We wanted to provide a place for those of you who wish to show your support for Doug Porter. We have come to realize that if we don't provide a venue for those of us that truly know the man to express those sentiments, then they won't be heard. In a world where people seek to sensationalize a story to affect ratings or promote an agenda, the simple truth gets left by the wayside.

July 22, 2008

I have had the pleasure of knowing Doug Porter for 25 years. I also personally know many of the accusers. Why do all of you keep spouting off about the supposed FACTS? If you do not have first hand knowledge of something, what good does it do to comment? Do all of you folks writing your comments on the Bee's blog have ANY first hand knowledge? I read that the Dougporterinfo.com website is biased towards Doug!? It is not maintained by the D.A. or the Bee, how would you expect family and friends to act? I personally do not think, nor will I ever, that Doug is guilty. But we have a justice system in place that we all have to support. The jury will decide his fate. All the stories by the Bee, the anonymous comments, and the support of Dougs friends and family will NOT decide the outcome. Find out the facts, and determine if it concerns you, before you throw stones, (Doug taught me this). If you are going to accuse and voice your opinion, at least have the nerve to print your name! This way we all know who our true friends are. The Porter family has my permission to forward or reprint this commentary verbatim. (I could not get this into the Bee's comments page). If anyone feels the need to discuss my comments, call me. If you are pertinent, you have my number.

Thank You,

Scott DuBurg

July 10, 2008

In response to EI July 1,2008. This web site is not in Doug's defense. Rather a way for us to read what our brother in Christ is going through. Some of us can't attend his trial. Some of Doug's brothers are in Mexico or around the world. I am currently traveling around the world working and have no other unbiased way to find out what is happening in Doug's defense. I personally am astounded that Doug's family would go to the trouble for his friends and brothers in such hard time. This web site is not only informative but allows me an outlet and a way to pray for Doug, the truth and for God to be glorified in the end. The webmaster actually started another way of me viewing the days trial due to the fact I could not get the site on a dial up when traveling.
I was personally in the court house the starting week of the trial on another jury. I had the privilege of seeing Doug as he was being transported into the court room. In his situation the first question he asked was, "how are you doing?" This man is impeccable and I would do anything for him and his family. God knows how much he and his family have done for the community. The media in general is biased just for the sake of selling articles.

B.K.

Webmaster Note: For those of you on a dial-up connection or looking for an update with less overhead, I have set up a text only version of the court update page at the following address: Text Only Update

July 1, 2008
Hi all,

I just learned of this website. I have kept asking, “What is Doug’s lawyer doing? Doesn’t he ask questions?” From the Bee it looked like a one-sided case, totally stacked. (still remember Gary Condit case, too) Just wanted you to know there are many of us who want justice and see Doug go home.

Best to all of you.

Love,
M.M.

July 1, 2008
Why are you worried enough to post a special web site? If as you say Mr Porter is so obviously innocent Why not leave it up to god and the jury? Why would the Modesto Bee harbor ill will toward Mr Porter? Unless the jury is reading the Modesto Bee or this web site against the judges orders anything written here or in the bee is inconsequential to the trial. I prefer to let the jury decide this matter and not be swayed by the bee or an obviously biased web site
E.I.

Thank you for your email.

From the home page of the site:
The absurdities of this case have outraged all in the community who know Doug, know the truth, and have requested justice. This site has been established in an effort to keep you informed and to provide accurate information regarding the case and to honor a man who has dedicated his life to helping others and is now being wrongfully accused.
Why would the Bee hold ill will towards Mr. Porter? My answer would be that a sensational story sells papers and draws viewers to their website. It is my opinion that in today’s world the media’s quest for ratings and notoriety doesn’t always leave room for the truth.

I would agree with you that the outcome of this fiasco is up to God and the jury (one of whom already knows the truth and the second of which shouldn’t be viewing this site). That being the case, anything written on the site or in the Bee should be (and hopefully is) inconsequential to the outcome of the trial. Fortunately for Doug and Mr. Craig, the jury is getting the full story and on that I’m sure we can both agree.

With that being said, on to your question about why we are “worried enough” to post a special web site.

The web site exists for the reasons stated on its home page. Also keep the following in mind:
  1. Throughout his life Doug has had the opportunity to have an impact on the lives of so many people, both family and friends. Many of those people are concerned about his well being and welfare. Most of us can’t spend weeks and months at a trial, so we have to have someone be our eyes and ears. This web site allows us the most efficient method to provide the update.

