'My uncle Doug, I was thinking about you today. I was thinking before I even was really old enough to know you, I would receive all these cool post cards, naval patches, gifts from your travels while in the Navy. You always seemed like this bigger than life person. Then I got to know you as I became older, and I realized you were this bigger than life person. The way you filled a room with laughter and joy was immeasurable! The way you drilled into my personal life with questions, Ive always been guarded in that regard, but you found a way. I Just hope that somehow this message reaches you, and that you will know that every time Im around my nieces and nephew, I strive to be like my uncle Doug! I hope to bring them joy and love, they way you always brought it for me and everyone you knew. Love you Doug! 

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'My Sweet Brother....I can't believe you left us six years ago. I miss you so very much! You are always on my mind and forever in my heart!! I will never stop missing and loving you!! Heavenly hugs and kisses from your baby sister!!'

'RIP Master Chief. Fair winds and following seas good sir. May your family have peace.'

'Dear Sweet Brother.....I still miss you so very much. You are forever on my mind and in my heart. Much love and big hugs from your baby sister, Laurie'

'Dear Uncle Doug, I miss you alot. Just the other day was the day we lost you. November 12th. I wish you were here to show us around the beach. I miss your voice. I miss your smile and deep laugh. I really, really hope that I will see you again. I love you.'

'Hi Sweet Doug!! We got together on Veteran's Day in your honor/memory for lunch and a cemetery visit. We brought roses, and Bryan and I went by the cemetery to see Mom and Dad, also. I know that you are all together in heaven watching out for all of us, but I so wish you were all still here with me! We all miss you so very much! You were always the life of our family get togethers, and they will never be the same without you. I so wish that I could hear your sweet voice again, and that we could go fishing or to a Spurs game again. I miss you so very much, and I think of you every day! I will forever love you my sweet big brother!! Hugs from your baby sister!! XOXO'

'Happy Belated Birthday My Sweet Brother!! I thought of you all day yesterday!! You would be the big "60" now! Although I will never understand why you left us, I do hope and pray that you have found peace. At times when I get angry with you for leaving me, I remember all of the wonderful times that we had together; Spurs games, concerts, movies, beach trips, Comfort trips, etc...., and it helps me through the lonely times without you. Thank you for all of the great memories and for always looking out for me! You are a great big brother!! I love you and miss you so very much!!!! Hugs, Your Baby Sister XOXO'

'Hello precious little brother Doug. We are now in between two holidays Thanksgiving and Christmas. I saw all your brothers and sisters at Thanksgiving. We all still wish you were here. We always will. I love you Doug.'

'Hi My Sweet Brother Doug!! Your brothers and sisters got together for lunch in your honor yesterday for Veteran's Day. Bryan, Pam and I went to the cemetery with roses for you from all of us. We all miss you so very much, and we hope that you know that. I miss your biweekly phone calls, but I have so many wonderful memories of us together that bring me comfort during the sad times. I will forever love you and miss you my sweet brother!! Hugs from your baby sister! XOXO'

'Happy Birthday again my dear, sweet Brother!! I thought of you all day yesterday! I miss you so very much, and so does the rest of our family! Although we talked often, I am sorry that I did not realize the pain that you were in. Knowing that you are at peace now, is my only comfort. Now, we have to endure the pain of your tragic loss. I will never forget you and all of the wonderful memories that I have of you. Love always, your baby sister XOXO'

'We MISS you Dougie, all your brothers and sisters.'

'It has been a year. Still missing you. Always will be.'

'Doug, we went to Ft. Sam to visit you today. Had lunch with some Family first at La Fogata. Melisa and I along with Bryan,Pam,Dale,Laurie, Stacy and her little ones visited your grave and placed red roses, Stacy brought baloons which we released. We miss you. Love from all!'

'ryan says he loves you and when he sees a plane now he thinks you are on it. we love you and we miss you! 
wish you were still here.'

'Happy Birthday my dear, sweet Brother! Every minute of every day I think of you, miss you and love you!! I pray that you know that, and I wish that I had told you that more when you were here with us! I cherish our wonderful memories.I just wish that we had time to create many more.I pray that you have peace and happiness today and always, and that you know how much you are dearly loved and missed by your brothers, sisters and friends!! Much love today and always, Your Baby Sister'

'Doug, today is your birthday, I am thinking of you.'

'My dear little brother Doug. You know how to make me laugh. You make everyone around you glad that they are around you. I will miss you tomorrow just as much as today. I will always miss you. I love you Dougie!'

'My twin brother you will be truly missed. I will always remember the special moments we had together.'

