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Douglas Stone Obituary
To know Douglas Stone was to know his distinctive brand of humor. "Cynical and dry" his son Zachary called it. "When he got going, everyone would be in tears." His business partner, Tad Parker, recalled the day that Mr. Stone, after dealing with some prickly personnel issue, sat down, looked up at the ceiling and stretched his arms out. "Can you feel the love?" he said, adding: "Human resources isn't my forte. Let's go have a toddy."
Mr. Parker and Mr. Stone, 54, owned Odyssey Press, in Dover, N.H., and to Mr. Parker it was "a professional marriage made in heaven." Mr. Stone, he said, was a master at sniffing out problems that might spell trouble later.
Mr. Stone was divorced, but stayed connected with Zachary, who lived in California with his mother. Theirs "was better than a lot of father-son relationships; he was one of my best friends," said Zachary, who flew East every summer. "I worked in his printshop from the time I was tall enough to stand on a skid."
Mr. Stone flew to California often, and was on hand to watch his son break two minutes in the 800-meter run — "one of the best things I got to share with him," Zachary said.
Although Mr. Stone's trip, on Flight 11, was for business, he also planned to help Zachary settle in at U.C.L.A. for his freshman year.
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Todd mc
February 27, 2024
Love you Zach my best friend and Beth my 2nd mom!!
Todd Mc
Del Newberry
July 13, 2017
Thinking of your friends and family today, especially your son. Much love from Texas
Ronald Stone
December 13, 2016
I visited the memorial for the first time recently and saw Douglas photo. I would like to know a little bit about him. My brothers name is Joel.
Stuart Clinton
September 11, 2016
To the family and friends of Doug Stone.
'There is no greater BURDEN than SORROW. There is no greater SOLACE than inspiration of FAITH and act of LOVE.'
I hope these few words help you as they have helped me.
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August 23, 2015
To the family of Doug Stone, I participated in Americas 911 ride this past week. I was given Doug's name on a card to carry on my motorcycle for this memorial ride. I kept the card on my windshield while riding from Shanksville to the Pentagon and finally the World Trade Center.
You can find more details at Americas 911 Foundation , Inc.
April 5, 2015
i once dream't of you after visiting ground zero, oct. 2006. you had a dress shirt on with a solid burgandy tie. you were trying to tell me something, not sure what it was... you were real, i felt your presence. my name is denise, i am known as the 911 flagrunner... i run with 3 flags in honor of all the 911 victims...
Claire
September 11, 2012
Doug, you must be smiling as you watch your son surrounded by wonderful and happy people...ah, he did take after you, minus the grumpy disposition. We continue to miss you, and remember the days........xo
Peggy Childers
September 8, 2012
To the family and friends of Douglas Stone:
Douglas will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not allow those we lost on 9/11 be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you.
November 19, 2011
May the God of all comfort bring you peace and comfort during this time of loss.
Priscilla Johnson-Miles
September 1, 2011
As the 10th Anniversary of that tragic September day that took Doug and so many other innocent people, I find myself thinking of him more often. He used to call us Lass and Laddies at work and his special nick name for me was Albatros (he said when ever I touched the mail all the accts/recv checks disappeared! Lynette Printing was hurting for money when I worked with Doug!) to Beth and Zach you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cherye Dickson
September 10, 2010
We Love and Miss you Doug!
We will Never Forget!!!!!!!!!!
October 12, 2009
Zach, we here at Odyssey will never forget, and think of you often.
We always will love you, as he did.
Claire
Odyssey Press
Doug Abraham
February 25, 2009
Happy Birthday!!!
Kristine
May 20, 2008
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
Doug Abraham
February 25, 2008
Happy Birthday!!!
VAUGHN DICKSON
September 11, 2007
DOUG WE WILL NEVER FORGET!!
WE LOVE AND MISS YOU.
YOU WOULD BE SO VERY PROUD OF YOUR
SON. OUR LOVE ALWAYS,
THE DICKSON FAMILY
P Tabbernor
June 9, 2007
In memory....
cortney f
March 22, 2007
that is such a sad thing to happen i hope your doing alright now
Douglas A. Stone
November 26, 2006
I am sorry for your loss.
Virginia Sasaki
November 4, 2006
Dear Doug,
To quote Rumi,
"Anything you love comes around in another form."
You are missed.
With Loving Memories, Ginny
Carole B
November 2, 2006
May the news of your recovery bring peace and closure to your loved ones.
Bonnie Lowery
November 2, 2006
God bless you today and always.
Maggie Keefe
November 2, 2006
Condolences to the Stone family. Too bad Doug's picture wasn't on AOL for a different reason, like having an affair with Jennifer Aniston or something. Alas, I hope you find some comfort in the legacy he left behind. Paz.
Sue Lavin
November 2, 2006
To the family and friends of Douglas Stone,
I hope that today is a day for you to be relieved and to finally be able to put one of our heroes to rest.
I have visited Ground Zero and have a picture of it in my workstation. I will never forget the lives lost on that day. My sincere sympathy goes out to all of you.
