Douglas-Stone-Obituary

Douglas Stone

Dover, New Hampshire

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To know Douglas Stone was to know his distinctive brand of humor. "Cynical and dry" his son Zachary called it. "When he got going, everyone would be in tears." His business partner, Tad Parker, recalled the day that Mr. Stone, after dealing with some prickly personnel issue, sat down, looked up at the ceiling and stretched his arms out. "Can you feel the love?" he said, adding: "Human resources isn't my forte. Let's go have a toddy."

Mr. Parker and Mr. Stone, 54, owned Odyssey Press, in Dover, N.H., and to Mr. Parker it was "a professional marriage made in heaven." Mr. Stone, he said, was a master at sniffing out problems that might spell trouble later.

Mr. Stone was divorced, but stayed connected with Zachary, who lived in California with his mother. Theirs "was better than a lot of father-son relationships; he was one of my best friends," said Zachary, who flew East every summer. "I worked in his printshop from the time I was tall enough to stand on a skid."

Mr. Stone flew to California often, and was on hand to watch his son break two minutes in the 800-meter run — "one of the best things I got to share with him," Zachary said.

Although Mr. Stone's trip, on Flight 11, was for business, he also planned to help Zachary settle in at U.C.L.A. for his freshman year.

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Love you Zach my best friend and Beth my 2nd mom!! Todd Mc

Thinking of your friends and family today, especially your son. Much love from Texas

I visited the memorial for the first time recently and saw Douglas photo. I would like to know a little bit about him. My brothers name is Joel.

To the family and friends of Doug Stone.
'There is no greater BURDEN than SORROW. There is no greater SOLACE than inspiration of FAITH and act of LOVE.'
I hope these few words help you as they have helped me.

To the family of Doug Stone, I participated in Americas 911 ride this past week. I was given Doug's name on a card to carry on my motorcycle for this memorial ride. I kept the card on my windshield while riding from Shanksville to the Pentagon and finally the World Trade Center.
You can find more details at Americas 911 Foundation , Inc.

i once dream't of you after visiting ground zero, oct. 2006. you had a dress shirt on with a solid burgandy tie. you were trying to tell me something, not sure what it was... you were real, i felt your presence. my name is denise, i am known as the 911 flagrunner... i run with 3 flags in honor of all the 911 victims...

Doug, you must be smiling as you watch your son surrounded by wonderful and happy people...ah, he did take after you, minus the grumpy disposition. We continue to miss you, and remember the days........xo

To the family and friends of Douglas Stone:
Douglas will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not allow those we lost on 9/11 be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you.

May the God of all comfort bring you peace and comfort during this time of loss.