'I knew the Master Chief... I was a young INITIATED Chief on the NIMITZ as the CATCC Chief and LCPO... My first tour with khakis... Doug was the one that kept us running... He always came in before case 3 and asked me "Paul what can I do" He always fixed everything... Hated that I wore brown boots but he gave me a pass... The worst I've ever seen was when we were launching case 3 into a sandstorm for 2 weeks straight without a break and he fixed everything...We never lost one...Every NIMITZ pilot should thank him... When we arrived back home, we had flown the most combat sorties in the history of the Navy... Thanks to the Old Salt Doug Lange... My proudest moment of my career was joing him on the fan tail of the NIMITZ at quarters and pinning his 2 stars on... I was just a young Chief and he asked me and I was floored... My biggest honor... He was the best Chief I ever knew... I'm very sad for the family and his friends... this was a big blow to our Navy family... Rest in piece Master Chief... We have the watch.. Paul'

'Doug , 
 You were not only a friend but a mentor, you were always there for me and my family and I will never forget you. You were my first and BEST supervisor (USS Emory S Land). Rest in Peace my friend'

'Doug , 
Thanks for the great times, the long backgammon games, I could never beat you. You will forever be missed by so many . Be in peace my friend . I pray that you are now in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 
Esc. 3:1-8'

'Blessed Eric and Ryan, I truely feel your loss. Doug was an amazing man who is gone way to soon. Be at peace like I know he is.

'Doug, my Brother, my friend, you left us too soon, there were more fishing trips to come. You will be in our hearts forever. We wish you fair winds, SAILOR, your anchor is up and you have moved on to your last port of call.'

'Dear Laura and Ryan, we are so sorry for your recent loss. We want you and Ryan to know that you are in our prayers and have our support,always. God bless you and your sons. Love, Dee and Gilbert'

'Doug was buried today, 11/19/13,at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery with military honors, it was a short but very moving ceremony, his grave is located in Section 83, Grave 251. Peace to all.'

'You will be missed. My prayers are with his family and friends. God Bless'

'Your in our prayers Bill and I enjoyed our viset with Doug when he came to Sisters for her celebration How blessed were we.'

'I worked with Doug at Handy Andy Grocery Store in San Antonio in 1976. It's good to know he was so successful in the Navy. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.'

'Our prayers are with you all.

Love,
Bob and Grace (Lange) Chism & family'

'I have great memories growing up with Doug. All the Holidays the families spent together, the all the weekends and vacations at the river. It could not have been better. I will miss my cousin/friend, it is great loss.'

'Rest your Oars Master Chief! Thank you for being a great friend and mentor. You will be missed.'

'Doug will be missed. He was the ROCK of Ground Electronics. His motto was, "What's the right thing to do!"'

'My thoughts and prayers go out to Doug's family and close friends. NAS Jacksonville mourns with you.'

'I will miss you so much . You are a great man . It was an honor to have had you in my life . love ya forever Tina'

'Your family is in my prayers. God bless. Annette Fray'

'Thank you for everything, Master Chief. I'll miss you terribly.'

'Rest In Peace Master Chief... I know you are at peace now ... Fair Winds and Following Seas.'

'To my Uncle Doug. My postcard pen pal. My hero when I was young, my friend when I was grown. I wish we were all at the beach together. I miss you so much my heart hurts. May the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ, comfort those who have lost you. I love you.'

'I will never forget you, and I will forever love you my wonderful teacher, awesome brother and great friend!!

'My thoughts and prayers are with you. Doug was a true professional and good friend.'

'There is a season and a time to every purpose under the heavens. To a true gentleman who was always there for every one else, rest in peace Doug you will be missed Shipmate!'

'Doug, my fishing buddy, my Master Chief and most of all my friend. i will never forget you Doug.'

'Doug, one of my GREAT brothers,you are loved and dearly missed! 
Love always, Pam'

'Doug, you were an exceptional man, taken from us far too soon. You meant so much to so many people, and gained great respect and admiration wherever you went. I hope you knew that. We will always be grateful for your selflessness, devotion and friendship. I am blessed to have known and served with you, as are so many others. Shipmate, may God receive you into His eternal kingdom, and give comfort to your family.'

'Doug, Rest in peace brother. You were a great friend and mentor that was always willing and eager to help. I already miss our daily conversations and the laughs. To the family, our thoughts and prayers are with you, he was truly a great man that touched many taken far too soon. I am sure he must have been called to do great things in heaven.'

'Rest in peace shipmate. We have the watch.'

'Thanks for everything Doug Lange you were a great mentor and friend. Taught us plenty even the lessons we didn't want to learn. You will be greatly missed. God bless the Lange family. My prayers and thoughts are with you.'

'You were a great man and your influence on others will be truly missed.'

'The family of Doug Lange, I worked at NAS and knew Doug. He was a very nice and caring friend that I'm so happy to have met while I worked at NAS Corpus Christi. I'm so sorry for your loss, my thought and prayers are with you the family. May he RIP and he will be miss.'

OBITUARY

Douglas John Lange

March 19, 1956 – November 12, 2013

Porter Loring Mortuary - McCullough

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