September 18, 2022
September 18, 2022
Dear Craig, thinking of you on this day and missing your presence. I'm enjoying see all the photos, especially the ones with you and your nephews...
Blessings,
Paul
Blessings,
Paul
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Craig Goldman, 52 years old, born on February 24, 1961, and passed away on September 18, 2013. We will remember him forever.
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February 24, 2022
February 24, 2022
Dear Craig,
We always called each other on our birthdays. I miss those calls.
Happy Birthday.
Thinking about you today and many times during the year.
We always called each other on our birthdays. I miss those calls.
Happy Birthday.
Thinking about you today and many times during the year.
February 24, 2022
February 24, 2022
Today is your birthday! I think of you often, but especially on this day! You will always be in my heart!
September 19, 2021
September 19, 2021
My dear friend, I often wonder what you would think of our world today, especially what is happening in our schools. You are missed now and forever.
Paul
Paul
September 18, 2021
September 18, 2021
After 8 years, there is still not a day that goes by that I don’t think of you. Miss you, Craig.
September 19, 2020
September 19, 2020
Dear Craig,
Just looking through the photos on this website. I feel sad, but also happy in the knowledge that you blessed so many lives, your life had purpose, and you were truly loved.
Love,
Lynn
Just looking through the photos on this website. I feel sad, but also happy in the knowledge that you blessed so many lives, your life had purpose, and you were truly loved.
Love,
Lynn
September 18, 2020
September 18, 2020
Craig,
I have no idea where the time has gone! You are thought of often and missed greatly!
I have no idea where the time has gone! You are thought of often and missed greatly!
February 24, 2020
February 24, 2020
Dear Craig,
Thinking of you today.
I was always inspired by your love of teaching!
Love,
Lynn
Thinking of you today.
I was always inspired by your love of teaching!
Love,
Lynn
February 24, 2020
February 24, 2020
Happy Birthday my dear neighbor and know I am always remembering you, Laurie
September 19, 2018
September 19, 2018
My dear friend, you are still missed and thought of often. The "crew" got together last night for our annual meal prior to fasting for Yom Kippur , a tradition you started some 17+ years ago. We missed having you there...
September 18, 2018
September 18, 2018
Craig, My neighbor . . . still, always! I miss our talks and also connecting with your family! Laurie
February 24, 2018
February 24, 2018
My dear friend Craig- happy birthday! It’s amazing that it has been 41/2 years. I’m headed down to FL right now to celebrate my dad’s 90th birthday! I think of you often and wish that I could pick up the phone to call you. You are in my heart always!
September 18, 2017
September 18, 2017
Dear Craig,
Thinking about you today.
You were the glue that kept us all together.
I miss our birthday calls.
I miss you.
Love,
Lynn
Thinking about you today.
You were the glue that kept us all together.
I miss our birthday calls.
I miss you.
Love,
Lynn
September 18, 2017
September 18, 2017
Craig, My dear neighbor and wonderful friend, as I have written here before, you are and always wiil remain so dear to my heart! Love Laurie
March 11, 2017
March 11, 2017
Been thinking of you a lot these days my dear friend. I've run into a few people who had children who were in your class! I still think of you often and miss you dearly.
February 24, 2017
February 24, 2017
Happy birthday Uncle Craig, it's been too long since we last talked, maybe that's because I haven't had the courage to go visit you. I'm too scared to tell you that I became a soldier in the United States Army. I'm scared because the only thing I want is your approval and frankly I don't believe that I deserve it. I've been work so hard in my field of combat trauma medicine and I've been learning so much. Last weekend, I visited my girlfriend, Leora at her college in Maryland. You would have liked her, even moo moo likes her. And I saw the structure of college life and to be honest it isn't for me. It's funny, before the army I hated structure and routine and now, I can't live without it. I still have the voicemails you sent to me, I listen to them every now and then. I miss you so much, have a happy birthday Uncle Craig.
February 24, 2017
February 24, 2017
Happy birthday Uncle Craig!!! Just to catch you up on things Chico runs around in the backyard like he owns the place. Jason is off in Kentucky in the army I need to be a combat medic. Kyle is finishing up high school applying to colleges so that he can play football. You would really be proud of them. I finally finished my admin credential like you wanted me to and your brother is in the mix of tax season. We all desperately miss you and truly feel the loss at family gatherings. Happy birthday!
