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Drowning victim's body found
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gLad | 11:34 a.m. July 8, 2008
Thank God they found his body, now he can be laid to rest and the family can
move forward knowing he is home
RIP Craig | 11:33 a.m. July 8, 2008
RIP Craig
soakblue | 11:37 a.m. July 8, 2008
The Deckers are in my prayers.
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Cammie | 11:40 a.m. July 8, 2008
My heart goes out to the family and friends of Craig Decker. Loosing a loved one
is never an easy thing. I am glad they were able to recover the body so they may
lay him to rest
LISA | 11:45 a.m. July 8, 2008
Very VERY sorry for the loss of a BRAVE, STRONG, SMART, DETERMINED YOUNG MAN who
suffered a terrible injury but this hero moved right on, being positive and
being an inspiration to others. God be with his family. He is in heaven now,
restored to perfection.
Anonymous | 11:45 a.m. July 8, 2008
Does anyone know what happened. Was he trapped by weeds and there fore unable
to come up, or did his body give out once he made the dive?
Crystal | 12:01 p.m. July 8, 2008
I'm so sorry about your loss. Craig seemed like such a positive, upbeat
person, despite his accident. He is now with our father in heaven. My prayers
are with you.
Ben | 12:01 p.m. July 8, 2008
I knew Craig in high school and talked with him on occasion at BYU. We even
entered the MTC on the same day and both went to Argentina. He was always
wearing a smile. My heart goes out to his family. The world has lost a great
person.
Stacie | 12:07 p.m. July 8, 2008
How tragic. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family.
ANDY HANSEN | 12:38 p.m. July 8, 2008
What a tragity. Its good his body was found so he can have a proper burial. My
heart goes out to his family.
East Coast Family | 12:48 p.m. July 8, 2008
Our prayers are with your family. Craig seemed like a wonderful man.
We're sorry about your loss.
RSR | 12:52 p.m. July 8, 2008
Bob, your comment is thoughtless and inconsiderate.
How sad | 12:52 p.m. July 8, 2008
This is such a tragedy. I pray that the family will be at peace and remember the
greatness of their son and brother.
Paul | 2:17 p.m. July 8, 2008
What a wonderful young man. A son to be very proud of.
Anonymous | 2:31 p.m. July 8, 2008
Very sad. May the family be comforted in this time of sorrow.
JuniorF | 2:48 p.m. July 8, 2008
This is a SHOCK to me; I knew Craig from the UAC-Lab on the BYU Campus!! We all
met there to do our homework, papers or just a GREAT PLACE to hang out. Craig
was a GREAT GUY to whom ever he met with and STILL IS!!
To the Decker Family; Thank You for sharing your Son with US!!
We'll miss his SMILING FACE in the UAC-Lab...Now and Always!!!!
To the Decker Family; Thank You for sharing your Son with US!!
We'll miss his SMILING FACE in the UAC-Lab...Now and Always!!!!
Sister | 2:51 p.m. July 8, 2008
I have been following the story since he went missing. I went to Youtube to see
his instruction videos. He is an impressive person. I hope his family knows that
people care. I will keep them in my prayers at this sad and difficult time. This
article in todays papers sure let's us appreciate the big picture. This
life is but a moment. You guys hang in there. His vacancy will be felt and hard
even though we understand the plan. God keep you in his loving care at this time
of departure and greif.
Cade | 2:56 p.m. July 8, 2008
Does anyone know what happened?
He is missing a hand. That makes swimming a bit more inefficient than it is for people with two hands.
He is missing a hand. That makes swimming a bit more inefficient than it is for people with two hands.
Vicki Bennion | 3:24 p.m. July 8, 2008
Marie and Lyle and the siblings of Craig,
I am so glad that Craig's body was recovered. My thoughts and prayers have been with the Decker family since this has happened. You've been an example to all of us with your strength and faith. May you find comfort and know there are so many people that care about your family.
Cal & Vicki Bennion
I am so glad that Craig's body was recovered. My thoughts and prayers have been with the Decker family since this has happened. You've been an example to all of us with your strength and faith. May you find comfort and know there are so many people that care about your family.
Cal & Vicki Bennion
To Cade | 3:25 p.m. July 8, 2008
It could have been any number of things but I highly doubt it has to do with him
being an amputee. He could have broken his neck when diving in immediately
causing paralysis and drowning, he could have had a cardiac arrest from the cold
of the water. He could have been pulled under by a current or other debri and
unable to free himself. He might have lost his sense of direction once under
water because of how murky the water was. It probably had nothing to do with his
disability and I am grateful that the DN was decent enough to remove the
inconsiderate comment made earlier by someone named Bob. My deepest condolences
to the Decker family in their time of loss. It's obvious that Craig was a
wonderful young man and will be deeply missed.
