I don't know why but this story has really grabbed me.
I even went to the youtube site to see some of his instructional videos. Such a wonderful young man. I feel so bad for his family.

I'll tell you why, because this was a remarkable young man. And his family is no different. If I had the money I would fly the gentleman from PA, Mr. Sean McHugh here to meet them, as he never had the opportunity to meet and shake as he says, "hook to hook." What a great story!

When the winds start, Utah lake can get some big waves. That can be a very scary lake to be on during bad weather.

this is old news, time to move forward. A tragety but please enough

jr, why is it 'old news'? They just found the young man's body, for pete's sake!

sympathies to his family. It's been a long few days.

get a grip jr, put yourself in their shoes. learn how to spell too.

My heart and prayers go out to this family. May they find comfort and peace in this time of sorrow.

Thanks, we hope the only news that gets old is Craigs death, not his life and legacy. Thank you all for prayers, this has been a awesome experience.

Love you Craig

www.craig-decker.com

I knew Craig through my children who attended WJO high school with him. I am deeply saddened by the death of this young man and pray his family may find the strength to cope with their son's death.

I appreciate all the help and support of the rescue team and Utah Lake Parks employees. I am Lyle Decker's sister and aunt of Craig. It meant so much to me to have such kindness and assistance. Thank you so much and to the media also.

I send my love and sympathy to the Decker family. The deckers are awesom people and have a lot of faith. I am glad that his body was recovered to give the family an opportunity for proper burial and closure. God Bless and Keep You all.

I hurt and mourn with the Deckers, but not because "we are told to mourn with those who mourn". It is not an assignment. It is heartfelt empathy because I lost my teenaged son in a similar accident. I only pray you don't have insensitive religious leaders, like I did, who come in telling you that God took your son and that he is "called" to a mission in the next life. That only made it more painful to think that God killed my son. Instead, I found comfort in the Truth: it was an accident. It was not meant to happen. God did not want it to happen. I know it hurts, and it should hurt because you loved him so much. If it didn't hurt, something would be wrong. The pain reminds you how much you loved him and how much you will miss him. The day may come when you miss the pain because it is a remnant of his reality. I hurt for you and with you. I am so sorry this happened.

goes out to the Decker Family during these sad times.

To jr.....

You are such an insensitive person...

Utah Lake is gross. They should not allow boating on it.

May the Lord bless you during this very tough time. We all support you and your family!

This is a sad story. God Bless the Decker family.

The eternities seem a long way away in a tragedy like this. Thank God that the BYU/LDS gospel does teach that Families are Forever, but this is still
most devastating.

God Bless...

I am so sorry for your loss. May you find needed peace in knowing we are eternal familys and bring you solace and understanding. He will always be with you. Love to you.

Craig is a wonderful young man who was blessed to be in the family with whom he lived on this earth. He didn't get that way completely on his own. He has two of the most loving, humble and humorous parents one could only hope for and siblings who inherited some of those same qualities as did Craig. His sisters are lovely, vivacious and would do anything for anyone. Those Decker boys made life fun, noisy and alway interesting. They've a wide variety of talents.

Every year these children decorate their parents car with a 'Just Married' sign complete with cans clanging and paper streamers. Each year it changes with the current number of years married reading 'Just Married 23 years' and then 'Just married 26 years', etc. The car stays decorated until it wears off, an example of this family's love for each other to those of us who are or have been lucky enough to be their neighbors and friends.

There's always so much more to a story than what one learns from news sources. We all could learn from this family about loving one another.

My heart and prayers goes to Craig, his family and many friends!

If this story means so little to you don't read it and let's hope that you will not suffer the pain and loss of a TRAGEDY such as this. I am one of the many people who have waited for updates about Craig and hoped for the little comfort that would come to the loved ones in his life by having his body found.

If you have comments about how much emphasis is put on a particular story you would be better off and more respectful by contacting the editorial department of the news agency rather then belittling such a sorrowful situation. Shame on you. No one is making you read this story and no one, as far as I know, forced you to spend so much of your seemingly important time writing such an unkind comment.

The Spirit can comfort us in time of loss, but I've found it is very real to feel both the Spirit and extreme sorrow and loss at the same time. Dear Decker family, do not let anyone minimize your loss. Feel what you need to feel. Go through the process. I recommend reading, even online, about the stages of grief. Everyone kept telling me I'd feel peace peace peace. I did, but I also felt a huge hole in my heart when I lost a loved one. Let yourselves feel the loss, and in time there will be real healing. I am sorry for your loss.

Initially, I found myself comforting others, as I see the family doing in the photos. The loss sets in later, when everyone is gone. It isn't easy. Being with family helped me the most, and talking about my feelings and the experience. Listening is the best thing a friend can do during this time. Friends, please help this family.

Craigs light shines so brightly.. we have not lost him by far. His great spirit has returned back to the entire world. Those who knew him are blessed to have had him so close.
I light an incense in his name every day until the body was found and each night I send my love to those in mourning. I did not know Craig but I see the love of his family and I cannot help but to mourn with them.
God- Bless
Your strength through this is more than admirable.

I also express sympathy to the Decker family, and congratulate them on raising such a fine son!

(Craig's mom) Thanks so much to all of those who have shared thier love and concern with us at this time! Your prayers, kind words and friendship have lifted our hearts and blessed our lives. Craig was an inspiration to all of us, and will be missed sorely, but we know that even now, he is busy trying to make life better for whoever he can. We find great joy in that. Thank you again. It means more than you can imagine to have so much support. Sincerely, Marie

This whole story is trajic but the way that Craigs story has influenced me and my family has been remarkable. At his funeral his life story and the stories that his family members told touched me and my family in ways that I can't express in words and they promted and changed us to be better people. I have reviewed the Craigs list a couple times and if we all took these principles to heart the world would be a better place. We love the Deckers and our hearts and prayers are with them.I have no doubt that Craig continues to influence people for the good in both this world and the next!