Douglas E. Hale, III

Thinking and praying for you all. Love, Kathleen.

My sincerest condolences. Sending much love and prayer.

As I praise the Lord for Doug’s unwavering faith and his love for Melissa, I mourn that the world lost an amazing man. My heart is both joyful that he is home with his Heavenly Father and no longer suffering. However, I grieve with Melissa as she grieves and transitions to a new life. Melissa and Doug are inspirational and highly treasured!

Still picture Doug and his smile..blessed by his Faith and Courage…OUR prayers continue for you!

My thoughts and prayers to Melissa and family!! My deepest sympthy for your loss. Lots of love xoxo

We are both so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and your family!

Dearest friends and family of Doug and Melissa Hale.. My wife and I send our sincerest condolences, thoughts and heartfelt prayers to you all. Its never easy in times like these, so we can only pray that the Lord will comfort those in need. Please do know, you now have another angel up in heaven watching over you and that Doug will always live on in our hearts and minds forever. So sorry for your loss.

Sweet family, We are so sorry for your loss an rejoicing for Doug’s gain! How wonderful it must be for him now! Always know we are here for you! Praying for Gods Peace that Passes ALL your Understanding! Go Rest High On That Mountain Son, For Your Work Here on Earth is Done!

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. I am deeply sorry for your loss and pray you are able to find comfort in your memories of Doug.

Our condolences to friends and family! We pray for peace and guidence for you all. R.I.P. Doug.

I keep thinking of Doug safe in the arms of Jesus and pain free…in the new Jerusalem. Our family’s thought and prayers are with you all. II is comforting to know we will see him again. In Bernie’s words, you all are my heroes.

To the Hale Family I am so sorry to hear about Doug. He is now in heaven with our Lord and has no more pain. I didn’t really know Doug, but I know that he was loved dearly by all and was a wonderful men cause of the loving and caring parents he had. Doug would not want you to be sad forever. Talk and remember him and when you do I pray it helps with your pain and bring a smile to your face and tears of joy as you remember him. I will pray that God give you all strength and hold you up at this very difficult time.

My family sends love and prayers to all of you to help in your time of healing. Your family has such a strong faith and bond that made it possible for Doug to know that it was ok to let go of his pain and be at peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Your family is in my thoughts tonight and my heart is heavy for you. I am truly sorry for your loss Melissa. May you find peace and comfort in this difficult time.

To Melissa and the Hale/Herring family: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” -Matthew 5:4 Those few words from Matthew are eloquent in their simplicity, yet they profoundly state the fulfillment of your faith that we know you will all receive, as we share in your grief. Love, Uncle Dick, Ruthie & Maria Mosby

Keeping you and your family in prayer.My God continue to blanket you all.

Hey bro, I am so sorry to hear the news of your passing. I am also sorry for meeting you and then losing you within 10 years. I am sorry for missing your wedding to you GREAT, WONDERFUL woman. I am sorry to have missed you benefit….There are not enough “sorry” in this world I can lay out to you as a great friend in life and great friend in music. Met you on the fly and it was an immediate relationship that connected and never faulted. We can never, seriously, and amicably take life for granted as people. You lived your life to fullest and you embraced people of all kind. Your soul was pure and made of platinum…We could all learn from you, even the world who did not know you. Rest in Peace and in Jah my friend. I will see you soon…again Doug Hale……To the Most High…..Truman

My heart is with each of you.

Melissa, I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting you, but my friendship with Doug goes back 28 years. Being about 5 years younger I really looked up to Doug. He was the guy everyone wanted to be around. So I would follow him around, not really being in his age group at the time, but he friended me. A moment that I have never forgot was when we were traveling on a bus in Scotland, and I was sitting in the back of the bus with Doug. We had stopped and pulled over to take a break, some had chosen to get off the bus. Doug wanted to relax and take a short nap. So he rested his head on my leg. I felt so special and accepted, So I just sat there so he could relax. I must have been 14 at the time. I cherish the time we had together. I cherish those moments that we shared in the Empire State Division. I often think back to those days, they don’t seem so long ago. God bless you. I am sad too, but we will laugh with him again when we are reunited.

You will be greatly missed. I admired your courage and your great faith.

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You’ll be in our thoughts and prayers.

