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Hey buddy....first ski trip was sunday and i couldnt help but hope that iwould see you there....it just isnt the same without you there...it was so hard not to think of you...watch over us...and let the snow fall in your memory...thanks Doug...Miss you..... |
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Name - Saint Email - FadeawayMJ@aol.com Date -- |
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Whats up Buddy? Almost a month and it will one year since ur death, it still seems like yesturday you were saying "behave" to me, Im sure you know what happened the other night at the hockey game, well at least we won, its been some silly year so far ill tell u that much.....How are you doing up there?? things down here are alright, but FDR isnt the same and never will be without you...All the teachers except a few seem to have lost their since of humor. Well see ya later Doug! |
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i never knew u too well but it was amazing by how much ur death made an impact on me...watching everyone be so upset about this awful awful accident made me realize it can happen to anyone. everyone of my friends had some storie about you and i wished so bad i could have shared a storie myself but then i wondered if i had known you it would have been so much more harder on me.If i was already that upset and i didnt even know u then how would i have reacted if i did know you.But then i thought again that it would have been a pleasure to have been a little part in ur life like everyone else had been. you were the last one i saw when i left the building the day of your accident and we had made eye contact and gave a smile..that little moment stayed in my head for the longest time after what happened. Its so amazing how YOU this 1 man can touch so MANY lives in the matter of the short time that you were here. IT such an amazing thing, as i pass your cross everyday on the side of the road there isnt one time i dont think about you and that smile that you gave me when i was leaving the building that day..Roosevelt High School will never be the same with out you Doug Secor. But everyone knows you are still there not only in our minds but in our hearts. May you Rest In Peace Mr. Doug Secor |
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Name - j. miller Email - lilmil16@aol.com Date -- |
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Thank you more than you'll ever know for the things you've done. I have a feeling you know what I am referring to. You brought someone specisl into my life. Things may not be so great right now, but I have a feeling they will work out as they should. I think of you every time I go back to Hyde Park. You are definitely missed. Take care and know how much you are loved. Thanks again!!! |
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Name - Kate Email - Princpesa8@aol.com Date -- From - Hyde Park |
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Doug- I went home a couple of weekends ago, and amy, jon and I visited the high school for a few seconds. It has changed so much, and it's even weirder going there and not seeing you. When I came to school, I hated it so much. I missed homecoming and the floats, and I hate to tell everyone about how much our class "envied" yours because of the floats you created! Well doug, I just wanted to let you know that I was thinking of you. Love Kate :) |
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Name - Heidi Pitcher Gerth Email - justthesevenofus@juno.com Date -- |
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Doug i remember when you were at haviland jr. high school.that was what 1984 or 1985 somewhere around there.... so many years have gone by now and my little sisters now you too. everybody that know you , loved you were that type of a person... it didn't matter what who the person was ,what there skin color was you liked them for themself... no matter what you were there to help anyway you could .... God bless you ---- you were a very wonderful person !!!!! you will not ever be forgotten !!!!! Love Always Heidi F. Pitcher Gerth |
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Doug, I visited your cross today and I just want you to know that I miss you....a lot |
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Name - Stephanie Email - Babigrl1119@aol.com Date -- |
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I miss you Doug!!! |
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Name - Jen, Class of 95 Email - jms347@hotmail.com Date -- |
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It's been a long time since I visited this site, but you have been in thoughts everyday for the past 9 months Doug! I can't believe I have out of FDR for 6 years let alone in the real world getting my career as a writer started, yes Doug I made it exactly what i wanted an Advertising copywriter, (who would have thought it)! These past few weeks have been utter hell, especially at work, but everytime I started to get down or feeling like I wasn't going to get through it, I could feel something or someone giving me the boost and the strength I needed to get through. And now I know it was you (and my Irish grandmother) up there giving me the help and support I needed! Thank you Doug for everything you have done and continue to do, for everyones lives you have touched!! We will miss you and love you everyday for the rest of our lives. Ok, I should go and start on this last week of hell's work! Thanks Doug!! Love -Jen |
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Name - Teresa Email - MoonShdw82@aol.com Date -- |
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Doug - I had a dream about you recently. I don't know what to make of it, but I can't let another day go by without telling you how much we ALL miss you. Today makes 8 months since the accident - 8 months!! I just want you to know that there hasn't been a single day during that time that I haven't thought of you. I missed you at the spring musical, my last concert, graduation (I sang for you in hopes of making you proud since that's what out last conversation on that Wednesday, Jan 12th was) and the summer didn't seem complete without one of your parties. Speaking of things not being complete, Homecoming is this weekend. I hear a lot of kids talking about it, but how can it ever be the same? YOU were the heart and soul of Homecoming.But I do hope you'll be there. And something tells me you will be, but maybe give us a sign??? Well, I don't want to get too emotional over here, but I do miss and love you every day. Thanks for being someone to look up to and someone to strive to be like... "It's funny how we feel so much, but cannot say a word. Though we are screaming inside,oh, we can't be heard. And I will remember you, will you remember me? Don't let your life pass you by. Weep not for the memories..." Much love always, "Mother Teresa" |
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Name - Email - emerald46@hotmail.com Date -- From - Poughkeepsie, Formally Hyde Park |
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Dear Doug, I'm trying to come up with the words to describe the way I'm feeling right now, and I can't. I don't know if you remember me, but I was at St. Francis Hospital, working when one of your parents were in PCU. I don't know if that really helps, but I also went to FDR, and although I didn't know you extremely well, I had friends who always talked about you and thought the world of you. Everyone seems to tell you all thier problems, and I don't know if that's why this website is here, but everyone says that you are a nice guy and will listen, so here goes. I'm in college Doug. College. I never in a million years thought that I'd get here, but here I am. And I'm amazed. It's so different from home. Back home I had friends who shared most of the same ideas as me as far as values and just little things. I miss my family and not having anyone to talk to. My best friend was supposed to be here with me, but she isn't. Instead, she's home in Staatsburg, and I'm stuck here, in GA. I never thought that leaving home would be so hard. I never thought that anyone would care what happened to me... Did you ever feel like that? Did you ever feel as if you didn't matter? As if you were just lost? I do...I don't know if I'm making any sense... it's late and I've been sick. Doug, I'm scared. What if I can't do it? What if I can't make it in college? I feel so lost and confused and afraid... It's just not right. I wish that I could talk to you in person. At least that way I would be able to get some answers. I don't know if you ever felt like this... Lost and confused and alone I mean, but I just don't know who else to turn to. I don't know if I'm making any sense Doug, it's late and I'm exhausted. It's been a long day. A day where I just found out that a friend lost her very best friend from back home. I want to help her through it, but I don't know what to say to her, how to reach her. I feel so helpless, like I did when you died. Like I did when Jim died. I just feel so out of it. It's not like it matters if I do anything or not, all that matters in the end is that I care about her enough to pray for her and try and help her through it in some ways, it's just hard realizing that there's nothing I can do. I think that's the hardest part. Realizing that there's nothing that one can do. Just being so helpless... it really stinks Doug. Knowing how dependent some of my friends were on you... and then not having you anymore... it just makes me so sad to realize that you aren't there for them anymore. Most of my friends are gone now Doug. They graduated this year. The class of 2000, Wow, I remember when I was a freshman and I thought that prom would never come, graduation would never get here, but it did... and sadly you weren't there for it. Yeah, we know you were looking down, but still... It's not the same as having you there. Anyways, you wouldn't have been at mine anyhow, but it still saddens me to think about it, because I went, and you weren't there when my friends walked acrossed that Football field, stage, to get their diplomas. I wish you could have been though. I wish you could have seen it. And you wouldn't believe how things have changed. Everyone just seems so much more grown up, aged I guess... It's really sad to see, but yet in some ways, it's for the better. I think it's amazing that they've lasted this long without talking to you. Without hearing one of your jokes, without you smiling at them, it's just so strange, to think of FDR without you. Anyway, I'm going to go to bed now, and think about everything I've written, I'm sure I'll write again, simply because I have no one else to talk to and you're always here, no matter what time of the night, day, or whatever. Thanx for listening Doug, thanx for everything, Love ya Always.... |
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Hey Doug, wow! its been sometime buddy since me and u talked! Its sooo weird going to school and not seeing you there, when I go to math class I always look in to see if you are in your room.......I never see you, but I always feel like you are there........well watch out for me and i miss u buddy, Peace, Saint |
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Doug, The new school year has now begun and I miss be able to see you when I go to my locker in the morning...I see your door open and I keep hoping that you are in there...You are I know you are just because we can't see you I know you are with us...Keep watching I know you will..Miss you and I pray for you |
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Name - Ian Email - Pian184@cs.com Date -- |
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Hey Doug, Today was the 1st day of school, and it so weird not seeing you there. I miss you buddy it sucks without you. i wish you were still here to help us wwith the float. It doesn't seem worth while doing the float without you there yelling at me to do work instead of eating food, and goofing off.Anyway I thought maybe you would like to hear from me since its been a good 9 months(Jesus......its been that long already).Wish me luck and keep an eye on me. I'll see up there buddy. Peace Ian B. |
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Name - Bill Tubby Email - Senor820@aol.com Date -- From - Kingston |
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Dear Doug, As another school year draws near, I can't help but think of you and how different so many lives will be and have been without you. I drive past the "memorial" to you every day when I go to work and I find myself thinking back to all of the great times we shared; I also bless myself and hope that you're in a loving place, looking down on all of us. I didn't know you very well, Doug, but when people say that I remind them of you, I take that as a very high compliment. Homecoming just won't be the same without you. I miss you and pray for you. |
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Name - Stephanie Lyons Email - timbergrrl2002@aol.com Date -- |
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Hey Doug. Just thinkin' about you as the new school year gets nearer. It's gonna be hard for a lot of us knowing you won't be there when we come in on the first day, but we all know that your spirit will be with us always. Hey, maybe we'll see ya up there in heaven one day. Love Always, Stephanie |
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Hey kiddo, one of your friends i know misses you a lot...I wish I could help him with it all. I know he has these days when he just thinks about you constantly. Do you think you could help me help him? Thanx again for everything...The yearbook was very nice too:) Miss you...<3 |
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Name - Joan Brisard Ladzinski Email - jladzinski@aol.com Date -- |
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Although I only knew Doug from his younger days, I certainly knew that he was a person to take the world by storm. Our folks used to bowl together and that's where my Dad found the son he never had. Doug was there for him when he got sick and needed a great deal of help with his business. Doug eventually went on to buy the engraving business from my Dad and finally there was some peace in Dad's life...he knew that everything would be okay with Doug at the helm. The world certainly lost a great young man, but I'm sure he is doing even more of God's work now. |
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Name - FLOYD N. BRISARD Email - FBri283815@aol.com Date -- |
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Doug was my right hand man when I had the Engraving. when I retired Doug bought the business. He will be greatly missed by all. |
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Name - Saint Email - Omaha2000TPX Date -- |
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Hey buddy, well as you can see this past year hasnt been all that great, i mean I think I'm actually facing the fact that your gone off the earth but wow does it suck!!!!! I wish you were still here buddy, you would know wha to tell me..........only God knows why......well jus look over me and keep me in line peace out buddy, S Saint |
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Name - Jaime Ackert Email - Jaimers219@aol.com Date -- |
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It makes me sick to my stomach to read the things that people have written in this guestbook. Not because I didn't like Doug, it is quite the opposite. It makes me sick to think about the great feeelings of loss that we all have suffered these past months. It makes me sick to think that such a wonderful man has been taken away. Doug was an amazing person. Even now, almost 6 months after the accident, I can still feel the pain of his passing. I want to cry everytimne I drive by the soccer fields and see the sign in his memory or the site of the accident. I guess what they say is true: you don't know what you've got until it's gone. I never could have known how much one person could change and effect so many lives. Doug, you were (and still are) an inspiration to so many people. You always knew just how to get me to smile. I only hope that you are able to see how much you were loved and respected. Thank you Doug, for everything you've done. Thank you for your life, your love and your many sacrifices. Rare are the people who can love so many so fully. You're love has touched my heart. Thank you for your friendship. For that I will always be thankful. I love you Doug. -Jaime (class of '97) |
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Name - Daniel Email - danman@bestweb.net Date -- |
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Hey, Doug. Hope you've been doing good. I think I've accepted that your not around in person anymore. Things havn't been so well for me down here though. It's one thing after another, but I'm trying. It's had a toll on me. So many things have been going through my mind. Some days are better than others. I've been talking to several friends and they help. I always think of you and feel better too. |
