Outrider's New Journey....

[Outrider]

Sadly, Craig passed away last night. While I have great sadness, I am also thankful that he is no longer suffering. Please do not underestimate the value he placed on the friendships he has shared with you. Craig treasured all of the times he has had with you all. The support, prayers and friendships that you have provided to Craig meant the world to him. I personally thank you for constantly being there for him. Even when he wasn�t feeling well enough to respond to emails and messages, he still took the time to read them. I know that Craig would want me to share this with you as soon as I could. Again, thank you for everything, Deanne

[neapolitan joe]

Rest in Peace, riposa in Pace.

[tycondrius23]

Rest in peace Craig . you will be missed but never forgotten . I'm sorry for your loss Deanne he was a Great buddy .

[Agent Viper]

Oh no.....

Craig was a dear sweet person and will be missed.

He will always remain a part of this forum.


God Bless

-Matt

[Otto the Otter]

Seien Sie mit Gott, mein Freund. You will be missed.
Deanne, you have my condolences and I am sorry for your loss.

[Scarrviper]

RIP my friend, you will missed :(

[tycondrius23]

hope you don't mind this DD but as a mark of respect i'm changing my Avatar icon to your Tshirt pic for this week as a mark of Respect . hope you like to join me in taking a an image of major bludd or a section of one of Craig's pics as a mark of respect .

[General Scarlett]

Something inside me felt that this news was very near........

Deanne,

Know that you and your children and family are in constant thoughts and prayers, and while from the distances that separate so many of us from you are great, we are no farther than you asking for support and receiving it in a moment's notice.

Craig was-no, IS-an eternal spirit. His vision, talent and legacy live on in the love you have shown as his partner. To this end, Craig has become the everlasting man and husband-a feat that anyone would be humbled to aspire to.

As time passes, it is my sincere hope that you and your family will find the pain of loss somewhat eased and once again be able to embrace the joy of days gone by. But I suspect that Craig would not have found a soulmate in you if you were nothing less than amazing yourself-a fact you have proven in spades by taking the time to inform those of us who only knew him via this medium-while in the midst of dealing with your own feelings.

Craig has joined the pantheon of angels and saint now.......and they are all that much enriched by his arrival. Surely we can all take solace in feeling his presence as the sun shines and also know he is nearby each and every time that we think fondly of him and remember the giant of a man he will always be.


Peace

Prudence

[erectusbee]

my deepest condolences to mr. craig's family and friends. thank you very much for the inspiration and the fun of taking pictures with toys. i am an atheist but bludd sebastian, make those suckers jump and dance in heaven.

[Lava Boss]

Saddened to hear this.

Rest in peace, Craig.

[Flint]

Rest in Peace Craig & my Deepest Condolences to his Family.
He will be Missed.

[GoCards]

He's gone, but he will never be forgotten.
-Scott

[snakeeyes]

Rest in peace dear Craig, I Won't Forget You...

Deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss Deanne...


Craig, you will be missed...

[jedsoon]

Rest in peace, Craig.

God be with you, Deanne.

[Marty]

My condolences to your family and friends Deanne, I am very saddened to hear this. I'm praying for his new journey. Craig continues to be an inspiration. His legacy will live on.

[LordRaven]

Our loss cannot be measured with words or deeds, but only with the emptiness and sadness felt by everyone who knew him.

You will never be forgotten Craig. Never.

[miragearmor]

I too am a loss for words. Our heartfelt condolences to you DeAnne and to your closest family and relatives. The Joe world has lost a creative and remarkable talent in Craig. But at least you've told us that he's thought of us as much as we've thought of him. A remarkable human being.

Here's to his next journey. And a heartfelt blessing to you DeAnne.

Rest in Peace, Craig.

[seyms]

Very, very sad news. My deepest condolences.

Seymour

[cyko]

My prayers go out to Deanne and their family. Craig was an inspirational man that touched the lives of so many people around the world. His creativity and imagination have enriched my life and his legacy will live on forever.

[troopsofdoom]

Legends never die, Outrider will be remembered.

[UKGIJOE]

This is terribly sad news. I am so sorry.
Take care, Craig - where ever you may be.

[Lowjacked]

A legend has passed and in his wake he has inspired many, including myself. Because of his passion he set the bar pretty high, and with that he gave us something to aspire to. As great as he was, he was also humble, and always positive. He left us plenty of his work to study and enjoy. I am proud to have pictures posted in my name where he has complimented me for my attempts at a great photo. Thank you Craig, rest in peace!

