Watching all the New Year shows last night,reminded me of that time when you, your sister & I and some of your friends went out to that night club in L.A. When it became the New Year you turned around and gave me a kiss. What a good guy you were. You will always be with me, and will always be missed.
The last time we spoke was also 3/16/2005,and remembering you telling me you had the flu. I still hear your voice. I also didn't expect this to be my last time talking with you my dear son.
3/17/2005-All I can remember was tears coming down your eyes. Sis & I where right beside you,and when I wiped your face and we talked again,the tears came again. I do know you heard us,because of me having the stroke and hearing. Well today is very painful for us all. It still feels like yesterday. I love you,and always will.
3 yrs ago today / Lynn Beasley (Sister)
It was three years ago today that our lives changed forever. I was getting ready for a meeting and you were running around the apartment looking for your wallet. You were leaving to go have lunch with Julissa and asked me to go. It was a wednesday and you were working from home. I told you I couldn't go because I needed to get to the office early. Had I known it was the last time I would see you, I would have spent every last second hanging out with my big brother. I remember the sound of your voice when you said "Sis, you're coming home for dinner aren't you?" The last couple of weeks you were always wanting to spend extra time together, like you knew something was going to happen. I wish I could have seen it to. The phone call from Julissa saying I needed to get to the hospital immediately. Even then it didn't occur to me that this could be something really bad. Nothing that bad could have happened to you. Then I got to the hospital and I saw you and I couldn't believe my eyes, that wasn't my big brother...what could have happened in those few hours since I saw you at the apartment running around? You were happy and full of life. I guess you were really good at making us all feel like everything was ok. Your official day of passing is Mar 18th, 2005. But to me, it will always be Mar 16th, 2005. That is really the day you left us and our world's changed forever. I'll remeber you every second of every day for all the rest of my days. I miss you and love you so much bro......Forever your baby sis, Lynn Close
Condolences/ Brent West (High School Friend )Read >>
Condolences/ Brent West (High School Friend )
To Family memebers and friends,
I was looking up old friends on a few websites to chat and get back in contact with them, although Craig graduated a year after me I still remember him as though it were yesterday. I was really suprised to hear of your loss and my prayers and thoughts are with you. I am sure he is truely missed by all of you and now by me more so. I wish i would have contacted him earlier and it is very true that you should always keep in contact with friends even if you seem to have no time for a short E-mail or even a quick passing without saying hello. Craig had a great attitude and was very liked by everyone at Niceville High. Best reguards and may god bless you. Close
Craig, you were an awesome guy! / Chad Castin (Middle School friend )Read >>
Craig, you were an awesome guy! / Chad Castin (Middle School friend )
I was recently notified that Craig had passed away. I am very sorry to hear this. I knew Craig while his family was stationed here in Dayton, Ohio. His family lived in the same housing developement as mine, and we went to middle school together. His Mom, Dad, and Lynn were like a second family to me. It seemed like I spent the night there every weekend. Craig and I played baseball, basketball, and our favorite, Soccer together. I will miss him greatly even though we did not keep in touch after he left for Ft. Walton Bch. He was a great guy, and this is a great loss.
My Deepest Condolences Julissa, Mr. and Mrs. Beasley and Lynn ,
1 yr memorial service eulogy / Lynn Beasley (sister)
We all play so many different roles in our life times. I think my brother, Craig, played them better than anyone.
His most recent role was that of a husband. Although it was only 4 short months, I know it made him very happy. Being married is something that he always wanted. Seeing him with Julissa, I know he was very attentive to her and her needs. He loved being married, he loved being with her and sharing his life with her. He was very loyal and dedicated to their marriage. He had so much fun on his wedding day and I am so happy he had that experience before he died. I know he loved the entire Menjivar family and they loved him.
Craig was also a nephew. Our Aunt Sue was a very big part of our lives, sometimes Craig and I thought of her as BIG SISTER more than an Aunt, we called her "Susie-Q". Craig and Susie-Q used to go skiing together every year for Craig's Birthday in Colorado. I know they both looked forward to it every January. This year was no different, Susie-Q took Craig with her and let him fly in a big gust of wind from the highest, steepest, mountain top she could get to. That's exactly what my brother would have done, I know he loved the ride. Our other Aunts, Patti and Judy loved Craig very much and are also missing him tremendously.
