Remembering you fondly today with Andy Croft & Linda Robinson (Brown) at the memorial in Witham. Gone but never forgotten. Mxxx

20 years on , and you will never be forgotten. You were a great guy Gibbo. Gone way to soon my friend.

The messages read here in love, support & memory over the years are a tribute to the 20th anniversary commemorated this year as you’re never forgotten.

Twenty years have passed & it still seems like only a moment ago. Seeing the images again, I still sit in stunned disbelief. Our class photo reflects the innocent, carefree days of Matric 1981, Brakpan High. Prayers and thoughts always to you & your loved ones.

Thinking of you today ~ 20 years on. Jules xxx

20 years have flown by...God bless Gibby.

Thinking of you Gibbo...my thoughts continue to be with you, Danni and your family. Angela x

You are in my thoughts Craig. Andy has now retired so it's just me at the rose tree remembering you and all of our GC colleagues R.I.P.

20 years on and my mind still talks to you, my heart still looks for you but my soul knows your at peace. Miss you always. Danni

Craig was one of my political studies students at Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa, in the mid-1980s. I remember him as bright, focused, earnest, smart and fun. I lost touch with him thereafter, and learned recently where he had died. What a loss. I just watched the series 9/11: One Day in America. For me, it was a personal tribute to Craig.

Memories are all we have left .... so I am grateful we made some of the best ones together. As I reflect back on them today I laugh & I cry. Miss you my skattebol. Danni (Wife) xx

Hard to believe so much time has past. We stood on top of the World Trade Centre only the week before 9/11 having a beer and thinking how great it was we where in New York looking out at the city. Two blokes from Aus. It’s a memory I will keep for ever. Miss you mate. Rob

Gibbo You'd be pleased to know that the best batsman in world cricket (Aussie called Steve Smith) takes guard on off stump and his first foot movement is even further outside off. Your in-swinger would knock over his leg stump every day. Miss you so very much mate. Tony Carmody

RIP Craig

Am thinking of you Craig and my thoughts are also with Danni and your family. Angela xxx

We always think of you today Craig. We have a Marsh memorial tree planted outside of the Witham office and myself and Andy Croft always meet up on this day to remember you and all of our colleagues. Unfortunately circumstances are different this year so no gathering by the tree but you are very much in our thoughts.

Craig, we encounter so many people born after 9/11 happened especially in the military. Remember how anything before you were born was ancient history? But most know about it, the events, the emotions and the losses. So you continue to be remembered and to inspire.

Your sense of humour was wild & your laugh was big. You had a knack for creating little sayings that were truly hiIarious. These are just a few of the things I still miss about you. Forever in our hearts. Danni (Wife)

Craig, am thinking of you, Danni and your family. Angela xxx

So many fun & happy memories keep flooding back. Great stories that continue to be shared amongst your friends & family. Always missed & forever remembered. Danni (Wife)

Always have a drink for you on this day, Gibbo. Fine man, great loss. You're remembered.

RIP Gibby....

I think of Craig every year since 9/11/2001. I assisted in moving his family to New York from Australia. On 9/11 when I heard that offices of Marsh were in the World Trade Center, I wondered about Craig and hoped he was not in the building that day. I believe it took several days or even weeks before all of the names of the victims was published. Once I was finally able to see the list, I was so sad to see Craig's name. I was so sad and felt so sad for his family as well as Craig. I just hope that his family has found a way to carry on. Cheers! Cindy

Craig, I too will be able to come and finally say goodbye or even hello later this year. First time to NYC - I remember how excited you were before going and was only reminded recently about the crazy (and totally mean!) farewell gags we bought you - like giant ears. Really? But that was how much fun we all had. You, Danni and your family continue to be in my thoughts, Angela. xxxxx

Thinking of you on this the anniversary of that tragic day. All those careless afternoons and weekends playing soccer in the garden at Olga Street in Brakpan (a life time ago...) Taken to early.."Its not the length of life, but the depth of life" Emerson. Rest in Peace Craig and deepest condolences to all family and friends.

"Boogie", I finally made it to New York a few days ago to pay my respects to you. Never forgotten mate. Playing soccer at Rhodes with you for all those years was a special time in my life...you were a huge part of the soul of the team....and you were always there to back me up. I will never forget the genuine, unbridled joy you displayed (and the hug you gave me) when I scored my first (and only) goal for the team. Only the good die young! Strength to your family and eternal peace to you Boogie.

