“Craig lived across the street from me growing up on Dellwood Road in Avon Lake. I've remember riding bikes and building forts in the woods that is... Read More » ”
1 of 35 | Posted by: Melissa Hofelzer

“Merry Christmas Buddy we all miss you and wish you were here with your bride and Your little Buddy Love you ”
2 of 35 | Posted by: Mark Avon Lake, OH

“craig i am going to miss you so much, you were such an example of what it meant to be a friend,husband,father. if you taught me anything it was... Read More » ”
3 of 35 | Posted by: tiller willowick, OH

“May you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Craig will always hold a special place in my heart as a young one running... Read More » ”
4 of 35 | Posted by: Chery Madsen

“May you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Craig will always hold a special place in my heart as a young one running... Read More » ”
5 of 35 | Posted by: Chery Madsen

“Casie, Mark, Ernie, Betty, Brenda, and Cindy, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. I can't imagine the loss... Read More » ”
6 of 35 | Posted by: Sharon Hosko Berea, OH

“I never got the chance to meet Craig but met Brenda when he was about 8 or so. The love and adoration she had for her little brother was amazing!... Read More » ”
7 of 35 | Posted by: Bonnie Dunn

“Casie, Mark and All, Every once in a while, God puts one of those special people down on earth to help us all. Craig was one of those special... Read More » ”
8 of 35 | Posted by: Sue Seaberg (Amy's Mom) AZ

“Casie, Ernie, Betty and Brenda, It has been a while since I have seen you all. I only met Casie and Craig once when they came to San Antonio. You... Read More » ”
9 of 35 | Posted by: Abigail Paniagua, San Antonio, TX

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10 of 35 | Posted by: John Shook

“Craig was a very kind and generous man, with a VERY strong heart. It's people like him that make our country great. CRAIG BEGREND WILL BE MISSED... Read More » ”
11 of 35 | Posted by: Breda Fanning Avon Lake OH

“Casie I know this is probably the most difficult time you will go through in your life and I know in most of these letters say to have comfort but... Read More » ”
12 of 35 | Posted by: First Sergeant Geoffrey Long TX

“To Mr. and Mrs. Behrend Ernie and Betty my name is Geoffrey Long and I was your sons Platoon Sergeant and First Sergeant from October 2005... Read More » ”
13 of 35 | Posted by: First Sergeant Geoffrey Long

“Ernie and Betty, My sincere sympathy. With such a loss no words can ease your grief, but please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. It... Read More » ”
14 of 35 | Posted by: Jim Hastings Lodi, OH

“Oh Craig, When you joined the Army during wartime our family was so proud of you. We were, of course, frightened as well. When you married Casie... Read More » ”
15 of 35 | Posted by: Bob and Cathy Fox Avon Lake OH

“Craig was the love of my life and by far my best friend. We lived every moment of our short 5 year moment to the fulliest. He was so brave and... Read More » ”
16 of 35 | Posted by: Casie Behrend

“Betty and Ernie we are so sorry for your loss, to bury a child is not the way it should be, in our family it has happened many times and it is... Read More » ”
17 of 35 | Posted by: Mary Lou and Charlie Lambert OH

“Behrend Family, I never met Craig, but I feel the loss because working with Betty I know how much he was loved and will be missed. My family will... Read More » ”
18 of 35 | Posted by: Baron Family

“As Craig's family and friends all know, Craig was a special guy! He fought his battle with cancer valiantly. He was a role model for other... Read More » ”
19 of 35 | Posted by: Joe Bokar Cleveland, OH

“I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Craig personaly but heard of his courageous fight to beat this horrendous disease. My second cousin... Read More » ”
20 of 35 | Posted by: Cheryl Coffey

“The day I got to call you my brother. You were a gift from God to my family. I thank Casie with all my heart bring you into this family and I... Read More » ”
21 of 35 | Posted by: Jessica Moran Avon Lake OH

“Working that day in the ICU, I watched the family from the sidelines. Giving water, Kleenex or a pat on the shoulder, I felt so helpless. But... Read More » ”
22 of 35 | Posted by: Angela Richmond OH

“TO A TRUE FRIEND AND FELLOW SOLDIER, I SALUTE YOU. I CAN NOT THANK YOU AND CASIE ENOUGH FOR EVERYTHING YOU DID FOR AMY AND THE KIDS WHILE I WAS... Read More » ”
23 of 35 | Posted by: SSG WARBURTON KENNETH C.

“Ernie ,Iwas saddened to hear about your loss Our thought ,s and prayer,s are with you and Betty and your whole familly at this time .Please... Read More » ”
24 of 35 | Posted by: Bill Ford /Nadine holm FL

“ive only met craig a few times when i was younger. it is so sad that this tragedy had to happen to such a young man who had so much to leave... Read More » ”
25 of 35 | Posted by: jessica frye cleveland OH

“Casie, Mark and family, Im truely sorry for your loss. Many thoughts and prayers sent your way. It's so sad to see such a special soul taken to... Read More » ”
26 of 35 | Posted by: Jessica Presutto OH

“I will always remember Craigs smile!!! He lights up a room..My heart goes out to the family, my thoughts are with you all, with all my love lynne ”
27 of 35 | Posted by: lynne whalen reno, NV

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you Casie, Mark and both families during this difficult time. Tony & Kathy Tomanek ”
28 of 35 | Posted by: Tony and Kathy Tomanek OH

“Craig, Wow what a fight. You have taught us all so much: too just keep fighting, never give up, and above all keep smiling. So many memories of... Read More » ”
29 of 35 | Posted by: Amanda Abramovich OH

“Although, it's always a tragedy to witness the loss of a young person, none has been more tragic than the loss of Craig. All of us, and we all do... Read More » ”
30 of 35 | Posted by: Connie Bosky

“Craig was such a brave solider.....and a very good friend to my son & his wife (Kenneth & Amy). I only met Craig once and that was the day... Read More » ”
31 of 35 | Posted by: Linda Warburton Glendale AZ

“Ernie, Betty, and all who have been brought to this day. Craigers' was near and dear to my heart and will forever be in our prayers, as will you.... Read More » ”
32 of 35 | Posted by: Fred and Karen Huston

“There are no words, the loss of Craig as an honored soldier dedicated father and family man will be missed by all the people he touched in life.... Read More » ”
33 of 35 | Posted by: Bob and Millie Paul

“We are so sorry about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We thank him as well as all our soldiers for... Read More » ”
34 of 35 | Posted by: Linda Rink

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you Casie and little Mark- In tears I saw you sinking, I watched you fade away. My heart was almost broken,... Read More » ”
35 of 35 | Posted by: Dory and Daniel Hedstrom OH