Doug Curtsinger's Guestbook

      September 4, 1998
      Mom
      September 4, 1998
      Although you aren't here with us, I think you know how much you're loved and missed. You're always in our hearts :-)
      Mom
      September 5, 1998
      Love,
      Mom
      September 5, 1998
      It's so hard to believe it's been 3 years since you've been gone. It seems like only yesterday that you came back "home" and I was fortunate to at least enjoy the few short months you were here. I only wish it could have been longer. I love you and I miss you.
      Kelli


      September 6, 1998
      Listen- There is no sound.
      A voice echo's but cannot be found.
      Take me back to yesteryear.
      Take away this pain and tears.
      A part of me has been taken away.
      My blood, my brother-he could not stay.
      Someone called his name I guess,
      and needed him there, but I need him no less.
      Grandaddy take care of him and show him the way.
      Tell him we love him, now, and always.
      A memory will burn in my mind and heart.
      To never forget-to never part.
      Little brother I loved you. Did you know?
      Little brother I loved you. I don't want to let go.
      Couldn't you have stayed for just awhile?
      Do you know how we'll miss your incredible smile?
      Now you'll protect you little man,
      Protecting from above, he'll feel your hand.
      Gently guiding-his guardian angel.
      Smoothing the way of lifes intricate tangle.
      Forever imbedded within my soul.
      Your spirit, your memory, I'll never let go.
      Remembering and keeping your presence new.
      My blood, my brother, I so loved you.
      Jana Curtsinger
      September 9, 1998
      It's been three years since you went away
      I can't help from reliving that day
      I know you're in a better place
      But what I would give to see your face
      To see your smile,to touch your hand
      To have you as your life began
      I miss you so much,it's hard to let go
      But at least this much,in my heart I do know
      You're in good company,with angels around
      In the presence of God,Peace you have found.
      Mom
      September 14, 1998
      There isn't a day that goes by that we don't think of you. I hope you have the same beautiful smile and just as jolly as you where here. We love you bunches.
      Uncle Jack & Aunt Jo Jo
      September 21, 1998
      HI JAN
      THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR BELOVED ANGEL. I LOST MY 15 YEAR OLD IN MAY THIS YEAR TO AUTO ACCIDENT. I WILL BE GETTING A PAGE FOR HER IN A FEW WEEKS AFTER MY OLDEST DAUGHTERS WEDDING. I RECENTLY WENT TO CEMETERY TO CELEBRATE HER 16 BIRTHDAY WITH FRIENDS. IT WAS SO HARD TO DO. GOD BLESS US ALL AND GIVE US THE STRENGTH TO CARRY ON.
      LOVE,
      JAN AND SAMANTHA
      October 1, 1998
      I'm so sorry to learn of Doug's death. I, too, have lost a son. My son, Luke, suicided on September 16, 1996. It is so difficult to go on without our wonderful sons! Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your family.
      Mary Copeland
      In Memory of Lucas Edward Copeland
      October 6, 1998
      Doug you would be so proud of your son, he is so kind and a little bit shy. He still thinks of you a lot as we all do. Your out of sight but never out of mind and heart, love you so much.
      Aunt JoJo-Uncle Jack
      October 8, 1998
      Daddy I love you and miss you very much.
      Love your son,
      Derek Curtsinger
      October 8, 1998
      May God always keep a watchful eye and Bless the family and friends left behind while Doug is in what must be a beautiful place Home with God. Try not to grieve for he is in a better place than we are.
      Flo and Earl
      October 11, 1998
      I just stoppped at your homepage after finding it listed with My Mom's A Survivor. I cried reading the story. How tragic! I also have had a son die, my baby only lived 12 hours. I understand SOME of the pain and anguish you feel. You have done a beautiful job for a beautiful child! I'm sure Doug must be very proud. It sounds like the pedestal your children put you on is very much deserved.
      Kimberly
      Our Precious Angel
      October 15, 1998
      Honey heres a teddy bear, soft and cuddley, your niece loves them I hope you do too.
      Aunt JoJo
      October 18, 1998
      Doug, I love and miss you very much. Sometimes I think I see you on the street and I know that you are watching over us. You are still very much a part of me and I will always remember you.
