very sad day (13072 views)
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ilikerufies posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 3:11:56 pm» quote
- no. words.
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theasianelaine posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 3:14:44 pm» quote
- what? are you serious?
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ilikerufies posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 3:19:33 pm» quote
- one of the most beloved guys around these parts. ginormous heart.
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brooklyn_ael posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 3:22:19 pm» quote
- oh god. this is horrible. We'll miss you Craig. Shit shit shit, my heart just dropped.
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white_trash posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 3:27:13 pm» quote
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He was a great, sweet kid. I know a bunch of you here were very close to him and I'm very sorry for your loss and pain right now.
Let this show us all to never take life for granted, it could all be over in an instant.
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brooklyn_ael posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 3:28:10 pm» quote
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fjørd posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 3:26:11 pm
fuck. it doesn't really seem real
so true, anthony. I've been reminded of that a lot lately.
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real_original posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 3:30:37 pm» quote
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i'm so sorry
:(
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theasianelaine posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 3:30:40 pm» quote
- i just... oh my god. he was one of the first people i met in real life, and he was always so sweet and funny and willing to treat you like he'd known you a million years. I know a lot of you here were incredibly close to him and i'm just really, really sorry.
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audreyhorne posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 3:31:05 pm» quote
- this is horrible. craig was a really sweet guy and never deserved something like this.
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666 SKULLS posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 3:39:34 pm» quote
- this so fucked up, and i never got to meet the dude.
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jarrod posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 3:40:27 pm» quote
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long shot, but one of the shelter residents i work with.. (106 views)
nesyouth posted this on August 17th, 2007 @ 5:34:03 pm
has a bike, but it's now impossible to repair. I was wondering if anyone had a bike, nothing fancy, even a mountain bike from years back, that they wouldn't mind donating to him. He's pretty bummed out about it and has no income at all.
this is the type of thing he will be remembered for. a truly thoughtful and selfless individual.
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Transmigrant posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 3:42:57 pm» quote
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annie just rang me about this.
i can't believe it. in shock.
didn't know him amazingly, something i'm regretting, but my heart out to everyones loss.
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ilikerufies posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 3:47:46 pm» quote
- ELIZ has some stunning photos of craig on her flickr
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Colonial Wburg posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 3:47:55 pm» quote
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mike posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 3:21:49 pm
I didn't really know him outside of this board, but he seemed like a great and caring person.
my heart goes out to all of you that knew and loved him.
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terrydiabolik posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 3:48:22 pm» quote
- we're going out to celebrate him tonight.
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ilikerufies posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 3:50:12 pm» quote
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terrydiabolik posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 3:48:22 pm
we're going out to celebrate him tonight.
pls 2 let the rest of us know if/when things are happening. would love to eat a burger i mean raise a glass for our friend.
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brooklyn_ael posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 3:50:25 pm» quote
- I'd be happy to donate for Craig.
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ilikerufies posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 3:50:35 pm» quote
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also
[x] would donate
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ilikerufies posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 3:51:20 pm» quote
- ...the place he worked up in harlem, was it?
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terrydiabolik posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 4:02:47 pm» quote
- we are hosting a halloween party next friday at the oak. i say we should all dress as craig and honor him.
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terrydiabolik posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 4:04:48 pm» quote
- and we are going to donate all the money to his charity and will be taking donations.
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neverforget posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 4:07:36 pm» quote
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hey all. craig was one of the people i loved the most here. we spent this summer writing stories for my work for this illustrated campaign. this is one of the stories he told me that we got drawn up. i love him and will miss him
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Lindsay Lohandjob posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 4:08:59 pm» quote
- oh my god, this is really awful. i can only repeat that i didn't really know him except for on the board, but what i did know of him and the little time i spent with him he was always a totally pleasant and stand up dude. and that my heart is with his family and people who were friends of his.
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veebs posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 4:10:03 pm» quote
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we're talking about somehow turning the FOTP thing into a fundraiser for a TBD cause... maybe the shelter he worked for, maybe something else
post suggestions here, plz
craig was the nicest most selfless dude imaginable, and (luckily) it's nearly impossible to talk about him without thinking of some hilarious story that gets everyone laughing. he will be missed
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neverforget posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 4:11:16 pm» quote
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and this one says it all
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white_trash posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 4:11:24 pm» quote
- the shelter seems to be the way to go, it always seemed as if he put his heart and soul into that.
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neverforget posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 4:20:49 pm» quote
- yeah we are getting a flyer together right now. do people know how to set up a google check thing for him for the people he touched but cannot be here
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jezebel posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 4:21:00 pm» quote
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I hope this isn't tasteless, but people were curious about what happened and my friend (feta) in news radio pmed me this:
its from the police info wire
Subject: 90 PCT PEDESTRIAN STRUCK DOA
From: "DCPI"
To: "DCPI"
Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:00:37 -0400
ON 10/18/2007 AT 0417 HOURS, AT THE INTERSECTION OF TEN EYCK ST & UNION AVE (CONFINES OF THE 90 PCT) A GAS TRUCK (NOT TRACTOR TRAILER) AND A BICYCLIST GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT, CAUSING THE DEATH OF THE BICYCLIST. THE TRUCK WAS TRAVELING S/B ON UNION AVE, WHEN AT TEN EYCK ST THE TRUCK MADE A LEFT HAND TURN, STRIKING THE BICYCLIST WHO WAS TRAVELING S/B IN THE N/B LANE.