  2. Even more people have never met Doug Porter. They have no idea what kind of man he is or whether or not he is capable of what the district attorney claims. If the only source of information they have available to them is what they read in the Bee, then we are of the opinion that they aren’t being supplied enough information to come to a fair conclusion. If you thought you were being slandered to hundreds of thousands of people, would you make no effort to clear your name? Shouldn’t Mr. Porter have that same right?

  3. We are of the opinion that the Bee is doing an absolutely atrocious job of reporting the trial. Between the reporting of hearsay as fact and the blatant omission of points made that go to support the defense’s claims we think Ms. Herendeen is doing a disservice to the community. Take this excerpt from today’s article:
    TenNapel also acknowledged that he benefited from his association with Porter and the museum project because Porter gave him $30,000 drawn on Craig's accounts, which TenNapel used to make a down payment on a home in Hickman.
    A contract between the men described the money as a gift, and TenNapel said Porter told him not to mention the money to Craig.
    Ten Naple himself testified to the fact that this money was a loan. Portions of Ten Naple’s deposition where the loan was discussed with other individuals were read aloud during the court proceedings. Why then does Ms. Herendeen continue to write her stories in such a misleading manner? Earlier this week, the Bee reported that there was an incident involving a witness that ended with Vicki Porter being barred from the courtroom – IT NEVER HAPPENED. She has not been in the courtroom for any of the proceedings because she is a future witness and the witnesses aren’t allowed to view the proceedings until after they have given their testimony. She shows her support by sitting outside the courtroom in the hallway. She gets to smile and wave at her husband as he is shuffled across a hallway from holding to the courtroom at the beginning and end of the day. She was there yesterday, doing the same thing she has done since the beginning of the trial. What about this reported barring?

  4. We never claimed to be unbiased; we just claim to tell the truth.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I just hope everyone who is developing their opinions about Doug Porter has enough information to do so.

Thank you for visiting the site. I hope you will return and continue to compare our view with that of the Bee and I hope you will continue to question both sides.

Webmaster

June 30, 2008

God Bless Doug and his family.

I have known Doug since I was a young girl. My family used to belong to Hickman Community Church. Doug baptized myself and my younger brother and sister. My family has seen first hand the genorosity in Dougs heart and the promise of God's Will in his soul.

Knowing Doug and his family for more than half of my life has made this news shocking to say the least. I believe God works in mysterious ways and I know Doug has overcome many obstacles to walk with God. This journey he is taking is not one he is taking alone. His brothers and sisters in Christ are with him.

Doug, we support you and pray for you to stay strong and not give up faith in God's Will. I have learned many things from you during my childhood that I hold onto in my adulthood. One of those things is, it is not ours to judge one another. There is only one true judge and we will all answer to him one day.

My prayers are with you and your family. Especially for your loving wife. She has been such a rock in all of this and deserves so greatly to have peace for her family. My mother has kept me updated since I live on the East coast now and I hope things work out the way I am sure God has planned.

God Bless!

P.Y.

Dearest Pastor, Mrs Porter and Family,

Just a short note to let you know that I, too am amongst those who KNOW you,(even if only in spirit) as an "Honorable man of God". I'm ever-interceding for you and yours - and, also for those who persecute you.

Forever in His grip,
C.E., Merced
The following scriptures have been piercing my heart. . ."precious promises" - from His unconditionally loving heart to yours. God bless you!

Isaiah 42:3 A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice;

Proverbs 2:8 for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones.

Sunday June 30, 2008

I have a question, how did a country preacher, a Man of God afford those houses in La Grange on a preacher's salary?

M.D.

MD,

Definitely ask the questions! Just make sure you are getting the full answers.

From testimony of the prosecution’s forensic accountant on Day 12 of the case:

“Cross-examination of Ray was also able to dispel the myth that the La Grange property, on which the Porters live, was purchased with C.V.M.A. funds. After combing through Doug and Vicki’s personal account and real estate records, Ray testified that the land was purchased for $160,000.00 with proceeds from the profit they made on the sale of their Hickman home. A construction loan for $176,000.00 was taken out in name of Doug and Vicki Porter for the building of their La Grange home, with payments being made from the Porters’ personal accounts.”

