In Memory of Paul Douglas

Paul was a good friend of mine and he did a lot of me and the community.


Poem written in memory of Paul Douglas (taken out of his funeral program)

“ Paul was a very devoted volunteer at Union Mission where he bestowed us with his many talents and natural gifts. He also helped impact the lives of hundreds of people. Paul also had the ability to connect with those in need of a helping hand he always gave them an encouraging word. Paul was a special kind of person that saw the good in everyone. He was a person with a very large heart and loved showing kindness to everyone he met. Paul was dedicated to his friends, family, country and community. He will be greatly missed by all of us who knew him.”

The Final Flight

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free,
I’m following the path God laid for me,
I took his hand when I heard his call,
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I’ve found that peace at the end of the day.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My Life’s been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.