| Location | Halifax, Massachusetts |
| Age | 38 years |
| Cause of Death | Suicide |
| Date of Birth | 30/03/1970 |
| Date of Death | 03/01/2009 |
| Visitors | 4,539 since 29/04/2009 |
| Creator |
Doug~my Tigger
Tigger is very lovable and overly friendly with everyone around him. There is no better way to describe Tigger than, "Bouncy, trouncy, pouncy, flouncy, fun, fun, fun, fun, fun!" He is often seen bouncing up and down in an effort to make everyone around him in the Hundred Acre Wood as happy as he is.
"Tigger is cheerful, outgoing, competitive in a friendly way, and has complete confidence in himself. Some of the things which he claims Tiggers can do include flying, jumping farther than a kangaroo, swimming, and climbing trees. He never actually attempts any of the first three things, but he does try to climb a tree. He only succeeds half-way, being able to climb up but not to climb down again. He also says Tiggers "never get lost"
**You aren't lost Tigger, you are found~I love you, Baby**
3/30/1970-1/3/2009
Doug was born on Monday, March 30, 1970. It was the day after Easter Sunday of that year. We had a blizzard on Easter and we had to make our way through the snow to get to the hospital. I was in labor for 22 hours to deliver Doug and he was worth every single pain. When I first saw him, I knew that there was a depth to the word "love" that I had not known until that moment. From that very first moment until the day of Doug's passing, he was a joy, a delight, a source of pride and admiration and a true gift from God. Doug was an honorable man, a humble man, a champion of the less fortunate and a defender and protector of animals. The love that he gave to his wife Meg, his son Kieran, his Mom, Dad, brother and closest friend Dan, his Auntie Carol, cousin Maureen, Uncle Barry, niece Lilli and extended family and friends was unconditional and complete and loyal. Albert Einstein said "Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value." Doug chose to be a man of value and with that came his success. His legacy of compassion, good humor, loyal friendship, fair play and gentle loving kindness will make him immortal, forever alive in the hearts and minds of those who celebrate his life.
"Words offered at Doug's memorial service on January 14, 2009"
From Mom and Dad............
We would like to thank everyone for loving and caring for our son, although he made that as natural and easy as breathing.
Doug was a man who loved deeply, cared immensely, laughed from his very soul, empathized with every living creature, gave much more than he took from this world, took honesty and integrity to new heights and shone a light so that all could bask in the warmth that it generated and although he is no longer physically here, that light will never dim in the hearts and minds of those who cherished him.
A second memorial service was held at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology chapel. It was a beautiful service with piano and guitar music and tributes from peers and superiors. Doug was so well liked and respected by the M.I.T. community. A lovely reception was held after the service.
Doug's brother Dan spoke at the service and although he had not prepared or written a speech, his eloquence was a testimonial in it's own right to the love he and his brother shared for one another.
˚◦ ♥ ◦˚ (((Douglas)))˚◦ ♥ ◦˚
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˚◦ ♥ ◦˚◦Your life was a blessing♥ ◦˚◦♥
◦♥ ◦˚◦your memory a treasure...♥ ◦˚◦♥
◦♥ ◦˚◦You are loved beyond words♥ ◦˚
◦˚◦and missed beyond measure...◦˚ ╔═════════ೋღ♥ღೋ═════════╗
Love Donna,
(foreverJASONsmom)
xxxxoooo
A loved one never leaves you,
they're never far away,
they watch you from a distance
and guide you every day.
When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see;
if the sun should rise and find your eyes, all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry, the way you did today,
while thinking of the many things, we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me, as much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too;
but when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand,
that an Angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready, in Heaven far above,
and that I'd have to leave behind, all those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye,
for all life, I'd always thought, I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for, so much yet to do,
it seemed almost impossible, that I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared, and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday, just even for awhile,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized, that this could never be,
for emptiness and memories, would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things, I might miss, come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home,
when God looked down and smiled at me, from His great golden throne,
He said, "This is eternity, and all I've promised you,
today for life on earth is past, but here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last,
and since each day's the same day, there's no longing for the past.
But you have been so faithful, so trusting and so true
though there were times you did some things, you knew you shouldn't do
but you have been forgiven and now at last you're free
so won't you take my hand and share my life with me”
So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart,
for every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your heart.
For Mothers Day
Dear Mr. Hallmark
I am writing to you from Heaven and though it might appear a rather strange idea,
I see everything from here.
I just popped in to visit your stores to find a card,
a card of love for my Mother as this day for her is hard.