They didn’t afford “houses”, they had a 2200 sq ft., 3 bedroom 2 bath house. It is my understanding that the land was then subdivided and the parcels were made available to other family members. The other homes are owned by other family members, who each also have a mortgage from when they moved in their homes.

What exactly is a preacher’s salary anyway? I honestly have no clue myself, but in a church with regular attendance in the 300-400 range (it may be higher, I don’t attend), I would think it to be a decent salary. Combine that salary with what is probably a “very nice” salary of a wife who is a vice principal of a middle school and I would think they were well within their means.

If your question was rhetorical, I apologize for wasting your time; otherwise I hope this provided you with information you won’t find in the Modesto Bee.

Sincerely,

Webmaster

June 23, 2008

I have been following your website I want to thank you for putting out all the information. I am so disgusted with the Modesto Bee and the DA's office in general for trying to vilify the Porter family. My prayers are with the Porter family. I hope more people have been taking advantage of you site. I know Doug is not capable of these crimes. Keep up the good work it is appreciated. I hope more people elect to read it.

G.R./J.
Hughson Class of 1992
SFC US Army

June 26, 2008

Thank you so very much for your concise reporting of the daily events in court. I look forward to comparing your page to that of the Modesto Bee, which doesn’t seem to have a clue as to what’s happening and can only regurgitate the charges over and over. I know it has been very difficult for the family and for Doug, but the lord has a plan and knows how best to use us for his glory. I believe that when history reviews this situation it will touch and change many lives. I remember one of the things I’ve heard Doug say “if you’re not feeling persecutions then you’re not working hard enough.

Keep the faith and God Bless

B.Z. & Family

June 23, 2008

Hi,

The written descript provided by the Bee is certainly polarized. Talk about blatant bias!!! How can they in the name of fair and balanced journalism keep omitting vital points? The Bee's rendition leaves the general public still assuming the worst; errors like Frank's money funded Doug and Vickie's house and property in La Grange. Or the bit about continually reporting that the museum was but a pipe dream only on paper....How can the Bee keep omitting the profound fact that Doug actually purchased the land, certainly the essential and most important first step in building the museum.

The Bee seems empirically reluctant to report anything seemingly pro Doug while consistently printing Hickman gossip story bites long after being dispelled and memorialized in court.

Do I have it wrong?

If one evaluated the case based only on Bee coverage one could only think all is going very badly for Doug. However having your website certainly paints an entire different scenario. It's like there are two distinctly separate events taking place...very strange on the Bee's part....

The case to this point has not been proven. In fact it seems the prosecution case has utterly failed. The accountant who did not know crucial aspects of his brief... (what a blunder for the forensic accountant not to know the bit about Doug and Frank's European trips or the hugely important fact that Frank was a cash guy) that segment of testimony blows their entire case. Is it stupidity or even worse, and totally incomprehensible to me to think the prosecution did willfully not provide their key witness with an honest brief....their negligent omission is 'dancing on the edge' of criminal maliciousness....I'd be worried If I were them.

From my perspective the entire prosecution case has lost its merit. veracity has been compromised. Many witness turned and even if they don't realize it, have become terrific for the defense case.

Is any one other than me thinking this is a malicious mean spirited prosecution...motivated by ego and career.....fuelled by gossip ala 'Saturday night live' stuff

paying very close attention down under

Ron

June 2, 2008
Hi Porter Family,

I can't believe that I just found this web site today!! We think of Doug and your family in our prayers constantly and we know that God is refining your family, unfortunately there is great pain involved. I am so glad to see that your web site is full of the truth about your family and Doug and also about the trial, which we don't get accurate information on anywhere else. We pray for some more joy in your lives as God's plan works out.

We love you!

May 30, 2008
Dear Doug & Vicki,

My prayers for both of you. your family and friends, I never believed and still do not believe that someone that gives so much of themselves to others could do such things. So with this message go my blessings and again prayers for a good ending, we need you back, I pray this is in Gods plans, I already know it is in his hands.

Love and hugs

Terri C

March 26, 2008

I began working for the Hickman School District during the late Summer of 1987. I observed a fragmented, disoriented community. My job was not easy (nor should I have expected it to be easy). I was the fifth administrator in five years.

