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Date October 1, 2003
Name Korri Ray
Email KorriRay@msn.com
City
State Georgia
Comments Man to think of only one story where Doug made me laugh would be impossible.I was fortunate enough to be blessed with a nickname from Douggy and JayBird about 8 years ago and it will forever stick with me.Bernstiner.All through ACC everytime Doug saw me he would say wassdup Bernie...every little note I have from him - from yearbooks to camp encouragments have Bernstiner.So Im going to narrow down my favorite memories of Doug to my top 3 and I promise to keep them brief. First, somehow one summer at Coastal Camp we got paired up as Ma and Pa for the week - The first day of camp we were telling our group we were divorcing, needless to say the entire week was full of laughsto the point of pain...I still have pictures where Andy Bennetch and Doug stole my camera and took a whole roll of theirselves...I learned alot that week...where I was concerned about following the rules and getting things done, Doug was the complete opposite and showed me that in Christianity youve gotta step outside the boundaries and shake things up. Another great l



Date October 14, 2003
Name Mom Shippy
Email luvkids1@juno.com
City
State
Comments I have a wonderful memory of Doug and Jay about 2:00 a.m. I heard laughter and noises in the kitchen in the middle of the night. What I found was Doug and Jay sorting hundreds of donuts and donut holes. They had retrieved them from a donut place at closing time. Neither were hungry for they had already had their fill. They were sorting out their favorites and putting the rest into trash bags. They had a mission in mind. When all were sorted...off they went into the night like santas with their bags over their shoulders. Their mission was to fill Blair Walker's pick-up with donuts. It was great fun...except, if I remember right..it rained shortly thereafter...and the donuts were now dunk'n donuts....what a mess. Don't worry...I'm sure Blair got even later!!



Date November 6, 2003
Name Hope Shackelford
Email Hopie4673@yahoo.com
City
State
Comments My freshman year at ACC was probably the closest I was to Doug. We had the same mutual friends, but we still never got to be very close. However, he was still able to impact me enough that while I was down in Savannah recently, I went to his grave to pay a visit. I do have a funny memory of him. We were in math class together. (college algebra..) and I would draw a swiggly line that would make no sense. I would hand him the paper and he would turn that swiggly line into some sort of beautiful picture.It was actually the motive for me to go to class...almost an addiction... because I would try so hard to stump him, but he always was able to do it. I ended up making a not-so-hot grade in that class, but I must say I had a blast in there. I would have to thank Doug for that because I will never forget his creativity.



Date January 14, 2004
Name Sandy Bolen
Email fstmatesam@aol.com
City
State Ga
Comments We had the privilege of knowing Doug for several years. My oldest daughter, Stephanie, grew up with him and later my daughter, Kimberly hung around with him also. I always remember the N.Y. Eve's party at Doug's house that my girls would always go to. I never had to worry about them, they always wanted to go and had lots of fun. I enjoyed the many times Doug was here at our house also. He was a great guy and a godly man. We miss him.



Date February 19, 2004
Name Phillip Strickland
Email Shindig_321@hotmail.com
City
State GA
Comments There's one thing that Doug said that has really stuck with me. I remember one night, at Ms. Taylor's bible study, he talked about how he struggled with living on "fast-food Jesus"... how it's so tempting to just rush through the day w/o slowing down for God. That really resonnates with me. Love ya, Doug...thanks.



Date February 27, 2004
Name Blair Walker
Email Blairw@acc.edu
City
State Georgia
Comments Leaving a message here has been long over due. My grief for Doug is still very deep, and my memories of him are a part of that journey of grief. I will share this story, the rest of the story of the donuts, the story Connie shares below. The doughnuts were several hundred that Dunkin Doughnuts had been ready to throw out at the end of the day, they did end up in the back of my truck, and they were a soggy mess, but I did salvage several dozen and served them back to them on Sunday Morning in Sunday School. It was after many of them had been eaten that I told them where they had come from.