Sincerely,
Sue Lavin
Belmont, NH
Gary Miller
November 2, 2006
I read that you were found today! I am so happy for your family. Please say Hi to my daughter. She is in heaven too. God Bless!
Robin Anstey
November 2, 2006
To Douglas Stones's son: You were blessed to have a good father. So many don't have that experience. Treasure the days you were together and the strength his love gave to you. It takes a great father to better than none, and it sounds like your dad was one of the great ones. What a pity for him to be lost to you and to those he would have set an example for. Being called a good father is probably the most wonderful compliment a man could ever have.
Arlene
November 2, 2006
To your beloved family,
My heartfelt sympathy as you finally bring Douglas home. May he rest in eternal peace and may you all experiance comfort in having him with you again. We will never forget.
Rebecca Jaqua
November 2, 2006
To the family of Mr. Stone I hope that he will now be at peace. Rest in peace and know that you are in all our hearts.
Beth Stone
November 2, 2006
The recent news has overwelmed us. I hope our son, Zach, can find closure. Doug, he misses you so much. We all do.
leila elvebakk
November 2, 2006
To the loved ones of Douglas, I hope you find some peace now that you can bring him home. I still wait to hear news of the identifiction of numerous friends/colleagues from WTC1. God Bless.
Mike Bagnell
September 11, 2006
In loving memory of Doug Stone...Our family lost someone special that day but you will never be forgotten. You are in our thoughts everyday. Rest in peace
Beth Stone
September 15, 2004
Doug,
Zach and I attended the third Doug Stone Classic Golf Tournament in Maine on 9/11 together this year. It was such a joy to see the family again and a bittersweet day celebrating your memory. We miss you every day.
Love,
Beth
Jane Puhn
February 26, 2004
Doug, It's your birthdate - I miss you I miss talking to you. You were so good to everyone and asked so little in return.
Love, Sister Jane
James Lynn
September 11, 2003
I recall Saturday morning, September 15th, 2001 - on that day I was at Woodbridge High in Irvine to watch my son and Edison run in the Woodbridge Invitational, one of the first XC meets of the year.
I don't recall all the details of what I saw there; the school and suurounding area is a madhouse as it is every year. There are literally thousands of kids and probably a hundred or so teams present. I think a lot of parents and fans wore red, white and blue clothing; a lot of people wore remembrance-type ribbons, but for the most part, most teams wore their regular uniforms and sweats.
The best place to watch the finish is the last straightaway leading to the finish chute. It is about 30 yards wide and there you can watch parents scream at the top of their lungs at the kids as they finish...
At one point between races, I remember looking across that straightaway and seeing the Fountain Valley canopy and their assembled team. I do recall they were a bit more "decked out" than the other teams; many (all?) of them had on black armbands, many carried small American flags, and some of the girls had spray-painted their hair red, white and blue. Zach wasn't there - at least I don't think he was - as he'd graduated a few months earlier.
The image that I remember best from that day was the end of a Boy's D1 race - I believe it was Varsity, but am not sure: Parents and bystanders were lined up probably 5-7 deep on both sides of that last straightaway, and at one point, Josh Selley from Fountain Valley came barreling around that last corner before the chute at top speed, armband on, with both arms high overhead, holding two small American flags as he finished strong into the chute. It's normal to cheer for your own child/school at the end of the race, but EVERYONE cheered loudly for Josh as he finished that race.
I was touched by what I saw, but then I was really sad. I looked around at all the parents and athletes and realized that they had no way of knowing that Fountain Valley had lost a "Baron Dad" earlier that week.
I hope you family is doing well and that the time has moved on quickly for them. Go Barons. Rest in Peace.
Beth Stone
August 25, 2003
It's been close to two years since we lost you. Not a day goes by that you aren't thought of or laughed with. I wish more than anything you were here to see our son, Zachary, his achievments, his character and wit. He is a good human being, Doug and we will always remember the good Father/friend/person you were.
Charleen
September 12, 2002
I would like to send my prayers and thoughts to Zachary, and to the Tad Parker Family. You've all suffered a great loss. Parent, best friend,+ co-worker. May God help you to "Keep The Faith".
Kathy Mullin
August 25, 2002
God Bless all the victims and family members from Sept. 11th, 2001. I just bought my first MercyBand today in church for Douglas Stone and will pray for him and his family every day until the day of the Lord is complete. I pray every one of us freely living in the USA always remember what a true blessing it is to be here, alive today and never forget the sacrafices that were made in the name of freedom that unforgetable day in September. Peace and blessings to all.
In Jesus name,
Kathy
Richard Stone
May 26, 2002
May God welcome you Home and Bless your family. We don't forget, but with Love and time we heal
May 9, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL MAN AND FATHER..DOUGLAS STONE AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS.GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK..MAY GOD AND HIS ANGELS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Sheila Werland
March 31, 2002
My thoughts and prayers are with the son of Douglas and with all of his friends and family. May God Bless you and keep you always.
