just a little hello  / Danielle Banners (his little princess )
There are no words that begin to discribe how much I miss you. I tell myself you are only on a vacation,  time will fly-by and soon; I will get my over due hug.
While you are away I want to tell you a few things. I'm so proud of you craig, you turned into an amazing man. your strength, and your big heart became you.  Your out-look on life, and the people in it was one of a kind, just like you.  Im going to miss your jokes, and our late night talks. 
You have touched so many peoples lives, in more ways you ever thought possible. You did more then your part in making this world a little bit better place to live. you are a hero to us all.
so just remember that I love you, and I can't wait to get my next hug.
See you soon, 
Love,
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Sorry / Kaila Valentine (Sean Millers (one of his friends) Little Sister )
I'm so sorry about Craig! he was one of my brothers best friends and he is taking this pretty hard! I feel really bad for him cause I don't have anythihing to help him! I'm sure a lot of people are I know I am! He was a great guy and he was always at our house him and Shaffer, Bouge, Thrasher, and Sean always where together. Until they graduated and seperated in their ways! He became part of our family and I am so sorry for this lost one! Close

TO my cousin, a TRUE American Hero!  / Stacie Marcotte (Cousin)
To my cousin Craig,

I didn't know you very well and I haven't seen you since you were about two years old. But, I want to say that I am so proud of the man you became and the lives of the people you touched in your short time on this plant will never be forgotten! I have spent most of the night on this website learning as much about you as I can. I guess it's my very small way of making of for lost time and I'm sorry that this is what it took to get to know you.

To my Aunt Shirley,

First, I want to apologize for the distance that has formed between us over the years. It seems we get caught up in the day-to-day and forget the people and family that should be the most important things in our lives. At the moment my mother told me about Craig, I realized that I needed to do whatever it takes to stay connected with my family no matter where they are for my sake, my son's sake, for all our sakes. You are all my roots and I will never forget that. I am deeply sorrowed that I never got chance to get to know Craig but I'm hoping I can make up for that by reuniting with your family as well as Aunt Trish, Uncle Steve, Aunt Margaret and their families by getting to know them. I hope that all of you will feel the same way I do and help me and my mother reunite with your families. I commend your strength in supporting Craig in his choice to serve our great country amidst all the dangers that he would face. I can only imagine, as a parent, how hard that was and the constant worry. It's alot more than I could handle, that I know for sure. But at the same time, I couldn't imagine a mother being more proud of her son. I look forward to seeing you all again in the near future.

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Thank You Craig  / Judie Smart ((Craig Smart's Mom) )
Thank you for giving your life to protect our country

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Thank You Craig for your service.  / Susie D. (stranger)

What a wonderful tribute to this brave young man.  My condolences to his family.

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Just Saying thanks to all "strangers"  / Sean Miller (High School Friend )
As a personal friend of Craig I say "Thank You" for him. Craig was there doing what he loved he wanted to protect as his friend and you as an American. I just want to say thanks for taking the time. To look at this site. He was a true American and a true Hero. Close

Loss of a great friend and a great american.  / Sean Miller (High School Friend(Ugly Twin #1) )
Craig was one of my best friends. He was one of the guys, and a guy that I will never forget. I had alot of fun with Craig when we were in highschool. He used to talk about what he was going to do when he was done with the Marines. Craig and I talked about it on more then one occasion, and I will gladly do my part to live as much of it for him as I can. I knew alot about the guy. He was a great kid. There are alot of memories about Craig that I will never forget. Craig will always live on in the hearts and memories of all that knew him. We all know how amazing Craig was and I am blessed to have had the chance to be he friend. We love you Craig. Close

Thank You!  / Q. Madp (Stranger)
Thank you L/Cpl Craig N Watson. I will not forget. Close

You Were Brave  / Ken R. (Stranger)
Thanks for the bravery to serve our Country.  Close

From a stranger  / Anthony I. (I don't know him )
Craig,

I didn't know you, but you could have been my friend, we could have shot hoops together, played ball, or even just hung out and talked about nothing (as guys do).

I'm 31 from England and yet just browsing this site I feel as if I needed to say somthing. Thank you for being who you are, thank you for standing up and doing what you felt was right. While we may never fully understand the reason we (UK and US) went to war in the first place, thank you for being doing your duty for the cause.