THE AIDED WAS PRONOUNCED DOA AT THE SCENE AT 0422 HRS BY EMS.
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ilikerufies posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 4:22:48 pm» quote
- if you guys need a volunteer to collect donations online anonymously i'd be happy to offer up my paypal account and cut one big check if that's at all helpful.
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nevy posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 4:23:24 pm» quote
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i don't know how i missed this thread, i was paying attention to the other thread... i'm going to try to go by terrydiabolik's place tonight after work.
also maybe we could do a ghost bike [www.visualresistance.org] for him and a memorial ride to the bike?
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sharing_is_caring posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 4:23:42 pm» quote
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I just heard from TTO, I did not know him but I am so sorry for all of you that did and most especially to those who knew him well.
Words escape me but again I'm so sorry to you all.
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neverforget posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 4:25:49 pm» quote
- jezebel....people want to know...thanks
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quite_FRANKLY posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 4:27:29 pm» quote
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Craig was a sweetheart.
I will miss him.
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TurkeyTetOffensive posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 4:28:37 pm» quote
- This is awful. Memorial ride is a great idea.
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eliz posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 4:30:32 pm» quote
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oops.
article on streetsblog. [www.streetsblog.org]
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streetfight posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 4:34:37 pm» quote
- im in between tears and laughter from great stories coming to mind. craig murphey will always be one of the best men ive ever been graced to know
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Killick posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 4:39:31 pm» quote
- I only met him for the first time recently, at Anthony and Laura's. I don't remember what we talked about, but I DO remember that he made me laugh. Hard. That is a significant quality, and he is obviously a person that will certainly be missed. My thoughts are with you guys.
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mrbeard_is_now_Joseph posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 4:43:24 pm» quote
- I really don't know what to do. I'm supposed to be working but I can't. Craig was so amazingly nice and kind-hearted and real. He really gave me hope every time I saw him, just with a little smile and a hello. I've just been walking in circles around my appartment, smoking cigarettes and trying to hide tears from my room-mates. It feels so unreal. I will miss you Craig.
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Transmigrant posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 4:49:09 pm» quote
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I have a lot of part i'd love to donate to the bike- wheels, chain ring, chain, handlebars, etc.
Please let me know.
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national posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 5:02:02 pm» quote
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maybe it's lame or cliche to say, but if there's anyone you care about that you haven't spoken to in a while, now is probably a great time to remind them of how you feel.
he seemed so positive and funny and goofy. i'd hope we can all take a bit of that and spread it around.
god, this sucks
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ilikerufies posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 5:03:19 pm» quote
- oh annie <333
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TakeItLikeAMan posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 5:03:31 pm» quote
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i can't believe this.
: (
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ilikerufies posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 5:06:40 pm» quote
- if folks are gathered somewhere even later like 11:30 someone pls text me or 9er kthx
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9 y.o. virgin posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 5:12:02 pm» quote
- I feel really lucky to have such great friends and I feel lucky to call some of you my friends.
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ilikerufies posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 5:14:18 pm» quote
- ossum veebs
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poopnlock posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 5:21:09 pm» quote
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I didn't know Craig that well, but I know that he was one of the most selfless and giving people I have ever met. Not only did he always have a kind word and a kind smile, he so genuinely care about the world outside of himself. I have known few people as dedicated to giving themselves for what they believe in. RIP.
Please sticky any charity info as it comes into fruition.
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terrydiabolik posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 5:49:09 pm» quote
- i think the word is that we are going to royal oak tonight to toast and cheer our friend.
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terrydiabolik posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 5:58:18 pm» quote
- everyone's gonna trickle in, if not tonight then who knows. no one knows how to deal with this.
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neverforget posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 6:00:13 pm» quote
- its charleston tonight. we toast tonight next week we throw him a rager.
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postnobills posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 6:00:55 pm» quote
- i'm ridiculously emotionally detached AND i only met craig twice, but i still find myself upset. i can only imagine how those close to him feel; he was true blue.
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borisa...shit posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 6:01:14 pm» quote
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fjørd posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 3:26:11 pm
fuck. it doesn't really seem real
this is the first time I've been on the internet since I've found out this morning and I still feel this way.
we'll be going out tonight, probably to clem's at some point. I'll post details when I know more. and everyone has been at greg and darin's all day if anyone wants to go by and share in some tears and hilarious stories about what an absolutely A+ person craig was.
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terrydiabolik posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 6:03:08 pm» quote
- clem's it is. people are still here. love the craigster mcraddood.
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Transmigrant posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 6:10:27 pm» quote
- i'll be at clems. just say when.
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notyou posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 6:18:44 pm» quote
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my best friend, i will miss him more than i think i can i can handle.
i cannot believe i had the honor of knowing and being loved by such an amazing person. he was sthe one who made me happy in new york, we were inseperable when i first moved here and lived together and he was, after everything, always there for me. words cannot express my heartbreak right now. i am beyond sadness.