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Name - Meeghan Murray Email - Mbm748@cs.com Date -- From - Fort Lauderdale, FL |
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I guess it is never too late to send my condolences to Doug's family, friends, peers, and acquaintances. It seems FDR was sent an angel over 10+ years ago. May Doug Rest in Peace and watch over all his "students". There are many things to say about Doug, however, a special quality that he had was that you did not have to be "popular" or in a "clic" and it didn't matter what race, religion, or lifestyle you lead. To Doug you were a "young adult" and he treated you with respect. Something many of the teachers at FDR lacked. May everyone that knew him at all (even if for a a brief moment), be blessed for knowing who Doug was. GOD BLESS HIS SOUL |
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Name - Brian Duke Email - Duke1243@aol.com Date -- |
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"Sometimes, no matter how much faith we have, we lose people. But you never forget them. And sometimes, it's those memories that give us the faith to go on." What's up Doug? I haven't looked at the guestbook in a while... I just got back from your memorial up by school with a bunch of friends...Just standing there, thinking of the days when you were around, and seeing everyone there doing the same, was overwhelming..I kept replaying my friend's voice that told me the news of your accident in my head while I was standing there. Not seeing you at the prom doing your usual running around, taking pictures, dressing up, or causing whatever mishceif you could, was definatly a down side to the prom. I wish I could have never had to hear that you were in an accident, that you were here today, and that I could see you there tomorrow at graduation. Even though I won't be able to see you there, I know you'll be there in spirit. We all miss you Doug, and never will forget you! -Duke |
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Name - Mike Saintomas Email - FadeawayMJ Date -- From - HP |
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Hey Doug, how ya doin up therE? long time no talk........as you can see Im doing shitty practically, oh well I cant believe you are gone physically.......On your bday i went to ur room........I didnt see much, it was hard to think of you not being there........but I saw the sun shinning......that was all I needed to see to know your still here with us.....you were an amazing person and still are.........peace Saint |
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Name - Tara Powell Email - Tay487R@cs.com Date -- From - Hyde Park |
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I wish that I could have signed this earlier, but I haven't gotten a chance 'til now. All I can say is that FDR will never be the same without u Doug.You definitely had a huge impact on everybody, not just in the school, but the entire area around Hyde Park.You were an extremely influential person, and u will be missed by everyone. I'll always remember your sweet smile, and I regret not getting to know u better, but I'll still miss u ne-way! Love you,~ Tara |
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Name - lynn shaffer Email - Lovegrl2002 Date -- From - new york |
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Happy Birthday doug! it is so weird not seeing you in your room? it is no fun getting ISS anymore.i hope that you are still looking down on FDR. you must be because we are still going strong! and that is all thanx to you. You told us never to give up., and we never have and we never will.As long as we have you in our hearts...we can get through anything.. R.I.P. Doug..We love you and miss you.. Lynn |
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Name - Trevor Email - dubes12 Date -- From - around |
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hey doug,today was the last day of school and I couldnt help but miss you buddy I just got to thinking and today just wasnt tthe same at all with at you buddy,I wish you coulda seen next years yearbook cover,I got to draw it,I wish you were here man I still look in your room everynow andagain jsut with that little thought of seeing you and each time I am let down,people here stil need you and will never forget you buddy,look out for me and speak to ya soon,thanks again buddy,trevor |
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happy birthday...just doestn sound right, i mean yeah sure its your birthday...but happy? that i must contest. i tied a balloon to your cross and my mother and i went to visit your resting place. we were ok until jay had to go and ask my mom how she was. and she broke down, but i stayed strong for ya. im not going to school anymore doug. im just this big disappointment. and my brother, i wish you are here to straighten him out, because it seems he thinks he's hot shit now that he has his own car. the truth is though, he's not! ha! i miss you though. i look at this picture of you and i all the time, and still give a wave when i pass the dreaded spot. my mom, said today, while at your grave, why does life have to suck so much, be so unfair? and i wish i knew the answer to that. maybe you could ask the big guy. im still real sad and i still cry for you. a very hard time in my life is coming in the next month and i feel like im all alone in this world. i wish i would really talk to you about it. because i wont make it through on my own.i try to be strong but its my strength that can get me into trouble. i act like everything's ok so people back off...then im all alone. and im not ok doug. id appreciate all the help you'd like to throw my way there. do your guardianly job and help a sister out =) well i should go, its late and there are only minutes left of this horrible day. i miss you and i love you. please watch over me, please. "happy" birthday doug. we shall forget you not. love always~ moni |
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Happy Birthday Buddy! wow it has only been 5 months since u passed...it goes so much slower without you there...man I think about u everyday...the yearbook kicked this year Doug....when me and Mush take it over in 2 years it will be so awesome...I know you would apppreciate the chicken they let loose in the cafeteria today...and the mice...and the food fight...I broke my toe....Mushel and I were on his trampoline and we kicked each other....it sucks dude...it's so hard sometimes...when people come back to town and ask about it it is really hard...thanks for the good times...the oompa loompas are gonna be awesome...I love you Doug...thanks....Brad |
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Happy Birthday Dougie! I saw Mom and Dad last week, they look well but miss you so much as we all do! We were all thinking about you today and I bet you would have been telling a tale or two about your real age! I miss you so very much but we took you to the prom in our hearts. Parking lot duty just wasn't the same! Hugs and kisses on your special day! And please give Mary a hug too! Your heavenly school has its own librarian now! Bolle!!!!! Luv, Annie |
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Name - Sheri Email - Reefdivers@aol.com Date -- |
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I wish today could have been a different kind of day. A day of celebration for your birthday. We went to the cemetary after school and it was apparent that many people had been there today. There are lots of flowers and cards. We had a hard time being there but knowing you were watching over us helped. I miss you every single day. Thank you for your part in the yearbook dedication. It made me feel so honored knowing you had your hand in it all. You would be very proud of all the kids. Love.... |
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hey Doug, I come to the website all the time. I always want to write to you but never know what to say. But today i decided to write to you. Wow the rest of this year has been really different without you. There isn't a day that goes by without me thinking about you. We got the yearbook the other day and they came out pretty good. My grandma passed away back in April on my dads birthday. that was a hard time that my family went through. Well I am going to get going. I will talk to you soon. And take care of my grandma and watch over all of us down here. Bye Doug and Happy Birthday! Kathleen |
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Happy Birthday, Pal! I figured that today should be the day that I try to sign your guestbook -- have tried many times but couldn't finish. I believe that you know how much we miss you. I don't think that one day has gone by that we have not mentioned your name with love and laughter. You are still so much in our home with all the photos from proms, float meetings, class trips, and Graduation and Christmas parties. All such wonderful memories! I know that you are watching over not only my kids, but all the hundreds of kids who love you. Well, Pal, just wanted to say "Happy Birthday" and we miss you and love you.....and I'm still "huntin' wabbit!" |
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Name - Saint Email - FadeawayMJ Date -- From - Hyde Park |
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hey Buddy, Well what can I say this year sucked, I lost u and we didnt win shit for sports really Im just glad you got to see us win the NYS Title.......I just got the yearbook the other day.......its not the same without you...I feel like a lil bit of me is missing when I open it each time......I know that monday is your birthday.....happy bday......as you can see I finally got a job aint that weird coming out of my mouth? haha well have fun skiing them clouds up there....Peace love ya always |
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Name - Shannon Email - Caterpie1128@aol.com Date -- |
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Dear Doug ~ Today they gave us our yearbooks, and it wasnt the same. I miss seeing you around the halls, I know we were never close but I remeber the day in the main office when you teased me 'cause I was talking to fast. LOL. The yearbooks came out really nice and the pages dedicated to you are great as well, we lost such a great person and it makes me wonder why us? We have been through so much at FDR. Losing you was so hard, I know in my heart that God has a plan for all of us and he does everything for a reason but why did he have to take such a great person like you? I had to go in your room the other day to finish taking a math test and it was so weird to see kids in there looking all miserable, when that was your room i never saw kids in such a great mood to have detention and that was hard for me. Well take care up there I know your probablly sking on those clouds, we all miss you at FDR but I know I will see you again. ~<3~ Shannon |
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Name - Anthony B. (Fredo) Email - tonyb2987@hotmail.com Date -- From - HP |
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Man Doug. The first yearbook came in the mail today. It really came out great this year, especially the beginning part which the two of us did together. I wish you could see it guy. Well I really haven't been to this webpage much since January and I feel pretty bad about that. SO much has happened this year man. I have to say thank you over and over again for the person I met shortly after your left. I always knew you had something to do with it. Well if you can help out my grandmother, I can't lose her too and remember, its just not the same here without you. I know you would've enjoyed seeing me make an ass out of myself in the Spanish play and also during my little run for Treasury office. Keep it real Doug. Love always dude. |
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Hey doug! i miss u more than u know! I hated that picture u took of me! My dad says hi! o well i love u doug! ~Siniscalchi |
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doug, you're 1 in a million and i never got a chance to tell you that. it took this long to make me realize that your not coming back. i want to thank you for everything you did for me, including sitting in the hospital place all day with me when i got a concussion. i want you to know that you really meant a lot to me and you always will because you have left such an impat on my life a million thank you's wouldn't be enough.....watch over me please...... |
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Name - Saint Email - FadeawayMJ@aol.com Date -- |
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Hey Doug, Its been quite sometime since I said hi or walked into your room........I wish you were still here.....Man this year sucked soo much...I never thought in wildest dreams that you would be the one to go this year up to Heaven.....God called your number though, its alright though Ill see you when I get there, should I get there haha.....you made the best out of every situation, I wish I could do something half as good as you can do.....Well look over us down here and give me a sign or two telling me you are with me......Peace |
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Hey buddy. Whats going on. Just got back from the stotebury cup. Planke's doing an awsome job i wish so much you were out in the launch everyday with him! I wish i had one more day to tell you that! Tell you how much i appriectiat all the things you ever did for me. You would always going out of your way to do stuff for me. I think back today and really wish for one more day i could have seen you. Five more minuets before i had to leave for John Jay for my game that day. I miss you so much doug. I'v barly made it through school the rest of this year, with out you being there to talk to and your room being open to go into. I couldn't even make it through days when you were subing, and i'v been forced to make the rest of highschool now. One more time, just to see you once more, to tell you one more thing. "hey eric...good luck" Thanks so much. |
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Hey Doug--well, it is May 11th--tomorrow will be 4 months since the accident and I still think about it every day. As the days go on, the reality of your death only hits harder and shows no signs of getting any easier. I'm up in VT still , but coming home soon once I get these finals out of the way--that is going to be the toughest for me. What will a summer w/out yuo even be like? Who is going to crash my bonfire parties? Or help /w the Olympics? THe Parade? Pool parties and BBQ's? Now who's going to sneak me into the Taj Mahal? Anyway--I just wanted to write to let you know that I am still thinking of you--I hope you are having a blast up there and all of your hard work is paying off. Well, I'd love to chat more--but I can only go on so long with a monologue--so, I guess i'll see you in my dreams. BEHAVE!!! Missing you... Love Always, Kara |
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Name - Daniela Email - lella02@aol.com Date -- |
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Hey Doug. How are you doing up there? Driving everyone crazy I'm sure =) Nothing much has changed down here, especially how much everyone misses you. We had our junior prom... it was fun, but it sure wasn't the same without you there taking pictures and making fun of everyone! We all really missed you there. I just wanted to write and say "Hey" I wanted to ask you a favor too. My Grandpa just died yesterday and I need you too look out for him for me. Hes very stubborn, but I know you can make him laugh! You may have to break him and my Grandma up once in awhile though. You have probably already witnessed one of their daily brawles ;) So take care of both of them for me. I miss you and your goofy faces! I'll be back in touch again soon. Love, Daniela |
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Name - Christine Email - Rocky023@aol.com Date -- |
