Once blogger gets their video upload fixed, I'll add the actual memorial slideshow to the blog, but for now here is the link for the photo slideshow that my brother, Mike, put together for the funeral. I've watched it a 1000 times and it still gets me. Rest in Peace, Douglas...we miss you beyond words.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOuvz2HVkL0&feature=share&list=UUaBqgwXsY3rPAsNnSstIwSQ
I've always thought that Luke showed some resemblance to Doug...
       
The Obituary:
Douglas W. Watt
Douglas was born June 8, 1976 in
A memorial service will be
held on Wednesday March 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home
Lynnhaven Chapel. Memorial contributions can be made to the Student and Youth
Travel Association (SYTA Youth Foundation,
    
There were over 50
wonderful comments left on the obituary guest page about
From family friends:
Douglas our dear precious
child; you may have at one time been told the story that we were there with
you and your Mom at three weeks of age as you returned back to Bahrain on
that brutally hot day in June 1976 We rubbed your little feet, changed
diapers, sang to you and cuddled you to sleep. Our mission was to give every
ounce of love we could to you and your Mom until your Dad returned from
deployment on board the Middle East Force flagship USS LaSalle; at that young
age you were already a traveler, in a strange land, and your destiny was to
be one of adventure. Years passed and the Navy pulled both of our families in
different directions; but our memories and love of you as the first little
treasure in our life has been ever constant. We received the letter from your
Mom and Dad yesterday that you have taken another journey. The shock is with
us today and with tears it is painfully difficult to write this letter, but
we slowly over time accept God's will. As with all angels, you are in a
better place and will continue with another adventure. Thank you for your
life and the precious gifts you have given all of us. Jennifer and John...God
Bless You...we miss you terribly. Our prayers are with you. Mike and Patti
~
Mike and Pat Tabacco,
Jennifer, John and Family,
I pray that you will feel God's loving hand around you during this very stressful time in your life. If there is anything you need remember I am a phone call away and I will continue to pray for the strength and healing that you need at this time. Thinking of you,
Suesue
To the Watt Family,
I did not know Doug personally but have grown to know Claudia and in such a short time feel as though she is family here in With love and special prayers from ~
Heather Warren,
John, Jennifer, Claudia and
Michael,
I'm so very sorry for your great loss. I have such fond memories of ~
Amy Ross,
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David Turner,
I am so, so very sad to learn
of the loss of Doug. He was a wonderful person, full of life, adventurous
spirit, and thoughtfulness. My heart breaks to think of how hard this must be
for you. Please know that I send you prayers of comfort and peace and that I
will always, always think of Doug fondly and with great appreciation of the
wonderful moments we had together.
~ Kathleen Day,
My condolences go out to the
entire Watt family during this hard time. Doug was a very close friend when we
were growing up, and you all opened your home to me so many times that I
considered you all as an extended family. Even though I lost contact with him
because of his travels, I never stopped thinking about him and what he was
doing. Doug will be missed.
~ Chris Lynch,
From
students:
Mr. Watt was an excellent
teacher. He taught me civics/ economics class five years ago, and has inspired
in me a passion for government and politics that I still have to this day. He
made the class very exciting and rewarding. I am glad to have had personally
known him and to have had him as a teacher. ~
Y
Mr. Watt was a good teacher
and an even greater man. Not only did he help me with my history, he helped me
with my personal issues too. When the other kids would put me down, he was
there pick me back up. And for that I'll always be grateful to him. He always
had a smile on his face, even when the class gave him a hard time. He was kind
and patient with even the most difficult student. He was a son, a colleague, a
teacher, but most importantly....a friend. When i read that he was only 36
years old when he died, it got me thinking. We could die at any time. So live
life to the fullest, forgive and forget, because life isn't measured by the
years lived. But how you lived them. Mr. Watt followed this by traveling and
teaching. Goodbye, Mr. Watt...we'll miss you
~ Savvy Brenner,
From
teaching colleagues and world travel friends:
Dear Watt Family, I want to
extend condolences to your family. Doug was a great friend and colleague. I
admired his zest for travel and enjoyed discussing his world view. He often
talked about his loving family, spending time with his grandmother, and shared
pictures of his sister's kids. Your family is in my prayers. ~
Diana Benner,
My heart breaks for the loss
of your beloved son and my former partner in civics education at Tabb Middle
School
~ Anne Wozniak,
A wonderful teacher and great
person now has a special place in heaven. We at Tabb Middle School
~ Jeri Engebretson,
I just wanted to let you know
that I admired and enjoyed teaching with Doug at Tabb Middle School
Sincerely,
Suzanne Tompkins
former Spanish teacher
Sincerely,
Suzanne Tompkins
former Spanish teacher
I would like to express my
deepest condolences to the Watt family, and tell you that your it was an honor
to have worked with your son. No matter how challenging the students were or
what the day looked like he could always be seen with a smile on his face, had
a kind word for a student, and a positive attitude that went a long way in the
classroom. He will missed by many.
~ Pat Molyneaux,
Dear Watt Family,
We here at Tabb Middle are saddened to hear of your loss (and ours). Those of us here that worked with Doug would often look forward to finding out "Where In the World Is Doug Now"! We will keep you in our prayers, and may God bless his memories!
William Howard
We here at Tabb Middle are saddened to hear of your loss (and ours). Those of us here that worked with Doug would often look forward to finding out "Where In the World Is Doug Now"! We will keep you in our prayers, and may God bless his memories!
William Howard
My condolences to the Watt
family. Doug was a wonderful teacher, and his students responded positively to
his calm, engaging manner. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
~ Teresa Van Ness Tabb Middle School,
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Watt,
Please accept my sincere condolences. We never met but Doug spoke of you all often at school and even let me use that huge beautiful photography book of the earth you loaned him, Mr. Watt. He talked about the values you all gave him and about his love for travel and for this country and I'm just so very sorry. He was a great guy and will be sorely missed.
~ Please accept my sincere condolences. We never met but Doug spoke of you all often at school and even let me use that huge beautiful photography book of the earth you loaned him, Mr. Watt. He talked about the values you all gave him and about his love for travel and for this country and I'm just so very sorry. He was a great guy and will be sorely missed.
Dianne Carter de Mayo,
"Thank you for your
generosity in opening your home to me. I will surely take you up on your offer
one day when circumstances allow. Don't forget that we are meeting in Brazil
~ Leo Herrera,
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