DB | 4:00 p.m. July 8, 2008
I have known Craig since he was just a young boy in primary. I never saw him
without a smile. He was one of the kids my boys looked up to, and I always
appreciated his great example. When he had is accident with his hand I had moved
away, and found out when a mutual friend called to tell me the day after it
happened. Craig found out that I was very distraught over his loss, and the day
he got home from the hospital he called to tell me not to worry. He was
cheerful, happy, and very positive about his future and told me I should be too.
He was the one injured, and he was consoling me! I know he would do the same
now.
J & C Nelson - family | 5:58 p.m. July 8, 2008
We are told to mourn with those who mourn. Though we know where Craig is and
pretty much what he will be doing until we all meet again, it doesn't make
the separation (for a time) any easier. When you send anyone off on a mission,
even though you know they are in the Lord's hands, you still miss their
presence - their lively spirit, antics, and everything about them. The love this
family shares forms a net so strong that it includes everyone within its hold.
please know that our love, thoughts, and prayers are with you all.
Thang Nguyen | 8:39 p.m. July 8, 2008
Craig is among my best friends in BYU and Wyview Park Apartments. The news shook
me right after I heard it. The Deckers family is in my prayer. Craig, as
I'm doing this, I know that you're looking at me from Heaven. Hang on
Craig, we miss you, we'll all meet again, until then.
B. M. | 9:55 p.m. July 8, 2008
I hurt and mourn with the Deckers, but not because "we are told to mourn
with those who mourn". It is not an assignment. It is heartfelt empathy
because I lost my teenaged son in a similar accident. I only pray you don't
have insensitive religious leaders, like I did, who come in telling you that God
took your son and that he is "called" to a mission in the next life.
That only made it more painful to think that God killed my son. Instead, I found
comfort in the Truth: it was an accident. It was not meant to happen. God did
not want it to happen. I know it hurts, and it should hurt because you loved him
so much. If it didn't hurt, something would be wrong. The pain reminds you
how much you loved him and how much you will miss him. The day may come when you
miss the pain because it is a remnant of his reality. I hurt for you and with
you. I am so sorry this happened.
Thanks | 10:27 p.m. July 8, 2008
Thanks Craig for leading a life that we can all admire. We love you and know
that you are continuing the Lord's work on the other side of the vail.
K & C Cook family | 10:54 p.m. July 8, 2008
To the Decker family we offer love and prayers from our family to yours. It has
been a while since we were all part of the West Jordan 14th Ward. We love your
family and your strength. May you have the peace of our Savior's love in
your lives. God bless each of you.
WHITING FAMILY | 12:07 p.m. July 9, 2008
So sorry to hear of your loss. Can't even imagine what you all are going
through. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lynette | 10:47 p.m. July 9, 2008
No mother should ever have to bury her child. I did over 27 years ago and still
have moments when I feel that empty spot. That feeling comes most often now
when I see another mother have to bury her child, even if it is a news story
from Iraq. But here is a good family whom I have gotten to know. How sad and
deep this loss is.
I know you will press on and forward. You have always sought for ways to serve. A hard as it will be, I hope you will find blessings along the way because you have blessed my life.
I know you will press on and forward. You have always sought for ways to serve. A hard as it will be, I hope you will find blessings along the way because you have blessed my life.
Lyle | 9:52 a.m. July 15, 2008
Thank you all for your kindness. Many question what happened. Craig stepped
into the water to get our oar. The sail was out, but in the wind the boat
slipped from him faster than he sould swim back. My wife tried repeatedly to
throw a rope to him without success. I brought the boat around and was right on
him when gusts pushed us downwind again. He was just off the side of the boat,
so I went in after him holding a rope, but the rope was just barely not long
enough and the boat was pulling me away. I got on the boat and tried to bring
the boat around again, but as we did he slipped under. He had removed his shoes
and was doing all he could, but the short wave frequency and wave height were
causing difficulty. I'm sure his prosthetic did him no good in the water.
I just wanted you to know he and we really tried. Again, thank you ever so much
for yout kind words and prayers.
Attila | 5:45 p.m. Nov. 14, 2009
The way I found out about Craig, it was while I was searching on YouTube, for
fellow amputees. I found his video today, 11.14.2009, I watched all his videos
and I was thinking how happy this guy is, I need some advise from him, and I was
about to send him an e-mail, when my eyes focused on one of the comments, that
said RIP, then I searched the net and found this article. And now I'm
speechless. Wish I could forward my message to him in Heaven.
Dear Craig's parents, your Son's memory will definatelly live with us here on YouTube, and please do not ever remove his videos, because there are many more like me to come, to see, and to get advise from your Son. God Bless you all, and for you Craig, I hope you'll still read this message, rest in peace.
Dear Craig's parents, your Son's memory will definatelly live with us here on YouTube, and please do not ever remove his videos, because there are many more like me to come, to see, and to get advise from your Son. God Bless you all, and for you Craig, I hope you'll still read this message, rest in peace.
rosie | 6:20 p.m. Nov. 14, 2009
My prayers go to this family for the loss of their fine young son. God bless
them all.
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