Craig, my thoughts continue to be with Danni, your family and you. Still missing you and today is still a very sad day. Angela xxxxx

Craig, still think of you often particularly when I play golf. Your wicked sense of humour, insightful comments but above all your loyalty and compassion to those you cared about set you apart. wish I had seen this tribute page before. You are not forgotten and missed by many.

Craig, sorry for the gap, I could not get into this site last year. So a year and then another and the respect and affection of all remains strong.

Forever young & forever in our hearts xx Danni (Wife)

Craig I found my self thinking about School and old friends. Whenever that happens your face pops up mate. You were well liked loved as well as sorely missed by your mates. Shaun

Missed always, then, now & forever xx

Fond memories of Craig as a friend and soccer team mate from Brenthurst Primary and Brakpan High. He was a good person, I was shocked at the tragedy of his passing. Rest in peace Craig, I remember our friendship well and fondly all those years ago...

Rest in Peace Gibbo. I think about you often and will always remember your friendship, sense of humour and dry wit. xxxx

Craig, for you and for everyone else lost that day: "...if time should heal the wounds, I would tear the threads away, so I might bleed some more...." - Gordon Lightfoot We must not forget.

Still can't believe it's been 13 years. We still talk about you with a cheeky smile of reflection on our faces, Gibbo. Rest in Peace.

i didn't know craig but i wanted his family and friends to know that every year, for a week, the university of pepperdine in malibu, california erects a flag in honor of each beautiful soul that was lost to us on that fateful day... there is a south african flag flying for craig overlooking santa monica bay.... i just wanted you to know...x

Thinking of you today, Craig and your wife Danni. These anniveraries are not getting any easier. Rest in Peace.

Can't believe its been thirteen years...miss your humour and your wisdom.

'There is not a short life or a long life, there is only the life that you have, and the life you have is the one you were given, the life you work with. It has its own shape, describes its own arc. And it is perfect.' - Greek saying

Danielle, Every year on this day I think of you and your family. This year was no exception. I hope you have people you love around you today. Warm Regards Jayne Tesch (Prince of Wales Randwick)

Craig, you were missed yesterday, today & always. 'Though lovers be lost, love shall not; And death shall have no dominion.' - Dylan Thomas

Craig, despite a distance of nearly 50 miles, we can see the Freedom Tower from our local beach. Near sunset, it throws off reflected light of amazing intensity. This always makes me think of you and Ben, that it's fitting, the determination to rebuild complementing the determination you both brought to everything you did. Prayers to you both and to your families.

Craig, you are in my thoughts and prayers today.

Craig, I always said that daisy dog was the best present you ever gave to me and she was. When she died a week after 9/11 last year I told her to find you in heaven as it was your turn to enjoy & love her. I hope she is sitting there with you & Ben making you laugh as she did me for those years xx

Hi Craig, I have no doubt you are smiling down on Dan and Gavin right now; love never dies, it just grows in many fields.

Hi Craig - still can't believe you simply walked out the door to go to work & then never came home. You are still missed by your family & friends who continue to share funny stories & memories of you. Forever in our hearts.

xx

A prayer for God's blessing for you; a commitment to working to prevent another

Craig, I was watching some programmes on TV about 911 over the New Year holiday and they were showing the beautiful memorial that was created for the 10th anniversary. I still recall the business we did together back in Australia and I still think of you regularly. My heart goes out to all those you left behind.

am always thinking of you Craig, i still remember you laughing hard in london when we were on the tube going to the Church and my feet didnt touch the floor. You thought it was SO funny!!! I am so pleased I took that pub job in Bayswater as if not I may never have met you and Danni and all your crazy SA mates. My time in the UK was so much more fun with you guys in it...Love those memories, then back in Australia too. Loving always your beautiful wife, she is my hero...as you are too...xxx

You are missed and remembered with love. Every day, week, month and year. Your wise words to Ash are always in her mind and provide guidance even now. Love you Craig.

Hi there Craig, I think about you often. You were a big brother to so many of us back at the Goldfields. Thank you for the passion you brought to ramp cricket. Thanks for helping me realize that changing my majors to Socio and Phsycho did not mean I'd be a loser, destined for misery and poverty. Actually the poverty part was accurate - I'm a high school teacher now. Thanks for the debates you had with the hermit and his little blond buddy. It's amazing how much others can learn from great dinner debates. Thanks for the love, understanding, and caring in a world that seemed to have little of each. You had a great impact on so many of our lives. The world is a poorer place without you. Hans Lunow

Am thinking of you, Gibbo. May the Memorial bring some peace to your loved ones.

Brigid and I went to the memorial in Witham today to rememeber you, I cant believe its 10 years. You are missed.

