Passing of Doug Harris - Michigan usher
I just learned the passing of Doug Harris. He was 66 and was planning to retire from his regular job in November.
One of the rare Michigan ushers presents at many different sports.
Extremely upbeat (Even when Michigan looses), He was one of my fav' - One of the nicest and sweetest guy I have meet at UM sports.
When I first arrived on Michigan sports coverage my English was so bad, the noise was loud and people just assumed I knew what I was doing but in fact I was so lost.
He was one of the person, I could always go ask: Knowing he would take the time to explain as well as talking slowly enough for me to understand. I may have twisted the rules on my position a few times to get uniques photos (Even once on his propositions).
He was one of the few that would always let me do it because he trusted me I would "twist it right".
I will miss dearly.
Prayer for him and his family.
Go Blue Doug - Go blue.
He is on the left on this image. You would probably recognized him - He was always smiling and so active.
August 15th, 2020 at 9:30 AM ^
Rest in peace, Doug.
August 15th, 2020 at 9:33 AM ^
Great post, RIP Doug.
August 15th, 2020 at 10:03 AM ^
Wonderful post & tribute!
RIP, Doug.
I'm really hoping for a spring season, and one of the many reasons is to see the great pair of ushers in my section (36). Dave has been usher there for 40+years and Burt for at least 25 and we talk weekly during the season
August 15th, 2020 at 10:42 AM ^
I ushered that section back in the day. Those are some good dudes. I really miss that "job".
August 15th, 2020 at 2:22 PM ^
How long ago? We've been in the same seats since 1980, started with 4 seats but now control 16 seats over 3 rows right on the aisle next to the entrance portal.
Dave, who I think is closing in on 50 years as an usher, is getting up there in years but other than his hearing seems to be doing well.
August 15th, 2020 at 6:27 PM ^
I'm not good with timelines but it was for a few years around 2000, I was a youngster then. I'm sure we crossed paths.
August 15th, 2020 at 10:04 AM ^
Go blue Doug.
August 15th, 2020 at 10:04 AM ^
66 is young.
August 15th, 2020 at 11:13 AM ^
I also new Doug for years. He ushered two sections over at Crisler and we would meet courtside during media timeouts. We also worked at Cliff Keen together for wrestling at the player/ family entrance and as you said he would go above and beyond to help out. The Event Team has lost a good one. RIP.
August 15th, 2020 at 11:15 AM ^
I absolutely recognize him. Very sad news, R.I.P.
August 15th, 2020 at 11:19 AM ^
The Big House won't be the same.
Rest in Peace Doug.
August 15th, 2020 at 11:43 AM ^
My condolences to his family, and to you. He sounds like a sweet man.
Reste en paix.
August 15th, 2020 at 11:48 AM ^
RIP Mr. Harris. Condolences to your family and all of your extended Meeeechigan family and friends. You will be missed.
August 15th, 2020 at 12:43 PM ^
He was great.
August 15th, 2020 at 12:58 PM ^
Blessings to Doug. RIP, you served us all well.
August 17th, 2020 at 5:04 PM ^
Usher.