Craig was the first grand child and only boy in the family. My grandfather and brother had a very special bond. Our grandfather is a very quiet man and nobody could make him smile like my brother. They loved teasing each other. I know Grampy misses hearing his grandson's voice.
Craig had so many friends. He was so kind and considerate of everyone, you could not help but like him. He made people feel important and because he believed anything was possible, I think he instilled that feeling in other people. He had a smile that could light up any one's day and he was always laughing. He knew what it meant to really live. He was not going to let his illness change that. He got the most out of life right up until the end. No one even knew how sick he was because he would never want anyone to worry about him. He was not one to complain or ask for sympathy.
Craig was my parent's first born and only son. I know my parents could not have been more proud of him. He was so full of life as a child and an adult. My brother had no fear and I am sure that scared my parents at times. This was probably the last way they expected to lose him. He was an adrenaline junkie. Growing up in FL he would chase hurricanes to go surfing. As much as it worried my parents, they knew that was just the way he was, always looking for a thrill ride. He was very protective of his family and did whatever he could to help whenever they needed him. My brother loved our mom and dad very much. He always worried about our mother and planned on taking care of her. I promise you Bro, I will do my best to take care of them both, just as you would have done. My heart breaks for our parents. No one should have to bury their children.
Lastly, the role as I knew him best, a BIG BROTHER, the BEST BIG BROTHER! Craig and I had a very unique brother and sister relationship, we were truly "Best Friends". Starting the day I was born I was his "Baby" and no one could come near me. Although he was only 2 yrs old, he was always the one who held me, fed me, played with me and he never let me out of his sight. As we grew older, I followed him everywhere and he let me. There are very few pictures of our childhood that do not have both of us in it. We were two of a kind and did everything together, from running, playing volleyball, to flying airplanes. I can hear him now saying "C'mon sis, let's go to the movies; C'mon sis let's go to the beach; C'mon sis let's fly to Catalina for lunch". Life with my brother was a constant adventure. I would never have changed a minute of it. I spent more time with him on this earth than any other human being and in my mind that makes me the luckiest person in the world. I only wish I could have had more time with him. I never expected not to have him here with me. We risked our lives together so many times. I always thought when the time came we would go together. I miss him so much.
As a child of God, I can only imagine the pleasure God had watching Craig use all his many gifts. God blessed Craig with many things, personality, athleticism, creativity, intelligence, and those are just the beginning. God loves to see his children at play and no one played harder than Craig. As hard as it is for all of us who loved Craig, we have to accept that God needed him for a much more important role. While we are here we may not be able to understand what that is or why. I like to think of Craig doing what he loved most, FLYING! I envision him flying all over Heaven with no limits. His beautiful smile is lighting up the WORLD! And he is keeping watch over all those he loves, making sure we are all safe and happy, just as he has always done. As much as I want to be with my Big Brother, I know that he wants me to live my life and do everything I can to be happy. He wants that for all of us. We will all see him again one day and until we do, we need to do our best to make him proud and be sure that his memory lives on. I can hear him now saying "Sis, I Gotta Blaze". OK Bro, you go do your thing and I'll see you when I'm done here. I LOVE YOU!!!!
Heart of GOLD / Sally Beasley (Mother)
Craig had a heart of Gold,and was a true man.
He walked beside his mate, opened the car door, always thought of her needs & feelings.
Craig was so protective of his sister. He wanted the best for her,and if Lynn didn't check in with him. He was worrying about her safety,and wondering where she was until he found out what she was doing.
He was the meaning of a REAL PERSON. Kind,thoughtful,caring,and not judgemental of others.
