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Jenn - 2008-08-19 17:15:19
I love you Doug. You were one of the best people I have ever known and it was an honor. I'll miss you for the rest of my life as will anyone who knew you. -J
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Michael - 2008-08-19 17:33:46
Doug, as a member of your big, loving adopted family, I will miss you. Shirley (a/k/a Heather, as we always knew you), my heart goes out to you for your loss, but I know you have family and friends around you. And Kelli, thank you for the beautiful tribute to a beautiful man.
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Renee - 2008-08-19 17:38:46
From my entry today: Today I mourn the passing of a long time, dear fellow online journaler. I met Denver Doug when he first started reading my journal about 8 years or so ago. He was brand new on the journal scene but every time I was having a hard time in my life or when I celebrated achievements or my children's accomplishments, there was always an email waiting for me with words and heartfelt messages. Doug was an elderly gentleman and had a lot of health problems and unexpected losses and yet he still kept his shining spirit going through the wire. I will miss those emails and that gentle, reassuring presence in my online world. Another online journaler, has died. My friend has passed and I grieve for the loss of such a gentle and beloved man. And everything I could write, would be so inadequate. Thank you Kelli, for posting such a loving tribute to our friend and for all the messages you sent keeping us updated. Thank you Denver Doug</a>, for everything and for caring about me and my family even though we were never fortunate enough to meet. I love you and I will miss you. Heather and family: you are all in my prayers.
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Bozoette Mary - 2008-08-19 17:57:14
Dear Doug, I will miss you. Thank you for being part of my cyberlife.
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Richard Crawford - 2008-08-19 18:14:51
Doug was one of the first diarists I began to follow in earnest when I first learned about blogging. He was an inspiration and even though I didn't communicate with him often I thought of him as a friend. You will be missed, Doug.
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Cosmic - 2008-08-19 19:10:08
You will be missed Doug. Because of you, I adapted to using my oxygen without the terrible fear I had in the beginning. You made it seem like nothing. It turned out, you were right. You have one of the most beautiful souls I have ever known and have touch so many in the journaling world. I pray for your dear Shirley and the rest of your family to ease comfort them in the coming months.
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Susie - 2008-08-19 20:10:59
Kelli, this was a wonderful tribute, from a loving little sister. My heart goes out to you, to the rest of Doug's family and all those who loved this fine, fine man.
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Deb - 2008-08-19 20:39:26
Even knowing it was coming, this is so sad to see. I will treasure the glimpses that Doug gave to us of a Denver long gone. My condolences to his family physical and virtual.
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Fred and Teresa - 2008-08-19 22:42:47
"Denver Doug" will live on in tales retold to friends around house. What a wonderful, wonderful guy.
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golfwidow - 2008-08-20 00:10:52
I will never forget you.
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Stefani - 2008-08-20 01:26:23
I'll miss your sunny disposition, Doug, and your way with words. I still treasure the photos you sent me of you with Shirley and Jeannie. They are on my bulletin board of cyber-friends. Glad to have known you, friend! (Thanks Kelli for your updates and loving tribute. My thoughts are with you as well.)
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dichroic - 2008-08-20 02:06:10
Goodbye, Doug. Yor memory will be a blessing to a lot of us.
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Jim - 2008-08-20 02:38:18
My entry for today began "A dear friend whom I have never met has passed away." I never had the pleasure of meeting him in real life but I have met him through his online writing and photography and poetry and stories and through the many e-mail discussions we had about history and politics and computers and art and life. I will miss him but I will always have the memory of his words and his friendship.
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Kate Johnson - 2008-08-20 03:08:26
Hoo boy, Doug. Kind, sweet gentleman that you are, I'll miss ya, buddy. Shirley, he sure thought the world of you and the family you raised and the grandkids.
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Nils - 2008-08-20 03:46:13
What a wonderful, loving tribute to someone who was so important in your life and in those of so many others. Being asked to write this tribute was an honour for you, I am sure. What you wrote is an honour to him and to his family. My heart goes out to Doug's family. I knew him only through Kelli, but the picture she painted of him made me want to know him better. The world is poorer without him, but richer for having borrowed him for the time he was here.
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renee (tesserae) - 2008-08-20 03:48:52
oh. speechless. sad.
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nillachino - 2008-08-20 04:02:03
As another one of the "extended family" members...I remember the day I asked Doug if he'd be my internet papa. I needed guidance and just someone in my corner helping me get my life in order. He did that and so much more. thank you golden angel.