February 24, 2017
February 24, 2017
Happy Birthday Craig. I think of you often and miss our Monday phone calls.
September 18, 2016
September 18, 2016
Craig, You are always in my heart, my neighbor, my friend! You remain with us all! Laurie
February 24, 2016
February 24, 2016
Dear Craig,
Happy 55th birthday. We went to visit you today and we talked as if you were there. But it hurt that you weren't. You have never been missed more. Everyday, there is something I want to call you about or let you know. Your mom fell, Kyle is driving, Jason has a girlfriend. All the stuff you and I would talk about, laugh about. I love you and miss you very much. Happy birthday.
Happy 55th birthday. We went to visit you today and we talked as if you were there. But it hurt that you weren't. You have never been missed more. Everyday, there is something I want to call you about or let you know. Your mom fell, Kyle is driving, Jason has a girlfriend. All the stuff you and I would talk about, laugh about. I love you and miss you very much. Happy birthday.
September 18, 2015
September 18, 2015
Dear Craig,
I can't believe two years have passed. I miss you and think about you a lot. I miss your humor and your listening skills, and hearing all about your lessons, your students and your next trip.
I loved learning that there is a scholarship in your honor at your school.
Much love and light to your family and friends today.
I can't believe two years have passed. I miss you and think about you a lot. I miss your humor and your listening skills, and hearing all about your lessons, your students and your next trip.
I loved learning that there is a scholarship in your honor at your school.
Much love and light to your family and friends today.
September 18, 2015
September 18, 2015
You're light still shines bright my dear friend. So many times I think of you and what a fantastic friend you were. You are dearly missed...
September 18, 2015
September 18, 2015
In honoring Craig and in memory of my friendship with you, I post this to keep your light alive. You will always be my next door neighbor. I miss our daily talks about how our day went with our students. My love to your wonderful family on this day and everyday. May your bench at your school always be cherished by your students and faculty for I now you are missed there also. Laura
September 18, 2015
September 18, 2015
I leave this candle in your memory. I think about you often and hope that you are resting in peace. I have such fond memories of our times together and miss you terribly!
March 21, 2015
March 21, 2015
Our family created a scholarship for English Language Learners (the students Craig worked with most) to be able to attend the East Coast trip (the trips Craig chaperoned)
The 2 students in the picture are the recipients of the scholarship. The other pictures are of the thank you cards that they made for the family. The mothers of these boys were so appreciative, they could not stop crying. Craig's legacy will live on for a long time.
The 2 students in the picture are the recipients of the scholarship. The other pictures are of the thank you cards that they made for the family. The mothers of these boys were so appreciative, they could not stop crying. Craig's legacy will live on for a long time.
February 24, 2015
February 24, 2015
Thanks for sharing Laurie. It's a hard day today. My heart goes out to the Goldman family. Craig will always be missed. I'm trying to focus on the fond memories and being thankful for his friendship.
February 24, 2015
February 24, 2015
Craig-I celebrate this day, this day of your birth, by continuing to honor your life and our~your friendship. I will carry today the memories of your kindness, your compassion, your love of family and friends, your love of Chico and clearly your love and passion for teaching. Know that your students will never forget you and that bench that remains at the school is a steadfast reminder that represents a wonderful place to rest, to contemplate and to honor all you stood for and still do. Forever your neighbor, Laurie
February 24, 2015
February 24, 2015
Dear Craig,
I've been thinking a lot about you today, on your birthday and miss you so much. I wish I could have picked up the phone today to wish you a Happy Birthday.
I've been thinking a lot about you today, on your birthday and miss you so much. I wish I could have picked up the phone today to wish you a Happy Birthday.
September 19, 2014
September 19, 2014
Craig
My neighbor, my buddy, my brother, never, ever will I forget you. With joy, I remember our friendship for with that I was blessed! Laura
My neighbor, my buddy, my brother, never, ever will I forget you. With joy, I remember our friendship for with that I was blessed! Laura
September 19, 2014
September 19, 2014
One year. One long hard year. So many should haves, could haves. So many unanswered questions. Too many regrets. Memories that make me laugh and smile.