[Ctrl_Z]

I'm new to this site so I'm not familiar with anyone here, but from my lurking before I made this account I can tell that Outrider was a pretty important fellow. I didn't know him and he seems like a person it would have been good to know. I'd like to offer my respects to him and his family.

[Beast from the east]

Rest in Peace my friend
You will be missed!

[lehsreh]

many of us feared and knew this was coming, but knowing doesnt make it any easier. i wish i had known you more on a personal level, but i still could not have been any sadder then i am now. joedios or we as people here will never be the same losing someone like you. i just hate this, i really, really hate this.

[LordEd1976]

Vaya con Dios Outrider.

My prayers are with you and your family

[The Black Major]

Words cannot describe the level of shock and disbelief that we all are feeling this day at the loss of Craig ( OUTRIDER)

Our thoughts, our prayers are with Deanne and the entire family as we all try to cope and understand how such a tragic loss could occur with such a wonderful man.
John

[SIC DETH]

Rest in Peace to a great Artist.

[Rambo]

:( Descansa en Paz Craig.

[Self-Modifier]

My condolences. He was one of the most outspoken, opinionated, and talented members of this site. He will be missed!

[Sonneilon]

Deanne, I am sorry for your loss. I prayed many times for Craig, that his transition will be painless. I pray for your transition because this is a new journey for you too. I have lost a friend that is bigger than me. He always has been and as a mod here, I've had to play hardball at times. I always feel a twinge of guilt when making certain actions and I often thought of how Craig would have handled things. On this site, he was ALWAYS a good person; fair, smart and always willing to give his wisdom in the art of what we all practice.


Thank you for posting his passing.

Take care and be strong.

G

[Hammerfel]

You are still my inspiration Craig. I will miss you dearly.

[lardman]

Deanne,

I'm very sad to hear this news. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Simon

[vader9900]

I am sorry Deanne. Craig will be missed. He was a true friend & inspiration to alot of people.

[Stalker]

He brought joy to anyone who saw his photos. Sincere condolences.

[Urban Saboteur]

I've signed in to pay my respects to a legend.

Craig. You are a legend and will never ever be forgotten. I thank you tremendously for showing me courage and inspiration as well as true guidance and being there for me as a friend. I will miss you greatly and so will everyone in this community.

Deanne - My condolences to you for your loss.

Rest In Peace Craig.

x Richard x

[panzer]

Never had contact with him (tho I am a relative newbie) but would like to send my thoughts & prayers to those he has left behind.

[bartus]

Descansa en Paz Craig.

We�ll never forget you!

[Talon]

strange, though I never knew him personally or had him comment on any of my photos (mostly cause I have yet to post anything) upon seeing this, my filled with tears, which are there even as I write this. Outrider, you ARE an inspiration to fans of Joe the world over. We will feel your loss for a long time. To Craig, the man, your burdens are laid down, we will carry them for you. May a flight of Angels (and Cobra Rattlers) sing thee to thy rest. Deanna, one love from Joe Dios and may the positive thoughts and love for Craig from the US, Italy, South America and Asia be a comfort to you and yours
Brad

[dancontrino]

this will take a while to sink in...i think i was being naively hopeful :(
Its been strange enough not seeing his posts all the time. i think we should all take a journey through the archives and revisit his work here.

[tycondrius23]

I second that Dan . we should make an archive for his posts.

[QUOTE=dancontrino]this will take a while to sink in...i think i was being naively hopeful :(
Its been strange enough not seeing his posts all the time. i think we should all take a journey through the archives and revisit his work here.[/QUOTE]

[Tracker]

Rest In Peace , Craig


My condolences to you and your family. His photos are among the best.

[Tracker]

[QUOTE=tycondrius23]I second that Dan . we should make an archive for his posts.[/QUOTE]


that would be an excellent idea.

[neapolitan joe]

The italian tribute to the best of the best: http://www.gijoeitalia.com/public/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=766&start=0

[silentdusty]

Farewell friend, may your journey be not complete, but a new adventure awaits you on the other side. You will be missed here Craig. Condolences and prayers to Deanne and your family.

