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Douglas Brigham Obituary

Douglas W. Brigham of Erwinna, Pa. Douglas W. Brigham, 52, passed away suddenly on Oct. 17, 2012. Born in 1960 in Wilmington Delaware Memorial Hospital and raised in West Chester, Doug was the beloved son of Richard T. Brigham and the late Margaret (Hoover) Brigham. Early in his life, he was an active member in the Good Fellowship Ambulance Club, which led to his lifelong passion of public service and law enforcement. He was a graduate of Colorado State University. At CSU he was a member of Campus Law Enforcement and then was a police officer with the West Chester University Police. He went on to become a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper and after 24 years, he retired at the rank of Corporal. While he served in many capacities, the most recent was in the aviation division. After his retirement, he was employed with Catalyst Aviation as a helicopter pilot. He was a member of the Delaware Valley Volunteer Fire Company, was Deputy Management Coordinator for Tinicum Township and a volunteer for Patient Airlift Services. He was also an active member of First West Chester Fire Company. Doug was a member of the West Chester Lodge #322, F. and A. M. Doug was the beloved husband of Lisa A. (Lemery) Brigham; brother of Katharine S. Brigham of West Chester, Ann Thomas of Louisville, Ky., Robert Brigham of Santa Monica, Calif. and Deborah Wray of Charlottesville, Va.; uncle of Stephen, Matthew, Nathan and great-niece, Samantha and his godsons, Nyle, Alex and Ryan Neumann of Lawrenceville, N.J. He is also survived by countless friends, many of whom he considered family. Relatives and friends are invited to his memorial service, 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Meeting House at the Westtown School, 975 Westtown Road, West Chester, PA 19382. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Family Fund for Garrett Ross, ENT Federal Credit Union, P.O. Box 15819, Colorado Springs, CO 80935-5819. Arrangements by the Donohue Funeral Home, West Chester, 610-431-9000. Online at www.donohuefuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Daily Local from Oct. 18 to Oct. 19, 2012.

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Christopher Blum

November 6, 2012

Doug and I attended PSP Southeast training center Municipal Police Academy in 1986. We had a blast. I saw him at Nazareth motor speedway with the chopper and we caught up. I knew where he was living and was on duty when i heard the reports. So sorry for your loss.

October 24, 2012

Lisa, our sincere condolences to you & your husbands family.

~Kimberly (Panaché Bridal Santa Barbara)

Jean Poitras

October 22, 2012

Lisa:
My sincerest condolences for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Claude Poitras

October 22, 2012

Lisa, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thought are with you.

October 22, 2012

Our deepest sympathies to Lisa and her family. Doug was a true hero to all and we are PROUD to have known him.

Tom & Laura McDonald

Cheryl Bowen (Hoss)

October 22, 2012

Lisa, you are in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.

October 21, 2012

We cherish the memories of the times we spent with Doug over the years. God bless the Brigham family.
Judy and Ken Johnson

October 21, 2012

Lisa, so sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts & prayers are with you girl.
Carla Keech Richards

Jennifer Niemi

October 21, 2012

Lisa, I heard about this tragedy through a mutual friend of ours, Charlene Malbaurn. As a military wife, my heart goes out to you and your family during this time of great loss. May the pain lessen with time but the beautiful memories last a life time.

Daniel Neal

October 20, 2012

5 by 5 Doug

Farewell

David J Bhaltazhar Esq

October 20, 2012

jim kilgore

October 20, 2012

So sorry to hear of our loss. So proud to have served with a colleague who always answered to roll call.

ORTON

October 19, 2012

I KNOW ALL THE FRIENDS THAT HAVE BEEN RIDING WITH DOUG, WILL UNDERSTAND, THAT WE ARE SURE WHEN HE MEETS THE ALMIGHTY, THE LORD WILL SAY " HURRY UP TO HEAVEN DOUG, YOU ARE BURNING DAY LIGHT.

SANDY&ORTON OGBORN

October 19, 2012

WHAT A BLESSING TO BE PART OF DOUG'S LIFE

Adrienne Brenz

October 19, 2012

Dear Lisa and Family, I am so shocked at the loss of Doug. We had just recently communicated on facebook a little. I wish we had the oppertunity to continue our friendship. We were a group in high school. He was a great friend. A great man. The kind we all should strive to be. Again I am so sorry. In time the memories will give you comfort. Sincerely, Adrienne Spitz Brenz.