To Craigs mum, I pray God gives you the grace to go on, nothing catches God by supprise, so take heart you will live on, and for Craig you will LIVE STRONG !! Close

my husband was a navy corpsman  / Julie Eames (none)
I lost my husband Derek Eames this past October 2nd. Derek was in the navy, he had just become a corpsman, a medic for the marines. My husband was 28 years old and we have a 3 year old son together. My husband died 3 weeks before he was scheduled to deploy to Kuwait for a year. We lost him in a car accident. I will pray for you and your family. It's so tragic when they are so young, so many "what could've beens" God bless and hang in there. We military families all seem to have a common bond.......we all are lucky to have known some of the greatest people on earth. Please visit my husbands site www.derekeames-memory-of.com............... Close

Thank you for your sacrifice  / Jen Beving (passerby)
I was just passing by, my mom created a site for my sister (Danielle Beving) she would be the same age as Craig and was killed a year ago.  I want to say thank  you to Craig and all the members of the armed forces.  And in your family's time of sorrow, know that it gets better.  Your loss is so recent that it pains me to think of going back to that time, but it does get better.  I wish you the happiest holiday possible... Close

My heart goes out to you..  / Bert Cavin (none)

My son was also a Marine... however had to have a medical discharge... He died at the age of 27 on 7/8/05. He was electocuted while operating a pump truck when the safety on the boom hit a high voltage line...james-cavin.memory-of.
I cannot imagine losing my son while away... I remember how much I worried about him then...just happened to see your site and wanted you to know I was here and am praying for your healing..

peace to you
jims mom

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THANK YOU IS NOT ENOUGH  / An Army MOM (Proud American )

    I wish that a simple, I am sorry for your loss could ease all the pain.  I wish to say, thank you for giving us such great hero, would make things all better for your family.  I know none of that really works right now.  But from the bottom of my heart, my sons heart, and my family we do thank you for the freedoms that you have allowed us to have.  May you soar high.  Continue to walk closely with your family, untill you meet again.

                                                                A VERY GRATEFUL,
                                                                       Army MOM

Your children are not your children -        Kahil Gibran

"Your children are not your children...
They come through you but not from you
And though they are with you yet they belong not to you.

You may give them your love but not your thoughts
For they have their own thoughts
You may house their bodies but not their souls
For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow

You may strive to be like them but strive not to make them like you.
You are the bows from which you children as living arrows are sent forth."



Craig, again I say "Thank You" for being you!  You have allowed me to be a free American, and I am forever grateful.

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An American Hero  / Devin (Respect for soldiers )
Like my own father, Donald White, and several of my friends, Craig had become a true American Hero the day he decided to serve and protect our country, Craig.  May God be with all of Craig's loved ones through these hard times, as I know God is for me during these hard times without my father.  With the song of "GOD Bless the USA", I dedicate in your honorable memory Craig.  May you forever rest in peace, American Hero. Close

FOREVER CHANGED  / SELMA FLYNN BOBBO.MEMORY-OF.COM (NONE)
Forever Changed*



Can you see the change in me?
It may not be so obvious to you
I participate in family activities.
I attend family reunions..
I help plan holiday meals.
You tell me you're glad to see
that I don't cry anymore.
But I do cry!
When everyone has gone
- when it is safe-
the tears fall.
I cry in privacy so my family won't worry.
I cry until I am exhausted
and can finally sleep.
You tell me you admire my strength
and my positive attitude.
But I am not strong,
I feel that I have lost control;
and I panic
when I think about tomorrow....
next week....
next year.
I go about the routine of my job.
I complete my assigned tasks.
I drink coffee and smile.
You tell me you are glad to see I'm "over"
the death of my loved one.
But I'm not "over" it.
If I get overit,
I will be the same as
before my loved one died.
I will never be the same.

At times I think
I am beginning to heal
, but the pain of losing someone
I loved so much
has left a permanent scar on my heart.
I visit my neighbors.
You tell me that you're glad
to see I'm holding up so well.
But I'm not holding up well.
Sometimes I want to lock the
door and hide from the world.
I spend time with my friends,
I seem calm and collected.
I smile when appropriate.
You tell me
it's good to see me
back to my "old self"
But I will never be back to my "old self".
Death and grief, have touched my life....
and I am changed forever.

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I will miss you  / Jessica Pierson (Friend in HS )
Craig:
I was just talking about you a few days before I heard about what had happened.  Although we haven't talked since you came home the first time, I was still thinking about you and praying for you to come home. I still had your dress uniform picture on my dash of my car with "Don't I look studly?" like always written on the back. Yeah you did too! You did so much for me in high school, it's hard to forget you.  I had barely met you when you took the fall for something that was all me, you didn't have to, but you did.  You never let me drive again, but we all knew why...  :)  Surprisingly, I know we could laugh about that now,  although we both cried at the time.  I remember right before you left when you, Sean and Boots blocked off the road so Meg and I couldn't drive by.  Then you came home and the first thing you said to me was about that (I won't say what!!)  :)  You were such a funny guy, even if you weren't trying to be, you always made me laugh. You never knew your own strength and whenever you hugged me, I thought you were going to break my back. I'm going to miss that. Lol. I know that I will never forget you. 
I'll see you in awhile,
Love always
Jess Close

To Craig And His Family  / Timary (A friend )
Craig, i wont ever find the right words to say. All i can say is how i remember you. Your smile, your face, your humor. You picked people up when they were down. You were a great person and a great friend thank you. I will miss you dearly. To his family, my deepest condolences. Craig was a great person. He defended me when i was getting bullied. He told me to never change. He is a great person. You guys were so lucky to have such a great person in your lives. He shall be missed..I wont ever forget him. Once agian. Im truly sorry. Close