From NAL publisher Doug Draper
If you were wondering why traffic has been slow on this news and commentary site in recent weeks, here is the reason.
Doug Draper Sr., a beautiful person with a generous heart. You will always be in ours Dad.
Due to the death of my dear father and namesake – Doug Draper Sr. – this past Saturday, November 8th following a few weeks in hospital, I have had difficulty focusing on one of the things I love doing the most – covering and commenting on news.
Sorry to say that traffic on this site will remain slow while I join my family in coming to terms with my father’s passing and look after his affairs.
To all of Niagara At Large’s faithful readers and supporters out there, and to all of you who have notified me that you have recently discovered this news site, like what you see and say you plan to become a regular visitor, I beg your patience at this time.
We shall resurge here with the usual alternative views you don’t often find any more in the mainstream media.
Thank you, Doug Draper
(NAL always invites our readers to share their views below, just so long as you also share your real first name with them. There are no comments signed ‘flame thrower’, ‘time bomb’ or anything of that nature here. Never!)
Niagara At Large 
Doug,
To you and yours please accept my most sincere condolences. You clearly have a deep love and respect for your Father which shall live on in you, your thoughts and writing.
With kindest regards
Julia McLaren >
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I’m so very sorry to hear this, Doug — how very sad. My condolences and best wishes to you and your family at this time. I hope you take some consolation from the knowledge that few men have had a more caring son than Doug Draper, Sr. May he rest in peace.
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My condolence to you and family
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So sad to hear of your news. My condolences to you and your family.
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My condolences Doug. Whether you are 15 or 50, when you lose a parent, a part of who you is gone. I’m sure your dad was very proud of you. All the best to you & your family.
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Doug – condolences to you and peace to your dad – it’s an important time to honour your dad and be with kin – easy to see who you take after – sincerely Julia
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My deepest sympathy Doug, over the loss of your father, to you and your family, from Bill Hogg.
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Doug I am so sorry for your loss. A dear father is a gift to any son. I’m sure he will be in your ear always. Heather
Sent from my iPhone
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Dear Doug, We understand your loss, I thought something was amiss, losing a father is like losing part of your life, the memories and the good times and bad times ,that families have to face living in this crazy messed up world. You will never really get over the loss, I am sure that he was very proud of his son ,who has spent a life, facilitating information to the local population that needs to be said, Our space here on earth is being challenged by an onslaught of chemical pollution that is causing untold grief , to people raising children , I found while canvassing for election, young mothers are dealing with the loss of young children to cancer , so death is hitting people too young to understand the reasons why?? Doug , you are a modern day Herald , don’t give up your mission in life. God bless your efforts.
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Very sorry for your loss.
Thoughts are with you and your family.
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My deepest sympathies Doug.
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What I remember most Doug is the morning my phone rang and I picked it up to hear “My name is Doug Draper and I wish to thank you for the support you rendered to my son” There were time when we spoke about your father and I will always remember the total love and respect you held for this kind and compassionate gentleman,……… your………… Father ….
I am in Zurich as I read about your loss….. but Doug, my thought are with you and your family …….God Bless you all
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I am very sorry for your loss Doug.
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Thinking about you Doug ! What lovely heartfelt comments and picture of your Dad.
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Doug So sorry for the loss of your Dad
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I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR FATHER. IF YOU’RE ANY INDICATION, HE MUST HAVE BEEN AN INCREDIBLE MAN.
Jane Hanlon, Executive Director
GREENING NIAGARA (formerly Climate Action Niagara)
111 Church St, St Catharines, L2R 3C9
289-434-0474 info@greeningniagara.ca
http://www.greeningniagara.ca
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My deepest condolences Doug, to you and your family.
Your father was a good friend to me in my years growing up just around the corner from his shop on St. Paul Street as a young teenager, probably driving him nuts with my never ending questions on stereos and speakers etc, but he always received me and many, many others into his shop stop what ever he was ding and have time for a chat and a coffee. As I grew older and got more involved in the community and the environment our talks got a lot more serious, We talked about “The Love Canal” and your involvement in getting the story out to the public, I could see the glow come to his face when he talked about you and your job on the Standard, he was very proud of you. It was probably do in part to our talks and your environmental stories that I got involved with the “People Power” movement against the West Lincoln toxic waste dump and incinerator (as their photographer) I think that’s were our paths crossed a few times as I worked with Lois Gibbs when she’d come up from Virginia to support and speak at our rallies. My father had a stroke when I was quite young and I think I kind of adopted your Dad as a kind of mentor that I could talk with. He touch the lives of many people from that little shop on ST. Paul Street.
Robert McMaster, London, Ontario
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The loss of a parent means that that touchstone is gone. Having lost both my parents I still feel myself bereft more often than I would like to admit. Time helps, but some event/or a comment brings back memories. Hope you have lots of good memoires!
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I’m very sorry for your loss of your dear father, Doug. I know what it’s like, so I identify with you in this. Remember the great times and the great lessons to carry on. I’ve been out-of-touch and quite busy, so I’m in here pretty late, but I do want to convey my sincere condolences, and wish you God’s blessings and comfort in those naturally difficult days ahead.
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My condolences, Doug. I knew him as a quiet man who fixed a few things for me in his shop.
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