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I am very sorry to have to tell you that Craig's (Twisted) baby Grandson has died.

Sadly Oakley was born with heart problems and had to have a 10 and a half hour operation not long after his birth. Even though he came through the surgery he did have a fight ahead of him.

I'm sure you will all join me in passing on our condolences to Craig and his family especially Oakley's parents Ryan and Tiffany.

Craig, my heart goes out to you all, JJ x


Craig and Oakley just after Oakley was born on friday 22/9/17.

Man that is the worst news my condolences to all and good thoughts to help the healing process
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So sad, words are not enough.

I really feel for you all.

Really sorry to hear this.

My thoughts are with the family. 

That's really sad. Very sorry to hear this Big Guy. Come back when you're up to it. We'll be here.

Don't really know what to say to help with you're loss
But one thing for sure we are here when you need us for anything at all

Condolences to all the  family.

As a relatively new grandad I really feel for you at this time, words just don't feel adequate, deeply sad for you all.

Such sad news. Hard to know what to say except that we are so sorry that this has happened.

take care. xxx

There are no words......................just desolation at the unfairness of this World, on times, RIP little one, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Morrag

Its very sad to lose a little one. My condolences to you and your family.

I'm so sad about this. condolences to the family.

I received a text from Craig yesterday ..which deeply upset me..I so wanted this young fella to beat it..jeez mate..so sad..words just do not help..RIP x

What a dreadful hand to have been dealt.
I cannot begin to understand how you must be feeling.
My sincere condolences to you and yours.

I'm so sorry to hear this, My sincere condolences to you and yours. I cant imagine your pain

thank you all for your kind words and support. i was looking in on the site but couldnt find the words to say what was happening.

i have told my son and his partner of the support from this site and when the time is right i will show them this thread.

Oakley had been doing well but took a turn for the worse. doctors said that there was not much they could do and that continuing would cause cause him much pain and stress and were doubtful of success.
They made the hard decision.
Oakley fought on for another four days.
the hospital were fantastic. they gave them an isolated room and they were for the first time allowed to sleep in the same room with him beside them. they got them a tv to watch and a cd player for music. they didnt limit the amount of people visiting or the time we could be with them. a priest was organised and came to the room to baptize him. my 10 year old daughter got to see and hold him to having only seen him for a few minutes before then. all of the nurses, doctors and even his surgeons who had been caring for him wrote messages in a diary they had been keeping for him.

the morning of 21/11 Oakley left us and our world grew a bit darker and colder.

we have shifted about and have moved my son and partner in with us for as long as they need.

thanks again for all your support.

 :'( :'( :'(
sorry no words to say, but the tears are real.

Thanks Craig. It has been hard to express how we feel for you and your family as words seem so inadequate but you, and by extension your family, are part of the Manky Monkey troop so you know we are here for you. I'm glad the hospital were so supportive. That must have been comforting especially them allowing all your family to say goodbye to Oakley. I know his death is very raw at the moment but I'm sure those last hours spent with Oakley will bring you solace as time goes on.
Sending love and big hugs, JJ x