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This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, L.Cpl. Craig Nolan Watson who was born in Kansas on March 03, 1984 and was killed by Iraqi insurgents while in service to his country on December 01, 2005 at the age of 21. We will remember him forever.
Tributes and Condolences
My son, my heart, my hero   / Shirley Watson (Mom)
Craig was a part of my heart that will never die.  Although his body is gone he will live forever in my whole being.  He was a brave and proud man that never quit even though there were times he wanted to.  He would give you all he had...  Continue >>
This would be Craig talking to me   / Shirl Watson (Mom)
Mama Don't CryMama don't crybecause were apartdon't you know I'm still livingDeep down in your heart??Whenever you need meJust look in and seeThat little warm feeling inside of youthat's meMama, don't crycause you missed me todayYou can't leave me be...  Continue >>
Why I do it   / Mom
I just came from the cemetery. I put your flowers back up there I took down so the frost wouldn't get to them. I got to thinking of why I do that and everything else I do at the cemetery. I realized that it keeps me closer to you or so it seems ...  Continue >>
You'll always be in my heart bro   / Alex Fridkin (Brother from 2/7 )
For he who sheds his blood for me...Shall forever be my brother Watch over us oompadoomp...
Watson, my buddy   / Michael Shave (Buddy w/ him in 2/7 Fox 2nd Plt. )
I served with Craig the the first time he went over in '04. Sometimes our team would get together and pray before a mission, Watson, in a different team, would join in. Craig was real, even still, i can remember his vibe, his prescence, it just ...  Continue >>
I know....  / Kyle Herr (Best Friend )    Read >>
Hey, Craig.  / Stephanie Peterson-Ferrel (cousin)    Read >>
My school paid tribute  / Heather Duran (none)    Read >>
Thank you  / Heidi Hammond (Classmate/ Friend )    Read >>
Coming home  / Shirley Watson (Mom)    Read >>
Hey Craigers  / Jamie Deaton (Brother)    Read >>
Christmas poem from a Soldier  / Theresa Valentine (Friend)    Read >>
Thanks / Sean Miller (Friend)    Read >>
Thinking of you  / Julie Our Angel Brian     Read >>
we miss you craig  / Brian Gordon (Friend)    Read >>
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His legacy
National Obituary Archive  
National Obituary Archive
Battle Creek Enquirer  
Readers' Letters of Condolence About Craig More about Craig
Washington Post  
Guest Book
Detroit Free Press  
MITCH ALBOM'S DREAMS DEFERRED 2005: A soldier's journey Detroit Free Press Thursday, December 22, 2005 Written by Mitch Albom
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Craig's Photo Album
Jake and Craig
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