Ian R. Doig

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.

Bob, Marilyn and Family,

My deepest sympathies and thoughts on the loss of Ian. May God give you strength in trying to understand and cope with your soulful ache.

Dearest Bob, Marilyn and Family -

I was so saddened when Bob Kayser emailed to let me know that you had lost your beloved son, Ian!! My heart hurts for you and I pray that Heavenly Father, your family and your friends can give you all comfort you need in this very difficult time of loss. I hope that one day you will be re-united with Ian in the eternities!!

Fondly,
Kris Young

I have seen many variations of this narrative to describe the passing of a loved one. I hope you enjoy it.

The Ship

A ship sails and I stand watching till it fades on the horizon and someone at my side says it is gone.
But it is only gone from my sight. It is still just as large and glorious now as when I last saw it. The diminished size and total loss from my sight is only in me, for at that same moment when I lose sight, there are others who are watching the...

Bob, Marylin and Family,

We can't begin to tell you how sorry we are to hear about Ian's passing. May God, family and friends be of comfort to you during this time. Take heart and take care.

Love,

Dan, Kathy and Matt Willemyns

Dear Bob, Marilyn, Jordan and Michael:

Words cannot express how sad we were to hear about Ian's passing. He will forever live in our hearts as the happy-go-lucky young boy running with Allan in our backyard,playing hockey in our cul-de-sac, countless sleepovers and playing "you got teen spirit" on the guitar. They were the best of friends and distance did not affect the way the felt about each other. It was evident when they got together every time you came back to Chicago. May the...

Mr. and Mrs. Doig, Jordan, and Michael,

My deepest and most heartfelt sympathies are extended to all of you. Ian was the best among best friends anyone could ever have. I am completely grief-stricken over his loss; he will never be forgotten.