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terrydiabolik posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 6:28:25 pm» quote
- we love him.
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eliz posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 6:29:29 pm» quote
- I will never forget being 15 years old in the backseat of his car driving around the suburbs listening to third wave ska realixing that there are nice kids in school who aren't jocks and who will make me laugh. and he lost weight and became the stud of brooklyn and never stopped being the nicest dude I have ever known. rest in peace, dirtiest guy in the world who never smelled bad (no feet!)
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sweetwillis posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 6:39:26 pm» quote
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he was amazing.
i actually strived to be more like him.
someone please find out the plans for him and let me know. i will be getting to brooklyn early on sunday.
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jordivision posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 6:42:24 pm» quote
- Last weekend at a party I grabbed his ass and we locked arms and drank tallboys. It sounds trite but we were both having fun and thats the last time i saw him and its stuck in my head and we were both smiling and this sucks. I picture this in my head and i can't believe he is gone
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jennyjenny posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 6:42:42 pm» quote
- Craig was the first friend I made when I moved here at the very end of 2005. He was seriously one of the best people I've ever met. So many amazing memories. I will miss him terribly. This just doesn't feel real.
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lotzkorobert posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 6:43:20 pm» quote
- ...
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appletree posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 6:47:52 pm» quote
- I can't imagine how difficult this must be for you guys. Everything that could be said about Craig has been said. But I want to add one more voice to the crowd. It really does sound cliche, and yet there is no other way to say that Craig was different, he was above all the pettiness that keeps people down. He was just...good. RIP
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jordivision posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 6:59:17 pm» quote
- haha. I second that.
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sweetwillis posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 7:02:30 pm» quote
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that fucking ninja turtles hat.
i really wish i was there.
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noway posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 7:04:13 pm» quote
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veebs perhaps you can find a way to contact his parents to tell them about the site.
I wish I could come to clems but I'm out of commision. clems won't be the same without seeing craig nearly every time. it's like the end of an era for me w. clems
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leah posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 7:06:42 pm» quote
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i knew craig from volunteering with him on safewalk and am really upset about this. i volunteer with the street memorials project (who do the ghost bikes), and i saw that some of you were planning on putting up a ghost bike. if you need help or a bike or paint or a lock to do that, or if you want help with making a plaque, please feel free to contact me - we have access to resources for making these memorials and are very willing to help. i don't know if you were thinking about doing a memorial ride, but that's something else that the project has done before. if you wanted to talk about that, just let me know. i am leah.todd at gmail.com or 609.558.2677. i'm really sorry about all this.
you can go to www.visualresistance.org/ghostbikes and www.streetmemorials.org for more info on what we have done in the past.
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neverforget posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 7:07:47 pm» quote
- clem's it is
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Transmigrant posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 7:08:57 pm» quote
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Just went to the site and sat there for a bit, had to leave.
The drivers story makes no sense at all. You can't make that turn going over 7mph- especially in a rig. And that's all I'll say.
See you lot at Clems.
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curtyV posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 7:18:23 pm» quote
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sweetwillis posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 7:02:30 pm
that fucking ninja turtles hat.
And the Misfits Vans. Even though I hadn't seen him in quite some time, I always had fond memories of him. It saddens me to know that's all I have now.
So long, Craig. :(
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nevy posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 7:27:48 pm» quote
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hey leah i think i remember you from safewalk :) were you the one who didn't have her ID on her that one night and they wouldn't let you into union pool w/o it? i was the one that went inside to get water for you guys to drink, if that reminds you of me at all.
i remember a night where craig and rachel and i were out doing a night for safewalk, putting up flyers around the neighborhood, waiting for calls - any call at all - that never came. there was a gal we crossed paths with at UP that craig knew, and she was going to walk home alone but we convinced her to let us escort her. rachel and i hung back and let craig chat with his "friend," and after we dropped the girl off at her place he told us he wished we had interrupted the two of them b/c he either a) had a little bit of history with the girl or b) she was interested but he wasn't. haha, he was such a cutie, being chased around by every girl in williamsburg. rachel and i teased him about it which made him embarrassed - but really, the dude couldn't help but be such a babe magnet.
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9 y.o. virgin posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 8:00:36 pm» quote
- THOMAS
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vigs posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 8:01:08 pm» quote
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shocking.... i didn't really know the guy but i'd met him a handful of times and he was a sweatheart. totally sucks.... really puts my little accident into perspective. i'm now gonna stop feeling bad for myself and thank jebus that i escaped with nothing more than a temporarily bum wing and some minor nerve damage.
rip craig. eat the giant hamburger in the sky for me.
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jennyjenny posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 8:18:13 pm» quote
- "bwooooooop"
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rebeccadahling posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 8:55:07 pm» quote
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i just found out. my condolences to the close friends and family of a truly "good person". my heart goes out to all of his nearest and dearest.
I didn't know him very well but he always had the best stories, made everyone feel welcome, and made me laugh so hard my guts hurt.
You will be truly truly missed.
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sneaky flutes posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 9:07:50 pm» quote
- augh this is awful. paul just told me about it. i saw him at the vice party last night when i was working. didn't really know him other than by his face/name and through the board. what a drag.
