Memorial date and time set: 10/30, 3-6 p.m., McCormick & Schmick's

Hello all! Spread the word: we've got a date and a time set for the celebration of Russ's life. It's being held Saturday, Oct. 30 from 3-6 p.m. at McCormick and Schmick's in Portland (the Harborside at the Marina location).

There will be appetizers and a no-host bar, and lots and lots of stories about Russ--come prepared to tell your own and to hear lots more. One thing's for sure: if you knew Russ, you had a story about him, and we want to hear them.

Please let me know if you plan to attend, either by leaving a comment here or by emailing me at brookebrannon@yahoo.com. If you're traveling from out of town and would like a hotel room, email me so that I can let you know where we've booked a block of rooms at a discounted rate.

Thanks so much for your continued support of the family and for your lovely, wonderful comments here - we feel blessed and surrounded by love. Thank you!

Proposed date for memorial: Saturday, 10/30, 4-7 p.m.

Hello all, and thank you for your kind messages - they mean so much to my family. It's really something to see how beloved Russ was, and how many lives he touched.

We have news about the memorial - it is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, October 30 from 4-7 p.m. in the Portland area. We're working on getting a venue now and we will post the final details here (as well as emailing them out to you) as soon as we have them.

Thanks again, everyone - your kind wishes and support are keeping us all going.

In Memorium: Russ Crawford

There's my stepdad, hauling in the catch of the day while sitting next to the catch of his life.

My mother Donna and I are planning a memorial service in Portland, Oregon in late October for all those who are unable to attend the funeral mass in Grand Forks, North Dakota (to be held this Tuesday, Sept. 21, at 2 p.m. at St. Michael's on 5th).

The memorial service in Portland will be a celebration of his life. Anyone who knows Russ has a story about him, and we would like to invite you to share them with us at the memorial.

Check back on this page for more information about times and dates--and if you would like me to send you an email once we nail down the time and date, please leave me a comment here or email me at brookebrannon@yahoo.com.

Thank you so much for your kind thoughts. Russ would have loved all the attention--and even more, he would have been touched and deeply grateful for the support you have offered my family during this time. We have been buoyed by your love for Russ, and for us, and we too are deeply grateful for you.

We hope to see you in Oregon this fall. Be well, friends.

Brooke,
Russ's kid