[ender098]

Outrider was the first of the Veterans here to give me praise and encouragement. He made me feel welcome and gave me encouragement when I dared to try! He was a great man, an awesome artist and a true friend whose talent was only out shined by his humility. The world lost a great man, and I lost a great friend. I will see him someday in the future and hopefully he will approve of the way I have chose to use the gifts and lessons he taught me! We'll Miss you Craig! God Bless you and your family!

[Dreadnok Dread]

Strange is n't the word! Im still trying to understand how this could happen to an amazing person! I like dan and xander thought it would never come! He will be missed and worshipped from afar in alot of regards! As I go through his pictures to sort out what will be in the book I can't help but not believe that he is gone! you will be with us for ever, the best part is he's not feeling pain and is watching all of us in our joe rooms playing drinking smoking having a good time, every time I take a picture from now On I know you'll be there Big O! sorry deanne! I know how hard it is to lose a person you loved, I've lost parents, girlfriends, friends and now ive lost a brother! it will be hard but if you need anything at all dont ever hesitate to ask! DD He was actually the one that started calling me DD DOUBLE D! dammmm!


p.s. this is a copy and paste from outrider group on flickr! I can't type anymore from all the gushing tears! hope all will understand!

[erectusbee]

[QUOTE=SIC DETH]Rest in Peace to a great Artist.[/QUOTE]

if ever i have enough money to showcase his work or publish a book i will definitely do it. r.i.p. again sir, i love your comments on flickr

[rmorgan]

The world is a lesser place

[Cobra Freak]

I am very sorry to hear this. R.I.P. Outrider.

[snipesfg17]

Deanne,
My condolences. Craig had a very special talent here. His pics were my favorites.
He will be missed.

[seamusharper]

I am very sorry to hear this news. His strength and bravery were an inspiration to us all. He will be missed not only as an artist, but as a friend. My deepest sympathies are with you.

Goodbye Craig, as Im sure you knew, you will be dearly missed.

Spc. Patrick J. Seagraves
U.S. Army (RET)

[holesnipe]

Rest in Peace Brothua!!

[Gatilho]

Deanne,

My condolences. Craig will be forever an example for all of us!

Gatilho

[ct nightviper]

i dont post on here much but my thoughts and prayers to you and i will miss craig diddnt get to talk much but his work inspired me i found myself looking over his work again last night telling my fiancee about him and wondering how he was go with god my friend your work and legacy will speak to generations

[yorktownjoe]

Deanne,

Thank you for letting us know this sad news. I will keep praying for you. Many of us know Craig's faith. May he enjoy the peace of heaven and may God bless you with grace and comfort during your time of loss.

Joe

[shawntur]

Outrider was a great person and asset to this forum and will be sadly missed. He was a great inspiration and will always be remembered here and on other forums.
Rest in peace my friend.

[Red Sox]

:( So sorry to hear the news. My condolences to your family.

Rest in Peace Outrider. You produced some of the best shots on Joedios, but more than that you were a friend and inspiration to all of us and will be missed. God Speed.

[vespapilot79]

A very great loss to not only your family, but to ours as well on here.. My prayers will be with you and the family.. Sean W Bakersfield,California.

[Ruffian 7-1]

[COLOR=Sienna][SIZE=2][FONT=Courier New]Deanne,

You have my most sincere condolences.

Craig was truly a one of a kind master of his art.

The Joe-Universe has lost a pioneer.

God's Speed. :(


AGC(SW/AW/PJ)
U.S. Navy (active duty)[/FONT][/SIZE][/COLOR]

[Fisher]

I am saddened to hear this news. My deepest condolences to everyone that Craig touched in some way in his life. He shall always be remembered as a valued and respected member here.

Deanne, my deepest sympathies go out to you and your loved ones and you will all be in my thoughts.

[Death_at_Midnight]

My condolences. Deeply saddened to learn the news.

[Da Talent]

this news mad Rachel cry.





*edited by the mod due to profanity, disrespect and numerous complaints*

[Flatline]

Craig was a brilliantly talented man It has been an honor to study from such a great kind soul. I Know he is in a better place free of pain and suffering But I also pray that your pain in his loss will not be so hard. Legend never die they live on forever. God rest cRaig I will miss you!!

[Shaunyboy76]

I'm so sorry to hear this. I didn't know Craig very well at all. I had messaged him in the past to compliment him on his work. His reply was humble and gracious. I think it told me everything I needed to know about him. A gentleman with true talent.