There was fighting among community members that spilled over into the school. The relationship between the school and community was almost nonexistent. I was looking forward to the day that "I could move on".
Shortly after the Porter Family arrived in Hickman (or returned to Hickman), Doug Porter came to the school and introduced himself to me. I was greatly impressed with his sense of community and his desire to better the school. His presence as Pastor of the Hickman Community Church had a calming affect on the town.
My plan to stay for a year or two and move on changed. I spent 13 wonderful years as administrator of the "Hickman Community Charter School District". I enjoyed every day that I went to work.
I want to thank Doug Porter for the manner in which his presence in the town of Hickman impacted my life. He is a man of great integrity.
I am now retired and living south of Guadalajara, Mexico, a block from Lake Chapala. I attend the "No Name" Catholic Church about a block from my house. I am a Christian.
Doug, I pray that the Lord's will be done in your life.
God Bless you and your family.

R.F.



March 2, 2008

My Mother, two sisters and I attended Church in Waterford. My Mom became a Chritian at a young age and married my Dad, a non-believer, in 1948. He was 25, she was 17. There were the usual ups and downs in their lives, but at their 40th wedding anniversary celebration, My Dad announced,with tears in his eyes "I've made a lot of mistakes in my life.....but marrying Reva wasn't one of them!!!" And right he was!!!

My Mom became a christian at an early age, and so did my 2 sisters and I. Dad never objected to the 4 of us going to church and Sunday School, but he did not go with us. He insisted that he was a good man, an honest man, and loved and took care of his family and that should be good enough for God. He didn't need Jesus, or church, or religion. After-all he even gave to the Salvation Army!!! My Mom, grandparents, my sisters and I and his grandsons, as well as many cousins, friends and family members prayed for his heart to soften toward things of the Lord and for his personal salvation without wavering!!!

In the late nineties, my parents attended several funerals at which Doug officiated. My Dad always listened to and thought about the Gospel messages he heard at those funerals. And he told my Mom, "I like that guy. I would want him to speak at my funeral." One day my Dad asked Doug to come over for a visit. Doug came and sat down with my Mom and Dad. My Dad's concern was for my Mother. He wanted Doug to put my Mom's mind at ease. "Reva" he said, "is a Christian and she is afraid I will go to hell if I don't trust in Jesus. I believe in God, I've been good and loving to my wife and daughters, I'm an honest man, and I want you let her know that is good enough, so she won't worry about me going to hell."

Well, that was a starting point for Doug Porter..I'm not sure exactly what he said, but my Dad listened and he agreed to Doug's suggestion that they get together once a week for Bible study. Within the next few days, as he pondered what Doug told him about salvation through Christ alone, my Dad came to a saving knowledge and acceptance of Jesus Christ!!!

Father's Day was coming up and there was to be a special outdoor Father's Day service at the Waterford Sportsman's Club. Dad got up early that morning, got the newspaper, and sat at the kitchen table, had his usual bowl of raisin bran, and a cup of coffee as he read the paper. When Mom awoke she came out to the living room to greet Dad with Father's Day gifts. He sat in his recliner, remote control in his hand. As she approached she saw that he was pale, his hand was cool. Less than five months before their fiftieth wedding anniversary, my Dad entered the Kingdom of Heaven. And although he didn't do it alone, Doug Porter was instrumental in leading my Dad to accept Christ as his Saviour just days before his life ended.

Our family was ministered to by this Christian man and we are proud to know him and thank him not only for performing my Dad's funeral service, but for the spiritual guidance and teaching he gave my Dad in the last few days of his life. He truly made that funeral a joyous celebration instead of a tragic ending. God Bless You Doug. No matter what!!!

D.D.



December 18, 2007

To Whom It May Concern:

Doug Porter and his family were patients of mine 1960 through approximately 1975. It was a pleasure to watch Doug grow up and develop into a fine young man. It appeared to me that he was a man of great integrity; he was well disciplined and was a success in everything he attempted. When I first knew him he was a championship wrestler, and then he became a wrestling coach, then he became a pastor, and was very successful in the church in Hickman.
My experience with Doug is that he a man of fine character. I have not seen him for the last past 15 years, but I know the Porter family to be, outstanding people.

Sincerely,
Wayne, MD



01/07/07

Dear Doug

You may not remember me or my family it’s been quite a few years since we have seen you I lived across from Sheila in Denair. A few years ago with my two sons the first time I met you we had just moved from San Diego under some very difficult circumstances. Out of the blue you showed up in your pick up loaded with bags and bags of food for us. It was a beautiful surprise and more importantly a sure encouragement that God was with us and going to help us. After that you got my boys in to wrestling and even picked them up to take them to practice.