      Your cousin,
      Debbie McKinney
      October 22, 1998
      Good morning Doug, it is a cool day, but the sun is shining, and that also brings happiness to our hearts. Miss you kid. Went to your Mom's and Greg's last night, and played cards. Had a lot of fun. Well sweetheart, there will be a new angel joining you soon. Flo's dad is waiting for his place to be ready, and then he will join the rest.
      Love you,
      Aunt JoJo
      October 23, 1998
      Doug, today a new angel has entered Heaven. Flo's dad died early this morning. My heart goes out to her and the family, but I also know he's now in a wonderful place, with no pain or sickness. One day we'll all be there together, but until then I'm missing and loving you so much. Some days are so hard, but when I get down I come to your memorial, and I see all the people that have signed your guestbook and I feel better. I have visited so many other guestbooks that parents have created for their children and that helps too. I know I'm not alone in this pain I feel. I love you Doug!
      Mom
      October 26, 1998
      Thinking of you every minute of every day. I love you and miss you.....Your big sister wishes you were here.
      Jana
      October 29, 1998
      Doug,
      I have started to sign this page so many times, but I never know what to say. There are so many things that I should have said while you were still here I love you...I wish there could have been more time with you. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you at some point. It just doesn't seem fair that you had to be taken so young. I wish I could turn back time and have you here again. I can't stand to even think about what Mom must go through every single day. We all miss you.
      Kelli
      October 29, 1998
      Well Doug, I went to Derrick's birthday party Saturday. It was very nice. I can't believe he's already 12. Annette is doing a fine job raising him. He is so polite, and such a doll! He looks more like Annette, but when he laughs, he sounds like you. I know he misses you terribly, but he seems to be doing okay. You would be so proud of him! I miss you too Doug, and I love you very much. You're in my heart and thoughts always.
      Mom
      November 14, 1998
      "LOSS"
      A terrible crash, Bodies broken Fate has her way,with no words spoken.
      Two days and nights, we watch and wait, Hoping and praying for a change in your state.
      We find a chapel, Needing strength, Death is at hand ,just at arms length.
      No movement from you, No sound from your lips.
      I can only caress you with fingertips.
      I can only cry,deep from my soul, For my other children, I must remain whole.
      When all I really want to do, is lie down and die along with you.
      Why was there no chance for you to survive? When all of us need your spirit,your drive.
      So much sunshine, You gave us such laughter, You had the qualities so many are after.
      I was so proud to have you here, To show you off, and hold you near.
      So many of us miss your presence, We walk in your room and feel your essence.
      To lose a child, no one can know, How hard it is to really let go.
      To know I'll never again see your face,
      To wish in my heart I could have taken your place.
      So many things, I remember so well, It makes life without you a living Hell.
      Your brothers and sisters grieve as I do, We can't seem to talk enough about you.
      We want you with us in our everyday life, To join in our happiness, and share in our strife.
      Our pattern of life has all come undone, It's not right for a mother to give up her son
      But I look up at night, and know where you are,
      You're there in the Heavens, the brightest star.
      (written 10/22/95 by Janice Arzt,Mom)
      Mom
      November 15, 1998
      I am so sorry for the loss of your son Doug. This site you have created for Doug is so beautiful. I know and share your pain, I lost my son last year. This road we walk is a long, sad and painful one. I wish you peace.
      Judi
      Shane's Page
      November 17, 1998
      Doug I was thinking of you which I do quite often. I'll miss you at Thanksgiving. But your table will be spread better than I ever could. And the friends and family, there is very special, I can see mom and dad laughing at something you said to them. Love you lots tell Mike we miss him too, and so does his mom.
      Love,
      Aunt JoJo
      November 22, 1998
      Dear Doug,
      We are preparing for the holidays again this year. I look upon this holiday and know that I have much to be thankful for...but I wish you could be sitting down with us again. I am so thankful for my family and friends who are lovingly nearby, but I wish I could reach out and hold your hand. I am thankful for all the blessings in my life, but I wish you were here to share them with. Doug, I don't want to sound as if it all doesn't have relevance, because it does. I just wish you could be here. I wish we had more time. I would like to talk to you again. Doug, I just feel like we didn't have enough time together. I am thankful for the wonderful memories I have with you. Our long bike rides....exploring new paths to take us on new adventures, gathering bottles to pull in a red wagon, in order to get Mom something nice. I think about you everyday, I hear you in every song. I feel you emotionally and I know that you are in a wonderful place. I just can't help but feel and wish you to be here with us around our Thanksgiving table. I love you Doug.