Remembering you Craig on this 10th anniversary. May we never forget!

Craig, It's ten years and yet, all is remembered and nothing forgotten.... Your devotion to Danni and Daisy Your loyalty to Oz Your strong sense of right and wrong Your unrestrained contempt for anyone who did things the wrong way A perfect NY morning torn by a huge cracking explosion The inability to get a call through to the floor The palpable weight of the loss.... All God's blessings to you and your family, Bob

I was a postgrad student and Gibbo had just arrived in Joburg, looking for a job. It meant we had a lot of free time, when we really should have been working. We lived near each other in Yeoville, JHB and Gibbo was seldom reluctant to have a lunchtime beer. Which turned into sundowners, and eventually into a late session. In that time, we put the world to rights and felt the day had been constructive. Without Gibbo, no wonder the world's a mess. RIP.

The years may have passed but those fun times in London seem like only yesterday. I'm lucky to have such happy memories and my thoughts are with your family today. x

Gibbo I'm in Wellington, New Zealand for the World Cup and as I walked through the city this morning you were on my mind. I wondered if you would have come to NZ for the tournament had you been alive. I wondered what you might have done. Thanks for the friendship at Rhodes, and for teaching me the correct way to say 'kak'. Us East Rand boys need these skills. You are always missed Kevin (Troll)

Craig, I remember being held 'captive' by you and Gavin in Odeon more than once. I hope that you are having some long sessions in heaven and keeping Gavin in line. You, Gavin and Lynette are very missed. Love Bridget

I worked with Craig and Ben on several property insurance programs that they helped us place at Marsh/Guy Carpenter. I always admired Craig's professionalism and sure wish he wasn't there on that awful day. Rest in peace, dear Craig - you are missed.

Remembering you Gibbo on this sad anniversary. If I still smoked I'd have a ciggie for you :). Here's to the Barrack St days, The Oaks and sharing a laugh together. Susan x

Its been 10 years me old mate and miss ya like no tomorrow.Keep looking down on us and protecting us.Love ya like a brother your mate forever Muzza

I did not know Craig but my thoughts and prayers go out to his family who have had to deal with losing him, over the years. I am a South African journalist and would like to make sure his memory is kept alive in a story I am doing. I am trying to get in touch with Dannielle - and hope she may see this message. Thank you

10 years have passed & yet the pain in my heart remains. I hold dear our shared memories for they cannot be taken away. I imagine your light along with Ben's continues to shine down upon us. Miss you. Danni (wife) & Daisy Dog xx

hi my brother today they killed the master planner of your death and others.it took some time but they got him.today i am not celebrating the death of this man, but the celebration of your life and memorys that you left behind.to see how people loved you and still remembering you.may we find the strength to forgive so our lives can live forever.missing you boety/brother

A dodgy bedford that broke down before we left, four summer months in Europe, all the cheapest or free showers, too many sardine meals, and some freeloading mice that ate your jumper... oh and when you completely crazily ran with the bulls... Didn't think, couldn't imagine..picked anyone but you....and yet there you went...blowing expectations. Might not have said, but I was pretty impressed Prof. Till next time. Chrissy xx

On the 9th of September 2001 I was horrified to learn of Craig's passing from a well known friend in the Restaurant Industry. Today, 9/11/2010, the true horror of what happen has not yet completely settled in. Craig, whilst at Ground Zero a few months ago, I said a special prayer for you. I will never be able to think about New York and 9/11 without sparing a thought for you. The impact it had was profound. Here's to a memory that I hope will bring a smile to all that were part of being the Class of '81 at Brakpan High School. The good times and the bad. We were the BEST! We are still the best! My thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours. Your smile, sense of humour and always positive outlook on Life will always be remembered with fondness. Another year has passed and you are still not forgotten. May God keep you in the Palm of His Hand and all your loved ones safe. God bless. Mellaney

Craig, another year on, and it still feels like yesterday. Miss your steady judgment, mate. God bless on this sad ninth anniversary.

You are always in our thoughts.

My dear mate Craig. Still miss ya mate and cant believe its been 9 years. I miss our chats and laughs and i allways think that one day i will wake up from the nightmare and get a call off you to go for a beer. Ile be having a beer and thinking of you Saturday. Your mate allways Muzza

Hi Craig still think of the days at Brakpan High School (RSA) where you used to joke with our history teacher Mrs Civichionni about her been irish - used to tell her jokes about the irish (sorry no bad feelings towards the irish)- just for her to turn and around and say Craig tttt.....tttt......carry on with your school work and that famouns Brakpan High School Band that won the accolades every year -what memories... R.I.P Craig -still often see your mom

O My, Craig, Finally through Facebook I managed to track down school friends from way back when only to read the sad news of your passing. I will always remember you and the other boys scooting across the soccer field at Brenthurs Primary, you teased us girls mercilessly. Lots of luv and Rest in Peace Bobbie

Not a Day goes by that I dont think of you my friend...

