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Austin, Texas

Doug Browne Obituary

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James Douglas Browne Doug Browne passed away at the age of 34 years on Monday, May 2, 2005. He was born on November 12, 1970 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He leaves behind his parents, Jim and Barbara Browne and brother, Greg Browne all of Austin; grandparents, Bob and Bernice Browne of Lakehills, Texas; also other extended family members and many friends. Doug grew up in Austin and graduated from Bowie High School in 1989. He attended Central Texas College and graduated with a degree in Aviation Science. He was a decorated Naval Aviator earning three Air Medals while flying 63 combat missions over Afghanistan and Iraq. In addition to family, friends, and many Navy buddies, Doug recently met many new friends in the recovery community. Doug's struggle with alcohol was his greatest challenge and he leaves as his memorial the Austin Council on Addiction and Recovery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 5, 2005 at Cook- Walden Forest Oaks Funeral Home. A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, May 6, 2005, at Oak Hill United Methodist Church. Pastors John Wright and Will Rice will be officiating. The committal service will be held at Cook-Walden Forest Oaks Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Austin Council on Addiction and Recovery, 8402 Cross Park Dr. Austin, Texas 78754, Attn: Bill Wigmore.

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Published by Austin American-Statesman on May 5, 2005.

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Rick Persichetti

May 18, 2005

To the Browne family,

I am very sorry to hear about Doug. He and I flight instructed together in Corpus Christi at CC School. I'm glad I had the chance to work with him, he was one of the good guys. My condolences.

Gary Puckett

May 18, 2005

Browne family, I attended Central Texas College with Doug all four years. I will always remember him as a very happy, very gracious person. I don't think Doug ever met a stranger. He had a way of extending his friendship instantly. I have thought of Doug many times over the years and kept abreast of how he was doing through mutual friends. I was very saddened to hear today of your loss. Please know that Doug touched many people and that you are in the thoughts and prayers everyone.

Mark Phillips

May 16, 2005

Jim, Barbara:

It was nice meeting you two for the first time. Thanks for inviting me into your house in such a bad time. We will all miss Doug (JD). There is nothing to write to make you two feel better. Only prayer will help at this time. I have not yet accepted the reality of this situation.

My thoughts and prayers are with you, always.

Bennie Sanchez

May 11, 2005

Mr. and Mrs. Browne and family,

I was truly saddened to hear of your loss. I deployed with Doug as a member of VAW-121. As a pilot, Doug brought me safely back aboard the ship on more than one occassion. I will always be grateful to him and am very proud to have had the honor to serve with him. I am sure you are both proud of Doug's accomplishments and service. He will truly be missed by those of us who had a chance to know him and fly with him. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely, LCDR Bennie Sanchez, USN

Craig, Leslie, Spencer, & Schyler Jones

May 9, 2005

Dear Jim, Barbara, & Greg,

Please know that your extended family loves you very much and that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love always,

Tana Hunt

May 7, 2005

Jim, Barbara and Greg,

The pain that you are experiencing must be so intense. Please know that you are thought of and loved by my entire family. I wish there was something that I could do for you.

BARBARA and JIM: Yall are amazingly strong and are very good people. Thank you for being a part of my "base". You have always been there.... Stay strong....

**GREG, I wanted to talk to you a little more the other day. As I read through all of these entries most of them said "Doug and Greg" and I know that you are hurting right now in so many ways I cannot come close to saying that I know how you feel. But I understand one part of it.....When I lost my brother, I felt like a puppet without strings, in a way, I felt like he was the other half of me because he had been with me since I was born. I know the circumstances are different but it all still breaks down to the same thing. I just want you to know that I feel your loss and I am sorry.

All my love,

Tana

Michele & Lil'Justin Shopland

May 6, 2005

Dearest Barbara,

I want to express my deepest condolences. You are my second mother and very close to our hearts. I wish I could be there to give you a big hug and let you know I am there for you like you were there for me.

God Bless you and your family.

Love,

Michele & Lil' Justin

Becky Yatsu

May 6, 2005

Dear Barbara and The Browne Family,

I am so very sorry about the loss of your precious son and brother. May God bless you and be with you during this difficult time.

Becky Yatsu

Christy Cansler

May 6, 2005

Jimmy Barbara and Greg,

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that Berkley and I are thinking about you and praying for you.

Love, Christy and Berkley

Sami Dennis

May 6, 2005

So Sorry we were not able to come. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Dwayne, Sami and Girls

Dirk Lemasters

May 5, 2005

To the Browne Family,

I'am so sorry for the loss of your son and brother. I was fortunate enough to get to know Doug through Burning Tree Ranch. He was a gracious and loving man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darren Todd

May 5, 2005

Dear Jim, Barbara, Greg and Family. I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in our prayers. If there is anything that you need from me, consider it done. With love, The Todd Family.

Kelly Kubin

May 5, 2005

Growing up in Scenic Brook, I had the pleasure of knowing both Doug & Greg. I have many happy memories of them through school & spending many summers swimming at the Scenic Brook pool. I was terribly sadden when I heard the news.

Greg, Jim & Barbara ~ I am so sorry for your loss & I will keep you & all of your family in my prayers during this incredibly difficult time. May you find peace & comfort in knowing that Doug will live on in our hearts forever.

When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. May those memories carry you through this sorrowful time.

God Bless,

Kelly C. Kubin

chris hanson

May 5, 2005

DEAR JIM, BARBARA, AND GREG, AND THE REST OF THE BROWNE FAMILY,

I PERSONALLY GRIEVE FOR YOUR LOSS. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER DOUG AND THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD GROWING UP IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME. CHRIS HANSON

Michael John Burns

May 5, 2005

To the Browne family,

I am truly sorry for your loss. I got to know Doug over the past few months when I would go see him at the Ranch. He was a great man who loved you guys dearly. Your family and Doug will be in my prayers.

Charles Wall

May 5, 2005

Jim Barbara Greg you are in our prayers.

Carolyn Cansler

May 5, 2005

So sorry for your loss. I can't be there, but I know what a big family there is to support you. My prayers and thoughts will be with you. Love, Carolyn

David & Jane Adams

May 5, 2005

We are very sorry about your loss.

Our prayers are with you.

Susanne Rodriguez

May 5, 2005

Dear Barbara, Jim and Greg,

my heart and thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry that this has happened to you. Susanne

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