redwood City, CA

“Dear Donald, We were both so saddened to hear of Craig's passing. Craig was so full of life and seemed so happy to have found such purpose with his...Read More » ”
73 of 100+ | Posted by: Maureen and David Russell - CA

“There are no words. I am so sorry Don. Peace to your heart, Love and Light surround you, Love, Kristi ”
74 of 100+ | Posted by: Kristi Osborn

“Craig : Te voy a recordar siempre. No se quien ahora va a festejar mi Gelatina. Nunca supiste de que era, siempre trataste de adivinar pero no...Read More » ”
75 of 100+ | Posted by: Lola - Cabo San Lucas - friend

“I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Craig was such a warm person with an amazing spirit. He had such a zest for life and a thirst for knowledge. ...Read More » ”
76 of 100+ | Posted by: Nicole Archibeque - San Francisco, CA

“"All deception in the course of life is indeed nothing else but lies reduced to practice, and falsehoods passing into things." Robert Southey. poet ...Read More » ”
77 of 100+ | Posted by: Skilos...the wise son

“From the first day I met Craig his beauty inside and out shined bright. Craig always had a smile on his face and his enthusiasm for life was evident...Read More » ”
78 of 100+ | Posted by: Lisa Sullivan - Friend

“I've been blessed to have Craig in my life for nearly 15 years, and for at least 10 of those years he called me his daughter. A few people told me...Read More » ”
79 of 100+ | Posted by: Kristen Russell - San Francisco, CA

“I have only known Craig for a couple of years but the instant I met him he made me smile with his warmth. He was one of the sweetest people I know...Read More » ”
80 of 100+ | Posted by: Cara - Palm Springs, CA

“To all of Craig's loved ones, I share in your sorrow at the loss of Craig. He was a wonderful spirit and beautiful member of the human race. We...Read More » ”
81 of 100+ | Posted by: Phillip Kaplan - palm springs, CA

“Craig.... Peace, Love, and Light!!!!!! Tina ”
82 of 100+ | Posted by: Tina - friend

“Dear Don, I am deeply saddened to hear of Craig's death. Craig was a friend from the gym in Palm Springs . We often shared thoughts about raising...Read More » ”
83 of 100+ | Posted by: Melinda - NYC, NY - Friend

“Dear Don..im so sorry for your loss. Its with a heavy heart that I write this. Im in complete shock. I close my eyes and see his big smile every time...Read More » ”
84 of 100+ | Posted by: Esther Arbolay - New Holland, PA

“Don and Kristin... I am very shocked and saddened to hear of Craig's passing. Please accept my sincere thoughts of peace and love. Tina Sharp ”
85 of 100+ | Posted by: Tina - Palm Springs, CA - friend

“so sorry for your loss ”
86 of 100+ | Posted by: jeff isaacs

“I am so very thankful to have spent time with and come to know Craig. Both he and Don have been so welcoming into their lives without reservation. ...Read More » ”
87 of 100+ | Posted by: Ian L. Sitren - Palm Springs, CA

“I remember the first time I met Craig. He and Don came to Cornell to visit Kristen and took me, her new friend and hall-mate, out to dinner with...Read More » ”
88 of 100+ | Posted by: Margaret Donnell - London, UK

“Don, our hearts go out to you, we know what an incredible life partner Craig was. May the love of your friends, family, and your pets help you...Read More » ”
89 of 100+ | Posted by: Sally Hall Yeh - Pleasant Hill, CA

“Don, Ed and I send our deepest condolences. We are sorry for your loss. Ed and Roberta Iacino ”
90 of 100+ | Posted by: Roberta Iacino San Jose del Cabo

“Great Friend Great Person Great Humanitarian Great Humorist Great Partner Great Fun Great Laughter Great Joy Great Intelligence Great Swimmer Great...Read More » ”
91 of 100+ | Posted by: Debby - San Diego, CA - friend

“Don, I am so sorry for your loss. I cherish the times I got to spend with Craig. You are in my thoughts and I hope to hear from you soon. ”
92 of 100+ | Posted by: Ted Wright - San Diego, CA

“We have great memories that will live with us Forever _ Gilles and Isabelle _ ”
93 of 100+ | Posted by: Isabelle Ann Tiberghien - FRIEND

“Dear Don, Jerry and I were shocked and saddened to hear of Craig's passing. We are still in shock ... such a caring and compassionate man, a vibrant...Read More » ”
94 of 100+ | Posted by: Robin and Jerry Baliles - Friend

“Don. Solo quiero decirte que,estoy seguro que esta en el mejor sitio de este universo,y que sera un Angel mas que te estara cuidando,un fuerte abrazo...Read More » ”
95 of 100+ | Posted by: Luis Pacheco.

“I remember Craig from the first day he walked into the Ringling office. He was so tall and was impeccably dressed! He had the driest sense of humor...Read More » ”
96 of 100+ | Posted by: Avery Bank - New York, NY

“Dear Don, please receive a huge hug and I hope your heart can find peace soon. Sincerly, Oscar ”
97 of 100+ | Posted by: Oscar Ocampo Morfin - Mexico City

“Don, I am sorry for your lost. My prayers are with you and Craig's family Love, Nilze. ”
98 of 100+ | Posted by: Nilze O'Brien - South Elgin, IL

“I remain stunned, saddened and shocked at the news of Craig's passing. I met Craig in the gym soon after moving to Palm Springs five years ago, I'd...Read More » ”
99 of 100+ | Posted by: Mark Naylor - Henderson, NV

“Dear Donald and Marilyn, Norty, Jan, Scott, and Avi, Cousin Craig as my son Jonathan always called him, because he was so proud to be Craig's...Read More » ”
100 of 100+ | Posted by: Barbara J. Fried - Crozet, VA