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for Doug Hitchen
December 15, 2014
Dear Jon, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He is no doubt thought of quite fondly by the myriad students and teachers he guided and supported throughout his many years at AGHS. He was a dedicated principal. I will remember his friendliness and his personal kindness to me. My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. Gigi Sawyer (AGHS '76)
Red Cramer
December 10, 2014
Want to pay my condolence to Doug's family. What I remember about Doug, he was fond of company of others. A great guy, good friend and a special person.
May God Bless You Doug.
Willy Bowles
December 8, 2014
You were a great man who was so influential at such a crucial time in my life. Thanks for taking such good care of so many and believing in us all.
Willy (Willard) Bowles
Class of '83
Carlos Ong
December 8, 2014
I did not know Mr. Hitchen well but I was one of his wife's students when I was in the 6th grade in 1975. My condolences to his family. May your memories lift your spirits as you remember him and his legacy.
Melissa Voigt-Traylor
December 8, 2014
Rest in peace Mr. Hitchen! Thank you for all of your dedication and guidance to the students and alumni at AGHS.
Russ Garrison
December 8, 2014
Those of us who were selected for the County Honor Band got a personal note from Mr. Hitchen congratulating us. The fact that he made that effort with all his other duties made quite an impression on me.
Russ Garrison "Rusty"
Class of '82
Jim McMorran
December 6, 2014
Mr. Hitchen was a great principal. I graduated from AGHS in 1979 and always remembered Mr. Hitchen's leadership examples in my career and in my missions assignments in the third world. He set the bar high and his students benefitted from his example.
Lori (McIntyre) Pineo
December 5, 2014
So sorry to hear of this loss. Such a neat man. Loved how he still supported all the sports at AGHS until his passing. Flat tops never looked so good!!
Bernard Norman
December 5, 2014
Saddened to hear of Doug's passing. Sorely missed, but never forgotten. Enjoyed Doug as a Teacher, Coach and alum of AGHS ('61). My heartfelt thoughts to Karen, Jon and the rest of the Hitchen family.
Cheryl (Cint) Everett
December 5, 2014
Mr. Hitchen was certainly one of a kind.....he was one of the most beloved faculty at AGHS when we were in high school. He was a great role model for the students and was liked and respected by all. Always had a smile on his face, and an encouraging word for the students. He will certainly be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. How fortunate we all are that he touched our lives!
Mary Cooper
December 5, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of Doug's passing. My deepest sympathy to you, Karen, and to Jim and John and their families My thoughts and prayers are with you.
GARY FREIRE
December 5, 2014
We are all sad to hear of Doug Hitchen's passing..He was a fine man and great teacher. Enjoyed his classes and know he made a great difference to our community and school...my sympathies to his family.
Fred Clark
December 4, 2014
May warm, strong memories of Mr. Hitchen's presence and shared activities lighten the gloom as his loved ones adjust to his loss.
December 4, 2014
Karen, so sorry for the loss of your beloved husband.
Cathy Tyerman
December 4, 2014
Mr. Hitchen was a great man. He was a leader, role model, a man who listened to the students and gave them advise not just punishment. He remembered everyone! Most of all he had a great smile! He will be missed! Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Lori Marcon-Tatum class of '80
December 4, 2014
Heartfelt condolences to the Hitchen family. Mr. Hitchen was a wonderful person and a great principal.
Nancy Walters
December 4, 2014
It was a great privilege to know and work with Doug. He leaves a wonderful legacy of caring and service.
Larry Will
December 3, 2014
Very few people live a life as big as Doug Hitchen: School Hall of Fame, Stadium named after him, and the respect of the whole community who loved him. I was lucky enough to call him boss yet consider him a friend! Larry Will
Cherie Dodds
December 3, 2014
What a great man to have had at Arroyo Grande High School. His legend will always live on. Cherie & Rob Dodds
Dina Myers
December 3, 2014
My prayers and thoughts go out to all of the Hitchen family. Mr. Hitchen was truly a fine man and a blessing to AGHS, our community, and his family.
Debbie Rice Walters class of '71
December 3, 2014
Fond memories of Mr. Hitchen.
December 3, 2014
My heart goes out to the Hitchen family. Doug took me under his wing as a young teacher. He was a wonderful man and mentor.
Mark Plassard
Claudia outran
December 3, 2014
It is with a heavy heart that I write this message of love, appreciation, and condolence to you all, the Hitchen family. Doug was a man of such integrity and his presence will be sorely missed. Prayers to each of you as you adjust to this huge loss in your lives.
Claudia & John
Barbara Brown
December 3, 2014
My thoughts to Karen Melby Hitchen who was my classmate from Santa Maria Union High School of 1951. She is a great person. Doug was a very fortunate gentleman.
Sandie Hirase
December 3, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Doug's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Ingrid Hilton
December 3, 2014
He was a shining light and will be missed. Ingrid Hilton class of 1967
Terrie Neal McMillan
December 3, 2014
My sincerest sympathy for Mr. Hitchen's family. He was an inspiration to me and everyone who attended AGHS while he was there. His light shall shine forever bright within the hearts of those who knew him.
Randy & Marilyn Spoeneman
December 3, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to Karen and family. We will cherish our memories of Doug and his many contributions to AGHS. He will always have a special place in our hearts.
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