An Example of Perseverance

I was not fortunate to know Craig very well. The few times that I was around him he definitely impressed me with his genuine happiness and positive attitude. One of the times I was around him was when we went boating with a mutual friend. It was his first time boating since he had lost his hand, but this did not stop him from any of the boating activities. He was able to stay on the inner tube better than I could with two hands! He also tried to water ski and never got discouraged when he couldn't stay up for too long. He just kept on trying until we saw that he was getting tired and suggested to rest for a bit.

This example of perseverance and refusal to become discouraged really impressed me. I feel blessed that I was able to spend just an afternoon with this truly impressive man. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and close friends and hope that you feel peace.