[EasySimpleStuff]

My deepest condolences to you and your family Deanne, may he rest in peace and feel no pain anymore.

Craigs passing is a sad, sad day for everyone who were lucky enough to know him. He is the best of us, be it on pure skill he always put on his pictures or on a personal level, he truly was one of a kind. He will be missed deeply...

I'm so saddened by this, that I can barely see what I'm writing...
and eventhough I'm not a very religious man, In times like these I hope I'm wrong...

Rest in peace Craig, rest in peace...

You may be gone, but you will never be forgotten...

Tommi

[silencer]

We'll never forget you Craig...

[iamlikechucknorris]

[QUOTE=tycondrius23]Rest in peace Craig . you will be missed but never forgotten . I'm sorry for your loss Deanne he was a Great buddy .[/QUOTE] i aggree rest in peace

[Kei Liger]

I'm very sad for this... :(

i didnt have the pleasure to know him well, but he was like my master and ideal of inspiration: i always liked his pics and style, and i began to take pictures to Joes because of him. I found his pics some time ago, not here but on the web, and i was very fascinated about his style.

there are no words in moments like this,
i just can say i will have his pics in my head for inspiration forever.
thanks for your work Craig, rest in peace.

life can be so sad sometime.
A.

[Uncle Flint]

Craig truly was the master. We've all drawn inspiration from his photos over the years. He'll will be missed.

[Dune Echo]

I know I'm pretty much a lurker around here, but Black Major told me what happened and it took me a day to work up the nerve to come here and see what's been said. I'm reacting the same way a lot of people here are, even fireflyed a little bit. There's a lot of great work here that keeps me interested in Joe and Outrider's was definitely a master of his digital craft. But I have to say, some of the images you all have posted to honor of him would make him proud.

[dracconian]

when people pass away i try to think about what Einstein said about energy =mass and the other way around and that energy never dissipates it just changes form.

This goes for Outrider aswell.

we dont leave anyone behind they just change form.

I will light a candle tonight for him.

[BrazilianRecondo]

Rest in Peace Craig & my Condolences to his Family.

[WildWeasel]

At this point all I can do is echo everyones' sentiments on this sad loss to the Joe community and as a human being too. Outrider will be missed for sure, he did so much for all of us and asked for nothing in return. Rest in peace now Craig, you more than deserve it.

[giTom]

Sometimes words are difficult to find.

Outrider's photo skills were/are/is/always will be amazing. His aerial shots are flawless. Every single picture was exectued with care, precision and an attention to detail.

If his skills continue to encourage and inspire others to strive for those same skills, then his legacy will endure.

Forever missed, but never forgotten.

[4-Cobra]

My Prayers go out to you Deanne & the rest of the Family..Craig was a Very Talented & Kind Man,what he did in our Hobby was inspire everyone who came in contact with him and his work.And I know his work will go one inspiring people in our Hobby for Years to come,and I know that I can speak for everyone of us that was a witness of the Great Outrider Period on here & Flickr,we all were VERY Lucky to have been a Part of it.We all witnessed something Great,and Man with a Talent for making Joe's come to life.That's a skill that you either have or you don't,and as we all know Craig-Outrider sure HAD IT!! I'm so glad we still have his Work to hold on to a piece of him by,I know I'll continue to be Inspired by it until the Day I finally get to meet the Great Outrider.There's no doubt Our Hobby lost one of it's Best,and we all lost a Great Friend...Rest in Peace Craig...You will be Greatly Missed...

[sithviper]

Deanne,

My condolences to you and your family. Craig will greatly missed around here. I always considered my pics were incomplete without a response from him. He was an inspiration to us all, he will live on in all of us.

Best Wishes
Michael

[rds13601]

To Deanne you have my sincerest condolescences. Today was a depressing day. I thought about Craig and the wonderful impact he made here. When people say he is a legend they are right. He was an inspiration to all of us here. He was the best!!. I will miss him; but I shall and never will forget the wonderful gift to the world he was!!!! Russ Spencer

[General Jones]

Deanne,
May you be comforted in this time of loss. Thankfully you were able to know that it was coming and were able to make the most of his time left.
Much love and prayers.
GJ

[Xhairs]

im am for sorry for your loss. i didnt know him but i looked at his pics and saw he had a love for this site and the hobby. it sucks when the man upstairs take the good ppl way before there time. my thoughts and prays are with his fam.

[miragearmor]

Here's a song for good 'ol Outrider.