Craig, I wish we had met, you must have been a special guy to have such a terrific wife. She has been an inspiration to me in so many ways. I hope you and Ben are enjoying a drink and a smoke today and always. Two good guys who are missed every minute of every day.

Craig, near one of the tees at Morefar, the are two markers. One has Chinese characters. The other is the English translation, which reads 'The spirit never dies.' You're still a presence among all who knew you. Bob @ 9/11/09

Stood by the Marsh memorial tree here in Witham and thought of you today Craig.

Thinking of you today. 8 years.... we miss & love you Gavin & Kerrin our hope... “For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with these words.” I Thess 4:16-18 until that day...

Craig - missing you & think of you everyday as I walk up Barack Street, Sydney the spot where i dropped you off for your first Aussie job interview. Every day things still remind me of you. You'd be proud of Daisy as she has grown into a beautiful dog - you certainly chose well, the birthday gift that keeps on giving! Thank you to everyone who continues to rememeber Craig & leave such thoughtful messages. It is a great comfort especially as we aproach another anniversary. If you would like to stay in touch I can be contacted at dmeredith@redcross.org.au Danni

Will always miss you. You are a great loss to me and the family. Hoping that wherever you are God is smiling on you. Until we meet again : Love Dad

Thought about you today, Craig. Godspeed.

Craig, we often send our prayers up to you, but especially on this day. Character such as yours becomes more rare every year. Bob

Im positive that everyone who knows you thinks so often of you and your family, its hard to believe its been 7 years. I visit you when im in NY and stop to say hi. Hellen Macris

Craig, You are still talked about and missed dearly here in Australia!!! Dowsey

Miss you still Craigie!!

Gibbo, we miss you just as much today as we did six years ago. Miss the ciggies shared on Barrack St at Sydney Re/JCLloyd. We will cherish your dry sense of humour and warm friendship forever. Love to you, you will never be forgotten.

Gibbo, We first meet in 1993 both working for JCLloyd in sydney. our paths crossed again when we were both working for Marsh sydney. I'm a better person for knowing you god bless Matt

Craig To many thoughts and memories to share, I am glad I managed to track you down after so many years after we left school, you will always be remembered by all your friends at school and the band boys

Five years after 9/11 Craig often appears in my thoughts. We were in High School together in South Africa, and were fellow members of the school band. I will never forget him.

Still missing you, Gibbo. Also hoping that Danni and your family are finding peace.

Still missing you Gibby!

I still find it hard to beleive that this has happened to you. I worked with you at Guy Carpenter/Marsh Mclennan in Sydney and knew you when you worked for AON Reinsurance Brokers in Sydney. My thoughts go to Danielle and to your mother. Rhonda Forsyth

I miss you heaps mate! Tony Pengue.

I met Gibbo through the Clovelly Cricket Club in Sydney and was impressed with his competitive nature. Craig is a true gentleman and a boys boy. He played his sports hard and partied harder. Everyone who new him loved him. Our hearts and thoughts go out to Dannielle. Forever in our hearts and minds

EXCERPT FROM CLOVELLY CRICKET CLUB ANNUAL REPORT 2002 Much as I own I owe The passers of the past Because their to and fro Has cut this road to last. I owe them more today Because they've gone away Robert Frost In last years annual review I wrote of Craig Gibson's performances that 'it was so easy it's like you've never been away. Come back soon'. Sadly, the events in New York last September have meant that this is not to be. Craig did make it look so easy. The ball was not so much belted as caressed to the cover boundary. It's true that his relaxed style did sometimes bring about his downfall but while he was there it was beautiful to watch. Craig did not possess the classic fast bowler's fluid action and rhythm but he intimidated every opening batsman that he played against. His game plan was based on strength, hard work and an indomitable spirit. Pretty much his game plan for life. In cricket, and everywhere else Craig was somone you wanted on your side, not theirs. Tony Carmody

Whilst I only met Craig a half dozen times or so in Sydney, he was a lovely man and you would immediately be drawn to him. He will long be remembered by his friends in Sydney. Let us all pray for him.

I met Gibby several times and was immediately drawn to him - he was a very kind and gentle man. He was originally from South Africa - but, you know that.... God Bless Gibby - I will never forget you.