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Hey Doug, Its been a while since I have signed the guestbook. I have been doing all my talking to you either in my head, or out loud as I pass the beautiful cross for you on my way to and from school. Nobody has forgotten you. I always think about you. I always pictured you at my Junior prom. You not being there, taking pictures, making fun of people, dressing up with Deans and Keiser, Dancing your heart out, and just being you, was definately depressing. I was on the prom court and I was expecting you to take the picture. It was just something that I missed. I remembered how you told me that the guy at the Villa Borghesi was weird, and I laughed every time I saw him because you said that. I have been pretty sick for about 2 weeks now, and thinking about you makes me feel a little better. I was wondering what kind of mischief you are getting yourself into up there. School hasnt been the same. I hope you are looking out for Jim and Mrs. Upright now that they have joined you. I really miss you Dougy! We are all still thinking about you. Im sure you know that. I just thought I would write a little something to you just to let you know you that Im thinking about ya, and to let you know whats going on in my life. Because I have mono, I have an enlarged spleen, which means I cant play softball this year because it could rupture. Doesnt that suck. You know I love to play softball, so thats why Im telling you this. I also missed you being at the musical making fun of me and taking goofy pictures. Randy wasnt there this year. Probably because of you...Hehehe Well Doug, Im gonna get going. I have to do my hourly salt-water gargle...I love you man and I hope you miss all of us as much as we miss you! ~Christine~ |
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Hey Doug.......not to long until the end of the year huh? wish u could still be here......it realy sucks down here without u and JIMYO.....well i just wanted to stop in and say Hi so Ill be back sometime soon Peace |
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whats up buddy,I just wanted to stop in and see how things are doing,it is so freaking hecktic down here there are so many tragic things happening aroiund me and it i jut so freaking crazy,well I got to get some sleep so I will stop in again soon ,I miss you buddy |
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Name - Saint Email - fadeawayMJ@aol.com Date -- |
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Hey Doug, whats going on up there?? Its been a while since I heard your voice or the way you used to make fun of me, Ill never forget it! I havent been to ur grave yet, but Ill get up there one day soon, Ill see ya when I get there, Peace |
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Name - Anthony Email - o5fubuo5@aol.com Date -- |
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What up doug school hasnt been the same seen u pasted. I had iss a few weeks ago and i said i would never have it again cause ur not there. but i was, i havent had a chance to visit ur graves yet but i will soon. have fun up there. later doug |
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Name - hillary (pizzuti)boudreau Email - hillaryb82@hotmail.com Date -- |
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to all of you who are dealing with death for the first time: the pain WILL go away. Remeber Doug's life,not just his death. live your life to your fullest potential. Doug did and he wants that for all of us. |
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Name - Monica Vargas Email - MoniLSoccer@yahoo.com Date -- From - 04/24/00 |
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ive been to visit youre resting place a lot actually. leaving flowers at both youre grave and the sight of the tragedy. when i go though, i always bitch about how much im screwing up my own life, how i could be like you and make people happy, instead of always making them (my parents) and myself annoyed. i sat down one night, not too long ago, with steve verven. and i told him that at first i hated his father. there were just so many conflicting stories about what really happened. but you guys were friends, and life is a bitch. i mean i drove down that road 1/2 hour before you, but would there have been even five people at my memorial if it were me? sometimes when i leave youre grave and im driving away, i feel like someone is in my passenger seat. i admit its very freaky that happening and being in a grave yard and all. but when i think about youre spirit being the one sitting next to me, i know youre just there to make sure i make it to my destination safely. and every time i drive by the cross at your accident scene i dont honk anymore (only because people give me the finger because they think im trying to hurry them up), but i simply look at it through my rear view and smile. i was at work the other day, and this song came on. the one that mrs duffy and mrs perino played at your memorial. "thank You" by natalie merchant. i wanted to cry, but instead i hung my head in silence picturing all that you have done for me and continue to do for me through the imprints you left on my life. though ill never build another float, dance at another prom, be in another 4th of july parade, sing to the backstreet boys, risk my life on the sling shot, be in another high school year book, take a rainy ride on a cruise boat with camera boy following me aroung relentlesslly, or have you let a bunch of kids in my house through the garage because you want to work on our float...those memories i will always have, never will they escape my mind. but if by chance one or two do, all it will take is a picture, or a song, or a praying mantis to rekindel them. and i still miss you, not a day goes by that i dont. and i hope that those involved in figureing things out after you passed are doing it for the right reasons, and not for some $ after a lawsuit. come on people is that what really matters. and my mom put up the baloon arche at the junor prom, devestated that you werent there. and you held so many of your ideas in your head that nobody knows which way is up as far as floats and future proms go. and although i know that youre the culprit behind all that damn snow we have, you know the ones that come after a week of 70 degree weather, enough is enough. =) but i guess i should go, ive school work to pretend to do. ill be seeing you, maybe you could come down sometime and say hello. scare the hell out of some people =) first place you have to haunt though is here, and ill leave some breakfast tacos out for ya, and some pomps and chicken wire so you can get a head start on next years float. and while im thinking about you still havent gotten that damned wood out of our back yard, its ok though, we'll let it slide. see ya, but hopefully not too soon if you know what i mean.*****love you, Monica***** |
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Name - Tara Bruzgul Email - tmb421@yahoo.com Date -- |
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hi dougie! i still think about u pretty much everyday. i know that u hear me when i say a prayer for u. well i just wanted to write again and and say hi! i miss u like crazy. I'll be talking to u soon! i love u. Love, Tara |
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Doug, I still remember. I love you. hope your doing alright up there. I wish more then anything you didn't have to leave. Be with me. |
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Name - Jared Komar Email - fdr2003@aol.com Date -- |
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Um, I think about you daily.....and finally found enough courage to visit your grave. I started crying thinking about you there, I do that often when people bring you up Doug. It's hard, real hard. Something has been bothering me for the longest time, only you and I know what it is. It was between me and you, and am not sure how to handle it. I've tried praying, I've tried talking to you, tried blocking it out, but it isn't working. I only wish that I could talk to you one more time. Just so I could get this out of my system. Dreams are the only place I get to see you. I mean, I see your picture daily, but we exchange glances in my dreams. I wish I could sleep forever. |
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Name - Yvonne Email - Jimsbabygrl101@aol.com Date -- |
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Doug was the MAN! No onther teacher can replace him for ISS. I use to always pop in and out of Doug's room and he'd always pick on me. But, now till this day when I signed his door I will not step foot in his room. I will walk past the room and look in and think I'm going to see Doug smilng at me. But it never comes true. I dream that I see Doug everyday and I talk to him and he helps me out. But, when I wake up and go to school I look in when I walk past his room and then I know it was a dream. Everyone loved Doug. Even if you didn't love him he loved you. I loved Doug. He was the best. I just wish he was here to see me Graduate in 2002. That's my biggest fear, Of graduating at FDR and him not walking me get my deploma. I know he'll be looking down on me and the others in the class of 2002. But the best time of this school year was having Doug Secor come in to my global class 6th period and him talk and tell jokes about us or Mr. Kaiser. Sorry Kaiser Doud is better at telling jokes. I have more problems then I know what to do with now and I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO! I miss you Doug. R.I.P. DOUG SECOR. MUCH LOVE TO YA. -YVONNE |
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Name - Mike Saintomas Email - Saint9876@aol.com Date -- From - Hyde Park |
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Hey Doug, Whats going on? been too long since I heard your usual comments "behave" man just wanted to let u know we havent forgotten ya. See ya when I get there, Saint |
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Name - Kyla Email - Keke82400@aol.com Date -- |
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So Doug, I was babysitting the other day and we started watching "Hercules". And when the song, "Go the Distance" came on i started to cry because that was our float's theme freshman year. I just wanted to let you know that we think about you constantly. It's so strange cause i'll be walking down the hallway or somewhere and i'll think i see you. Unfortunately it's never really you... We really miss you, Doug. Love, Kyla |
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whats up doug just wanted to stop in and say whats up its been a while since I have been here,times have been hard so felt it would be good if I SAID HI |
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Name - Adam Merritt Email - amburton_217@yahoo.com Date -- |
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Hey Doug. Its me. What's up? I haven't written in a while and I thought I might as well do it some time soon. Well our last ski trip is on the 2nd of April and no one has really shown up for the last two. But they were both great trips because there were no people there at all really. Well I'm gonna go so later skater. |
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Name - Sheri Email - Reefdivers@aol.com Date -- |
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Hi Doug, Just wanted to tell you that I think of you each & every day & I miss you. I still have a hard time believing that you are gone. Every time I see a green Jeep I stop for a moment thinking it is you ~ especially when one is in front of me....I wait for the back-up lights to come on like you used to do when you were in front of me in the mornings. We all miss you....Kimmie, Jeff, Adam....all of us....you are never far from our thoughts. I hate to think of going to the proms this year without you as my date. But, I'll go for the kids sake. Stay out of trouble, OK? : ) Love you.... |
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Name - DANIELLE WOOD Email - lilwoody9@aol.com Date -- From - hyde park |
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hey everyone yes i know this is a little but i dont care i just want everyone to know how much im thinking about doug eachday i still cant get over that hes goneand now jim has joined him two great people in our school have been taken from us i just ask one thing of you guys watch over all of us and stay together up there until we join youlove little dani wood |
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Name - Bryan Vargas Email - Vargasny_99@yahoo.com Date -- From - my house |
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well doug it has been a vary long time and yeah i wave when I DRIVE bye the cross yeah doug i drive now your lucky ur not here u dont want to be on the same road as me:) but me and the class put up plaque for u and i see it everyday just so i know that ur there when i see it its not like ur there but it is as close as i will get well i gtg my dad is yelling at me to get off not so i will see ya later have fun i know im not still i try and soo n will but no way will it be the same R.I.P doug miss u man love bryan (handbrake) |
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Name - Mike Saintomas Email - Saint9876@aol.com Date -- |
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Hey Doug!.....Whats up? its been quite a while since I talked to you! FDR sucks everything sucks man without you here physically, cause I know you are here with me in my heart, what have you and JIMYO been up to up there? skiing? I never learned how to ski but I bet you are having the time of your life.......Ill see you when I get there |
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Name - BRADLEY Email - Bradical347 Date -- |
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Well Doug..I haven't been here in a while...I just felt an urge to come back. The other night I drove by the site, and quite frankly, I burst into tears. It's still so unreal to me. You were gonna take me and Mush to the prom this year, you were supposed to be at our proms...the float, everything, you were supposed to be there..but don't worry, your Vice President has got everything under control. Mrs. Morris and Kaiser have handled everything and Marky Mark Sortino is our temporary adviser. The skiing sucks here though..I'm sure it's fine where you are though...YOU'LL BE IN MY HEART...I LOVE YOU DOUG |
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Name - simone quick Email - allluv2jmf@aol.com Date -- From - hyde park (iss room lol) |
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hey doug well i know we have met a few times and i loved every time i saw u! well hun i dont know what to really say but i cant believe it i dont belive it ur not gone ur just not here but thats all good because some day we will meet again i will put my life on that! |
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Name - Yvonne Roger Email - Bonski783@aol.com Date -- |
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I really miss you Doug. I need some help in some problems. See you up there one day! Much love to you Doug. Just remember how much you where loved. |
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Name - Monica Vargas Email - MoniLSoccer@yahoo.com Date -- From - Hyde Park |
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it's been some time huh? the snow is finally melting away and i can finally see the flowers by the road side. kind of makes me want to find a different way of getting to work. whenever i drive by i give to beeps of the horn for ya doug, and i even smile no matter how sad i am. and i visited your resting place the other day, just to leave a flower or two and remind you that i still miss you. and that not a day goes by that i dont think about you. but sorry i couldnt stay long, it was night time and i was by myself. al this damn snow since yoy left ya know. little things like that remind us of you. like on tv, i was watching some girl lug a designer suitcase down the streets of NYC, and i laughed remembering how you made kara pay for bringing such a huge bagwhen we went, and we laughed as she feel behind lugging that damn thing for blocks and blocks. my mom still cries a lot for ya though doug, and its hard to see. cause i dont want to cry anymore. id much rather see something that makes me think of you and start laughing my ass off, because thats how it used to be. youd be doing one thng or another to liven us up. i guess im ok because i know you are safe now. because i know youre up in heaven doing what you can, as always, to watch over us and keep us safe. and i feel that precence with every breathe that i take. well, i guess ill be going now. talk to you later and email me that new address of yours up there, so i can get some breakfast tacos to ya ASAP. love you doug! ***Love, Monica*** |
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Doug secore has made his impact on the world and its hard to think thathe is gone,I suppose it doesnt really registerin my mind that hes gone.school isnt the same w/out the endless hall passes or jokes or comical misshaps,now w/ the new unfortunate accident it makes me think a lot and my heart goes out to all those who were close w/ doug or Jim,its horrible what happened and its a shame that this world lacksthese people,its a shame that the younger people ho will travel through the fdr schoolsystem will never get know doug but his memory lives on w/ every joke that is made by any teacher,especially Kaiser,and w/ evry laugh that echos the halls.if all we can do is live our lives to the fullest then we would be that much closer to understanding the true happiness that doug lived with |
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Name - DONALD AND KAREN SECOR Email - KSECOR3307@AOL.COM Date -- |