February 24, 2014
February 24, 2014
Craig- today would have been your 53rd birthday! I think about you all the time and especially today! Rest in peace my friend. Miss and love you! Linda
February 24, 2014
February 24, 2014
Craig
As I left our neighborhood today, I drove past your door and remembered you standing there. You are still there to me each and every day. Happy day of your birth and my love goes to you, your loving parents and brothers and family and to all our friends. I also send my hugs and slurps to Chico. Love, Laura
As I left our neighborhood today, I drove past your door and remembered you standing there. You are still there to me each and every day. Happy day of your birth and my love goes to you, your loving parents and brothers and family and to all our friends. I also send my hugs and slurps to Chico. Love, Laura
February 24, 2014
February 24, 2014
Happy Happy Birthday Craig!!!!! Miss you today and each day!!!! Celebrate in style....hearing your laugh as I write this!
October 10, 2013
October 10, 2013
It was an honor and privlege to know Craig. He traveled with me and Amazing Journeys on several occasions to different parts of the world and his place in every group was that of fun, friendship and good times. He and I may only have been good acquaintances, but he will always be a remembered with good thoughts, happy memories and friendship. My deepest sympathies to Craig's family. Bill
October 7, 2013
October 7, 2013
I had had the honor to witness the memorial events for Craig given by his students and fellow faculty. I have captured the day's events in a video, which you can view here: https://vimeo.com/75638574. It was great to learn more about Craig's life at school and what he meant to so many people in his chosen profession as a teacher, which was his true passion.
September 25, 2013
September 25, 2013
It is touching to see how he made a difference in the life of so many people including relatives, friends and students. He was able to live his passion. He also was able to explore the world with his friends. During our friendship he touched my heart and was a "class act".
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September 18, 2022
September 18, 2022
Dear Craig, thinking of you on this day and missing your presence. I'm enjoying see all the photos, especially the ones with you and your nephews...
Blessings,
Paul
Blessings,
Paul
February 24, 2022
February 24, 2022
Dear Craig,
We always called each other on our birthdays. I miss those calls.
Happy Birthday.
Thinking about you today and many times during the year.
We always called each other on our birthdays. I miss those calls.
Happy Birthday.
Thinking about you today and many times during the year.
February 24, 2022
February 24, 2022
Today is your birthday! I think of you often, but especially on this day! You will always be in my heart!
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2016 winners Leslie and Kimberly of the Craig Goldman scholarship.
Jason and Kyle at Muirland's meeting this years scholarship winners.
The first 2 students to receive the Craig Goldman scholarship. 2015
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Recent stories
October 12, 2013
A story on a teacher-a story about Craig. Shared by Laura de Ghetaldion 10/12/2013
I have been Craig's neighbor for 5 years. Because we are both teachers, most afternoons we would return home from teaching (from learning) and we would chat and share stories about our students. Craig had a passion for teaching. There simply was no denying that. The Japanese have a beautiful word that describes the highest honor one can give to a teacher. It is SENSEI which means "master teacher." Craig was a Sensei in it's truest form. His ripple effect will never really be known to us all. His love and passion for teaching-better yet, his love and passion for his students, will forever live on. It will be something that is most described as the fires he lit within his students. He knew how to reach the souls of youth and he made learning have true meaning.
At the end of ever semester when I conclude couses at the University with my teaching credential students~K-8, I always read this story. It was written by my doctoral adviser and by one of my doctoral committee members. It was published in "Teaching K-8." From now on, at the end of every semester when I read this story, I will dedicate it to Craig and I will tell my furture students why.
I hope you all enjoy the story-I need to upload it into two parts. With love and caring to you all for loving and appreciating Craig as you did and as you are!
Sincerely, with all my heart~ Laura
NOTE: YOU NEED TO CLICK ON THE PICTURE UP ABOVE WHICH IS OF THE FIRST PAGE. THEN CLICK ON FULL SCREEN. HOPEFULY YOU WILL BE ABLE TO READ THE PRINT. THE SECOND PAGE FOLLOWS THIS POST.
Part 2 of story dedicated to Craig
October 12, 2013
Please read the first page to the story before reading this one. Click on the link then click on full page size so that you might be able to read it more readily. Laura
October 5, 2013
For those who don't know me, my name is Karen Goldman. I am married to David (Craig's brother). I don't have a story or one I want to share. What I do have are amazing memories of the last 2-3 weeks. It has been so helpful in the healing process to see the unbelievable amount of friendships Craig had and how many students loved him. This site and the school memorial has been more precious to my family then anyone could imagine. I miss Craig every second of the day and remembering all the lives he touched and the pictures from the beach makes me smile and I thank you for that.