A Young Life Taken in a Tragic Collision — A Community Left in Sorrow
The world feels colder, heavier, and more silent as we mourn the devastating loss of De’Mario Craig, a beloved son, brother, friend, and bright soul whose life was tragically cut short on June 28, 2025. At only 24 years old, De’Mario lost his life in a catastrophic collision involving a train and a vehicle in Gary, Indiana — a nightmare that claimed the lives of five cherished family members in a single, heartbreaking moment.
What words are there when an entire family’s heartbeat is stolen in the blink of an eye? How can we begin to process the loss of someone so full of life, laughter, and love — someone who still had so many dreams left to chase?
De’Mario was more than a name in the news. He was light in human form — a young man who carried joy in his presence and warmth in his smile. Whether he was making someone laugh or offering a helping hand, he brought goodness into the lives of everyone around him. His spirit was vibrant, his love for family deep, and his future full of promise. Now, that future has been stolen — and a community is left reeling.
The loss of De’Mario and his family members has shaken the very core of the Gary community. This isn’t just a personal tragedy — it is a shared heartbreak. The silence left behind by their absence is deafening. The Craig family, who were known for their unity and love, are now remembered with candles, prayers, and broken hearts.
As family and friends struggle to comprehend this unimaginable loss, the grief is overwhelming. There are no answers that can ease their pain, no comfort that can fill the space these five beautiful souls once occupied. All we can do is hold them in our hearts, speak their names with reverence, and carry their memory forward with love.
To know De’Mario was to know someone who lived fully and loved fiercely. He had so much more to give — to his family, to his community, to the world. And though his time here was brief, the impact of his life will echo in the stories shared, the tears shed, and the lives forever changed by knowing him.
We ask that you keep the Craig family in your thoughts and prayers during this devastating time. Let us come together — not just in mourning, but in honoring their legacy. May we be kinder, hold our loved ones closer, and never take a single moment for granted.
Rest in peace, De’Mario. You are deeply missed, endlessly loved, and never forgotten.