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WE WERE SAD TO HERE THE NEWS OF DOUGS DEATH SO SHORTLY AFTER, THE DEATH OF MY FATHER. EVEN THO WE HAD NOT SEE HIM FOR A LONG TIME,HE WILL BE IN OUR HEARTS ALWAYS. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL. DON,KAREN,KIMBERLY,JOSEPH, ADAM NICOLE AND NICHOLAS SECOR |
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Name - Col Email - sunshincmt@aol.com Date -- |
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Hey Doug...It's been a while. How are things up there? I would like to say everything is great here but you know the truth. I was just thinking about all the lunch periods I spent in your room just talking and doing those damn seating charts for the prom!! So im sure you know about UPenn right!!?? I know I cant believe we got kicked out! Well I just wanted to say hi and let you know that I miss you lots! Love COL |
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Name - Georgia (Secor) Friedman Email - Jar29@webtv.net Date -- |
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Doug, It's been awhile. Our paths have gone in different directions. As kids we share many memories. Sorry you had to leave us so soon. But you have a lot of company up there in Heaven (friends & family alike). You will be greatly missed. See you again one day. Love, Georgia (your cousin) |
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Name - Dana Rinschler Email - redwag1@yahoo.com Date -- |
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"THE DASH" I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend. He referred to the dates on his tombstone from the beginning to the end. He noted that first came the date of his birth, and spoke of the following date with tears, But he said what matters most of all was the dash between the years. For that dash represents all the time that he spent alive on earth... And now only those who loved him know what that little line was worth. For it matters not how much we own; the cars...the house...the cash. What matters is how we live and love and how we spent our dash. So think about this long and hard... are there things you'd like to change? For you never know how much time is left you could be at dash "midrange." If we could slow down enough to consider what's true and real, And always try to understand the way other people feel. And be less quick to anger and show appreciation more, And love the people in our lives like we never loved before. If we treat each other with respect and more often wear a smile... Remembering that this special dash might only last a little while. So when your eulogy's being read with your life's actions to rehash, Would you be proud of things they say about how you spent you dash? Doug, I'm sorry it took me so long to write, but I didn't know how to express exactly what I was feeling, until a friend of mine read this poem to me. Nobody should be more proud of the way they spent their "dash" than you. Thank you for always being there and thank you for being a part of my family's life. I LOVE YOU. Love always, (I Love)Dana! |
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Name - Mike Saintomas Email - Saint9876@aol.com Date -- |
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Hey Doug, wow it certinatly has been a while since I said Hi to you, but I got you in my heart forever bud! Its been a month and two days now since your fatal accident, FDR sucks now!!! Well bud keep me on the right track, Forever I remember the last words to which you spoke to me, "Behave", maybe I should take the good word from you, Still think about you everyday and night, not a day goes by where something doesnt come up that doesnt remember me of you!........Love you Man, Forever 1-12-00 Peace out, Saint |
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Name - Jen Email - Bstieboysrhcp@aol.com Date -- |
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Hey Doug- I was thinkin about you today. I remember one day when you subbed our chem class and we watched a movie. Remember?? I fell asleep :) haha. And of course, you didn't wake me up until the end and ya know what....i love you for that! i needed that extra 30 minutes of sleep. Of course that's not why I miss you so much, i mean, there's probably way to many reasons to even name. But you know I'll never forget you and I hope to see you when i get up there. I love you Doug! Love- Jen |
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Name - Ann Sloth Email - Sunie914@aol.com Date -- |
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Doug touched all of in a special way. He will be missed dearly by all. |
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Name - Jared Komar Email - fdr2003@aol.com Date -- |
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I find myself thinking about you constantly Doug. It's been exactly 1 month since your accident. I miss you so much.....the little things that you did, like yelling out my name in the halls, laughing at me when stuff I said that wasn't even funny. Going to you room if I had a bad day so I could talk to you. I knew you would be there, sitting behind your desk working at your computer. You were always there for me. Always. Though you may not know it, you had the biggest impact on me in the shortest amount of time. I sit by my computer, thinking of you now. Revisiting the moments that I heard of your death, and it is so hard to deal with. I just realized what you have done for me to make me a better person, and because of that I am grateful to have know you. I hope you are watching over me, helping me stay focused and on the right path. You will forever be in my heart, no matter what happens. God has you now Doug, but you will always be with me, in my heart. You are my inspiration, and I wish that I had only gotten the chance to tell you this before your departure. Thank you Doug, for it is people like you that make all of the bad in this world seem alright. You Doug Secor, are my angel, and I love you for it. Thank you |
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Name - Frank Pagano Email - Berettagm@aol.com Date -- |
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I heard that a loved teacher had died from a good friend that went to roosevelt. I know what is like to lose a beloved teacher. I went to Highland and had a great techer pass away named Lynn Morehouse and i went to her funeral and i was devestated. Please preay for God to watch over these two greta teachers souls. Thank you Frank Pagano III |
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Name - Dana Conner Email - dana.conner@cplc.com Date -- |
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I graduated from Roosevelt in 1980 and did not know Doug personally. But I do remember the terrible tragic deaths of several students from the class of 1978. My heart aches for Doug's family and friends. God Bless. |
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Name - Laura Email - lulu55523@aol.com Date -- |
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He was a nice person. He will be missed by all. |
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OK, ITS BEEN A FEW WEEKS SINCE THE A ACCIDENT,AND I STILL DONT BELIEVE IT THEY CHANGED DOUGS ROOM AROUND AND IT DOESNT FEEL THE SAME.dOUG WAS ONE OF THE GREATEST PEOPLE AT OUR SCHOOL AND HE DID SO MUCH FOR HIS KIDS YOU COULD GO TO HIM IF YOU HAD A PROBLEM HE WOULD HELP YOU WE ALL MISS YOU DOUG AND I HOPE YOUR WATCHING OVER US AND PROTECTING US ALL SEE YOU WHEN I GET THERE LOVE YOU ALWAYS, DANIELLE |
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Name - Walter Harris Email - wfharris@intrex.net Date -- |
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Doug had friends all over including here in the south. His genuine warmth, friendliness, and care for others is what made him the person that we all liked and respected.His many talents included carpentry skills that were evident in his remodeling of his home. He was also very skilled in shaping other peoples lives. All of us who knew him will miss him but his memory will linger with us always. |
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Name - Nathan B. Reetz Email - nbr13@hotmail.com Date -- |
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Doug was a great friand to a great many people. More than a friend, he was a role model to thousands of young people. He knew how to have fun, while at the same time being responsible. Doug gave his energy and time freely and more generously than any other I have known. He helped many young adults cope with trials and difficulties of growing up in a fast paced world. I went with Doug on my first REAL ski trip, and he taught me how to party! I will never forget him... Doug will be missed by countless people! Take care, and watch over us Doug. We love you! your friend, Nathan |
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Name - Tina Veach Email - Sk8rnblds@aol.com Date -- |
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we will all miss u doug u were a good man to us all |
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Name - Robert Winters 1987 Email - rpwinters@yahoo.com Date -- |
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Name - heidi vanderlee Email - porcelina1979@juno.com Date -- |
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it took me forever to look at this page b/c i'm not online, but now that i did i just want to say i thought it was awesome of you to make this. ~heidi |
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Doug, I've only been fortunate to know you for 5 years but, lucky enough to hear about you for the past 13 years, through my daughter, Cindy Fryer, a teacher at FDR. I was so happy to know that Cindy had a friend like you. How fortunate she was!! I've been on 3 NYC trips with you and will always have those fond memories. Also, the time Cindy was away and she asked you to video her daughter, Ashley's first cheerleading game. What a fun time we had. Then the time you saw our picture in the paper and you said to Cindy, " Your mother looks like Dolly Parton." I called you from Geneva and teased you about that. I am so glad I made that phone call to you. Also, I'm glad I called you before the holidays and talked to you. Cindy is havin a very hard time dealing with this, like many of your friends, but I keep telling her to remember your smile and all of the good times you had in and out of school. You'll always be in our prayers and memories. RIP , Doug. Love, Carmie Simeone (Dolly Parton!) |
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Name - Chris Szewczyk Email - hurricane07@aol.com Date -- |
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From what I hear from my cousin, Eric Mushel, this man had alot of influence on many lives. Your job now is to live your life the way he would like you to have lived it. God Bless CHriS |
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Name - Mike Saintomas Email - Saint9876@aol.com Date -- |
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Hey buddy, well I got myself in a bind with well u know who, who else but the dick i tell u about each day..........I dont wanna play nomore man what should I do man?????? gimme a hint here and there and keep me in line.........Look over me.....Rest in Peace Doug!!!!!Peace out |
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Name - Alison Sassetti-1993 Email - Ams8975@aol.com Date -- From - Syracuse, NY |
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It's amazing to look back on high school and not find an event that Doug wasn't at! He was at every football game, making floats, every dance and prom!!!! He taught so many of us how to make the most of our four years at Roosevelt. He cared deeply for all of us. I didn't, and I still don't, think of Doug as a teacher.... he was more than that, he was our friend. Roosevelt students were truly blessed to have the support and guidance of Doug Secor. Forever Rest In Peace. |
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Name - Ann Daly Email - ann13jk@aol.com Date -- |
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And so, our dearest Dougie, as you ski the finest powder in the Heavens and frolic with Mickey and Minnie, know that we have loved you................ and we always will! Thank you so much for being such a special person in my life, I will think of you always and will miss you so very much! Love always, Annie BOLLE |
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Name - Rudy Email - mr_papagiorgio@hotmail.com Date -- From - Monterrey, Mexico |
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i´m sorry for all the people who new him!! i was a foreing exchange student on 1992-93 |
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Name - Karen Colizzi Noonan Email - Ebersonian@aol.com Date -- |
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My friend Cindy Fryer taught with Mr. Secor. Her last e-mail to me spoke tearfully of her pain and that of the students he leaves behind. Cindy and I had many memorable teachers who touched our lives deeply. We may not have been very quick to tell them how much their time and talents meant to us in our lives. Take a moment now to tell those around you, whether they be teachers, friends, family members or casual aquiantances that they make a difference in YOUR life. Let them know while you can still tell them. That will be a great tribute to your much loved teacher and friend! Wishing you all peace and healing. Karen Colizzi Noonan Geneva NY |
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Name - Jessica Stives Email - JESS195810@aol.com Date -- |
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He was really nice and I'll miss him. |
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Name - Carol Clark and family Email - yesmommydearest@aol.com Date -- |
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When we heard the news, we realized that an angel has taken his life saving others. I cannot beleive that he is gone! It's unbearable. The word's to describe him are just unconditional love for anyone and everyone. |
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Name - Raj Amin Email - aminraj@hotmail.com Date -- From - Atlanta, GA |
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Thank you Doug for being a great teacher, a teacher of kindness, friendship, and leadership. I remember the difficult times we had then, and you were always there to help us get through them. Whenever I came back, I could always count on you for a genuine smile, and it felt like home again. Thanks for being my teacher, my advisor, and my friend.. Raj Amin, Class of 1991 |
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We are 2 students on the outside looking in. Though we do not feel your pain directly, we feel the pain which is suffered by our friend Jay. We saw the happiness which he brought to our friend and we feel sorrow for your loss. Sadness is even felt by students here at Spackenkill. You were a great man Doug Secor and you will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace Doug! 2 STUDENTS FROM SPACKENKILL |
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Name - Jen Email - Bstieboysrhcp@aol.com Date -- From - hyde park |
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I still can't believe it Doug. It's been a while...but i saw your car in the paper yesterday and it was difficult to hold back the tears. Please look over us all and save us each a room in your dream house in the sky when we get there. We'll always love you Doug! |
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I only knew Doug for a very short time. However,within that time I caught a glimpse at a wonderful friend and role model. I will miss him greatly. |
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Name - Adam Secor Email - Jess61698@aol.com Date -- |
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I don't really even know where to start. Doug was my uncle. He was not only that, but he was also a good friend. He never hesitated when I asked him for something, or even when I didn't. He always did what he could to make me happy. He helped me pick out my tuxedo for my prom and he even bought me Disney World tickets. I never formaly thanked him for everything he did for me, but I thought I could use this website to do so. Thank you with all of my hart. I will always love you. Thanks again for being there whenever I needed you. |
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Name - Mike Saintomas Email - Saint9876@aol.com Date -- |
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Hey Buddy, what are you doing with yourself up there? I bet you are skiing of something or making some kind heaven yearbook or something like that.....hey do me a favor help me out in life, whatever it may be school, sports and with Teachers, Look over us man, make me do that right thing......I love u bud onw and forever, you can bet on teaching me to ski when I get to Heaven, Peace man |