B.J. St.Pierre
March 23, 2002
I remember you every day when I put on the silver bracelet with your name and AA#11 on it I was given for Christmas. My favorite gift.
God Bless you and yours.
Kathy Swaringen
February 15, 2002
Today, February 15, 2002, 1 mile was walked to honor the life of Douglas & all the family, friends and loved ones he left behind. May you find some comfort in knowing that you do not grieve alone.
Douglas, may you know that you may be gone, but will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace.
Paul Martin
January 23, 2002
Dear Mr Stone and his family. I might have not met you personally but I am reminded daily of the sadness and sorrow you all feel. As I look at the flag hanging from your home, I try to find some confort knowing that Mr Stone and my sister Karen spent the last hour of there live together on FLT 11. My sister Karen Martin was the head flight attendent on AA FLT 11. As time slowly passes and healing slowly comes we have to remember how brave all of the people on that plane were. I know I miss Karen very much but I am comforted every day viewing the flag on your house. At the candle lite vigual I had the honor to say a few words and my we never forget the love they gave. God Bless you all.
Mark Kelly
January 12, 2002
Doug, I'll always remember the years we worked together. I learned a tremendous amount from you that I carry with me each day. I'm sorry I didn't get to see you again. Rest in Peace.
Teresa Jahn
January 11, 2002
We are very sorry for your loss of Douglas. May his life and love live on in you. May warm memories of times shared with Douglas lighten the sorrow in your hearts. Our hearts cry with you.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
VAUGHN AND CHERYE DICKSON
December 30, 2001
DOUG WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU...
YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE
IN OUR HEARTS DEAR FRIEND. WE WILL
ALWAYS LOOK AFTER YOUR SON AND BETH.
REST IN PEACE DOUG.
WITH OUR LOVE AND BLESSINGS
THE DICKSON FAMILY
Stephanie McKeand
December 11, 2001
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Please read this poem....it comforted me on the day my father passed away from a sudden heart attack.
I'M FREE
Dont grieve for me, For I'm free.
I'm following The Path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard his call.
I Turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day.
To laugh, to love, To work or play.
Task left undone must stay that way.
I found peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void.
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendshipp shared a laugh a kiss.
Ah yes, These things I too shall miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
I wish you The sunshine of tommorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much.
Good friends, Good times, A loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemes all to brief.
Dont lengthen it now with undue gried.
Lift your heart and share with me.
God wanted me now, He set me free.
God bless you all!
BARBARA BOLIN
September 27, 2001
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL.MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
DOUGLAS MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
Kathryn Cramer
September 26, 2001
The editors of The New York Review of Science Fiction sends condolences and sympathy to the colleagues, friends, and family of Douglas J. Stone, Vice President, Odyssey Press, Dover, New Hampshire. Odyssey Press prints and mails The New York Review of Science Fiction.
Tammy
September 18, 2001
We look on the world sadly today(forever) and that will never be forgotten ,many of you not know by all , but as we set here with sadness in our hearts and tears in our eyes for the so many men, woman & children’s lost. We cant help to feel pain .Pain for you the families and friends , our prayers are with each of you. May you find peace .Even thought right now you don’t know where it is. May you remember all the fun you and your love one had and make that be the reason you find peace. Look in your mothers. fathers children, grandchildren’s eyes and know that they will help you go on. They need the love you need and they need to lean on you as you lean on them .
Find comfort in each other .
To The Families & Friends
Of Loved Ones Lost
Innocence stolen from faces
Bright futures forever lost.
The actions of two dark souls,
Came with a tearful cost.
A light from your hearts is dimmed,
A voice is forever silenced.
By two men's unneeded acts of rage,
And two men's senseless violence.
The pain you all feel,
I can see in your eyes.
In your tears, in your voices,
And in the hurt in your whys.
But despite all the anger,
We must keep our faith alive,
For the ones you all lost,
They really did survive.
They dance across your memories,
And leave footprints in your thoughts.
And looking upon you now,
They can see you love them lots.
They may have left this world,
But they never went alone.
For in the kingdom of our hearts,
They sit upon a diamond throne.
Their spirits are now free,
And God embraced them with open arms,
They flourish in a safe place,
Where they live without worries or harms.
And in God's grace,
They are showered with praise and love to give,
Can you imagine a better paradise,
Where you would want your child to live?
For life's greatest gift,
Is our place in heaven above,
A place where happiness thrives,
And hearts are filled with love.
So take your time to cry,
And let emotions run deep,
But never forget that in your hearts,
The memories you will eternally keep.
I beg you to hold your child close,
And create a relationship of trust,
But above all just adore them,
And saying you care is a must.
And send your love to those in need,
And embrace the mother that cries,
And as the hands of time continue to turn,
It will become much easier to rise.
All we can do is miss them,
And be happy that they are free,
And focus on the fact,
That the future resides in you and me.
For we all have the power,
In our integrity and how we pray,
And always, always remember,
That after the darkest nights,
Rises the brightest day.
-Matthew Phillips
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