Take care Craig...... and Good Journey! :)




[SIZE=4]"Young Forever" Jay-Z | Mr. Hudson (OFFICIAL VIDEO) [/SIZE]
[SIZE=4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1nbvplgElw [/SIZE]


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[rnrhero]

You will be missed.

http://i350.photobucket.com/albums/q402/rnrhero/Joe%20Pics/MgrBlood.jpg

[ThinkTank]

And so the King of Beasts returns to the jungle.

[neapolitan joe]

[QUOTE=miragearmor]Here's a song for good 'ol Outrider.

Take care Craig...... and Good Journey! :)




[SIZE=4]"Young Forever" Jay-Z | Mr. Hudson (OFFICIAL VIDEO) [/SIZE]
[SIZE=4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1nbvplgElw [/SIZE]


.[/QUOTE]
Another one song for our Craig: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5L8-FTvSVxs&feature=fvst

[jaimanstone]

Damn.

Craig's the one that got me into posting on joedios. He has always been and will always be the very best joe dio maker on this site.

Deanne, I wish you and yours nothing but the best and my family and I will have you in our prayers.

We have lost a great guy and a wonderful human being.

[dodger38619]

rest in peace

ive only talked to him and shared a few pics with him a couple of times

he was a great guy

the man the legend outrider
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OQH0jXNViA&playnext_from=TL&videos=gEepEDSPyWM

[C-GDSM 2487]

very sad news
a ture legend on joedios and in our hobbie world as a collecter
craig <Aka outrider.. great person to have known..
our prayers are with you Deanne and family


rob

[iflye8s]

Deanne,

I have had one of Craigs pictures as my wallpaper as long as I can remember. I have followed his battle closely and with sincere concern because my wife has also been battling this evil disease for two years. I cannot fathom your loss. I've often prayed for his recovery and now I pray that God will give you strength, comfort and the unexplainable peace that only He can provide.

Paul Farlow, Capt, USAF
T-6 Instructor Pilot

[Roland da Thompson Gunner]

Rest In Peace Craig. It was an honour to know you, and call you a friend. Like most I was inspired by his photos, that is the reason I originally admired him, however as I got to know him I began to admire him more for the fact he was a good person and an intensely loyal friend.


Deanne, I'm very sorry for your loss. Thank you very much for letting us know, I hope you can be strong during this trying time

[Dirtbag]

Descanza en paz Outrider

[Black Knight]

Safe journey and may peace be with you friend.

[Mobius_1]

even though i knew this day was coming, it's still hard to swallow. in memory of our friend, i've decided to go to Otakon this year as Major Bludd. does anyone know what kind of cancer he had? i'd like to attach the appropriate ribbon when i go.

[Trench-Viper]

I know its selfish but I am not only sad for him and his family but I am also sad that I wont get to see new pictures from him, he really was the best and I am not saying that because I am sentimental he just was that damm good!
Not only was he a great photographer but he also was an amazing person allways having nice things to say on the boards.
R.I.P Outrider!

[Scuba Steve]

It pains me greatly to find out about this almost a week after. I have tried my best to keep an eye out for news here but my time is limited as of late. None the less I hope you have the opportunity to recieve my most sincere condolances for your loss. I am happy for the time I had to know Craig and share in his hobbie. It's almost redundant to say how much this community will miss his presance and passion.

Thank you Craig for all you have given us, may you rest in peace!

[ct nightviper]

sent some pics to scarlett last week but they never got on here of a bludd helmut boots and dog tags hanging on an m-16 just like wed do in the army

[Joe_fontes]

Rest In Peace My Friend And God Bless.

[Reject]

This is Gung ho. I used to post here alot back in the day..

I was informed by my Brother that Outrider had died, and I was completely stunned..

Outrider was a big reason why I started taking pictures and was an inspiration to me. My mouth fell open when I heard he had died. The last time I was here, he was coming out of surgery and seemed to be doing fine.. Now, to here of his death, it just makes me sad..

I give my blessings to his wife and family.. I also give my thanks to Outrider, himself, for being such an inspiration to all of us. I think it's safe to say that JoeDios won't be the same without.

But may his legend, and soul live on with the forums, and pictures you guys take.

[the right of might]

You Will Be Missed!

