Rest well Dad....Doug I'm sorry we never got to talk or say goodbye or reassure each other that my basic life skills as a man trying to find himself amongst many trying times situations personally spiritually physically and mentally I always just wanted to say thank you. You taught me how to drive a semi big rig transport truck at the age of 13 I have never forgotten this it inspired me to explore the west coast and rockie mountains opa and his craftsmanship with wood also inspired me to build with my hands but to do so with craft and art. I learned how to fix cars collect tools as a hobby but it was a great life experience and lessons to become self sufficient you taught me to believe that I can do anything as long as my heart was in it. Even though I learned to drive that mack super liner in a Wisconsin mall parking lot after exciting ride across a bridge through the Pocono mountains hauling sail boat fuel and you said please don't tell your mom lol thats the day I learned about a hydroplaning well jackknifing on a downgrade well empty during a washer going over a bridge never seen any lights at night and I remember asking you where did those lights come from don't worry about it you turn down the CB radio and acted as if nothing happened you were so calm and so smooth as I realized what it was you had to do as a driver with the responsibility of me and the vehicle with you learning the ropes as a young man young child more so than my carpentry truck driving is embedded in me I wish I had more time show my gratitude and appreciation for the knowledge that I didn't realize I had until I went and did it an actually had the ability call some of the biggest and heaviest load through some serious mountains and if it wasn't for learning how to drive that truck in a Wisconsin mall parking lot and you teaching me the difference between momentum putting in the high in the low gear annoying how to utilize the low gear during momentum the climb a grade so you didn't have to split and downshift as often as well as learning to shift what's up the clutch other than first gear I'm sorry that I didn't get to say goodbye rest well see you on the other side

I am in shock...I just can't even believe that this wonderful gentleman, husband of my neice, has gone. So very, very sorry. Love, Auntie Esther

Dougy.... I am at a loss here. Gonna miss ya big guy. Till we meet again on the other side.

Many great past times were had in the town of Beamsville, watching our kids grow up together. The Hamilton's will always remember you Doug, especially your contageous laughter! xx

Rest in Peace, Doug as we called you way back when, and it was great sharing our Camping Experiences, and Discussions about life in general. Miss you buddy, and see you on the other side.

Love you Doug

Miss you little big brother