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thecaretaker posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 9:11:27 pm» quote
- i am really sorry about this, i hung out with him a few times and he was always so nice and funny. i really feel for you guys who are close to him.
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ilikerufies posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 9:18:57 pm» quote
- i will never ever latepass anyone again. it just won't be funny anymore D:
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jordivision posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 9:36:47 pm» quote
- i dont think i can handle clems. I feel like i will go to some hole and drink myself into a fit. And then i will breakdown and go to clems.
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666 SKULLS posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 9:42:28 pm» quote
- i rode by there tonight, that police report smell like bs to me!
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Transmigrant posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 9:59:32 pm» quote
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666 Skulls posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 9:42:28 pm
i rode by there tonight, that police report smell like bs to me!
see earlier post:
Transmigrant posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 7:08:57 pm
Just went to the site and sat there for a bit, had to leave.
The drivers story makes no sense at all. You can't make that turn going over 7mph- especially in a rig. And that's all I'll say.
See you lot at Clems.
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veebs posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 10:01:04 pm» quote
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yeah 666/truth, eliz trevor and I were discussing that earlier... regardless, this is just a terrible shock but I think everyone seems to be holding it together pretty well. Just sharing good memories of the kid and laughing and stuff
also the last PM I ever received from Craig is sort of awesome:
On October 15th, 2007 @ 7:56:53 pm, nesyouth said:
I'm already inside and I already finished.
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Transmigrant posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 10:05:49 pm» quote
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<3craig
hug life.
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dirty.bomb posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 10:29:17 pm» quote
- Craig was an amazing person with never an unkind word. and the best person to eat hummus with after a night of drinking. i am going to miss him dearly. and always wish i would have known him better......
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benjamin posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 10:47:57 pm» quote
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Hello,
I wanted to say thank you to everyone on this forum who's shown some love and support for an individual who, on top of being an active social worker and supportive person all around, has been a dear friend to me since high school.
As an all-around outstanding teller of stories with what seemed to be an endlessly happy demeanor, Craig was always willing to go out of his way for people he cared about. The last time I visited NYC I crashed with him, and feel fortunate to have many, many good memories built up over the years.
This is like losing a brother. I hope I can see some of you over the next few days.
Please, be safe. This doesn't need to happen to anyone.
Ben
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leah posted this on October 18th, 2007 @ 11:06:39 pm» quote
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yeah nevy, i was one of the folks outside: i had my id but stayed out with the person who didn't. i think i do remember you then. thanks for the water.
i do remember that craig always seemed to make friends with the ladies very easily on safe walk. but he was just good at making friends with anyone, really. such a good kid. i always thought that was what made him so great at leading the program: he just had such an easy way with anyone who met him, and really made them feel comfortable and welcome. you could tell he really, truly cared about everything he was involved in. he really took everything seriously, and it felt like it mattered. it's so tragic and senseless that this happened. condolences to all you folks who were close to him.
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benjamin posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 12:02:31 am» quote
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I'm off to bed, but I will share this one quick story.
In high school, Craig owned a rather disgusting car, the contents of which were always up for grabs and rather random. MXPX Cds and whatnot...Once, I reached under the car seat for a wallet or something and pulled out a full bottle of ketchup. When I asked him why he had it he simply, and factually replied "Don't you like ketchup?" and went on to explain that if you're an honest fan of the condiment, it should be available at all times.
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secret_robot posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 12:37:54 am» quote
- i seriously cant comprehend this. i am so sorry to everyone that knew him. i spent the whole day crying and i have no idea what to do next.
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HUGLAGHALGHALGHAL posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 1:14:06 am» quote
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Though I did not know him at all, his posts were those of a vibrant soul.
pie jesu domine, dona eis requiem
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jordivision posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 2:18:30 am» quote
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hahahaa. Benjamin, that story ruled.
I fucking hate commiserating worse than anything else. Its horrible on so many levels. That said, i almost didnt go to clems but it felt REALLY good to see a lot of people and talk. I feel better than i did. And i guess im glad that in spite of board bullshit everyone is more friends than not. Theres no resolution but it just felt really good to be with a bunch of people who loved NES fucking YOUTH.
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walkingcity posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 2:35:56 am» quote
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well, we know he's smiling somewhere.
I was very glad to be able to leave work today and spend time with friends. thanks to everyone for sharing some great stories and laughing during such a clearly tragic day.
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ilikerufies posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 3:17:14 am» quote
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<3 the ketchup story <3
everyone pls sleep and wake up a with alittle more craig in you tomorrow
be alittle more like he was, live a little more givingly as he did
we can only BE BETTER for it
ninly check it - in the CUBS shirt
oh craig
lol
<33333
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professor$1.50 posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 3:47:20 am» quote
- i was hooked from the moment i looked into those pretty eyes. i'm fucking devastated, and i spent so much less time with him than all of you. rest in peace, dear; i'll never forget you. you brought me back to life once when i was so down; damn me for not being able to do the same for you now.
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jennytull posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 3:48:50 am» quote
- i dont know most of you but i knew who craig was from the board because i pay special attention to good lookin dudes and im sorry to all of you for your loss. he seems to be a beloved friend and i know what its like to lose someone close and so young with so much to live for. i know he is greatly missed. so sorry.
