James Bukovic and his family would like to leave his deepest thoughts with all the families and all of Crandon. He misses you dearly. He will be graduating Army AIT November 2, 2007 and will try to get leave to come and visit and be with you. Please call our home to get in touch anytime 618-993-2707. Sincerely, James' Mom.

As a part-time Forest County resident for all of my nearly 60 years and the great grandson of one of the county's pioneers, I am so deeply saddened by moment of horror that visited this wonderful community last weekend. I know that in coming weeks, the word "closure" will be used a lot to describe what Crandonites will need to do to get on with their lives. But in a greater sense, there will never be complete closure. And that is good. Because that means the memories of six wonderful young people will live on in the years and decades to come. Crandon will slowly, but never completely, recover from its massive loss. The hurt and the pain will live on, dulled with time, but never totally extinguished. I extend my deepest condolences to the families who lost their beautiful children. Know that they will be remembered as long as there is life on this planet.

My deepest sympathy to the residents of Crandon. My heart goes out to each victim's family and friends. I just can't imagine a day where no one in that town is smiling.

When i first heard about what had happened i was in shock. I couldn't believe what i was hearing. I grew up in crandon and i still live here. I was really good friends with LiAnna and Katrina. They were amazing people. When you were around them there was never a dull moment. I didnt know the other victims very well but they all went to Crandon School. I hung out with LiAnna a lot when we were younger. I keep thinking about how whenever i got back from lunch at school she would always run up to me and give me a hug. I am going to miss that a lot. I know that there was a lot of people who got interviewed by the press that flooded the streets of Crandon, a few that i wish would have never said anything. There are still rumors going around that are very hurtfull to the families of the victims and Tylers family. I am amazed that after everything that happened all the families of the victims are not holding anything against Tyler's family. They are suffering from their loss too and i hope that everyone can be as understanding as they are. The road to recovery will be slow and hard but we are a strong community where everyone knows everyone. R.I.P LiAnna and Katrina, i love you both.

As a resident of Rhinelander, I dont know anyone who doesnt have some connection or memory of a time or person in Crandon...so this tradgedy has affected so many here as well.
As a mother I cannot comprehend the grief of the families...my prayers go out to all of you. Our children in Nativity had a special prayer in Mass...Our Churches and residents continue to pray for the families and the victims. Crandon is our sister city and we are here for you in love and sypathy.

my sympathy goes out to the families of the victims. i knew jordanne the most out of the victims. i used to work with her mom up at the hiles pine lake and pub and rode the bus with her when we went to school. this is a terrible thing that happen and i will never forget those that died on that day.