There should be more people in this world like Craig James Beasley,,,,,,,,,,,and what a better world it would be. Close
Flying/ Sally Beasley (Mother) I can remember my first time flying with Craig. It was quit the experience,and what great memories I have. Flying to Palm Springs for lunch. I wasn't the least bit scared. The smile on Craigs face,and us being together was the most important. I will always cherish my memories of Craig. Of course we had his sister Lynn in the plane behind us,to protect us. Close
The World's Greatest Brother / Lynn Beasley (Baby Sister )
Craig, my big brother, my leader, my best friend. I never knew what life was like without having you as my big brother until 6:37 am PST on March 18th, 2005. It never crossed my mind that I would ever have to be here without you. My entire identity evolves around being your baby sister and I would not have wanted it any other way. You were the best big brother I could have ever asked for. You watched over me and protected me from the day I was born. You let me follow you every where and always included me in everything you did. I am who I am today because of you. I learned how to live life by following your lead. I am the luckiest person on earth because I got to spend more time with you than anyone. We loved hanging out with each other and finding new adventures. We risked our lives together time after time, yet I was never scared because I knew you would not let anything happen to me. I was very protective of you as well and I feel so bad that I could not save you this time. I let you down bro and I am so sorry. If I could turn back time I would have been there more and I would have known something was wrong and I could have done more. I didn't know, why couldn't you tell me? I would have done anything for you. I'll never forget the sound of your voice calling me SIS or that beautiful smile. You left me way to soon Bro. Thirty years together is a long time, but thirty more without you is an eternity. My only purpose is to carry on your legacy until I can be with you again. I will not move on without you, you will always be right there with me, leading me as you have always done. The only one who can understand my pain is you. You're the only one who can help me through this life. I can't wait to see you again. I love and miss you so much. Forever Your Baby Sister, Lynn
Craig, Hey bro I just wanted to say hello and let you know I've been thinking about you. Happy B-day, I know Im late...sorry about that. Its getting close to 1 year now. Man I am missing you and I always think about the times we got together and just had fun. I'll be thinking about you bro. J Close
The Yam, The Beez and The Dave / Dave Noyes (Friend and Trusty Sidekick )Read >>
The Yam, The Beez and The Dave / Dave Noyes (Friend and Trusty Sidekick )
Craig,
I am heart broken. Due to much travel I had been out of touch for the last couple years so having learned of this tribute to you, I need you to know you made such a great impact on my life.
You were my first friend when I moved to California. You opened your heart, your home and your family up to me when I was at my most homesick. In particular I will always cherish our Thanksgivings. What I am most thankful for, however, was the opportunity to have met such an incredible guy like you.
In celebration of that, I’d like to recount some of Beez and Dave’s adventures:
-You flying us to Catalina and the most beautiful sunset I’d ever seen
-our sarcastic e-mails
-you teaching me how to work out (I ended up becoming a personal trainer)
-Denny’s and how we brought the Grand Slam to a new level of cuisine
-our dancing rendition of ‘Night at the Roxbury’ at the West End
-Rosarito and the electronic bull rides; you helped me up- every time I fell
-Yam casserole, Yam casserole, Yam casserole
I tried to make it myself; you would have teased me so much because I didn’t even come close
-our heart-to-heart talks on the balcony of your Marina Del Rey apartment
Craig, I have so many memories of you. The best memories of my life. Did you know that all my memories are of You & Lynn. You two were as if I had twins. Might as well say I did, and the best children a mother could of asked for. You where both born at 9:10 p.m, both weighed the same. 6 pounds 10 ounces and 19 and a half inches long. The only difference was Lynn had hair, and you were bald. You were the winter baby,and your sis was a summer baby. I will keep your memories alive.
Sweet Memories and Happy Birthday / Patti Young (Aunt)Read >>
Sweet Memories and Happy Birthday / Patti Young (Aunt)
Craig My Love, I have so many wonderful memories of you that I just can't write them all down. You taught me how to love even more than before. I remember the time that we were at Sue's for Thankgiving, you, me, Lynn and Sue, I got up that morning and made coffee and made you a cup too. You just couldn't get over the wonderful flavor and wondered how I made it (to your surprise it was Hazelnut Coffeemate) and boy did we have a good laugh over it. How I wish you were with all of us to celebrate your birthday. You had so many milestones in your life, you were chewing on a steakbone before the age of 1, not a wimpy baby like other kids, you were a manly man before the age of 1. You finally learned how to say "fire truck" and not "fire fruck" sounding just a little different. How we all miss you and think of you daily, I know that you are being taken care of and are watching over all of us. My love to you Craig on your birthday and on everyday until we see each other again someday.
Love you Craig and Miss you alot, Auntie Patti & Ollie Close
11-13-2005/ Cindy Pufahl (Jackson) (classmate and Lynn's friend )
My thoughts and prayers go out to the loving Beasley family. I remember Lynn and Craig and how they had a unique sister and brother relationship.
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