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sweetwillis posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 3:58:07 am» quote
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i want to hug all of you so badly.
to not be with you guys is really hard. i just keep thinking about all the things craig said to me. the jokes he made, the way he was so nice to everyone. i saw him for ten minutes when i made the day trip home a few weeks ago. he was so excited for me, for what i was doing, he told me i was brave.
he is the kindest man i have ever met, with the most heart of any human being i have ever come in contact with. i wish i could hug him one more time, and tell him how amazing he is. because he was something you don't come across everyday. sure of himself yet gracious. considerate and selfless. he always listened to me whenever i needed someone to hear what i needed to say.
the last photos of craig and i...i will never meet someone as honest, endearing, and loving as him.
i will always remember the time a dog came on his shoe, the time i woke up next to him and his hand was in hummous, everytime he lifted his arm and asked me if he smelled.
i have his black hat, he was hot from running and asked me to hold it, and i never got it back to him.
i love you guys, i miss you, and i will hug the crap out of you when i get home.
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professor$1.50 posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 4:24:58 am» quote
- oh darlin notyou, love you so
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sweetwillis posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 4:27:17 am» quote
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love you alix.
i will see you soon.
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Jamie posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 5:02:52 am» quote
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I don't know if this will make anyone feel any better, but he seemed like he had a really good time last night rocking out to japanese punk, and he also seemed really happy when we parted ways a little after 4am. I took this picture of him:
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postnobills posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 6:24:34 am» quote
- weirdest night ever. and to the rest of you, sayonara.
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borisa...shit posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 9:14:29 am» quote
- I still can't believe this is real. I had craig dreams all night. this is such a huge loss...for everyone he met, I'm sure. can't stop crying. :(
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ilikerufies posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 9:16:42 am» quote
- jamie <3
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rebeccadahling posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 9:17:42 am» quote
- please post any memorial plans, donations, etc as they come up. I'd really love to get people involved in some of the volunteer projects he posted about recently like planting flowers uptown.
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bowlon posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 9:38:32 am» quote
- this has affected me in a way i never could have predicted. I haven't cried in years, but i did last night. I didn't know Craig personally, I was introduced to him once, that's it. But it's clear that he was one of the good ones, that the world is worse off without him in it. It's a true tragedy. I'm so sorry for those who were close to him, i can't even imagine the pain you all must feel.
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walkingcity posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 9:49:15 am» quote
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If anyone has info handy on how to donate to WHANAP (West Harlem Action Network Against Poverty), the organization he worked with, let me know.
I have their resource booklet I made with him at home but if anyone knows more before I can track that down, I'd like to call them today if I can.
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veebs posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 9:50:19 am» quote
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i love the cubs shirt peeking out from behind the orange button-up... you're not fooling anyone with your fancy collared shirt, craig!
looking at these pictures is making things a bit easier, because it's seriously impossible not to smile/laugh when you see him all smiley and goofy. Thanks for posting, and please keep doing so... I'm going to steal them for craigmurphey.com
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secret_robot posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 9:54:27 am» quote
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what veebs said.
honestly, seeing these pictures and reading his ridiculous threads really is helping.
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borisa...shit posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 9:55:36 am» quote
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from idiotarod...two of my favorite pictures of craig:
as the amazing bendable man
and in this one he just looks so so so cute
lookit that smile!
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ilikerufies posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 10:15:23 am» quote
- veebs!!!!!
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rebeccadahling posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 10:16:11 am» quote
- simply amazing. thanks for making me laugh veebs.
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professor$1.50 posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 10:30:32 am» quote
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veebs, that is classic stuff
thanks guys so much for calling me last night; i woulda felt horrible to have missed clem's, and i was so glad to be there to dispense and receive hugs
"hug life"
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Strawberry.Werewolf posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 10:39:07 am» quote
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I never met Craig, but nevertheless he cracked me up on a daily basis.
:(
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walkingcity posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 10:40:26 am» quote
- I have donation info for WHANAP if anyone wants it.
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professor$1.50 posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 10:55:50 am» quote
- yeah plz to post, walkingcity
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walkingcity posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 10:59:46 am» quote
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You can send checks payable to Cathedral of St. John the Divine
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, New York 10025
mark checks CCC Craig Murphey and all money will go towards WHANAP, the group he worked with. I spoke with the director, Raquel Granda (sp?) and I'm sure if you address the envelope to her as well, it'll get to the right people immediately.
she knows people are going to be donating so they are prepared to accept donations on his behalf.
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jennyjenny posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 11:01:11 am» quote
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Craig Murphey: always falling asleep. All the time. Everywhere.
This was my 3rd day in NYC.
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ilikerufies posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 11:01:25 am» quote
- thank you lauren <3
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professor$1.50 posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 11:03:14 am» quote
- yeah, thanks lauren
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walkingcity posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 11:06:57 am» quote
- no problem. <3 x 1000
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andypereZ posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 11:41:15 am» quote
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Hey everyone, I may have been a bit hasty last night saying tonight would be a good night for me to do tattoos. My showcase for work is tonight so I can't but call me this weekend 646-263-2614 I'm drawing up the "Be Better" script now and am more than willing to do ANY craig murphey tattoo anybody wants.
God I miss that stupid little faggot so much.