You earned your wings Doug

Pat Ensor

October 19, 2012

My deepest sympathy to Lisa, Doug's Dad, brothers, sisters & family. You all must have grown up in a wonderfully loving family to have produced such an exceptional man as Doug Brigham. We worked together at WCUPD, interacted in so many of our FOP activities and friendships. God bless you all; he is with you always.

Missy and Dan Bishop

October 19, 2012

For all of us who new Doug, we are the lucky ones. He brought so much joy and zest for life to every thing he did. His gregarious personality, that great smile, and ready laugh will be with us always as we thing of and remember Doug. as he sours with the angels, his love for Lisa, his family and friends will never leave.

Bill, Teri, Brianna & Courtney Aplin

October 19, 2012

Our love and prayers go out to Lisa and the entire Brigham family. We deeply grieve the loss of a great friend and a wonderful man. We have so many fond memories of Doug and his marathon motorcycle trips out West; we are so thankful for the time we had with him this past September. He will forever be in our hearts. May God rest his soul.

Leslie Wohlbruck

October 19, 2012

As an employee at the Reading Airport, I saw Doug many times as I walked to and from our hangar. He always had a smile on his face and you knew how very much he loved flying. We had many chats as I would stop and converse about the day and his flying. Tragedies are something we never understand, but the time he was here on earth teaches us how one person can make a difference to so many people. My condolences to his wife and family.

Doug with Trooper 1, Reading

Nevin & Peggy Frey

October 19, 2012

Our Deepest sympathys to Lisa. We will all miss Doug and his compassion for others. Rest in Peace and God Bless Doug.

Brian Martin

October 19, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Doug's family during this difficult time. I knew Doug professionally and can't say enough great things about him as a police officer and a pilot. Doug will be remembered by all that worked with him as the consummate professional. He will be dearly missed.

"Trooper 6 leaving PSP Butler

Rob Hidinger

October 19, 2012

Doug,
I feel very honored and fortunate to have known and worked with a special man like you for many years. I am so glad I spent the weekend with you and other brother pilots 3 weeks ago. I really enjoyed our training visits and the laughs, wings and suds that followed. You were a wonderful brother that many of us never had...as you would have said, I love ya, man! May God bless and keep you forever.

Rob

October 19, 2012

Rest in Peace Doug. Thoughts and prayers to your family & extended family.

Doug Bowen

October 19, 2012

Doug was the epitome of public service and caring. His sense of humor, his high standards of professionalism and unselfish giving to others will long be remembered.

Valerie Heroux-Sandberg

October 19, 2012

Lisa and family, words cannot say enough. I'm thinking of you in this difficult time.

mary spitz

October 19, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with your wife and family at this difficult time. What a tragic loss....you will be missed by countless people you touched in your short life. I will think of you often as you were very close to my heart....

Stephen and Amy Guinan

October 19, 2012

Deepest condolences to the Brigham family during this difficult time...may the fond memories of Doug carry you through your time of grief...this is also a time to celebrate a life well lived...he touched so many and we are all the better for it.

JD Ross

October 19, 2012

Doug is my brother, an uncle to my children, a leader, mentor and best of friends. The love we have for him and he shared with my family was extremely special and God sent. I am so grateful that our Lord chose to have our paths cross for so many years. I am a getter man, cop, husband, father and friend because of Doug. Words to not exist....

the Cox family

October 18, 2012

Uncle Doug to Devon and Maddie-you will now fly on angel's wings. Love to you,sweet Lisa. XOXO, Kim

Chris Manning

October 18, 2012

I treasure memories of growing up with Doug, Rob, Kathy, Annie, Deborah, and Peg and Dick. The Brighams took me in as family, and we traveled many miles together. Rob was my best friend. Doug was a spirited little brother. It seems that as he grew up he carried on a whole-hearted commitment to others, and to life. Friends are holding the family in the Light.

Joe and Cherie Carcaci

October 18, 2012

Our heart felt sympathy to Lisa, the Brigham family and friends. Doug was an extraordinary person and will be missed by all who had the good fortune of knowing him. Truely a wonderful man who brought warmth and kindness to so many. God Bless you and keep you Doug.

Sgt. Richard E. Slifer, Nether Providence PD & 1st West Chester Fire Compan

October 18, 2012

Doug was always a good friend those he met and interacted with in his volunteer days and his LEO days. I remember him coming to 1st West Chester so many years ago. He brought energy to the company and was passionate about his service with us. His time with PSP was the same. Rest in peace my friend!

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