Douglas Codere Fleming

Doug was a very dear friend of mine back at Fenwick HS. The news of his passing has brought me and many others deep sadness. I close my eyes and remember our early mornings on the speech bus half asleep but ready to win. I remember his speech on life being.. "like a box of chocolates" and winning 7th place in the entire state of Illinois HS speech association tournament. I remember his speech/graduation party filled with a "Rent a Nerd" and a DJ. Doug will always have a special place in my...

Dear Rick and Diana - I wasn't lucky enough to have known Doug. That was definitely my loss. His life, tho far too short, was filled with accomplishment and personal growth . He really defined the expression - "live every day as if it were your last". What a wonderful son he was to you and what a remarkable path he had set out on. One cannot ever explain the losses we must endure, and this is surely the ultimate loss, but Doug's life to the point it ended on this earth was rich and full and...

DEAR FLEMING FAMILY,

Our family wishes to express our sadness in hearing of
Doug's death. It seems like yesterday when the kids were at Elm school and St.Isaac's. We have many wonderful memories of those times and share your terrible loss of your child. We are never prepared or ready for such a tragedy to happen. You are in our prayers and thoughts as you mourn Doug's sudden loss. May you know you raised a wonderful son that my girls remember with fond memories. May God...

I first met Doug Fleming in May of 2001 when he was referred to me as a potential VP of Finance for the optical component startup I was running at the time. I was looking for someone with an investment banking background, but even more so, for someone who was intelligent, energetic and with a phenomenal work ethic. I had already met and interviewed several highly-qualified candidates, but within five minutes of our first meeting, I knew Doug was the one.

Right from the start,...

It was with great shock that I learned of Doug's passing. I will certainly miss working with him. His business knowledge was valuable and I considered him more than just a business colleague. I would like to extend my heartful sorrow to his family.