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ilikerufies posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 11:48:06 am» quote
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ELIZ posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 11:45:05 am
andy <33
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rebeccadahling posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 11:48:53 am» quote
- thats wonderful andy...
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BGREYS posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 11:54:46 am» quote
- It was really heartwarming to see how many people came out last night. Craig is one of those dudes that you hear about growing up as a kid, the type of person entire towns know, the type of person who's connections to his community ran so deep he was an urban legend. I mean the guy was nicknamed st Craig for Christ's sake. what a fucking champ, it really burns me up that he won't around anymore. Its an emotional blow for his friends and family for sure but also for the world because it just lost a really genuinely good person. Hey I'm dumb as rocks but even i know you don't find people like him everyday.
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aroundthewayboy posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 12:05:53 pm» quote
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oh man just read this, my heart goes out to his friends and family (and so sorry for anything i posted after 3:08:23 yesterday, when i should have known better).
let me be one of the chorus who sincerely says that i always had the utmost respect for him, his work, and his choices. this is a huge loss.
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rebeccadahling posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 12:19:13 pm» quote
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brindle posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 12:17:15 pm
i think we should get his shrimp tattoo :)
i was hoping people would do that...and the lobster he wanted!
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ricin_beans posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 12:46:10 pm» quote
- just now saw this. my condolences to everybody that was tight with him. i may have met him at one of the wboard hangs but i can't remember.
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ilikerufies posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 1:22:12 pm» quote
- i love teh BE BETTER
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secret_robot posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 1:40:14 pm» quote
- yeah, it would be cool if we all got the same thing.
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9 y.o. virgin posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 1:41:36 pm» quote
- crap. perez, can i hit you up next week? i love this idea but I'm oota toon this wknd
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gracie posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 1:44:02 pm» quote
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I didn't know Craig all that well (unfortunately), but I would still love to get the "Be Better" tattoo as a reminder of how amazing people can really be.
I know it has been said, but if everyone could strive to be just a little more like him, the world would be so much better off.
I hope he went knowing how many lives he truly touched and affected in a positive way.
I am also a firm believer that he is aware of everything that is happening after the fact, and will be there when we need him the most, if only to remember him and draw inspiration and hope from his memory.
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anntastic posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 2:13:59 pm» quote
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yvolution posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 1:56:18 pm
andy, i'm in for the "be better" tattoo
megp posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 2:06:55 pm
[x] 'be better' tattoo
veebs posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 2:12:47 pm
[x] "be better" tattoo
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ilikerufies posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 3:15:06 pm» quote
- tom if any of the shirts or any physical things are ready by next friday i will bring you a package, i'll be in oakland 28 - 30 and in the castro on halloween.
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ilikerufies posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 3:23:12 pm» quote
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you got it buddy
xo
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jeproxcity posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 3:43:38 pm» quote
- i played a show last night across from the site where it happened, and poured a bottle of Pale Dog ale him. RIP.
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borisa...shit posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 3:44:07 pm» quote
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lauren
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borisa...shit posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 3:47:11 pm» quote
- oh just kidding. see andy's "be better" thread.
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NEIGHBORHOOD posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 3:51:36 pm» quote
- i'm totally down for a be better tattoo. he really inspired a lot of people to do just that.
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Frick posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 3:57:29 pm» quote
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I've only posted on here once for the "complaining about mopeds" post... Some people know who I am... When I heard about Craig from his old roomates bulletin on Myspace, I felt compelled to look and see if there was something about him on here.
I met Craig through his old roommate Amy, and I only hung out with him a few times. But he was one of the few guys I've met here that I could tell I liked right away. Sounds like I was right, and he was a great guy. Too bad I didn't get to known him better...
Condolences to all his friends and family.
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Jessica posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 5:34:44 pm» quote
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anntastic posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 2:13:59 pm
yvolution posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 1:56:18 pm
andy, i'm in for the "be better" tattoo
megp posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 2:06:55 pm
[x] 'be better' tattoo
veebs posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 2:12:47 pm
[x] "be better" tattoo
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NEIGHBORHOOD posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 5:38:26 pm» quote
- i'd like to know too so we can start organizing a car pool [or likely several], but i'm not entirely sure it will be a public service so we'll have to wait and see.
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professor$1.50 posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 6:35:32 pm» quote
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Jessica posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 5:34:44 pm
anntastic posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 2:13:59 pm
yvolution posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 1:56:18 pm
andy, i'm in for the "be better" tattoo
megp posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 2:06:55 pm
[x] 'be better' tattoo
veebs posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 2:12:47 pm
[x] "be better" tattoo
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SHIIIITBALLS posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 8:55:28 pm» quote
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professor$1.50 posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 6:35:32 pm
Jessica posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 5:34:44 pm
anntastic posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 2:13:59 pm
yvolution posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 1:56:18 pm
andy, i'm in for the "be better" tattoo
megp posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 2:06:55 pm
[x] 'be better' tattoo
veebs posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 2:12:47 pm
[x] "be better" tattoo
holla
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Staples posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 9:29:28 pm» quote
- Being the shitty dude I am I always admired how craig could walk through life so open and so honest and be ok. Craig was pretty much the antithesis of everything i hate about myself. To know craig was to love him, because he was just that kind of guy. what a sweet fucking kid. i can't even begin to describe how awful and horrendous it is that he is gone. craig was my friend. i loved him and now he is dead.
