Douglas Allen

I don't know why after all these years you popped into my head. You were hands down one of the biggest influences in my formative years. I have to say now, I am older than you were when you passed and I still feel so young and as though there is still so much life left to experience. I want to thank you sincerely from the bottom of my heart for being who you were and knowing that even sixteen years later, I still think of you. Rest well.

I met Doug through a mutual musician, and I remember our first meeting. He came to see me play in Whitmore Lake and a few days later he joined my band. I have performed with and for many prominent acts an I do have to say that Doug was THE BEST MUSICIAN I had ever seen. When
we would play shows, I always was confidant that the muic would be right. Doug made me and the rest of the guys strive for excellence. He wasn't only a band member, he was my dear friend. I had the pleasure of...

I just want to say that I am so sorry he is gone, but I just want to remember always that he waas here. Doug was the reason that our band family had fun. He made us laugh and smile when we needed it most. I am so happy that I got to know Doug, and I am so happy that he was always there for me, and everyone else. I love you Doug and I will miss you!

I cant believe he's gone....and I really dont know what I could say...because what Doug meant to everyone is more than words could say....Ill miss the way he made our band smile...and I'll miss just him being there for me when I needed hime---although he's gone....he will always have a piece of my heart and I will never forget him...Doug--I love you and will miss you always

A few years ago, I was a part of a struggling drumline. Doug came in and turned us around and whipped us into shape. He was always more than an instructor to us all; he was a friend. Although I can't be there to say goodbye with his family and many friends because of military duties, I will be thinking of him and all he has done for me as well as many young people he has come in contact with over the years. I send my regards and prayers for the family and I thank you for letting him be with...

Doug was one of the most sweetest and most stubborn person I had ever known. Though God choose to take him into his hands I will miss him very much. He wouldn't want me to be sad, but sometimes being sad can bring people together in ways they never new they could be. We loved you alot, Doug. We will never forget you.

Doug has shown me so many things in life... Before I knew him, I had no clue on what I wanted out of life. I promised myself that before highschool ends that I'd join the WHS Drumline. So this winter season, I joined and got to know a great person. Sadly I had to quite because of personal reasons, but didnt forget about Doug. He's not only shown me how to play insturments/read music, but he's shown me that no matter what I do, I should put my all into it and never quit. He's tought me...

I'm very sorry for your loss. Doug was a great asset to the Woodhaven Marching Band family. It will never be the same without him. He taught me so many things that I'll never forget. I kept saying next season I'll join drumline so I can get to know him better, after hearing the drumline's stories about what an awesome guy he was. But I never got the chance to actually do it, and I'm sorry I didn't. My prayers are with you.

To Kevin, Pat and all of Doug's family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You have our deepest sympathy. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayer's.