Craig Yerkes - R.I.P. Photo Gallery by Dan Chusid at pbase.com

Craig Yerkes - R.I.P.

Musician, husband and father, Craig Yerkes, passed away on 6/28/08 tragically.
Here are some images of him with his San Diego band The Grams performing
recently at Anthology in Little Italy along with a few more...

(Late note: several more will go up soon - leave messages below or under individual photos)

Craig Yerkes	Chuck Schiele & Craig Yerkes	The Wink
Craig Yerkes	Craig Yerkes	Craig Soloing
On The Big Screen	The Grams	The Grams
The Grams	The Grams	Craig Yerkes - Winston's
The Grams	Craig & Elise	Craig Yerkes
Craig Yerkes	Craig Yerkes	Promo Shot For "Love Factory"
The Grams	Craig Yerkes	The Grams
'Sweet Elise' Ohki

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NATALEE LAWSON (ALLEN)		27-Jul-2008 03:18
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH CRAIG'S FAMILY. I AM TRULY SO SORRY FOR HIS LOSS. I WAS A CLASSMATE IN '86 AND TRULY LOVED HIM FOR HIS GENUINE CHARACTER AND SPIRIT. KNOW NOW HOW BEAUTIFUL YOU WERE. REST IN PEACE.

Michael Tiernan		10-Jul-2008 02:04
Thanks Dan. I love that first one of Craig. He is sorely missed. Michael

C.Eileen Duckett (Lillibridge)		07-Jul-2008 16:32
Craig & I went to highschool together. He was a truly gifted musician. I am glad to see he was living the dream. Play on my friend. My prayers to Elise & the boys.

Dave Jones		07-Jul-2008 16:07
I knew Craig in High School. We sat next to each other in Spanish, and had many laughs together during those years. We were in the same graduating class of 1986. This is a terrible loss, and my heart and prayers go out to his family. He will be missed. Dave Jones

Laryl		05-Jul-2008 23:29
wonderful tribute and memories rip

Chelsea		05-Jul-2008 08:05
Thanks Dan for capturing the memories in this tribute. I'm terribly saddened and hope that time will heal this terrible blow to the music community. May his Spirit live on through his music. Much love for Elise, Marcia and his family

Guest		04-Jul-2008 18:57
My deepest sympathies go to all of his family and loved ones. I didn't know the band but can tell from the photos that he had a beautiful spirit and aura about him. These photos are very special.

Lori		03-Jul-2008 06:27
My heart is with Craig's family and friends, we will miss you Craig, you will always be an inspiration to me.

Rolly DeVore		03-Jul-2008 03:10
Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures. It's just wrong that he's gone.

Guest		02-Jul-2008 14:35
A Great Tribute!!!

Guest		02-Jul-2008 14:12
Really sorry for this loss.

Cindi Smith		02-Jul-2008 11:58
My deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends. Too young to go but leaves behind a legacy to his family. My prayers and heart are with them at this time.

Lee G		02-Jul-2008 03:30
Thoughtful tribute, Dan. From what I see and read here, the world will miss a good guy and musician.

J. Scott Coile		02-Jul-2008 03:08
Wow. Considering my comment on one of the images before realizing the circumstance, it would seem crask. I will chime in with a deep condolance to the family and music community for their loss.

Guest		01-Jul-2008 21:47
At times like this pictures are more important than ever and these ones are really beautiful. I hope they bring some comfort to Craig's family and friends.

Joanna Schiele		01-Jul-2008 18:14
Thanks Dan- this is very sweet of you. You've captured a lot of great moments.

Peter Bolland		01-Jul-2008 16:43
Thanks for doing this Dan. Awesome shots of an awesome light.

Aki		01-Jul-2008 15:24
I'm glad I was fortunate enough to meet Craig and enjoy his amazing music that he played with so much passion and enjoyment. My heartfelt condolences to Craig's family and friends. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Guest		01-Jul-2008 14:52
Great tribute, Dan. I only got to meet Craig once and he was a great guy. Sorry I never got to see him play with The Grams.

Myrna		01-Jul-2008 13:09
My prayers go out to the family and close friends. May his music carry on with the other angels in the universe. peace

steph		01-Jul-2008 04:59
These pictures are beautiful. This is how I remember him - playing, smiling, laughing....there was so much more time to have been spent with Craig. I cry for his sons, his wife, and for himself because I know he wasn't done here. I miss you Craig. Where ever you are, I hope that one day I can sit with you again and we can play our songs.. you were always beautiful to me.

Barbara		01-Jul-2008 03:16
Barbara Loves Craig

Sean Sheldrake		01-Jul-2008 03:12
Craig was like a brother thru our teenage years. Terribly saddened by his passing. I will miss his random phone stags. Oh yeah, and Craig, it pains me to admit, but you did have more chest hair than me. Love to Elise and Marcia and the boys! Rest in peace, friend.

Gail Donnelly Seaholm		01-Jul-2008 02:51
Thanks Dan, Very nice shots.

Bill and Shirlee Canyonfolk		01-Jul-2008 02:34
We will forever miss him! Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

Jen Bixler		01-Jul-2008 02:16
Really sorry to hear this, Dan. I know how much you love The Grams and this is a fitting tribute to Craig. My heart is with the band and his family and friends.

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