[Outrider]

Hi everyone, I apologise that it has taken so long to catch up on everyone's lovely messages, prayers and support. Craig loved taking Joe pics, and he put an extraordinary amount of time into getting 'just the right shot'' :D I miss Craig very much, as I know you all do. He truly valued the friendships he had made. I hope that everyone is going ok.

for Mobius_1 - Craig had bowel cancer

take care, Deanne

[vader9900]

Deanne, I saw Outrider at the last post on this thread & it made my chest hurt. I can't even pretend to imagine how you feel. I think you can see by this thread just how much he was loved. I hope you are doing well, thank you for your response back. Hope you check in on us from time to time just to say hi. Dave

[Rambo]

[QUOTE=vader9900]Deanne, I saw Outrider at the last post on this thread & it made my chest hurt. I can't even pretend to imagine how you feel. I think you can see by this thread just how much he was loved. I hope you are doing well, thank you for your response back. Hope you check in on us from time to time just to say hi. Dave[/QUOTE]

Agree with Dave. Your are part of the JD comunity and we will like to hear from you as often as you want. Carlos.

[Mobius_1]

Thanks Mrs. Diane, i'll search the appropriate ribbon to wear on my Costume. me Going as Major Bludd is my way of a lasting and final tribute to our dear friend Craig.

[Outrider]

[QUOTE=vader9900]Deanne, I saw Outrider at the last post on this thread & it made my chest hurt.

I know, I'm so sorry.

I had mentioned to Kurt that I would like to do a photo for Craig, but I wouldn't be able to create the masterpieces that he did :). & that I would put all the Cobra guys with the Joe guys and have everybody doing the wrong things!!! Ah well, I'll have to stick with the guys I know :D . Go easy on me if I get it wrong !! :D .

I look forward to seeing Mobius'photo, I'm sure it will make me smile :) .

thank you everyone,
Deanne

[Agent Viper]

[QUOTE=Outrider][QUOTE=vader9900]Deanne, I saw Outrider at the last post on this thread & it made my chest hurt.

I know, I'm so sorry.

I had mentioned to Kurt that I would like to do a photo for Craig, but I wouldn't be able to create the masterpieces that he did :). & that I would put all the Cobra guys with the Joe guys and have everybody doing the wrong things!!! Ah well, I'll have to stick with the guys I know :D . Go easy on me if I get it wrong !! :D .

I look forward to seeing Mobius'photo, I'm sure it will make me smile :) .

thank you everyone,
Deanne[/QUOTE]


I remember that shot you did of Firefly, that was incredible!!

I need to do another Craig shot.

[Scuba Steve]

We will definately miss him here, but I do hope you drop in and say hello when you can! You will always be welcome and hold a place of honor among the Joe Dios Community!

[icebird]

Deanne has posted a series of pictures of Craig on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/9780984@N03/sets/72157624285673085/

Arni

[The Leader]

I'm so sorry. I haven't been around here a lot so I just read this and I wish I could do something.

I'm really, really sorry, Deanne.

[Flatline]

Hey everyone for those of you who don't frequent flickr Deanne has posted some great stuff on Craig check it out HERE. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9780984@N03/)

[rds13601]

Thank you so much Deanne for posting those pictures. It's great to see the legend that is the Outrider. He truly will always be the best! Thank you again for letting us see the legend as he was in his daily life. It means alot to me!!

[Cobra Freak]

I miss Outrider :( He had some of the best shots I had ever seen! It is a shame that he can't be with us anymore :(

[nando]

R.I.P my friend

[black rhino]

RIP man... you made some really good dioramas!

[Monte Williams]

I had no plans to add a comment in this thread, for while I was sad at the news, Craig and I seldom spoke aside from perhaps commenting on one another's photos; I just didn't feel that it was my place to to be presumptuous enough to say anything.

But I suddenly have a small tribute that's more cool and funny and coincidental than sentimental, and I think he'd have gotten a kick out of it.

I maintained a toy blog for a year or two (I'm not posting a link, because this isn't about self-promotion, and I abandoned that blog quite some time ago anyway). One two separate occasions, I posted on that blog a couple-few photos from JoeDios that had impressed me.

I recently revisited my old blog for the first time in a year or so, and I checked out one of those two look-at-these-cool-photos-from-JoeDios posts, and wouldn't ya know it, it featured two photos from good ol' Outrider.

I'd had no memory of it being his photos I'd chosen. It made for a cool, strangely poignant discovery.

Rest in Peace, Craig.