Doug had the very best and brightest smile ever. I went to school with him k-12! I saw him at the 20th reunion and had a great visit. What a huge loss. My profound sympathies to his fine family. His goodness and joy will always serve as role models.
Tracy Smith Falk
9/30/2009 |
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doug the words can notexspress the tremendus shock i feel i loved ya bro i really and truely did i remember ya and i would always talk for hours and hours i love ya bro and i miss you so so much oh doug i wish ya were still alive i miss ya buddy i really and truely do love ya bro
jp jensen
4/4/2009 |
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I lived on the same street as Doug. I would come out of my house and see him shooting hoops in the Driveway. he was always a great guy to be around. Popular, athletic, just a fun guy. I can remember one time that he stuck up for me on our block, when no one else would, that made him my big brother. Doug, you are an inspiration to us all, I`ll miss you. Joey
Joey
10/30/2008 |
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Doug , I just found this web page & was shocked to see your name. To young & full of life to go , your in a better place brother . My memories of you are of always being a great person to be around & always cracking jokes . RIP & god bless your family
B Hartman
3/19/2008 |
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Doug, we will love and miss you always!
Emilee
10/27/2007 |
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you were a hell of a nice guy and never judged anybody. i always thought that was really cool about you. i met you in your younger days and looking back on it you were so mature for your age. i was truly sad to hear of your passing. take care ádougyá.
anonymous
2/6/2007 |
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Hi All, Our 1st league match of the season is next Friday evening and the boys wanted to extend an invite to all of you and your friends and families to come out and support the club at the ARC Fields. The 'A' side will be hosting Azusa Pacific University R.F.C. and the 'B' side will be playing Back Bay U-19's immediately following the conclusion of the 1st match. There will be a dedication and moment of silence before kick-off to remember, Doug áVansá Van Patten, a U.C.Irvine Rugby Alum, who passed a few months ago. The dedication will be at 6:50pm and kick-off for the 1st match will be at 7:00pm sharp. Please feel free to contact me for directions, club donations, sponsorship, or additional information. Hope to see you all there to support the club and join in the fun! Regards, Dan Cossettini // Ph: 949-294-8801 For more information, please visit our web-site at www.ucirugby.com
Aaron Solomon (Teammate )
1/31/2006 |
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I played rugby with Doug in '86 and '87. Doug was a tremendous athelete and his brightness shone on and off the field. I was saddened to learn of his passing the the UCI Alumni letter. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
Aaron Solomon
9/17/2005 |
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I have known Doug since I was in the second grade. His sister Kristi and I were grew up together. Doug was always like a big brother to me. He always made me laugh, when I came over to his house. He was truly a great friend to know. My thoughts and prayers are with his parents and Kristi and Randy. He will truly be missed. Renee
Renee Landgrave Waters
8/6/2005 |
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I was fortunate to be able to spend time with Doug (“DUG” on video game high score lists way back when) at the reunion last fall, and our paths crossed many times in the years following high school. I spent all four years of HS basketball (including summers) playing with Doug. He was the guy that every team needed, great sense of humor and ready with a joke to break everyone up when things were too serious or dull. Doug was a reliable friend who was always positive and honest. Memories of Doug come to me with the image of his smile and his big hearty laugh. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and many friends.
Michael Mead
7/14/2005 |
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What a shock, we will miss Doug tremendously. He was so well liked by everyone. I guess we really must enjoy each and every day that we have. My prayers go out to Doug's family.
Bill Hokans
7/11/2005 |
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I was shocked to hear of Doug's passing. I thought a person like Doug, with his zest for life would be with us for many, many more years. Though I had not spoke to Doug for far too long when I heard what happened it did not take me long to go back and remember all the great times we had over the years. From our times playing basketball to working together at the Irvine Meadows Amphitheater and the Tree Lot it was always a good time when Doug was there. He would do anything for you and expected nothing in return. It is in times like these that you realize our time here is much too short and that we should all live life to the fullest, and in Doug's case that is exactly what he did. Doug will be missed greatly.
Jeff Rosenthal
7/9/2005 |
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In Memoriam