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Suzy Smith - 2008-08-20 07:02:10
I was another person that Doug encouraged to write. He will be sorely missed all over the world.
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John Bailey - 2008-08-20 11:25:25
Respect and love, old friend. Sleep easy.
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~ Sil in Corea - 2008-08-20 14:40:35
Doug, I'm going to miss you a lot. You encouraged me to start journaling. So many times when I really needed it, there was an e-mail from "ion" or "bashful bull", two of his 'pennames.' After my Dad died, he helped fill the heart-hole. (My Dad grew up just a few towns over from Denver.) Lots of Love and Hugs to his beloved "Heather" and family, ~ Sil
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Bex - 2008-08-20 15:11:17
Oh my. This is sad news. Doug was a hero to us all, those who spoke up and those who "lurked." He was a man for all seasons. He had so much story-telling in him, he'd never tire of it. And we never tired of reading/listening to him. The web-world who got to know and love Denver Doug are poorer today for losing such an outstanding soul. But Doug will live on, in another capacity, and I'm hoping he's running as fast as his legs will take him to somewhere he loves. Good night dear Doug. Hugs and prayers for Shirley and the rest of his family.
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Betty Lou - 2008-08-20 15:33:50
As is everyone who "knew" Doug, my sympathies and my heart go out to his entire family. Rest in Peace dear Doug.
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Jules - 2008-08-20 16:21:39
Goodbye Doug, you will be missed.
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Lynda in Idaho - 2008-08-20 20:03:49
A fond farewell Doug and Godspeed on your way. With so many others, I will miss his gentle, uplifting words and memories of times past. Hugs and condolences for his beloved Shirley and family.
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Sheila - 2008-08-21 02:08:39
Dear Doug, you are sorely missed. Did you know what a big impact you had on so many people and how many cyber friends held you in such loving care? If you didn't before, now you do. Doug always had such kind words to say when my brother died a few years ago. Shirley, take care, my sympathy to you and your family. Doug cared about you so much. Can you imagine all of the stories that he will now be able to tell to a whole new audience. Happy trails, dear friend. Kelli, this is a wonderful tribute to such a good person and a great friend to so many. Thank you.
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Carol - 2008-08-21 02:18:05
Good night, dear friend. Sure will miss you.
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Alvin - 2008-08-21 02:59:09
Forever love my dear friend.
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mz. em - 2008-08-21 03:55:21
I will miss you Doug. Prayers to all the family. Thank you Kelli for writing a wonderful tribute. mz. em
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Wilma - 2008-08-21 12:18:25
Goodbye my dear friend, until we meet again...Thank you Kelli for a wonderful tribute for a great man.
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kdip - 2008-08-21 18:34:50
I often felt like a loner in the internet blogging communitiy, except for the back-and-forths I had with this great fella. Now I see that I belong to a large community-those who belonged to him. I'll miss him.
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Carol - 2008-08-21 22:23:36
I will keep you in my heart forever. I love you Doug.
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just rambling - 2008-08-21 23:34:07
Very touching tribute! My heart goes out to you and Doug's family at this terrible loss.
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kate&jim - 2008-08-22 23:29:19
Goodbye, Doug. Thanks.
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Stephanie - 2008-08-24 01:47:43
I am proud and grateful to have had you as a friend. Rest peacefully, Doug.
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Rian - 2008-08-24 12:56:42
I can't believe this. Was reading Ava's post and saw this news about Denver Doug. I knew that he was not well, but never expected time was so short. I too will miss him. He has been part of my little group of Internet friends from the beginning. Thanks for being there, Doug, for all of us. Shirley (Heather), my heart goes out to you and your family. -Rian
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Maggie - 2008-08-26 16:40:25
I'll miss Doug, a genuine and bright spirit! Condolences to Doug's family and loved ones.
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Jen - 2008-08-27 19:03:17
work has been so busy that I've not been over here to see Doug in a little while. I was so sad to hear of his passing. He was such a good friend to so many of us with his supportive e-mails and stories. I feel like I've lost a grandparent. I hope that Heather and Doug's family are doing okay and know that he was so loved. By so many. Goodbye my friend.
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deb - 2008-09-01 09:26:57
Doug... It had been awhile since we spoke. I cried to hear of your passing. You were always such a good friend, taught us all so much. Peace, until we meet again.
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