Condolence: Steen Family-- My thoughts and prayers are with you as this difficult time approaches of the one year since Doug's passing. Not a day has gone by that I haven't loved or missed him. He was the most remarkable person, and I will continue to think of him with only the happiest of memories. God Bless you.

Condolence: Steen family- I am so truly and deeply sorry for your loss. I just found out this week about Doug's passing and can not imagine what you all must be going through. I know that we have never met, but I knew your son very well. He was one of my best and dearest friends in college, and I loved him very much. Doug was ever the honest, caring, and gentle person, and he touched my life so deeply. I am so sad to have missed the service, but will drive to Connecticut at the first opportunity to pay my respects. Please know how much your son was loved, and truly touched my life, and all who he met. He was the best man I've ever known. My thoughts and prayers to you all.

Condolence: On our drive tonight to the fencing club: I just found out.

Earlier: I was puzzled and annoyed that Travis was being so evasive about the prom: I thought he blew it by not asking Erika months earlier. He finally said that something has come up, and, she just can't - and, for me to drop it and to let it rest. Yet, he was not angrily snapping at me - there was an air of unusual melancholy in his usual laconic attitude.

Never in my thoughts did I expect that the tragedy of losing Doug so suddenly, was the insurmountable grief that has stricken Erika, you, Brenda, and Lloyd. Meeting Doug at the fencing club, I admired his attention and regard for his sister, driving her home after another long night of fencing. He seemed to be a very loving brother. There was a goodness and reverence in his demeanor that I have seen in all you. Oh, my dear new friends! We want to hold you in our arms to make these painful days go by.
Let us know if there is anything we can do for you...if you want to walk in the woods with the dogs, take Erika somewhere with us ...we are close by, as you know. Travis knows that death is a lonely situation, and, he would be honored to support Erika in any way she wants. The heartbreak, my dear friends, is so enormous, but maybe the memories that you carry in your souls will slowly soothe this epic loss of a child.

We think about you three with heavy hearts, and hope earnestly, that you will survive this and try to piece things together one by one knowing that your beloved son touched many lives.

Condolence: We just found out about Doug's passing and want you to know that our whole family has you in our thoughts and prayers. We can hardly begin to imagine the hole his loss has left in your hearts. May he be at peace, always and forever more.

Condolence: My condolences to the Steen family. Doug touched so many lives in such a short time. He truly is an angel from the minute he came in to this world. The brightest smile ever and best laugh were infectious. I will miss him dearly. We all have a lot to learn from Doug about living life to the fullest, making each second count. Continue to watch over us from above and prayers of peace and courage for the family and friends left behind.

Condolence: To Lloyd, Brenda, and Ericka,

Our hearts go out to all of you at your unimaginable loss. The service tonight was perfect; Doug touched all our lives and the thoughts conveyed by those that stood up in remembrance speaks volumes. Doug was a special, caring, and funny young man. He will be missed.

Love and prayers to you all, Barb, Brent, Ford, and Tyler St. John

Condolence: Dear Lloyd, Brenda, and Erika,
I'm very sorry to hear of Doug's passing. He was a pleasure young man. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Condolence: Lloyd, Brenda and Erika,
It' almost impossible to find adequate words to express my condolences to you. I can remember pushing Douglas and Megan with Brenda in strollers on Lavander Road. Although I hadn't seen him in many, many years, I remember him as a kind young boy and you should be proud that you raised him so well. I know for a fact that you put your hearts and souls into raising him into a wonderful young man. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you constantly as you go through this indescribably difficult time. Please take care!

Condolence: Loyd,

So sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. Hope to continue to see you on the basketball court.

Condolence: Steen Family,
Sending my most dear condolences. I love Doug as a brother. I was just recently speaking with a Hyde Alum that Doug's memory is so vivid in our mind. He was always so warm and caring, there was no person at Hyde with the ability to brighten my day like Doug. He was one of few people I can remember throughout my entire life that would take the time to sit down and just talk about anything that was wrong. He cared deeply for his friends. He was one of my best friends. My heart aches for him, and my heart goes out to your family. I can not express enough how I wish only for one more hug from him. More more conversation in front of the gym. Watch him play soccer one more time. He touched my heart, and impacted my life in such a way I could never forget. May he rest in peace. I love you Dougie.