Doug Wright is an inspiration to all educators, and his commitment to ALL those who are uninsured is testament to his extraordinary compassion and courage.
Doug, You and I were "Rudy". It was the name we shared, and the mere utterance instantly brought recognition that the other had arrived. I miss hearing it from your lips. But knowing how you'd disapprove of wallowing in despair, I've attached the moniker to two facets of my being that dialog on a regular basis. They call each other "Rudy", and in that way you live in me.
Paul, I tried to find you on Facebook, but found a different Paul Babin. No way he's as cool as you though =). I would love to keep in touch. Philina McNeil Saltas, if you want to ping me.
I hadn't seen Doug since we were 19 in Orange,CA. I am so sad to see how very much I missed out on. He truly made a differance in many lives. Peaceful rest, my friend. Kris Rooney Morro Bay, CA
It is with great sadness that I learnt of your passing a few days ago (I have left Utah and didn’t keep in touch as I should have....One more regret I’ll have to live with until we meet again) I am sending you a “wink” tomorrow to make it up, it’s a little poem about the way I felt your teachings inspired me, since this is my first time writing poetry it was difficult, especially in English...so...be forgiving...Although in the place above I know you can’t die of laughter!!! I know just the place to read it to you. Here we have a beautiful park with remarquable trees, some of them are almost a thousand years old...they make a large circle and there are benches below the shade...students often come in groups to study there...just like in Plato’s time... I am sure you wouldn’t have it any other way!! Also, I thought you might want to know a little secret I kept from you...since you were so tall, and I so short (I had to lift my head to look into your eyes when questioned) I had given you a surname: Gentle Giant!!! Be at peace now and for ever...Tons of love and hugs!!!
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ReplyDeleteThank you to all who gave Doug comfort and helped him at the end of his life. He was blessed with friends who loved him.
ReplyDeleteDoug Wright is an inspiration to all educators, and his commitment to ALL those who are uninsured is testament to his extraordinary compassion and courage.
ReplyDeleteHere's Doug's obituary at the Tribune. There will be an informal wake on Friday, 4 December, beginning at 4:00 or so at Fiddler's Elbow.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.legacy.com/obituaries/saltlaketribune/obituary.aspx?n=douglas-stefan-wright&pid=136756336
Absence,
ReplyDeleteKeenly felt, and often hurtful
Tears of loss
Miss you my friend
Still
Doug,
ReplyDeleteYou and I were "Rudy". It was the name we shared, and the mere utterance instantly brought recognition that the other had arrived.
I miss hearing it from your lips. But knowing how you'd disapprove of wallowing in despair, I've attached the moniker to two facets of my being that dialog on a regular basis. They call each other "Rudy", and in that way you live in me.
Paul, I tried to find you on Facebook, but found a different Paul Babin. No way he's as cool as you though =). I would love to keep in touch. Philina McNeil Saltas, if you want to ping me.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't seen Doug since we were 19 in Orange,CA.
ReplyDeleteI am so sad to see how very much I missed out on.
He truly made a differance in many lives.
Peaceful rest, my friend.
Kris Rooney
Morro Bay, CA
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ReplyDeleteIt is with great sadness that I learnt of your passing a few days ago (I have left Utah and didn’t keep in touch as I should have....One more regret I’ll have to live with until we meet again) I am sending you a “wink” tomorrow to make it up, it’s a little poem about the way I felt your teachings inspired me, since this is my first time writing poetry it was difficult, especially in English...so...be forgiving...Although in the place above I know you can’t die of laughter!!!
ReplyDeleteI know just the place to read it to you. Here we have a beautiful park with remarquable trees, some of them are almost a thousand years old...they make a large circle and there are benches below the shade...students often come in groups to study there...just like in Plato’s time... I am sure you wouldn’t have it any other way!! Also, I thought you might want to know a little secret I kept from you...since you were so tall, and I so short (I had to lift my head to look into your eyes when questioned) I had given you a surname: Gentle Giant!!! Be at peace now and for ever...Tons of love and hugs!!!