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MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH JERRY AND DOLORES AND JERRY JR. AND FAMILY. |
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Name - Carly Cooper Email - k477@maristb.marist.edu Date -- |
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May Doug find peace and happiness with God. We will keep him in our prayers along with others who have passed away. |
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Name - Carrie Beneway Email - caralot_gifts@yahoo.com Date -- |
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Those of us who know Doug were touch by his friendship and love. Those of us who did'nt know Doug are touched by his friendship and love. So seldom do you find a person that can touch your life weither you knew him or not. Doug you touched my life and you will be greatly missed by everyone. In loving memory of you. Your kindness and memory will live on forever. Carrie class of 1989. |
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Name - Chuck Musante, '90 Email - musantec@cmtymail.98asg.army.mil Date -- |
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My deepest sympathies to the Secor family. As I looked over the guestbook the other day, I found myself recalling all of the things that he had done for the school system on a whole. If I remember correctly, I met Doug in Elementary School! I remember all of his work on the Spring Musicals, from set design and construction to make-up and behind the scenes support. Always willing to give of his time. I also will not forget skiing down the slopes of Jiminy Peak on any given ski trip and knowing that it did not matter how good a skier you were, Doug would ski with you and let you enjoy the thrill. (Even if you were probably holding him up) Those are some of the things I will remember and keep in my thoughts and prayers for Doug and his family. Sincerely, Chuck Musante '90 (from Wuerzburg, Germany) |
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Name - Katie Dedrick Email - Babs5180@aol.com Date -- |
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Memories Keep Those We Love Close to Us Forever!!! R.I.P. Doug Love You Always :) |
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Name - Dennis C. Secor Email - Bigdcs44@aol.com Date -- |
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Time seperated us, even though we grew up together and shared alot of good times. It looks like you were well loved and a great asset to the community. I wish we had kept in touch. God Rest your soul and say hi to Nanny and Poppy for us! Your cousin, Dennis and Family. |
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Dear doug, I never really knew you. But I wish I did. I wish I had a friend like you to help me through, What pain I am dealing with, I am trapped in a bad marriage and no way out. But If I had a friend like you I would be able to have the strenth to leave him. I feel it is so tragic what happened and I wanted to give you my condolise. I wish I had some one like you to hold my hand threw this pain and tradgy of love gone wrong, But James was sadly taken away from me to, very young and so unfair why it had to happened. It is very tadgic what happened to you and I hope your friends know how lucky they were to have you as a friend. and I hope that even thoough you are gone. They feel blessed to have know such a great man. Sorry you had to go so soon. But smile down on us in heaven and please say a pray I get out and get my life back and happeniss again. Love Always, A torn heart of love. |
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Name - John Caruso Email - calamari kid Date -- |
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Hey Doug it's me crash remember the kid who was always getting hurt well I just want to let you know that we all really miss you down here and FDR will never be the same without you love John |
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Name - JEREMY CARNEY Email - JEREMY@NIETZSHE.ZZN.NET Date -- |
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THOSE WHO HAVE LIVED IN THE PAST LIVE WITH US NOW. WITHIN ALL THE PEOPLE HE HAS TOUCHED, DOUG SHALL LIVE FOREVER. |
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Name - Renee Bridle Email - nay8582 Date -- From - Poughkeepsie |
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R.I.P. Doug. |
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Name - Brian Bruno Email - Coors76643@aol.com Date -- |
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Doug you're a great man, I always thought of you as my friend rather than a teacher's aid. |
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Name - Kat Cappillino Email - kcappillino@hotmail.com Date -- |
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It's been over a week since you've passed on. Sorry, I took so long to write. I always procrastinate. Which reminds me, I never gave you my senior quote. Here it is: "There's only us There's only this Forget regret, Or life is yours to miss. No other road No other way No day but today" -Rent You lived every day like there was no day but today and made an amazing impression on everyone you've known. I know in a way we said our goodbyes when I left FDR, but ill miss seeing you when i come to visit. And I'll miss hearing and seeing all the good thing you'd have done for the classes that follow. I'll be honest, I didn't cry when I found out what happened. There were so many tears shed, but all I could think about was the good things, the good memories. You can still make me smile. We all love you and will miss you. |
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Name - stacey benson doty Email - rsdoty@together.net Date -- |
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doug was truly a gift given by God to everyone he touched. Dolores and Jerry and family my thoughts and prayers are with you all. stacey |
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Name - Jean and Tony Pittman Email - TJPitt@msn.com Date -- |
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Our sincerest sympathy to you and your family. |
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Name - MARK ALBERTSON Email - SPORTY821000CC Date -- |
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I GRADUATED FROM FDR IN 1989. I HAD GONE ON MANY SKI TRIPS WITH DOUG. HE WAS A GREAT GUY, WHO WILL BE MISSED VERY MUCH. I DON'T KNOW MANY PEOPLE WHO DID MORE FOR KIDS THAN DOUG DID. I AM VERY THANKFUL TO HAVE KNOWN DOUG SECOR. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DOUG. |
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Name - Meghan Email - Eaplover17 Date -- |
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Doug was a very upbeat spunky person. I will miss him for we joked all the time. He was always there for me when i needed someone. I will always remember his jokes and little cracks on me. When i found out he died it was the first time i cried in a couple years. We lost the best person that the world has had. Thank you Meghan class of 2000 |
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Name - Jessica DeLucca Email - spookadelucca@hotmail.com Date -- |
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Wow! I am so speechless, I dont know where to start! Well I wasn't really close to Doug but close enough to know how much of a great guy he was to our school and many students. He really made a difference in FDR!! He had a graet heart and a warm smile to get everyone through the day! Whenever i was having a bad day he would bring a smile to my face because he was such a funny guy! I can seriously say that I will never forget you, Doug! You were such an inspiration on everyones lives, especially mine! Thank you for all that you've done for me! I will always remeber you! Also when you get a chance, can you say hello to Ronnie and my grandmother for me!! Thanx, i will miss you alot!! See you when I get there Love always and forever!! Jessica |
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Name - Maegan Barr Email - Miggagrl2 @aol.com Date -- |
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its been many days since the accident but it seems like just yesterday that he was in the hall making fun of one of us i wait for the day and the courge to say i love you and miss .thank you for everything doug you are the best |
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I've been here before, somehow i felt better before. Your death was a tragery but the web site and the memorial all helped at the time but now all i can realize is the void that it left for he children. I didn't really know you but some of my children did. What is hard is to hear from everyone how wonderful you were and the smile, the smile that everyone remembers. It is a shame to have lost you and you need to ask God to help those left behind to fill your many sets of shoes, as the children,young and old need that boost to help the healing process. Iam sad that you won't be there as my kids grow up but I know you will be there in spirit to help the rest of us fill your shoes. Maybe that is why you had to go To set up a chance for others to really see what you lived and to try and do the same, as we can see the effect it had on kids now all over the world. Somehow, when I hear my teenagers laugh and clown around, i try to see the joke of it, and not heard the noise and roughhousing that it brings. I think, is that how you started your bright spirit, that was so remembered. Maybe. But anyway, it makes sense to let the laughter ring, as it is easier than tears. Just remember Doug, You got to tell God how many shoes he needs to help fill, so the children have more than memories, but advisors and parnters in fun and crime and a real teacher of life, and a hope to the future and a memory of high school, where they can rembere someone who remembered their name and had a smile that seemed always there. Yes Doug, that is a big bill to ask God to give back to the children, but i know he will when he sees how many shoes he needs to fill. Have a good time in heaven, you deserve it. You lived the life that touched and now God called you for reward, but why so young? That is really what is so hard to try to understand. Tell God some of us need help there. Rest in Peace. A MOM |
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Name - Chris and Michele Greeney Email - greeney1@mindspring.com Date -- |
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Our fondest memories of Doug will forever be guilded by the legacies left by children he touched, especially those of Craig, Terri, and Jay. "For our friends have no place in the graveyard." |
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Name - Eric Mushel Email - Mush03 Date -- |
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Hey buddy, how you doing up there? i bet those clouds are great for sking. Im trying to smile...it's really hard. I wish that wasn't it, that second last wendsday. You were supose to be at my proms, and graduation. I can't even imagine them now. Hope your having alot of fun up there! Be with me bubba. love Eric |
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Name - Meagan Canale Email - Meg3715 Date -- |
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Doug, I have visited this website about 3 times and each time I try to write I am at a loss for words. All I can say is that,I know God has a special place in Heaven for you. So REST IN PEACE DOUG. You will never be forgotten! Love Always, Meagan |
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Name - Colleen Tomaszewski Email - sunshincmt@aol.com Date -- |
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*When somebody dies, a cloud turns into an angel, and flies up to tell God to put another flower on a pillow. A bird gives the message back to the world, and sings a silent prayer that makes the rain cry. People disappear, but they never really go away. The spirits up there put the sun to bed, wake up grass, and spin the earth in dizzy circles. Sometimes you can see them dancing in a cloud during the day-time, when they're supposed to be sleeping. They paint the rainbows and also the sunsets and make waves splash and tug at the tide. They toss shooting stars and listen to wishes. And when they sing wind songs, they whisper to us, don't miss me too much. The view is nice and I'm doing just fine.* --unknown |
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Name - Gina Glynn Email - gglynn@norfolk-county.com Date -- |
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In the past two years that I have known you , you have made feel very special. The Norton family was very lucky to have had you in their lives for so long. I will miss you very much. I will miss you very much. Everyone we love or who has loved us, leaves a footprint of memory on our minds and in our hearts that will remain there forever. Please believe that you will forever remain in our thoughts until we join you skiing those white clouds. Love, Gina |
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Name - Aaron Wolff Email - awolff1@attglobal.net Date -- |
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To be honest, I guess I've been avoiding writing on or visiting this web page. Mainly because to me it means that Doug is really gone from this physical world... It's hard for me because he is the only person I've known, besides my Grandfather back in 1991, who has died. Even after a week, I still can't believe that the whole thing happened. There was never a question that he would be there, he always was. The last time I saw him was when I showed up unexpectedly at the 1999 Homecoming Dance. I'll admit, I was a little scared to go back to the High School. You know, all those insecurities come back to you, but I did it anyway. I approached the doors by the Gym slowly, looking for people I knew. Then I saw Doug inside, he was doing the concessions like he always did and talking with students and teachers. I stood there for a bit, hoping he would look over and notice me there. He did, and he came out to greet me. I shook his hand and he asked how things were. He asked about my sister and how she was, like he always did. He never forgot anyone. He made me feel welcome and all my fears of returning receeded and I eventually had a great night with everyone I knew. One thing about Doug that you realize after knowing him, is that when he looked at you, he saw your soul. He looked deep inside each person and found something beautiful in all of us. That may be one reason why we all miss him so much. He never held anything back. He never reserved his friendships for a certain kind of person, and if it had been a few years, he never hesitated to come and speak with you. That makes him a special person, and I am honored to have known him. Doug, I'll miss you, but you will always live on in my memories and the memories of those who's lives you've touched. Yours, Aaron Wolff |
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Name - Yvonne Roger Email - Bonski783@aol.com Date -- |
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Hey Doug- It's me again....I really need to talk to someone....But, I really don't wan to put me problems on this so everyone can see them. I reall with you where here so I can talk to you. I really miss you. I really don't know what to say right now.....I guess I'm just kinda stumped....I guess I'm gonna go. ~*~ R.I.P. Doug ~*~ |
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I MISS YOU SOO MUCH Love Your Little Princess PS I could use a good guardian angel watchin out for me! |
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Name - Amy Alston/Heather Burns Email - amymissesu@aol/hjhardcore@aol Date -- |
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I will be walking one day down a street far away and see your face in a crowd... and smile Knowing how you made me laugh hearing sweet echos of you from the past I will remember you... We Miss you and see you in our dreams Love, Amy and "Heather Jo" |
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this page is great, it shows everyone how much of a great guy doug was. jared you did a really good job. doug would have liked us to remember the good times he spent, not his death. much love to the family and all close friends. - Joe Fusaro |
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Name - Jenn Palmatier Email - jenpalm1@aol.com Date -- |
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I still can't believe such another great person has left our lives. Reading through the entries it is overwhelming how many lives were touched by one man. I can't imagine ever going through the halls of FDR without running into DouDoug.... his spirit will live in all our hearts forever. We'll miss you Doug. |
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Name - Brittany DiCarlo Email - Britt72773 Date -- |
