I am truly saddened to hear this, although I've been preparing myself for it ever since John posted he'd gone into hospice care--that usually spells the end. I feel VERY fortunate to have met Craig and been able to call him 'friend' for 13 years! We had some GREAT, funny times over the years and I will cherish them always, just as I will always cherish my memories of Dean. I'm so glad that I was able to see Craig one last time at the Festival and spend a little time w/him, though I now realize it shouild have been more. I'm also glad that I got to meet Joe in 2003 and get to know him a little. He's a sweet, special man and I can't think of anyone I would have rather had be w/Craig than him. My heart goes out to him now because although Craig's pain has ended, Joe's is just beginning. Lastly I find it HIGHLY appropriate that Craig died on Louie's birthday! What a wonderful present for Big Lou, to be w/Craig again. It makes me feel a little better knowing that Craig is now w/Louis, Joel, Keith, Grayson et al...
P.S. Janet, I *did* get your message this morning and will call you this afternoon, have some urgent errands this morning.