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shark_vs_zombie posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 9:35:44 pm» quote
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i wish there was something i could say that would help at all but there ain't. i didn't know craig all that well, but from my limited interactions with him i know he was a total sweetheart.
condolences to friends and family. he will be missed.
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jordivision posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 10:21:10 pm» quote
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Staples posted this on October 19th, 2007 @ 9:29:28 pm
Craig was pretty much the antithesis of everything i hate about myself.
[x]
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SHIIIITBALLS posted this on October 20th, 2007 @ 12:57:45 pm» quote
- its been a few days and i still can't make any sense of this. my heart is broken.
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secret_robot posted this on October 20th, 2007 @ 1:07:44 pm» quote
- last night i just kept wishing that craig was walking me home. hooper at whatever hour in the morning is sketchy.
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IMEYER posted this on October 20th, 2007 @ 1:57:50 pm» quote
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man the craziest shit is this happened like 4 days ago and i just
found out about it. fuck being in australia. the more i think about
this shit, the more my mind becomes a mess.
craig you were a real dude and i admired your ability to do you all the
time and not front like you're some shit.
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leah posted this on October 20th, 2007 @ 3:06:26 pm» quote
- it's true, a'yen and i were talking last night about trying to keep up safewalk. i had actually already been talking to ryan the girl about this a little in the past month or so, before this all happened. i haven't actually approached oraia about this yet but if folks were interested in talking about it please let me know. i would really love to honor him in that way.
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twiggy posted this on October 20th, 2007 @ 6:56:29 pm» quote
- being on tour, trying to deal with this is not an easy thing. there are so many of you i want to hug and cry and talk with. valium has been helping me, but i just can't believe this. i'm afraid to go back to ny and see where it happened and just break down. i hope you're all taking care of each other. i have some pictures and videos of craig i'd like to share, but just can't look at them right now.
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williams_boobs posted this on October 20th, 2007 @ 11:21:01 pm» quote
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This time last year, Craig was visiting me in a shitty hotel room near Times Square every night after I went through pretty serious surgery. (Does anyone still have that photo? Lyssa, Alix, Helen, Greg?) Anyway, my mom was visiting and taking care of me, and got the chance to meet Craig. Upon hearing the news, the first thing she asked was if he was wearing a helmet -- he had ridden his bike to the hotel the first day they met, and my mom was really worried that he was riding without one. He promised her that he was going to get one, and, although he didn't end up doing so, he took the train the next day simply so that she wouldn't worry. This was the type of person he was. I could tell five million such stories, but this one seemed especially important.
I can't begin to talk about him in such a lifeless place as a message board, and unfortunately I strangely didn't have very many photos of the two of us. Nonetheless, these are a few posted by friends that had a lot of meaning to me:
This was the night he had gotten his "Hug Life" tattoo. I accompanied him, and it took something like 5 hours, between the wait and the work. We went late at night, and danced in the window of the Lower East Side tattoo shop, goofily enjoying / laughing at the attention we were getting from passersby.
The following photos are courtesy of Dan Hart, from a typical lazy weekend in the park - I had asked him for these an eternity ago, then simply forgot. I'm keeping the captions Dan put up on them.
"It's all fun and games..."
"Until someone loses an eye."
"Then it's just fun."
"... unless you make a game out of it."
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e_w posted this on October 21st, 2007 @ 12:57:40 am» quote
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i went for a run early that morning. i live a block away and saw the accident after it happened. had no idea who it was, but i've been haunted by it ever since.
my heart goes out to everyone who knew him.
today when i went out for another run, i almost crashed into the group of people sitting at the intersection in front of the memorial (if it was any of you, i'm sorry!). even though i didn't know him, i felt sort of connected to and fucked up from the incident having seen it... it brought me some peace to see that whomever it was, he was loved.
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rebeccadahling posted this on October 21st, 2007 @ 12:31:10 pm» quote
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aaaaaw...i ended up going to midnight mass last night where my friend plays organ.
i'll see everyone tonight. i made about 70ish buttons...some with the black "craig" logo, some with the blue/red cubs/craig logo, some with perez's "be better".
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terrydiabolik posted this on October 21st, 2007 @ 2:31:47 pm» quote
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Hey Guys,
This is what we are doing for Criag next Friday. Please tell everyone and please come out.
Please repost.
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ilikerufies posted this on October 21st, 2007 @ 2:44:50 pm» quote
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hahahhaha lookit how many teef he has <3333
great flyer i wish i could go
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B Rabbit posted this on October 21st, 2007 @ 5:34:20 pm» quote
- I went to St. Patrick's cathedral today and lit a candle for Craig. Also, during the month of November his name will be up on the alter at some point for All Souls Day. Not quite sure what the exact details of that are because it was hard to hear. But I put his name on an envelope with some money. I prayed hard for him and his family.
