Craig Michael Smart - Online Memorial Website

Dear Judie - i am sorry that i'm a bit late, but i wanted to be sure and let you know how very much you have been in my thoughts as you remember your precious son Craig on his birthday. i know how difficult this time of the year is for you, and i hope it helps somewhat to know that you are not alone.
love and hugs,
maria
Christopher's mommy forever

 

BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN
I HEARD YOU CRYING YESTERDAY
AND FELT YOUR HEART SENT LOVE
SO I'M SENDING YOU THIS MESSAGE
FROM HEAVEN UP ABOVE

YOU'RE WONDERING IF I'LL CELEBRATE
MY BIRTHDAY WAY UP HERE
I KNOW YOU'LL BE MISSING ME
I FEEL YOUR ESSENCE NEAR

GOD PLANNED A SPECIAL DAY FOR ME
HE TOLD ME WITH A WINK
HE ORDERED ME A SPECIAL CAKE
IT'S ANGEL FOOD I THINK

I'M GETTING LOTS OF HUGS FROM GOD
HE'S REALLY GOOD AT THAT
AND EVERY TIME I WALK BY
HE GIVES MY HEAD A PAT

BALLOONS WILL FILL THE STREETS FOR ME
THEY FLOAT UP THRU THE CLOUDS
AND WE HAVE LOTS OF CLOWNS UP HERE
THEY MAKE US LAUGH OUT LOUD
 

I'VE MADE SO MANY FRIENDS UP HERE
WE LAUGH AND PLAY AND SING
WE RIDE OUR BIKES AND PLAY JUMP ROPE
AND WE SLEEP IN ANGELS WINGS

I'LL HAVE MY CAKE AND ICE CREAM
AND OPEN MY GIFTS WITH SURPRISE
BUT WE DON'T BLOW OUT CANDLES HERE
INSTEAD WE LIGHT THE SKIES

 

Thinking of you and your sweet mom - this poem says what I feel in my heart for our angels.

 

You've stepped across to Heaven's shore

And we are but a breath behind.

Holding dear the truth that

All that bound us close on earth

Binds us still....

For love endures forever

(author unknown)

 

I was looking for another Craig and I accidently found this page and I have been so touched.  What a loving tribute, it is so clear how much love everyone has for this young man.  A close friend of mine was murdered in Cleveland last Dec, a "random" shooting. He was dropping off inventory at a storage unit while working a second job to help pay for bills, after their mother died of cancer.   I still struggle to understand why the good die young...as Daymon was an an unforgettable spirit that filled our lives with so much love.  Family and friends were the most important to him til the day he died. And I dont know Craig, but I feel he felt the same about all of you:)

I'm mostly saddened that I clearly see how much love your family has to give and why you cant have a relationship with your son's child.  That's just as tragic as what your have already been through.  Now that I know, and I have found this page I will pray for you.  I know personally that you can never have enough people praying for you, every little bit lifts us when we need it most:) We will see them soon at the big party on the other side, you know Craig will be fighting to the front to greet you with a smile and hug!

 

God Bless you and your family,

Angela Woodman

Cleveland, Ohio

My thoughts and prayers are with all who love and miss Craig.  Your precious Angle is certianally a very handsome looking young man he captured my heart I could not help but look at his pictures for quite some time.  His beautiful smile melted my heart.

You have created a marvelous tribute for Craig I can clearly tell just how much he is loved and missed by so many people especially by his very precious family. The many memories, candles, condolences and poems is heart touching, Craig would be so very proud of this site.I pray that the day comes soon that you have contact with your precious grandchild, how that breaks my heart. I can not imagin 9 years without my precious Son, 4 1/2 months is hard enough! I wish I could say something to ease your heartache, I feel your pain everyday, I only pray that you find comfort knowing that others care. God bless you all.

Edwina Mitchell, mum to Troy mitchell