Craig Hamrick

Craig was a wonderful generous man.  My condolences to his husband and all those who were close to him.

Blessings,  Steve

I am so sorry to hear this, i wish i had known him.  My condolences to Joe and Craig's family and firends.

Craig Hamrick was one of the most generous and genuine people I knew...  He was my friend for over 12 years and I can't express how painful this is...I'm so angry...I don't understand the rhyme and reason to who lives and who dies.... Joe and Janet....I am here for you....now he's an angel....but then again....he always was.... I will miss you Craig....

I am very sad to learn of the death of my good friend Craig Hamrick today.  No matter how bad things were for him, he never complained.  He always had a great outlook on life, continued working until the end, he was a dedicated friend to all of us, and very dedicated to the memory of 'Dark Shadows' and preserving that.  His work in photography and in writing Dark Shadows books is a legacy, he did so much in his short 40 years.  I'm glad he is out of pain now, and with the angels, taking  his rightful place among them.  God Bless you Craig, we will love you and miss you always and forever.  Rick Hatch

Craig was such a wonderful guy.  Alwas so sweet.  I'm trying to remember a time when I didn't see a smile on his face.  I don't think I can.  I will miss him so much.  My heart goes out to Joe, John, Peter, Janet, and all of Craig's friends and family.  There will never be anyone quite like Craig Hamrick again.

Sad . . . no other word to describe it.  There were so many times we all thought he was going to pull through and beat the cancer.

Nancy

My sympathies go out to Craig's loved ones and friends.

ProfStokes

It's heartbreaking, and so damn unfair.  Any news on funeral arrangements, etc?  Is there any contributions that we can make in his name?  When you think of all of the evildoers who walk on the face of the earth while good people like Craig leave us so soon, you wonder about life itself.  Still, we have to go on living to honor the Craigs of this world.  If reincarnation is indeed possible, we will be seeing the likes of him again- and that's something to hope about.

But for now as we grieve for our friend, a few words from Mr. Sheakespeare:

He was a man, take him for all in all,
I shall not look upon his like again.

Is there any contributions that we can make in his name? 

Charles,

As Craig got his two cats from the NY ASPCA, his wishes were if anyone wanted to donate money to please donate to this wonderful organization in his name.  I'm told by Janet that they have set up a fund in Craigs name. 

There should be a memorial tribute to Craig at the next DS Fest.
I'd like to do whatever I can in helping to set it up.

He was so kind to me, I want to do as much as I can to pay tribute to him.

David

My thoughts and prayers go out to Craig's family and to his partner, Joe. I did not know him, but have just finished reading his wonderful book, Barnabas & Company--he was a talented and very gifted writer, and from his work it is obvious he was a very compassionate and dear human being as well. 

He was a man, take him for all in all,
I shall not look upon his like again.

That is beautiful Charles I love it and it is so true. Craig's wishes were for no flowers to be sent and that he would like people to send a donation to the ASPCA were he and Joe adopted there cats. I am in touch with them and tomorrow a fund will be set up for Craig. I will post an address for them tomorrow.

Thank you
Janet

Diane and I extend our sympathy to Craig's friends, family and most especially to Joe. Our copy of "Big Lou" signed by both Craog and Louis will always remain a very cherished item. We are regular contributors to the ASPCA, part of each of my paychecks goes to them through the United Way. This is available through may payroll areas and is a great way to make a contribution to that special organization. Craig has been on our prayer list at church all along. Our prayers will continue for Joe, Phoebe and those close to Craig.  Who knows, perhaps Craig may surprise us should we be lucky to join him on the golden shore with his new biography of St Francis.
Michael
  

Who knows, perhaps Craig may surprise us should we be lucky to join him on the golden shore with his new biography of St Francis.

That is such a wonderful thought. His two cats were his babies. He had another baby when he lived in Kansas, Lucy, she welcomed Craig and took him to louie. That is what the books say.


Janet

I never met Craig in person, but I also want to extend my sincere condolences and sympathies to Craig's friends and loved ones. I've lived through a string of family crisis and terminal illnesses through the past 13 yrs, and at times it seems a bit too overwhelming to handle. And that the pain, a constant ache at times, will never end. But time and the love of friends (including some that I have come to know through these boards and others) have helped greatly. To quote one of my dear friends, "To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die."
He will be missed, but his wonderful work and memory will live on...

{hugs to you all}  xo