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Although,I've only known Doug for the half of a year that I've been at FD he still left an imprint in my heart. I envy those of you who have gotten to know Doug so well and grieve for you also. Like many have said Doug will live in our hearts forever... we all love him. |
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Godspeed Dougy. We will always keep you close to our hearts and in our thoughts. Goodbye, Wilbur! |
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Name - Erin Harris Email - JRHAR@pojonews.infi.net Date -- From - Class of 1994 |
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I don't think I ever thanked you enough for all your help and support and all that you did for the Class of 1994! You are an inspiration to many and a reminder to each one of us to take each day as is it comes and live each moment to its fullest. You warmth, caring and kindness are unsurpassed and you will be missed by all! My deepest condolences to the Secor family, know that Doug was loved my many and will be remembered by all! |
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Name - lynette wood Email - tanl2be@aol.com Date -- |
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No matter what we did wrong he was always there to forgive us. We use to do our share of wrongs and he always made it better. When i heard the news I know were he went , Right in to all our hearts.No matter where he is on earth or in heaven he will always wacth over the students. |
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Hey Doug It's Jessi again. It's been a week yesterday since you left us and school isn't the same. I don't think it ever will be. Even passing your hallway makes me feel as though something is missing. I wish that this was a dream but i guess it's not. There are so many things i would say to you if you were still here, but yur not and i don't know who to expect to laugh at me when i can't get my locker open. Well Doug I'm sure i will write again, but i can't think of what to say. I Love You, Doug Love Always, Jessi A.K.A. Locker Girl |
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Name - Patty Berryann Tropea Email - Twopats1@aol.com Date -- |
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You will be missed and loved forever by many |
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Name - Betty Erhard Email - nute 49@aol.com Date -- |
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every day. I know you are wiih God |
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We all loved Doug. He was a father, a friend, and an all aroung nice guy. He could brighten your day and bring a smile to your face. He touched everyone with his love and caring ways. We all loved you dearly Doug and will miss your smiling happy face and caring ways. I don't think that going to Roosevelt will ever be the same for me, not being able to see your smiling face there to greet me. You will always be in our hearts and memories...forever. We love you Doug and miss you. |
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Name - Pat Sheehan Email - sheehan@sunydutchess.edu Date -- |
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I knew Doug from the days when I helped with the Spring musical as a parent volunteer. I don't ever remember seeing Doug without a smile on his face. I would like to express to his family my deepest sympathy. You must be so proud of the wonderful person that Doug became. I am sure that your hearts are broken as are the hearts of all of Hyde Park, but take comfort in the outpouring of love that has emerged from this tragedy. Let us hope that someone else will come along to touch the lives of the young people of FDR and to guide them with the gentle love that was Doug. |
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Name - Yogeld Andre Email - yandre5@hotmail.com Date -- |
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...Speachless...I'm speachless; i don't understand it at all; How could this have happened. All I know is that someone very speciale is dead and there was nothing anyone could have done about it. I'm in france right now and have been away from poughkeepsie for, what seems years though its only been almost two. I remember Doug; I remember him along with all the other teachers at FDR that touch the lives of students everyday. THough I really never got to know him, I know he was someone speciale because of the affect he had on those among my friends who did know him. THis is not the first time I've had to deal with death. THis is not the first time the community has had to deal with the passing away of a special person...I've thought about death. ...But I've also though about purpose. something which has really brouoght comfort to me, during times such as this, is the lyrics of a song I'm sure most of us have heard: "Only the good die young."--that makes me think about life and purpose. I'm not saying I don't wish Doug were around; I'm not saying it doesn't break my heart to find out that I will no longer be able to see his smile next time I visit FDR. All I'm saying is that we all have a purpose; We aren't here merely for the sake of existence. Doug was lent to us for a time, and lived; he touched us, and left behind him something most people aren't able to leave in a 100 years of existence: love. I don't know what happened or why it had to happen. All I know is that I will never forget Doug or how he touched my life. |
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Name - mary ann & ken sambells Email - k.sambells@worldnet.att.net Date -- |
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Doug, you will always be in our hearts and our memories Mary Ann & Ken Sambells |
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Name - Barry and Susan Willhite Email - HypatiaS Date -- |
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Our heartfelt sympathy to the Secor family, the faculty and staff at FDR and the students of FDR. Doug was an outstanding person and a role model to each and everyone of us. We should all "smile" in remembrence of him. May God give you peace and comfort at this time. |
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Name - Dan Gumaer Email - italia326@aol.com Date -- |
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Well Doug...........your really gone. It took me a long time to relize it. I thought if I could just ignore it and not believe in it that it wouldn't really be true. Unfourtunatly that isn't the way it works. It's hard to put into words the incredible and vast space of hurt and emptyness I feel and others are feeling. Doug you were and still are one of the most incredible poeple I havve evver heard of are ever known. No one has ever touched or helped more people then you. I always thought it was just the bunch in are group but I never knew are group was 1,000+. At first I didn't want to ever do anything again because you were always there to help me through it all. Then I took a hard long look and relized........That's not what you would have wanted. You were always the one calling my house or paging me to see how I was doing and if I was alright. Everytime I cut a class you were there to smack me on the back of the head and tell me to "Get ta class!". You needed help with your house or engraving I was there. I don't know Doug you were an incredible part of my life and now your gone. Death was never a hard thing for me to deal with until now. I think I understand it all. Doug im gonna make you a promise. I promise Doug your gonna be proud of me and Im gonna make it Doug because I know it's what you would have wanted to see. You taught me so many things Doug in ther short time I new you you impacted my whole life. Life's kinda like those ski lifts Doug and you can take a lift part of the way up and go down or you can take another lift higher. No more taking the first lift up and sking down for me........... I LOVE YOU DOUG YOU WERE MY GAURDIAN ANGEL YOU DESERE TO BE WHERE YOU ARE. I'LL SEE YOU ON TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN DOUG R.I.P. LOVE AND ETERNAL HAPPINESS, DAN (WOOGIE) :o) |
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Name - Monica Nahas Email - nahaslp@matrix.com.br Date -- |
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Even here, in Brazil, there's someone that is really really sad.Doug was a great guy. I'm probably the only one in Brazil that knew him, and I feel really proud of it. with love, MONICA NAHAS, exchange student , class of 99 . |
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Name - Jody Busolt Email - jbpok23@compuserve.com Date -- From - Poughkeepsie |
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Class of '94.Doug it still is hard to belive that you are gone.I wasn't able to make the services on monday but stopped by the cemetary on tuesday to say a few words.I heard the service was really nice but very depressing.You are gonna be greatly missed.I just want to say to everyone it really is great how everyone is pulling together in such a time of great loss.We miss you doug |
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Name - Trish Bragg Email - tbragg23@hotmail.com Date -- |
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Doug, I wrote last week after I first heard of the accident. However, I never thanked you for all you've done for me. As I was teaching one of my classes yesterday, I started to become a little frustrated because the kids had been out of school for 4 days & forgot what we learned last week. As I felt myself getting more frustrated, I thought to myself how you would handle the situation, smiled, & enjoyed the rest of my day:) I try & live my life to the fullest extent & now I will try to enjoy it even more. Being in the gym at your memorial service on Monday reminded me of the last time I saw you. We were sitting in the bleachers chaperoning the RCK-FDR basketball game on Dec. 17. We were laughing because there we were on a Friday night, 8 days before Christmas, & neither of us had started our shopping yet:) We even talked about going to the mall after the game, but our game got such a late start (thanks to Droop's freshman team!)& we never made it there. I regret not going to your Christmas party but I am glad that I can look up into the bleachers at FDR & smile as I recall the last time I saw that smiling face of yours:) Thank you also for always offering to take me on ski trips & although I only went on one last year, it was a memorable one (I think Jenny & Eva will agree). I don't know that I'll every truly understand why you were taken from us. However, I'm beginning to wonder if some former FDR students that have been living up on the second floor decided that they missed you so much & needed you now! Take care of you Doug & take care of them! Love, Trish |
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Name - Susmitha (Vasireddy)Rao Email - kambhi2@hotmail.com Date -- |
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I found out purely by chance. I am shocked and deeply saddened at this tragic loss. Although I did not know Doug very well, He knew everyone and almost everyone knew him in some way. He always had a smile on his face. I also know that he always had the students interests at heart. Somewhere, Doug is still smile for all of us. My condolences to Doug's family, to his friends, and to everyone who knew him in some way. |
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Name - Karen Capano Email - KLee428@cs.com Date -- |
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It is difficult to understand why something like this happens and I know I am struggling to make sense of it. After reading through the memorials, there is comfort in knowing how many lives you inspired. I was lucky enough to experience your kindness first-hand and feel fortunate to have been one of the lives you touched. You will be missed Doug. Love, Karen Capano |
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Name - Jenny (Baker) Morris Email - zelda28@msn.com Date -- |
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Oh, Doug--How I miss you. You have inspired us all, and I for one am a better person and teacher for having known you. Thank you. |
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Name - Adam M. Serino Email - ZEOSONE@JUNO.COM Date -- |
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Doug is still with us. We all know that Doug liked to clown and pull fast ones on people, well he's still doing it!!! Just think, Doug didn't look a day older than 27 yrs. old. Next to nobody knew his real age and if you asked him, he'd tell ya to guess, and if he liked what you said- he'd say "Well, thats how old I am." So far, I've read in the paper that he was 39, I've heard from the speaches at his memorial that he was 38, now I'm reading again from a Poughkeepsie Journalist that he was 37....He's still with us, playing us, getting his last laughs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We'll catch on Doug! Love ya- -Adam |
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Name - Charlene Schmitt Email - Char2369@aol.com Date -- |
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Name - Matthew Ross Email - whtail@att.net Date -- |
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Doug will be truly missed. He was a good person and gave a piece of himself to every student that walked the halls of FDR. |
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We'll miss you Doug!!!!!! |
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Name - Alysia Watts Email - watsy124@webtv.net Date -- |
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It's been a long time since we've seen or talked to eachother but I have always considered you a friend. That smile of yours will never be forgotten. My heart goes out to all your family and friends. Rest in Peace. |
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Name - Kim (Shook) Ham Email - kimmyd1@yahoo.com Date -- |
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Doug was ALWAYS the brightest face in the halls in FDR. Although he was not our class advisor (class of '92) he was an EXTREMELY important part of our every day activities. Everybody always loved it when they heard that their teacher was sick and "great!! we have Doug as our sub!!" That didn't mean that he let us get away with murder, it just meant that the next 45 minutes would be filled with laughter (and a little work) To his family: you should be extremely proud of what you son/brother/uncle has done for the community, school and students. He has molded MANY, MANY young minds. He was there not only for me but also for my brothers and sister (Rich class of '89, Denny Fairbanks class of 2000, Christine Fairbanks class of 2003) With Deepest Regrets. Kim |
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Name - Joe Email - spinkid8898kir@aol.com Date -- |
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this goes out to all the people that were klose to doug, dont let the world bring you down remember why he kame and why he was alive, expeirience his warmth and feel for all....we'll all miss him.K>T i |
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Name - Jean Harris Email - jrhar@pojonews.infi.net Date -- From - Class of '72 |
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I don't remember having someone like Doug around when I was in high school. But luckily my daughters did! Dear Doug...thanks for talking me into being an advisor for my daughter Erin's class ('94). We have wonderful memorie because of it. Your absence will leave a void no one will ever fill but the memory of your smile and kind spirit will live on in those whose lives you touched. |
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Name - lorenz sabine Email - lorenzsabine@gmx.de Date -- |
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I can't really express all my thoughts I have but I just want to say how sad I am. When I got the information about the tragedy I started to cry and I dind't know what to do. I feel so bad for not beeng with u in Hyde Park. I'm here in Germany but I'M in ur hearts and I'm with Doug. He was such a special person aND I will always remember him. I only knew him 11 months since I have been an exchangestudent at FDR, but those months have been so great. Also Doug made them great. He gave advice and was there whenever I neede him....Now he is not there anymore, but he is always present in my heat. Doug, I'll miss you and one day we will see eaachother again!!!!!!!! IN love, Sabine Lorenz |
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Name - Nancy Hoban Email - nhoban@attglobal.net Date -- |
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It has taken me a week to think of the right words to say about Doug.I knew him from a diistance for 2 years and closer in the last few months since my son's car accident. He has been there for Dan all along. So to you Doug..."To everything there is a season..A time to be born and a time to die..." If you are one of the lucky ones- once in your life someone like Doug Secor will come along and somehow touch your life and make a difference in the path you choose to follow in life. My son Daniel was fortunate enough to be one of those hosen. Thanks Doug for all that you did both seen and unseen....Love Nancy Hoban |