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discongeniality posted this on October 21st, 2007 @ 6:08:55 pm» quote
- im sure it will be a huge success, wish i could make it
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SHIIIITBALLS posted this on October 21st, 2007 @ 7:30:32 pm» quote
- i have to clock some work this week because god knows i'm going to bankrupt myself with this bar tab
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quite_FRANKLY posted this on October 21st, 2007 @ 8:33:37 pm» quote
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[x]cheekbones
[x]dancing pole
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atlstv posted this on October 22nd, 2007 @ 12:04:54 am» quote
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hi all. i knew craig for several years through his hunger relief work. he was a remarkable person adored and respected by everyone who encountered him. i moved from williamsburg to atlanta, ga last year so i was late hearing about his death. it's such a tremendous loss for the world, i'm very sad about it. i saw the pictures of the cubs/craigs shirts--if there is any way for me to get one, i would be thrilled to have one to wear it when i bike. could someone let me know? (sdweyer@yahoo.com) i wish i could be there at the royal oak on friday to celebrate craig's life with everyone else that was touched by him. i hope it goes well; i'll be there in spirit.
best wishes. and take good care of one another.
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tragicmilan posted this on October 22nd, 2007 @ 10:22:08 am» quote
- I didn't even know the guy but hearing this made me sad all weekend. My condolences to all that knew him.
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stainedandlit posted this on October 22nd, 2007 @ 3:25:29 pm» quote
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delurking to say....
I barely knew Craig...a few rooftops, a few dance parties here and there. He always remembered me and always seemed genuinely stoked to be living the life he had and to be surrounded by his friends.
Over the past several days, the response from all of you has been truly overwhelming and an incredible testament to him. I've said it to a few folks over the weekend, but the outpouring of love for Craig and for each other has been a tremendous thing to witness and speaks so highly not only of him, but of your friendships with one another. I feel grateful to be on the fringes of such a group of people and to have met more of you over the past few days.
I really believe that this horrible tragedy will continue to have overwhelmingly positive results -- in the continuation of his good works, in each individual person's way of "doing better" and in the way that many of you have mended or deepened your relationships with one another. In my faith, there are lots of different views on an afterlife, but the general consensus is that we live our lives in such a way as to create heaven right here and right now on earth. In that sense, from all I know of him it seems like Craig was pretty close to being an angel.
My heart breaks for all of you that knew him, and I wish you my deepest condolences.
xo,lesley
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stainedandlit posted this on October 22nd, 2007 @ 3:55:48 pm» quote
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and a new (or at least clean) bike hat.
i think that's a pretty good look for him.
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quite_FRANKLY posted this on October 22nd, 2007 @ 4:24:30 pm» quote
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nj posted this on October 22nd, 2007 @ 3:49:03 pm
great now i am imagining him in white booty shorts and little wings
xo
haha oh man
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Hilary posted this on October 22nd, 2007 @ 7:43:25 pm» quote
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I only met Craig a few times and I doubt he even knew who I was, but I will be there on Friday at Royal Oak to help celebrate a wonderful person who had such a positive effect on so many lives. Everyone who has written about him in this thread is a better person for having known him. For those of us who didn't know him as well, it's easy to see what a great person he was.
My heart goes out to his family, his friends, and anyone his thoughtfulness touched.
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huskerdont posted this on October 23rd, 2007 @ 2:58:24 pm» quote
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I've been away from the board for a while, but I pass by the corner of Union + Ten Eyck every morning.
Poor kid. Even though I only met him a few times, he seems to have made a lot of people's lives much, much better.
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skuliver posted this on October 23rd, 2007 @ 4:38:02 pm» quote
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man, i haven't posted on here in forever...
i remember meeting craig at what was (i think?) the first "board get drunk together" at union pool and i think once at alix's place. he seemed like a really good dude, my heart goes out to all of you that were close to him....
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intunein posted this on October 24th, 2007 @ 9:46:42 am» quote
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I lost my password so I just signed up again to post in here.
I met Craig through friends at Union Pool probably 2+ years ago. I didn't know him very well at all. I live in Philly.. But we talked now and then through emails (he was always such an excited person) and I found out about this all yesterday. I wish I could have been there for the candlelight vigil and the memorial ride. I just want to send my love to everyone. All of Craig's friends and family- you are incredible. Craig definitely won the hearts of everyone he met and I am grateful to have known him, even the little amount that I did.
I hope to be there on Friday to celebrate his life with you all.
(Allison)
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pghere posted this on October 24th, 2007 @ 10:37:44 am» quote
- I had the great honor of teaching (and learning from) Craig in college. I remember Craig as one of the most grounded, self-less, and bright people I've known or had the pleasure to hang out with, discussing media theory and politics. My heart goes out to his family and his friends- who are clearly an amazing group of people. Craig was a person who was part of the solution and made a huge impact in the short time he had to live. I'm sorry I can't be at the funeral as I live far away now. We'll be making donations to his great WHANAP organization. Keep celebrating him...
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JarvisFox posted this on October 26th, 2007 @ 1:01:46 am» quote
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I've only conversed with Craig [nesyouth] on this board whether it be about autism experiences or which DS game we tackle on, yet I haven't met him. Today my jaw and heart sank upon his death. He's a charming and funny guy. In honor of Craig I'll be donating to the WHANAP organization and continue to ride my bike (I gave up driving) with my friends at the MidnightRidazz. My condolences on Craig's family and friends for he has led a great life so his legacy and contributions must live on.
best,
Al
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