I graduated with Doug from LaSalle Senior in 1990. While I haven’t seen Doug in many years, I will always remember his wonderful smile. I am relieved he is no longer in pain, but he will be missed. His strong faith inspires me. May he rest in peace.

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live,even though they die; and whoever lives, by believing in me will never die. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray for peace and guidence for you all. God bless you!

It’s hard to believe that someone I never met could have been such a powerful influence, but the courageous testimony and powerful faith exhibited by Doug and Melissa through their journal has touched my life and challenged me to live even more intentionally for Christ each day. May God bless you and give you peace as you celebrate Doug’s life and witness.

Doug is now making music in the trombone section of the Heavenly Band Play the music, Play!! Doug is also singing his heart out in the Heavenly Choir Sing the happy song!! May the Lord Jesus find us faithful on that glad, sweet day, so that we will also be able to join in Praise with the Heavenly musicians. In the sweet by and by, we shall meet on that beautiful shore. (Doug has already received many Heavenly compliments for his beautiful smile).

To the Hale family, Lovey and I were so sad to hear of the passing of Doug, forever Dougie to us. In the days ahead we pray you find comfort in the absolute knowledge he received a rich welcome into the kingdom of Our Lord and Savior. He lived a good life, he lived well and made a difference in this world. His Master told him well done good and faithful servant…come and share your Masters joy. You are in our prayers Scott and Bonnie (Harris) Burns

Words can never express how sad I feel for all of you. Heaven gained a beautiful soul. His/your battle and love for each other through this has touched us all. Love Brenda

I pray for peace for all of Doug’s loved ones, each of you are in my heart. I will never forget the many laughs we had, some great laughs, the ones that make tears come to your eyes you laugh so hard. You were so strong willed at everything. You wouldn’t even be fired from work. Our boss was like what is wrong with him?! He won’t let me fire him…HAHA! You could be so bull-headed sometimes! When you ran over your trombone I thought you were going to literally cry…I know you did but that is okay, you loved music just as you love life. (Hipnotix :0) ) I still have the CD. Thank you for many great times and memories. I am glad that got the pleasure of being able to call you a friend. You will always be missed and loved. Words can not ease the pain and sadness we all feel for the loss of such a great friend, husband, son, and kindred spirit. Now there is no more pain but only peace. Rest in eternal peace dear friend.

Dear Sharon and Family I am so very sorry for your loss. There no words that can heal your pain, just know I am praying for you and your family. Lori

My heart was broken for many months then my heart rejoiced because I knew a beautiful angel was being called home. I will forever remember the boy I loved all those years ago. But honestly the man and brother in Christ is who I will carry in my heart until I see him again. Your family is family to me…Part of my foundation. I love you all dearly. Please know that I will be with you in spirit as you celebrate Doug in these days ahead. Melissa we’ve never met but I know that you were God’s chosen one for Doug. You shared a beautiful life together. Thank you for loving my dear friend and helping Doug to live his best life. I am certain he will forever fill you with joy. May God’s love give you peace and comfort.

Dear Laura and Bernie: It was with great sorrow I learned of Doug’s death. I did not know he was ill, so his death was a great shock to me. I remember him well when he lived with you in Arlington and was in and out of the Arlington Corps. I cannot believe that he is gone. Please accept Ernest’s and my heartfelt condolences on your great loss. May you be comforted by the love of friends and family and the wonderful memories you have of Doug. It is hard to lose a sibling, especially a younger one. I know. I lost my younger brother a few years ago. May God be with you and your family showering you with grace, comfort and strength as you face the difficult days ahead. With our love and prayers for your peace and comfort. Indra and Ernest Corea

Sending heartfelt sympathy to you at this time. So sorry to hear about the passing of Doug. I’m sure he will be missed. Love you, Aunt Patricia

Heaven has gained a precious soul in Doug. “Thank you Lord for saving his soul, thank you Lord for making him once again whole.” Our thoughts, love and prayers will be with you all. Love, Lovina Potter, Randy, Terri, Judy, Steve & Brynn Dixon

I know this is terribly late and I’m sorry but we only recently found out about Doug’s passing. We are so saddened by the news and wanted to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. Doug grew up across the street from us in Niagara Falls & we will always remember him fondly.