Date September 4, 2004
Name Doug's Dad
Email dennisshippy@hotmail.com
City
State Georgia
Comments Two years ago Doug was taken from us. Doug lives a glorious life in heaven, but we miss his love, smile, enthusiasm, exhuberance, excitement and all the wonderful things he brought into our life. God truly blessed our family when He allowed Doug to come for his short visit. It is obvious that Doug lived his life to serve God, and that he was never really ours. He belong to God and God loaned Doug to us for only a short time. I love you Doug and can't wait to be with you in heaven. Dad



Date September 25, 2004
Name Amy Shippy
Email rtaonlne@bellsouth.net
City
State
Comments Today is Doug's birthday, I find it hard to believe it has been two years. I met Doug when it was his 16th birthday, that is when Rob and I started dating. There is so much I remember about Doug, but most of all I remember how helpful he was. I cannot begin to count the amout of time he help me. One Christmas we had gone to the Bahamas and we left our car keys at the hotel. We did not notice until we reached Savannah. Doug went all the way to our house and got the spare key for us and drove to the airport so we could get home. I have so many examples of ways Doug helped me, too many to name. I miss you Doug, not for the things you did to help, but because you were the kind of man you were. I look at my sons often and think of what a proud uncle you would be, and how much fun they would have playing with you. I love you Doug and I miss you. - Amy



Date November 28, 2004
Name Shaun Michael Boutwell
Email shaunboutwell@yahoo.com
City
State GA
Comments I knew Doug since he was in the 2nd grade, and he was truly a great person. The type of person that was looked up to, and idealized.



Date December 25, 2004
Name mom
Email
City
State
Comments Merry Christmas Dougie...we miss you and love you..Until we meet again, Love you, Mom



Date July 24, 2005
Name Brittany Harshman
Email bluerose2190@hotmail.com
City
State Savannah, GA
Comments I don't know Doug or any of his family at all. I see that he was loved beyond belief and led a life worth living. I was in Greenwich cemetary and happen to see a very intresting site. And i even stopped the car and got out to see it much closer. And only being 15, it touched my heart more than ever to see that. He was young, just like my sister who has died 2 years ago at the age of 18. Seeing all of that made my heart soft and my mind jumbled and i thought about that marker for the rest of the day. Wondering about the boys who layed there, about their lives and what happened. It layed heavy on my heart, and i decided to go to this website to find a life gone but very much not forgotten. And angel with a love for God, a beautiful voice, with a friendly heart and loving family. i just thought i'd leave a notion of my visit here to tell you, even though he may be gone...he still touches people. God Bless his family.



Date September 6, 2005
Name Blair Walker
Email Blairw@acc.edu
City
State Georgia
Comments Doug and his family have been heavy in my thoughts this week. I can not hear the song “I can only imagine” Without thinking of Doug and what he has been celebrating in heaven for the past three years. Even though we all miss him deeply we would never want him to give up that celebration to come back to us. The passing of time does ease the grief, but it will never fade the wonderful impact that Doug had on all of our lives. In the introduction of “A Grief Observed” Douglas Gresham writes” If we find no comfort in the world around us, and no solace when we cry to God, if it does nothing else for us, at least this book will help us to face our grief, and to “misunderstand a little less completely.” Thankfully I do find comfort in the world around me, and I do find solace when I cry to God, but I have to admit three years later I only “misunderstand a little less completely.” Blair



Date February 13, 2006
Name Shaun Boutwell
Email boutwellshaun@yahoo.com
City
State GEORGIA
Comments I've known Doug since I was in the 2nd grade. I miss HIM so much. I don't understand why GOD would take a person like Doug, who would be such a great influential person here on earth. Everytime I go visit his gravesite, I tell God that I wish HE would of let me take God's place. I miss you more than words can say DOUG.



Date February 13, 2006
Name Shaun Boutwell
Email boutwellshaun@yahoo.com
City
State GA
Comments I left a comment on this site a few minutes ago, and had a TYPO. I said that when I go to visit Doug's gravesite, that I wish I could take God's place, I meant that i said........."i wish god would of taken me, instead of Doug, and I still wish that"



Date June 28, 2006
Name andy bennetch
Email imandybennetch@hotmail.com
City
State new york, ny
Comments i've always thought the best way to show someone how much you loved them is to remember them after they pass away. i remember the kinda kid doug was and how i wanted to be just like him, i remember how that kid turned into a teenager and still..i wanted to be just like him, and lastly i remember the kinda man doug was just for that short while and, even though years have past and i now am that man too, i still want to be just like him. he was more than my friend...he was the older brother i always wanted, the mentor of my faith, and my hero. i'm now a man of my own, far away from my childhood, and hoping to make my own mark in this world. in these times i remember where i came from and all the memories i have of my dear friend. i remember all the funny stories, all the lessons he taught, and the love he gave me so much still that it almost resounds of sweet music like the songs he sang. so do you want to know what my favorite memory is? you can't find the answer on this page or any one of the sort, but if you really want



Date June 28, 2006
Name andy bennetch
Email imandybennetch@hotmail.com
City
State new york, ny
Comments (cont'd) but if you really want to know my favorite memory, my favorite thought of my dear friend, it can be seen simply in the life i live now. as the years pass on this earth and the older of a man i become i'll still remember the kinda kids we were growing up together, all those awkward years of what we were like in high school and college, and how...even now after years of him being gone..my memories of doug will still give me the same thought, the same hope, and the same dream i've had since i was just a lil' kid. i hope i can grow up to be just like him. love you, doug.