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Name - Oba Kumi Email - energy5480@aol.com Date -- |
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Doug,you will trully be missed. We are so speechless at this point in time.May God bless you. Love Always, The Kumi Girls |
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Name - Patty D Email - stirlingbabe@hotmail.com Date -- |
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This the second time i have written because the first was too short, it dodn't say enough of what was in my heart. After reading lots of otheres comments, i realized that Doug was meant to affect our lives, to show us hwo to be nkind to one another. High school is a turbulant time, and there aren't many people who make it very easy. We are always trying to fit in, to make a good impression to "discover ourselves" but in reality it is hard and not many people have alot of confidence. But Doug gave us that confidence, to be ourselves, to laugh and joke and make mistakes because that is what learning and living were all about and no one knew that better than Doug. I am 4 years out of FDR now and I still remeber how small that school seemed by senior year. Let it be a lesson to those who have passed through the halls of FDR in the past and all who will pass throughthem in the future, be kind to each other for that is what Doug would have wanted. |
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Name - Jon and Stephanie Green Email - Greenie26 Date -- |
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Doug, You have brought us so many fond memories through the years.It didn't matter wheather it was just joking around or your help with something that made you special. We will always remember all you did for us with our wedding, from engraving a silver platter to helping set up our reception hall. You always had a great time with whatever you were doing, and i'm glad you lived your life to the fullest, although you were taken much to soon. I'll remember all the times you invited me skiing with you, even though i wasn't a student at FDR. I'm also going to remember all the enjoyable nights we spent with friends and your family. God bless and we'll be thinking of you. |
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Name - Mrs. D. Email - farmer7a@prodigy.net Date -- |
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Someday we'll walk together, you and I, hand in hand. We'll walk on the beach and frolic in the sand. We'll overcome our fears together as one you and I. No longer in the dark or afraid we'll reach the sky. We'll drive through the mountains on a wide open lane. No longer to be trapped by our fears and our pain. The pain we now feel will fade to an ember. Our doubts and our fears we will no longer remember. With strength we will triumph, together we'll be bold. Our problems a memory that has somehow lost its hold. We long to be normal to live free once again, And I will be with you because I am your friend. And when you are weak and want to give up and quit, I'll carry you forward to the goal we must hit. When I can no longer go on my bones weak and sore, You'll carry me too, cause that's what friends are for. We may often wonder what it is God has planned. But someday we'll walk together, you and I, hand in hand. Author unknown |
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God Bless you.. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. |
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Name - Kara Strippoli Email - kstrippo@zoo.uvm.edu Date -- |
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Doug-- You will be missed so much! I finally am getting a chance to write to you--I am back up @school in VT and it is Freezing. My friends all went skiing today, I had to turn down the offer because it is so cold. I am sure you would have still gone though--there's a ton of snow up here. Anyway--the last time I saw you was at your Christmas party, I had to pick up Fasano because he drank a little too much(surprise!) but ended up staying a while to comfort Dana's embarassment as you initiated one of her mother's trademark laughter fits. YOu were ALWAYS laughing--and making others laugh too. After attending the final service on Monday--it made me realize exactly how many people you made laugh though.I have done quite a bit of crying, some by myself--but mostly with "the crew" that you knew all too well. We all know that that is not what you would want us to do though--but GOD it is so hard not too, Doug--you have provided us with soem of the best memories of our lives! We all got together Saturday night--abiut 15 of us at the Vargas'--a place that we figured would be quite appropriate considering the many memories that were created ther(including the "WALKING STICK DANCE"--which by the way will UNFORTUNATELY never forgotten because of course you put that one in the year book). We watched the movie that you left us our senior year (you know--the through the years one) and sat back and remebered the good times--WE watched the whole thing getting through it with no tears, mostly because we were filled withthe returning happiness that you brought to our lives, but at the end--you left us anote, reading: Thank you for letting me be a part of your lives. I will miss you. And reality hit us hard. We will miss you too Doug--more than you can ever imagine. But, you left us with so many great things to look back on. I will never forget the time you, Matt and I Went to Atlantic City and yyou snuck us into the Taj Mahal--and then we got kicked out--and then snuck back in again--and then ended up as extras in that Nicholas Cage Movie "snake eyes",or our trip to Disneyland and Daytona, THe Olympics--guess what, I wish I told you when you were around, Lou's having them again this year! I know you wouldn't miss that! Never will forget sneaking up on sleeping clowns either and everytime I go to a kareoke bar --you'll be the first person I'll think of. I just want to apologize for not ever letting you know how much you meant to me and thanking you for all that you'd done. It's sad that it takes something like this to happen to realize these things, and also to get evrybody together. As the class of '95 said, you gave them their 5 year reunion. What will oures be without you--who will get us all up on stage to do a horrific backstreet impression now? Well--we'll certainly be thinking of you--DOUG I MISS YOU! |
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I DIDN'T KNOW YOU WELL, BUT I KNEW YOU ENOUGH!!!!!! R.I.P |
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Name - Todd Crispell Email - lionheart5939@yahoo.com Date -- |
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To the memory of Doug I pray, I hope that where he is now he is loved like he was here on earth. He was a very special person that was liked by everyone.I grew up with Doug and now remember how much I enjoyed his friendship, I was on his bowling team when we were young.I know he touched many peoples lives,and was forever giving.He will be missed. Todd Crispell |
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Name - Gerald & Missy Leveque Email - gdml97102@aol.com Date -- From - Poughkeepsie |
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You have been a presence in both my high school years as well as my husbands fotunately for us you have been a bigger presence in our adult years. We will greatly miss your smiling face,your kind words, and your presence, although you will always remain in our hearts. We will miss you!!!!!!!!!! David thanks you for his mickey mouse and his t-shirt which he wears with pride. Watch over us all and continue to influence us from up above........ that you |
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Doug, you meant a lot to many people, and you should know how much you influenced them. R.I.P. |
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Name - CATHY DORAN Email - CAT2727 Date -- From - VA. BEACH, VA. |
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DOUG YOU WERE AND STILL ARE AN AMAZING MAN, FOR ALL THE HEARTS THAT YOU HAVE TOUCHED AND LIVES YOU HAVE CHANGED YOU WILL BE ETERNALLY BLESSED FOR THAT. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. ONE LOVE!!!! REST IN PEACE.... |
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Name - Chantal Potrzeba Email - STARgazerJT@AOL.com Date -- |
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I didn't know Doug but I can see now that he was a wonderful person that touched so many in his life. I hope wherever he is he is happy. My heart goes out to all that feel this loss... I know how it is, how much it hurts to loose someone so close to you. All I can say to you is that he is still here with us in spirit. Let's never forget everything he did. |
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Name - Maggie Schimmelpfennig Email - dkschimmel@aol.com Date -- |
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I have been reluctant to sign the guestbook, hoping that I would wake up from a terrible dream and find that you were still well and with us. It is so sad to have to let such a wonderful person go. Your humor, your kindness, your support. ..just seeing your smiling face in the halls at FDR -- I will miss you very much!! I can only hope that you are now in a better place! |
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Name - Dan Mintzer Email - dmintzer@bu.edu Date -- |
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Even far out of the high school loop, i sadly feel the pain and remorse of this tragic accident. Life and death work in the stangest of ways. I hope the man upstairs takes good care of you. Dan Mintzer Class of 98 |
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Name - Nancy Schuhknecht Email - TheChief2k@AOL.com Date -- |
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Life is most definitely Gods special gift. Dougs life was a perfect example of Gods gift. I didn't know him but yet I feel as if he was an old friend.My prayers are with his mom and dad and I feel that our children in Roosevelt High are at a great loss. |
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Name - Jeanne Rock Wheeler Email - JMWheel05@aol.com Date -- |
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I have only seen Doug a few times since I really knew him 20 years ago..... Even then he always had a smile on his face and helped anyone he could. I'll never forget the times we've had, He's been a great friend to so many, he will be sorely missed! My heart goes to his family, Peace to you all and know that Doug will always keep an eye onyou and Hyde Park! Rest in Peace my friend! |
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Name - Tani and Mendy Forte Email - ggforte@idsi.net Date -- From - Millbrook |
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Dear Doug, Your success is measured by the number of people that have you touched in a positive way throughout your life. You have touched so many lives with your friendship, guidence, support, and laughter and will remain in there memories forever. God may work in strange ways and we will never know what he was thinking. All we can do is hope all you have touched will be richer for the values you have taught by guidence and example. |
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Name - Sarah Caprioli Email - sarah.caprioli@villanova.edu Date -- |
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"When you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling. Live your life so that when you die, you're the one who is smiling and everyone around you is crying." Although he was not given much time here, Doug lived fully every day of his life. Always ready with a smile and a laugh, his life touched the lives of so many of us both as a teacher and a friend. Our lives are forever changed by his brief but everlasting presence. And just as sure as we are down here crying from the pain of his loss, Doug is up there somewhere, smiling back down on us. "To die but not to perish is to be eternally present." -Tao Te Ching Doug will live forever in our hearts. We miss you. |
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Name - Adam M. Serino Email - ZEOSONE@JUNO.COM Date -- From - H.P. |
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Well, I've been stalling to do this because I have really nothing to say-- a great loss of words. Anything that I do say is un-justified to the feelings that I feel. WORDS can be POWERLESS!!! Doug gave me and all of us something, but all was given differently. He gave us all our own special gift, our own special piece of him. He did this with not one shread of effort, just his heart and soul. I can honestly say that I am truly glad that I am out of Roosevelt. Without Doug, that place will hit rock bottom hard. Sorry to say it. He was anything and everything that went on or happend in that place. I can't imagine what it must be like to have one of Dougs images freshly burnt into the students\staffs minds and now have to go through this. It's hard enough having to go through this with recent images and memories of Doug with me. My heart go's out to his family, friends, and loved ones! LOVE YOU DOUG and I'M MISSING YOU MAN!!! P.S. Hope the slopes up there are as good as the ones in Italy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! P.S.S. Thanks for New Years of '97 ---- I won't forget that one!!! |
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Name - Jason Weiner Email - Weiner88@aol.com Date -- |
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Thanks for Florida and being there all 4 years of High School! |
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Name - Eric Cueva Email - Ecave88@cs.com Date -- |
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Doug was a good man. I was not close to him like others may have been but I knew that he was a awsome person. May he R.I.P and may his spirit live on. |
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I had many a great time with Doug. We had many laughs and I always considered him a friend instead of a students aid or a teacher. I would do some pretty dumb stuff while I was at F.D.R. and he always looked out for me. I am going to miss him horribly and the world is truly a lesser place without his presence. All of the rest of my class (1995) surely feels the same way. God bless you Doug and I hope to see you soon. Nick Whiteley |
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Name - Lauren Touhey Email - BonkLove@gurlmail.com Date -- |
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I never knew nor even met Mr. Secor but I feel for your pain and I sympathize with each and everyone of you. It is a terrible loss to loose anyone close to you, especially to die so fast like he did. I pray that he was not in any pain and that it occurred quickly. You are all in my prays. Kelly Doyle informed me of your tragic loss, and I am so very sorry! I feel bad for each and everyone of you. Please remember your good days you spent with him. Keep your head high and your hearts open. Much love, be safe and stay health. Love always, Lauren Touhey @}----- |
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Name - Amanda Richter (Class '97) Email - ar001g@uhura.cc.rochester.edu Date -- |
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When I was in high school, I did not know Doug well. But what I did know and saw with my own eyes was that he was very much loved by many people at FDR, the students most importantly. He was a true friend to many of the students at FDR and I'm sure he made a difference in many of their lives. No one will ever undertand why this happened - it was a sudden and tragic loss. But one can take comfort in the knowledge that Doug is resting peacefully in God's hands now. My heart goes out to the Secor family and all the students at FDR who knew Doug well and considered him their friend. Never forget the good times you had with Doug - memories may be painful at times but they are also all you have. |
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Name - Mark Perrotta Email - garvo1@yahoo.com Date -- |
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R.I.P WE WILL ALL MISS YOU DOUG |
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Name - Robert Holden Email - RMH0099@AOL.COm Date -- From - FDR CLass of '72 |
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Doug- I appreciate all that you attempted and accomplished for my children. You "are" the Spirit of FDR and will greatly missed by the entire community. Thank you and rest in peace |
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Name - Kathy Sheehan Email - kathysheehan@hotmail.com Date -- From - Seattle |