      Jana
      November 28, 1998
      Doug- I remember the first time I met you, I couldn't stop laughing...you and that sharp wit! Just like Granddaddy, saying things that nobody else could dream up with everyone wondering "where in the world do you get this stuff!" I'm so glad I got to know you and enjoy in this part of your personality! And I'm sure you know along with Granddaddy, we still use those "Doug & Granddaddayisms" OFTEN! You have truly left an imperssion in my heart and will never be forgotten! Even though I might be sad at times, it's those crazy, funny times I reflect on and is what keeps the smile on my face! You are truly missed! Thank you for touching my life and passing on your brillance to your brothers and sisters...as I'm always reminded of what a gift it is to be a part of such a great family...and to have been fortunate enough to have known you! And by the way, when Brad and I have a little girl, she will be Tabitha Nicole!...Great minds think alike!
      Love you always!
      Joann
      November 29, 1998
      Doug was and still is a very influential force upon my life. We grew up seperated for the larger half of our youth but He finally came to Florida to live with us and We found that We had more in common than I had ever before thought. I will always be his little brother but I also felt that I had lost more than a Brother I felt that I had lost a great dear friend. I'm doing better but I will never be the same. My only comfort is knowing that God called Doug home to his kingdom in Heaven for a reason that is beyond my understanding , but I rest assured that it will all make perfect sense to me when I them in the glorious hereafter.
      Michael B. Angel
      P.S. "Thank you for all the love you passed our way" SRV
      November 30, 1998
      Well Doug,I'm so glad Thanksgiving is over!! You know, I think this might be the toughest holiday for me to get through, because you talked so much about it that last year. How you were looking forward to it so much. We had a really good dinner and yes, we're all thankful for so many blessings, but without you here, it just isn't the same. I'm really glad Brad and Joann were able to be here, and Michael and Patti. I came to visit today at your memorial and was so shocked to see messages from Joann and Michael. I really thought it would take Michael even longer to leave something. Maybe this is a sign he's getting better. I've worried about him so much. You know how he loved his big brother!! I guess Brad still can't write anything yet. He's coming home for Christmas though, maybe then he can. I thought it was sweet of Joann to bring up the baby names again, I still can't believe you both picked the same one, in separate states. I'm sure she's serious too, if she and Brad are ever lucky enough to have a child. I keep hoping! Well,now I have to get through Christmas, our favorite time of year. I have a special candle burning for you already, in your honor. I think you would approve. I love you Doug and I miss you terribly.
      Mom
      November 30, 1998
      Doug, one thing for sure you will never be forgotten. Your MOM and family talk about you all the time, and how wonderful you were. And how you could always make them laugh. And yes, the pedistal you put your Mom on she highly deserves.
      Joanie Whitaker
      December 2, 1998
      Doug, I thought I would send this message to you. Christmas is just a few days away. So I want to say that you have the best of the best, miss you very much,
      Love,
      Aunt JoJo
      December 5, 1998
      Hi Doug...I just got finished reading all of the entries since my last one. I'm glad to see Michael was able to write something. I know how hard it hit him when you left us, even though he tries to act "tough". Well, Christmas is right around the corner already. I can't believe how the time has flown. I have your ornament on the tree...it's the first thing you notice when you look at it:-) We'll all miss you again this Christmas. I don't have anyone to tell me what all of my presents are before I open them!!! As always, I love you.
      Kelli
      December 8, 1998
      Doug, We miss you very much.
      Tina, Eddie, Bridgette, Nicholas Satterly
      December 25, 1998
      Merry Christmas Doug
      I know you're celebrating you're favorite holiday in a special place, but I just wanted to say we miss you celebrating with us. We've had a great time, but it could be so much better if you were here. We love you so much!!
      Mom
      December 30, 1998
      Hello again, Doug....Well, Christmas is over for another year. Another year without you here to help celebrate. It's almost 1999 now. It seems like only yesterday when we were all playing together with all the kids from the neighborhood where we grew up. Now we're all grown and you're no longer with us. I'll be 28 in just a few days....I can't believe I'm pushing 30!!! Ashley is visiting for the holidays and has been asking about you wanting to hear stories about you and stuff like that. Of course, there are plenty to tell:-) We all miss you very much and wish you could still be here. But we know you're in a better place than we are and that we'll all see you again someday. Tell Granny and Grandaddy we love them and miss them, too. I love you.
      Kelli
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