We have never forgotten your kindness and the love of God you expressed to us at a time when we felt that the rug had been pulled out from under us. We love you, we love your family and we are praying for you and believing that God is with you even in this dark time.

Jeanne B
Denair, Ca

I married Doug’s nephew Steve over 16 years ago. We received our premarital counseling from Doug and then were married by him. We are extremely blessed to have been counseled by him and to be able to learn how to be better people by looking at how he lives his life. He is the best example of a Godly, giving, loving, and honest person that I have ever seen. Just being around him makes you want to do more for your family, your friends and your community. Everything he does is with love for people. He would never even think about committing these crimes of which he has been accused. They are so ridiculous. If you knew Doug at all you would know the charges are false and he should be set free. To have him in jail should be a crime and one day soon everyone will know this too. He is innocent.

Thank You

Amoreena



To Whom It May Concern:

We have known Doug Porter for a better part of seventeen years. We consider him a friend, mentor and one of the most honest people we know. He has a heart for God and a love for mankind. He has taught us about integrity, mercy and humility. He has always been very supportive of our family in good times and bad times. He presided over my father’s funeral and sisters wedding. We have spent a lot of time with him and his family and have observed him with his children and grandchildren; he is a very kind and patient man.

We have enormous amount of respect for this man and he has been a tremendous example to us. He has had a truly positive effect on our lives and the lives of those who have had the privilege to meet him

Sincerely,

John & Cathy H


To Whom It May Concern:

I am a 29 year old married father of two. I have a four year old daughter and two year old son. I have lived in Waterford for over 20 years.

At the age of 14 I began attending Hughson High School as a sophomore transfer from Riverbank High School. I joined the wrestling team in November 1993, a new face on a team loaded with champions. Doug Porter was our coach. I soon learned what a blessing that was and would continue to be to this very day.

It was clear from the start what would be expected of us. Surprising to me there was more emphasis on our actions. and character off the mat than on. To be a wrestler on the team required more than a commitment to show up and wrestle every day. Doug required that we commit to excellence on and off the mat equally. As wrestlers of the team we represent ourselves, our school, our parents and we are responsible for our decisions, each decision in every area of our lives.

Looking back it is evident that Doug cared about our well being at all times. He was building champions on and off the mat.

In my experience playing sports since I was five years old, not one other coach made me believe they cared about me or any spectrum beyond our performance or that season. Before long I felt at peace, knowing come what may, Doug would be there as a coach, friend and mentor long after I was gone from school.

Doug consistently showed a genuine interest in my well-being after graduation. When I started my family at the age of 24, Doug was there for my wife and I in anyway needed or possible. He treated me like family with love and respect. Doug is a man of character, whom I am proud to say I have learned much more than how to wrestle from. Every parent should be so blessed to have a coach or teacher such as Doug to help influence and guide their children.

In 2002 after our first child was born, my wife and I became the legal guardians of my younger brother Billy. Taking responsibility for a 14 year old is a daunting challenge for any newlywed’s with their first infant child. Doug immediately called and offered help in any way we needed. My brother had been through a lot in his life at a young age. He also wrestled so I wasted no time getting him to meet Doug and his son Kyle who were coaching at Hughson High School. I began to see immediate change in Billy for the better. One year later we were in a position with very little hope for a positive solution.

In those most troubling times, with a difficult choice to make, I reached out to Doug for counsel. He immediately offered to become Billy’s guardian in hope of a positive outcome for Billy’s future. Doug and Vicki welcomed Billy into their home and treated him as one of their own.

In two years Billy’s grades continued to improve. He won two CIF High School State Championship titles and two national titles. Most importantly he showed the promise of a young man who unlike before was willing to take responsibility and make the right choices. He is currently attending Iowa University on a 5 year full ride scholarship for wrestling. There is no doubt that without Doug and Vicki’s guidance and discipline my brother would not have made it to college. My family would not be where we are today if not for the love, kindness and consistent support from Doug.

Like other coaches, Doug could have drifted away from Billy after but that is not who Doug is. My brother still calls him Dad and Vicki Mom. If only we were all so lucky and blessed to have a coach, friend, a Mentor and father like Doug Porter. I am thankful to God for that blessing in my life.

Looking back I was blessed to see my brother go through the same things I did and most teenage boys do. I have had a “Parent’s eye view” of the effects and influence a good honorable, honest and caring person can have on even a very troubled teen. The end result is something to look forward to instead of fearing what might have been.