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I graduated from FDR in 1986. Although it's been 14 years and we weren't close, I remember Doug well, and I was greatly saddened by the news of his death. The thing I remember most about Doug was how good he was to everyone -- it didn't matter who you were; if you were a student at FDR, he tried to make your life better. This webpage shows just how important a person he was. To Doug's parents: My heart goes out to you. I hope you take peace in knowing that if our lives our measured by how many hearts we touch, Doug must have lived a thousand lifetimes in his 37 years. To Doug's colleagues at FDR: May you all gain from this tragedy, a deeper understanding of how important your profession is, and the remarkable ability of just one good and caring teacher to touch so many young lives. To Doug's students and everyone else who knew and loved Doug, and learned from him: Remember what made Doug so special to you and try to carry that with you wherever you go, treating everyone you meet with the same respect and thoughtfulness you know Doug would shown them. Let Doug's greatest legacy be that his gift for humanity be passed on through each of you. After reading this website, I realize that if I leave this earth having touched a fraction of the number of people Doug has, I will have lived well and lived good. Now I have to start working a little harder at that. So, it looks like Doug has reached me after all -- through all of you who have taken the time to share your thoughts about him. "There are those whose lives affect all others around them, quietly touching one heart who in turn touches another. Reaching out to ends further than they would ever know. Leaving us all a little richer than we were before." Doug, you've left Hyde Park much richer than it was before -- rest in peace. |
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Name - Ann Chupay Harris Email - Annharris@hotmail.com Date -- |
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My thoughts are with the family of Doug and all his very close friends. Doug will be greatly missed. When I first heard the sad news I thought" "he had a higher calling". I'll always remember Doug for his great smile, great spirit and great his many kind and gentle ways. Ann Harris |
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Name - Jessica Duggan Email - Grtfldedhd@aol.com Date -- |
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My heart goes out to the secor family and all of his friends and aquaintences, have faith that Doug is in the good hands of the lord, waiting for us to be reunited. I only met him briefly, but I have no doubt what a wonderful man Doug was because of the things I have heard about him. sincerely, jessica |
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To a wonderful man and teacher. You will be missed. |
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Name - Jonna Reardon Email - AEsoCCer23@aol.com Date -- From - Hyde Park |
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I wasn't as close to Doug as a lot of kids were but the second you walk into FDR no matter who you are you know Doug. His warm heart and bright smile welcomed everyone. FDR will never be the same without him and he is irreplaceable. Yesterday, at the memorial service it was evident how many people truly loved and cared about him. Doug was the warmest and most caring person I have ever met and he will be greatly missed. I love you Doug and I hope your having fun on the second floor. Finish your dreamhouse in the sky. See ya when ya get there, Love Always, Jonna |
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Name - Noreen Avallone Email - Noreen7054@aol.com Date -- |
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After visiting this site the second time I didn't feel like I fully said everything that I needed to. I would like to say thank you to Doug and to everyone that loved him. I think Doug is grateful just as much to us students and friends as we are to him. He showed us to have a good time, and provided it for us. But not only that but we shared it with him and I think that is what made him happy. Not just because he lived a good life but he also gave it. His smile was contagious so thank you Doug for this is how we will always remember you and love you. <3 NOreen |
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Name - Lindsay Tanner Email - Elfmage@bestweb.net Date -- |
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I was never close to Doug but people always had nice things to say about him. I remember always seeing Doug with a smile on his face. He will be greatly missed by all. God bless him. |
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Name - Nicky Email - Smoosh98tn@aol.com Date -- From - Poughkeepsie but I live in TN |
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I didnt know Doug but my Cousin did....I am sorry for your loss and may God keep you strong. R.I.P. Doug<3 |
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Name - Louise Mandy Email - weezen@webtv.net Date -- |
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I will always remember your sweet smile and how kind and respectfulyou were to me while I worked for HPCSD and after. You will be missed. God Bless you!!! |
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Name - Margaret Robelee Email - bosedge@cs.com Date -- |
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We are truly saddened by the passsin of Doug Secor. I know how much he influenced the lives of so many at FDR. Always remember that every day is a gift. Use each day well and never forget to tell those you love how much they mean to you. Our sympathies to his family and friends. Sincerely, Margaret and Bill Robelee and Christopher Sherman |
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Name - Suzanna & Dionna Email - SuzE229@aol.com Date -- From - Hyde Park |
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Name - Randi Stofa Email - IMSlugger@AOL.com Date -- |
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Class of '92 I really didn't know Doug, but do remember saying hi to him in the hall. Somehow he knew who everyone was. I would like to express my deepest sympathy to all of his friends and family. I'm sorry for you loss, he was a great person. |
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I just wanted to sign again and wish every one whos feeling loss good spirits and that doug would want us to be on the mnt so get going. doug we miss you buddy and hope to see you in the future |
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Name - Shannon (McCavara) Lasher Email - SBKBL@aol.com Date -- |
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When my mother told me what had happened, my heart dropped. I was not overly popular in school, and it always seemed that my teachers could never remember my name from the day I was no longer in their class, but Doug knew who I was from the first time he was a substitute teacher for one of my classes. He was always the one we all wished for - when we had Doug, class would be fun that day. As I got older, I started to get into some trouble at school, and didn't want to listen to anyone's advice or preaching. Doug always kind of gave me that guilt trip, that I knew I could do better, and I wasn't making the most of the talents that I had. Somehow, it made a difference when it came from him. Just by his knowing me and knowing what was going on in my life, without even really telling him, he always made me think about what I was doing. He never seemed like a teacher or an advisor. He was always more like a friend. In 1993, when my friend, Mace Jones, was killed in a car accident, Doug was there. He was a part of the group meetings that we had after his death, and he talked with us about Mace, and helped us deal with our feelings. He was there weeks afterward, when I was still feeling very low and very alone. He never failed to ask me how I was doing, and if I wanted to talk. It's kind of ironic.... He was my study hall teacher my senior year, and he'd come over to our table and hang out and talk, help us with our homework, and joke and laugh the whole time. It made the typical boring study hall a lot more interesting. The thing that amazed me most about Doug was that he knew everyone, and cared for everyone. I don't think I ever really recall him not know someone's name, or what they were up to as they snuck down the hallway when they were supposed to be in class. He remember things about people who had been in Roosevelt years before I had that somehow came up in conversation. He never had a bad thing to say about anyone, and you would very seldom see Doug with a frown on his face. He always just went with the flow, and was always happy. Thank you, Doug, for all of the times you made school fun, thank you for taking the time to care about me, and thank you for being you. I will never forget you, Doug. You were one of the most special people I have ever met, and you will be in my heart forever. |
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Doug's caring for and involvement in student activities were two of the warm supports available to students at Roosevelt High School. His was a very unique and constant commitment to the students and the school. He is and will be missed! |
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Name - Brittany Secor Email - bcs378@yahoo.com Date -- From - Red Hook |
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Uncle dougie You are the greatest uncle anyone could ever have it seems you were also the greatest friend to ever have. You touch so many people in different ways. You are so greatly loved and missed by everyone. i don't think anyone will ever forget that smile. i love you and miss you. love your niece, Brittany |
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Name - Sam Podell Email - BigRed2184 Date -- |
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Even though I never truely got to know Doug, I feel that in a way, he touched my life aswell. If a man who I never met can affect my life in such a way, he must have been a great man. And even though I never knew you, I'll still miss you, Doug. |
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Name - Brittany Secor Email - bcs378@yahoo.com Date -- From - Red Hook |
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Uncle dougie You are the greatest uncle anyone could ever have it seems you were also the greatest friend to ever have. You touch so many people in different ways. You are so greatly loved and missed by everyone. i don't think anyone will ever forget that smile. i love you and miss you. love your niece, Brittany |
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Name - Lee Barnum Email - lbarnu02@providence.edu Date -- |
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There are not enough words to express what Doug has meant to myself, my family, and the Hyde Park community as a whole. I was in St. Croix when my mother called me to tell me this awful news. At first I did not believe her, because I could not and still can not fully comprehend what has happened. Doug did so much for all of us, myself included. He fought for all of us and would never give up if our welfare was at stake. My senior year we went to Florida, something that Doug had to fight with the "powers that be" in order for us to be able to go. He was always there with a smile a hug, and a how are you doing every morning. He would help us deal with our parents when we just couldn't deal anymore. He talked to our parents to get us out of trouble:) (a few times) And sometimes omitted information when he talked to our parents so we wouldnt get in trouble either. He was my brothers best friend, the person that he could ALWAYS go to when he was having a problem. Doug was like that for so many of us. He made sure our proms were awesome, always made sure our float was the best one, read our names at graduation and cried with us when we were leaving. When we came back he was always there with a smile and a hug. Doug, you will be truly missed, not just by me but by all. I love you Doug and will never forget you. Thank you for all you have done, and the strength you will bring all of us from above. "My father always used to say that when you die, if you've got five real friends, then you've had a great life." Lee Iacocca You've had a great life Doug!!! Keep Smiling! Lee:) |
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Name - Brittany Secor Email - bcs378@yahoo.com Date -- |
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Well, He may have been a pain sometimes but he only picked on you if he liked you alot. He is going to be missed very much. I love him. He will always be in everyones heart. Ilove you amd miss you uncle Dougie. love always your niece Shittany |
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Doug I already wrote to you but I never really got to say anything that I really felt. I know that you are mad that you cant be down here with all us. But I know that you are having a great time up there. Ona personal note, how are the girls up there? I know you are looking over us now so I'm not scared that you are gone. Do you know how many people came and saw you at the wake. If half of the people came to my wake I would have thought that I had a great life and many people loved me for who is am. Thanks for all the great times and all the great time you gave my friends. THANKS R.I.P Doug |
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Name - Kelly Myers Email - kmyers10@aol.com Date -- |
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Doug will always be remembered as a great friend to all of us at FDR. He put his heart in to everything that he did at the high school. Our homecoming floats became an extravaganza with fireworks, dancers and music. It brought many of us (class of '95) together. Of course, for some reason Doug would never let me use the power tools! Erika, Wendy and I drove in to Hyde Park for the services on Saturday. We saw classmates that we had not seen in months, or even years. It was a tragic accident that brought us all there. It seemed natural that we all came together to honor the man who did so much for us. Doug, we will miss you. |
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Name - Kelly Harris Email - kaharris@cisunix.unh.edu Date -- |
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Doug always had a smile and an amazing way of saying hello that never ceased to put a smile on everyone's face that ever knew him. He will be greatly missed, but always loved. |
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If any other day had to be his death Martin luther King day was the most apropriate,as it felt like we were honoring a king. The greatest honor was that my 9 year was sad that he would never meet him.I felt that his life inspired me to be the best that i can be while God allows me the time |
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This web page is so nice!!!! Thankyou for those who created it. Im sorry to all who were very close to Doug. |
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Name - Jill Caruso Email - sillyj32@aol.com Date -- |
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Doug, you were a special person @ FDR. The memorial service on Monday proved your importance to a lot of us. I wish i could have gotten to know such a wonderful individual better. Have fun up on the second story. You will be missed. Love, Jill |
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Name - Pamela Coutts Email - dcoutts@ibm.net Date -- |
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I think this website is great and doug would be proud of us all. |
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Name - Cindy Fryer Email - Sindeefdr@aol.com Date -- |
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Dougie, what can I say? It's been six days since your tragic accident and I'm still having a hard time believing that it actually happened and that you're gone. I'll never forget our summer lunches at Friendly's, our trips to NYC, your radiant smile that could light up a room, your quick wit, or you. Thank you for being such a dear friend, not only to me, but to my family. Ashley and Justin will miss you, and so will my Mom (Dolly Parton). FDR won't be the same without you. I'll always look for you outside your room and I'll always remember all the jokes about my height! You always liked to tease me about that, but I didn't mind because it was coming from you. I gave it right back to you. When I tucked Justin in bed the night of your accident, he said to me, "Mommy, did Doug have any children?" I started to say, "No, Doug didn't", but I stopped myself and said, "Yes,Doug did. He had all the children of FDR." I'm going to miss you, Doug, more than words can say. You were a great friend that no one can replace. I'll try to keep my chin up because that's what you would want. RIP, Doug! I love you and I'll never forget you. |
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Tuesday, January 18, 2000 |