Date September 3, 2006
Name Blair Walker
Email Blairw@acc.edu
City
State Georgia
Comments Another year has slipped buy and we all pause today to Remember Doug. Laughter, Smiles, Tears and Great Memories will make up this day for many of us. Denny and Connie know that you have been thought of today and lifted up in prayers. Keep walking the journey God has set your feet on. Keep loving and supporting those who have lost children. This is the ministry and blessing to others that you have allowed God to bring out of your great loss. I made the journey, along with a good friend, to the Cemetery this spring. It was the first time I had been back since the day of Doug’s funeral. I was struck with the beauty of the grave marker and the testimony of Doug’s life that is reflected there. It is a beautiful place of remembrance.



Date March 30, 2007
Name Mom
Email luvkids1@juno.com
City
State sav.
Comments We miss you so much. Everyday something reminds us of you. Matthew and James talk about you and they are only 4 and 6. It's kind of nice actually. Looking forward to when we can hug you again. Love, Mom



Date April 3, 2007
Name Mom
Email luvkids1@juno.com
City
State
Comments Dear viewers, Please disregard advertisement messages below. I am sorry but they can not be erased at this time. This site is for those who remember Doug and need comfort. Thankyou...



Date September 8, 2007
Name Amy Shippy
Email rtaonlne@bellsouth.net
City
State GA
Comments Five years ago we lost Doug, I find it so hard to believe some days. Sometimes it feels like yesterday, and sometimes it feels like forever since I last saw his face. I am often struck by the pace my life has taken and that there are people in my life that never knew Doug. I have three sons, Doug only met one. We talk about him often around the house. My middle son, James, speaks of Doug as if he knew him. When I think of how much they will miss never knowing their uncle and all the fun they would have had. What is there to really say, he is missed more than most people will ever know. I think of him often in book stores, reading was something we had in common, when he would come home to visit he would look through my books for a good read. I know Doug would be proud of the legacy he has left, the call to action that he inspired in so many people, the love of Christ that people saw in him. I just wanted to say that five years have gone by and I still miss you like it was yesterday, but we will keep running the race until we will meet



Date September 25, 2007
Name Mom
Email luvkids1@juno.com
City
State Georgia
Comments We are told that those who love the Lord are in Heaven and having a wonderful time after they die here on earth. How does a mother or father stop the ache in their heart after losing a child? We have to hold so tight to that truth that our child, or children in our case, are alive in heaven that the hurt is eased and we must trust with all our hearts that we WILL see them again. Knowing THAT really does help. Happy Birthday Doug...we miss you, Love, Mom and Dad



Date October 14, 2007
Name shaun boutwell
Email boutwellshaun@yahoo.com
City
State GA
Comments Today, Sunday Oct. 14th, 2007, I went to Doug's grave site for the first time for a long time. Although I think about Doug often, my grandma passed away in January, and I've had a difficult time with that. When I walked up to his grave, I completely lost it. It had been a while since I had talked to Doug in person, and I truly regret that. I hope he knows that. I miss you more than words can say Doug.



Date December 2, 2007
Name Michelle (Casto) Lyons
Email rmlyonsfamily@triad.rr.com
City
State NC
Comments Seems like just yesterday we were camping at the lake and getting into mischief! Time goes so fast and distance gets between us. Little did we know how precious our time here is. I was sad to see of Doug's passing, but know he is in His Heaven. Till we all meet again. Blessings and Fond Memories Michelle



Date March 13, 2008
Name James Cole
Email james@coleprintworks.com
City
State Alabama
Comments I meet Doug when I was in second grade. I made a lot of friends that year. Doug and I became friends and were inseparable for years. When my family moved away I was sad to leave such a good friend behind. I was able to come back to Savannah to visit a few times but lost track over the years. Just this week I was thinking of how much fun we used to have together and started to wonder if it was possible to look him up. I am only now learning about Doug’s death (March 13, 2007). I am pleased to learn that while his life was short, I believe it was successful. From what I have read he lived to help and up lift others. That is also what I remember about him. I pray the Shippy family is doing well and know that we will all see him again in a much better place.



Date June 1, 2008
Name JLM
Email unlisted@blank.com
City
State n/a
Comments I still can't believe you're gone.