http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_imfiEI4Lk

this song fits just right. i love this band, and when i hear this song, i think of you Uncle Outrider.

You have been courteous, encouraging and courageous. You are a true inspiration and your legacy here will not be forgotten. In the future, when our medium is recognized, you will be known as a great master. Try to rest easily, knowing that you have made a lasting contribution to a worldwide community.

You will be Greatly missed. If I had the power and know how I would love to have a book published with all your Amazing work. The future needs to know how its done!!!! you are the !!!Best!!!

Craig, you will always be an inspiration to me. You are in my prayers and I wish you the best!

You're still in my prayers. Your pictures have always been inspirational. Always the best locations, most interesting themes, most realistic posing, greatest effects and razor sharp focus. Your comments to other members about their pictures are always constructive, encouraging and respectful. I haven't taken many photos, but when i do I'm always thinking "would this be worthy enough to show Outrider?" You're an inspiration. Possibly the greatest member of this site and greatest ambassador of the hobby.
God bless you
From your fellow Melburnian
Marty

Hey Craig,
I just wanted to thank you for making this site one of the greatest on the internet. The quality of your pictures has never been below excellent. You have dealt justly with your fellow "Joeholics" and have inspired us to be better. Better at taking pictures and being better people. Although the "inevitable" is coming, it can't take away our memories of you and it can never erase the influence you have had on us.
God Bless you and your wife and may he grant as much time on this earth as possible.
Thanks Craig,
Dave "General" Jones

Hi Craig,

I PM'd you links to my private Picasa gallery where my dio for you is in progress. I'm terrible at finishing things, but I wanted you to see what I had done so far anyway.

You are a mentor of mine, Outrider.

Outrider, when it came to Joe photos or just being a standup guy, YOU were the man.

Although I've never posted a picture, I always admired the outstanding skill shown in your photos... the idea, the execution... everything...always flawless, and always better than the previous one...

But what stroke me even more than your skills, was the type of person you are. Always encouraging, straightforward, honest and upright. And drink-out-of-nose-funny when it came down to defending O-rings and bashing the modern Joes. Even when battling with you sickness and facing all the emotional stuff that comes with it, I must say people like you are one in a billion... you truly are one of a kind.

Use whatever time you have left with your loved ones, tell them how much you care and dont leave any words unsaid, and remember that eventhough you will be remembered for your awesome skills, You will be missed for who you are...

Tommi
EasySimpleStuff

My God........

You will be missed, you inspired us all with your incredible pictures.

I actually went and painted a Firefly figure just so I can have the Night Ops Custom firefly you made.


you will be missed

Thanks you for all of the great memories here on Joedios. Echoing what General Jones said, all of us who know you are better because of our interactions with you. Thank you sir. You are a true gentleman.

You and Deanne will remain in our prayers. May God bless you with grace and peace.

- Joe