There must be some mistake I thought, every card you could imagine,
except I could not find a card from a child who lives in Heaven.
She is still a Mother, too, no matter where I reside,
I had to leave, she understands, but oh, the tears she’s cried.
I thought that if I wrote you, that you would come to know
that though I live in Heaven now I still love my Mother so.
She talks with me, she dreams with me, we still share laughter too,
memories are our way of speaking now, could you see what you could do?
My Mother, she carries me in her heart, her tears she hides from sight,
she writes poems to honour me sometimes, far into the night.
She plants flowers in my garden, there my living memory dwells,
she writes to other grieving parents trying to ease their pain as well.
So you see Mr. Hallmark, though I no longer live on earth ,
I must find a way to remind her of her wondrous worth.
She needs to be honoured and remembered too,
just as the children on Earth will do.
Thank you Mr. Hallmark, I know you’ll do your best,
I have done all I can do, to you I’ll leave the rest.
Find a way to tell her, how much she means to me,
until I can do it for myself, when she joins me in Eternity.
From One Mother to Another - for Doug on his Birthday
From one mother to another
Who has lost a dear sweet child
Who lives with only memories
covers pain with such denial
From one mother to another
Who has been dealt this tragic loss
Who has cried these endless tears
Sleepless nights that have been tossed
From one mother to another
Who has placed flowers at a grave
Who has lived with such great sorrow
While others think we are so brave
From one mother to another
who wears a mask to hide our pain
Who keeps it buried deep inside us
Where it always does remain
From one mother to another
Who's memories are bittersweet
Who is forced to live without you
To know your life was not complete
From one mother to another
Who is here to hold you tight
For we share this awful journey...
Till the day our soul takes flight
In loving memory of Joey and his heavenly buddies
Lyndie
2008
HIS JOURNEY'S JUST BEGUN
HIS JOURNEY'S JUST BEGUN
by E. Brenneman
Don't think of him as gone away -
his journey's just begun,
life holds so many facets -
this earth is only one.
Just think of him as resting
from the sorrows and the tears
in a place of warmth and comfort
where there are no days and years.
Think how he must be wishing
that we could know today
how nothing but our sadness
can really pass away.
And think of him as living
in the hearts of those he touched ...
for nothing loved is ever lost -
and he is loved so very much.
Gone Too Soon
G od took you gently by the hand,
O n wings of love to another land,
N estled in the clouds up high,
E ternal life he gave you in the sky,
T he ones left behind have broken hearts,
O h they did not want you to depart,
O ne day you will all meet again,
S aving a place and no more pain,
O n wings of love in Heaven above,
O ur hearts are filled with lots of love,
N ever more then a heartbeat away,
Gone too soon but remembered every single day
With love to Sue and to Doug in Heaven
from Lee, Nick's Mum in NZ
xoxoxo
Dear Sue...
Your son Douglas is absolutely beautiful. What a handsome son. Sending you hugs and love. Thinking of you during this holiday season. Also, "WE REMEMBER THEM"...our precious children. Peace be with you ~Hugs Tina
I will light a candle for you
And I will light a candle for you.
To shatter all the darkness and bless the times we knew.
Like a beacon in the night
The flame will burn bright and guide us on our way.
Oh, today I light a candle for you.
The seasons come and go, and I'm weary from the change.
I keep on moving on, you know it's not the same.
And when I'm walking all alone
Do you hear me call your name?
Do your hear me sing the songs we used to sing?
You filled my life with wonder, touched me with surprise,
Always saw that something special deep within your eyes.
And through the good times and the bad,
We carried on with pride.
I hold onto the love and life we knew.
And I will light a candle for you.
To shatter all the darkness and bless the times we knew.
Like a beacon in the night
The flame will burn bright and guide us on our way.
Oh, today I light a candle for you.
~By Paul Alexander~
With One More Look At You
With one more look at you
I could learn to tame the
clouds and let the sun shine
through
Leave a troubled past and
I might start anew
I'll solve the mysteries
if you're the prize
Refresh these tired eyes
With one more look at you I
might overcome the anger
That I've learned to know
Find the peace of mind I lost so long ago
Your gentle touch has made me strong again
And I belong again
For when you look at me,
I'm everything and more that
I had dreamed I'd be
My spirit feels a promise
I won't be alone
We'll love and live more,
love and live forever
With one more look at you
I'd learn to change the stars
And change our fortunes too
I'd have the constellations
paint your portrait too
So all the world might share
this wondrous sight
The world could end each night
With one more look at you
With one more look at you
I want one more look at you
written by Paul Williams & Kenneth Ascher
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