It amazes me that 10 years later Doug was coaching and counseling my younger brother the same he did for me. We have both benefited immeasurably from a man whose heart is so big it has forever changed my family and me in a way you only see in a fairy tale. Unfortunately there are not enough men like Doug Porter on this planet. We should all be so blessed.

Most Sincerely,

Charles L

I have known Doug Porter my whole life. For as long as I can remember Doug has done nothing but help and inspire everyone around him.

All of my life Doug has been an active member of the community. For example, Doug was our little league coach, wrestling coach, youth pastor, 4-H sheep leader, 4-H backpacking leader, etc. When my parents divorced we moved closer to the Porters. Doug helped my mother move several times during those years and, just as they have with so many other kids, Doug and Vicki also opened their home up to me and treated me just like one of their own children. For years I spent every afternoon at the Porter’s house where they would help with my homework and watch after me until my mother came home from work.

When I was in the 6th grade Doug quit his high paying job, sold his beautiful house and moved his family down to a trailer in Castaic, CA to go to Bible College.

When Doug returned to Hickman to work at the church there were no more than 20 regular attendants. Once Doug became head pastor the number of attendants started to grow rapidly because of Doug’s ability to inspire people and his positive message. People are attracted to leaders who have a positive message. The message Doug always told us was that if you work hard you could do anything. If you look at the kids that grew up around Doug you will see kids who know the value of a strong work ethic. The reason behind the fact that out of a town of 450 there have been so many state champion wrestlers is Doug’s ability to inspire kids with his message of hard work.

Having watched Doug work so hard my whole life to build up the people around himself and work tirelessly for the community, I find it extremely difficult to believe the allegations against him. Doug’s example and message have always been the exact opposite of how to get rich quick.

I could not even describe the amount of love and inspiration that Doug has shown my family and me.

Matthew B.

To Whom It May Concern:

I’m writing this letter on behalf of Doug Porter, whom I have known for over 20 years. It was with extreme shock and dismay I learned of Doug’s arrest. Before meeting Doug personally, I knew of him through my father-in-law, a local businessman who worked in the lift truck sales and repair industry and my husband who knew Doug as a young man. Both spoke very highly of Doug’s business ethics and spoke of him as an honest and trustworthy man to deal with.

I met Doug when I began to attend Hickman Community Church. Doug had just accepted the position of pastor at Hickman church. Over the years Doug ministered to my family in many ways. In 1990 my husband was in a serious accident and we didn’t know if he would survive the night. Doug stayed at the hospital all night providing support and encouragement to our family. When summer church camp came, we didn’t have the money, so Doug made sure all three of my kids got to go to camp, paying for it himself. One Christmas, my husband was in the hospital and Doug made sure we had a Christmas tree and groceries and gifts for the kids. As my children grew, his leadership has served them well. Many times over the years the kids have reflected back on our time at Hickman Church and the leadership Doug provided.

In March of this year, my husband passed away. Doug was out of town, but the minute we contacted him, he cut his trip short to counsel with us and perform the funeral. Many others hold Doug in extremely high regard young and old alike in the surrounding communities of Hickman. He has dedicated his life to serving the Lord and bringing others to the same service and it is incomprehensible to those of us who know him that anyone could think he would intentionally harm another person, much less these things he is accused of. Doug is a fine man with an abundance of positive qualities and a beloved pastor and friend to my family as well as many others.

Yours truly,

Linda Y.

To Whom It May Concern:

I have lived in the Hickman area 43 years and I have known Doug Porter at least 40 of those years.

As a child you have people you look up to, Doug Porter is one of those People in my life. Through the years I have known Doug to be an example of what hard work can produce in a man’s life.

When my wife and I adopted our daughter he was there for us and helped us emotionality and also financially. I knew I could always call to just talk or for support. I have spent many hours studying, fishing, camping and just talking with Doug and consider him to be my friend.

This is a man who doesn’t give up on anyone and doesn’t run in times of trouble. If I were to go into a battle I would want someone like him to watch my back.

He is and has always been an example of someone that cares and is willing to help his fellowman, a Godly man. His love of God and God’s people are unsurpassed and to watch him with his wife and children is amazing. The love he shows to them is unconditional.

Is Doug perfect? No, but who is? Is he honest? You bet he is, there’s not a doubt in my mind.

Sincerely

John L.