A candle was lit by Kim Smith on May 30, 2018 7:29 AM

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Happy Birthday, Honey! Today is your last flight here on this earthly place. You will be sent off on your flight to forever flying and fishing. I hold your certificate from the Department of Commerce Civil Aeronautics Administration Washington! It says you are an Airman... you have been my Pilot through life and I will always fly with you. I just miss you here on earth.

A candle was lit by Happy Birthday Honey on May 30, 2018 7:22 AM

A candle was lit by Kim Smith on March 17, 2018 5:06 PM

Message from Kim Smith

I have added a few photos of Arlington Cemetery WDC where Honey will be placed. We were happy to hear they have honored our request of May 30,2018 his Birthday! The same day 6 years ago when he was up here for Mother's service. The service will be full Military Honors with the firing of Arms. The service is for 2pm we are asked to gather no later than 1:30 at the Administrative Building. Cars will be allowed in when you say which service you are attending. More info closer to the date. Please let us know if you plan to attend. It is an amazing service! He can watch the planes fly over from where he will be... I know he will enjoy that!

Message from Kim Smith

I would like to thank everyone for your kind words here, and Thanks so much to all who came to the Celebration! Tomorrow Honey, Donald, takes his last flight from New Orleans to Washington DC in one of those metal winged birds that he loved working on and flying around in. He will wait for a time assigned from Arlington Cemetery where his earthly remains will be placed with Joyce. As soon as Arlington calls with a date I will inform you all here in this section. And Yes, there will be photos for those of you who can not attend his final sign off in Arlington.

Message from Sherry Mobley

Donald I'm happy to have known you if even for that short time. I enjoyed our visits and I loved to listen to your stories about your life. Thank you for always being so gracious and kind even though your life was nearing it's end. I will always remember you as one of my most favorite patients and it meant a lot to me that we became friends. I will miss you Donald! They don't make men like you anymore.
Love, Sherry

Message from Donna LaCave

I'm so glad to have met you, you made the world a better place just by being in it! Such a special man are you and loved by so many!
You'll be missed!
Donna

Message from Kan Kan Wisher

Hey Uncle Honey, Well I did it! I made it through Basic and am officially an Engineer Soldier. I hope I made you proud and please stay with me and watch over me as I continue my Career. Please grant me your wisdom :) so I can be almost as good as You!
KanKan

Message from Joe Lizana

Hey, we didn't talk much, but you are loved by some wonderful people who will remember you for a long time to come. Thank you for making such an impact on someone I care about so much. Rest Easy.
Joey

Message from Kimmy Wisher

I love you Uncle Honey and I'm going to miss you. I always had fun when we came to visit and when you came to see us. I'll miss your stories most of all.
Love you,
Kimmy

Message from McKenzie Smith

Love you Birthday Twin.
McKenzie

Message from Kristin Wisher

Catch the Big Ones!
Love you,
Kristin

Message from Joe Smith

Miss you Uncle Honey, The thing I will miss the most is being able to go see you at your house and go with you. You taught me a lot about fishing.
You were like Father to me.
Joe

Message from Darius & Julie Doyle

We regret never taking the opportunity to spend time with you in your wonderful place on the water...Can you give us a rain check on that fishing trip, please... Love
Darius & Julie

Message from Tracie Smith

Uncle Honey, I will never forget the happiest day of my life when you swept me off my feet dancing so elegantly with me at my Wedding.
Still, to this day no one has compared to you!!
You are dearly missed, but I know that you are with Aunt Joyce Dancing the night away.
Love, Tracie

Message from Ronnie Olivier

Honey, I will always remember the day we met. I love the life you live. A man in nature. I just wish we could do it again. Would love to ride up with you in your boat. I will never forget you Love Ronnie

Message from Joyce LeBlanc

Donald, Honey you are so special, you always came to my rescue when something needed to be done. Some time you came because some idea came to your mind, and you came with your idea and went to work. I enjoyed all the wonderful visits to all of your various homes. You took such pride in your work and your home. I will always thank God for your friendship and your integrity which was unsurpassed. Sweet Dreams, Joyce.

Message from Susan Ordoyne

Hi Honey, How's the fishing there? Thanks for all you taught me. I'll continue to say "That's not like Honey would do it." Whatever you did it was always perfect. Thank you for teaching me to tie my shoes the right way so they don't come untied. Why did you wait until I was 40? Every morning when I tie my shoes I think of you! Susan

Message from John

Hey Honey, you left before you taught me enough. Save me a place on the boat. John

Message from Kim

Honey, you taught me how to fly! I know you are up there in the sky looking down on us... smiling! Enjoy your flights!

Message from Brandon Braud

Hey Honey, So you flew, away to the great place in the sky. Such a great man and a great husband and great Dad. I am fortunate that I got to meet you and spend the many moments I did with you. Enjoy that sky and all that good fishing. Tell Mom and Bobby I said Hello- with much gratitude Brandon

Message from Philip Lombas

Mr. Don, you will be dearly missed. Always enjoyed our conversations sitting under your or Hank's house every morning. It will not be the same with You!!

Message from Henry (Hank) & Beverly Bourgeois

We are saddened by the loss of our dear friend and neighbor, Don. We send our heartfelt condolences to Kim and John and the family. He was a loving and devoted husband to Joyce (whom we miss, also), and we know he missed her tremendously after her passing. He was such a blessing in our lives. He taught Hank a lot about keeping our patio plants alive and vibrant. Don was such a talented man, always taking time to help his neighbors with needed repairs, whether it was cars, boats, lawn mowers, etc. He was definitely a Jack-of-all-trades.
He loved the Bayou and never tired of the sport of fishing. Hank will definitely miss his fishing buddy. The guys who were part of the daily morning get-together to talk about world affairs and especially who could tell the best fishing tale, will surely feel the loss of his presence each day.
Don was a joy to all who knew him and he will be greatly missed.
Don, we send our love and prayers with you.

Message from Heinz Udo Zemlin

I know DONALD JOSEPH BOUDREAUX only from the stories of his daughter. I regret to have never met this man personally. My sympathy goes out to all companions, especially my friends Kimmetal and John Smith

Expression of Sympathy

A Table Basket was sent on December 7, 2017

Kim and Johnny - thinking of you. Honey has a special place in all of our hearts, It was an honor to have known such a wonderful person and we will truly miss him. Byron and Vicki

Message from Lori Tate Bordelon (Liuzza's)

Kim and John,
I never met your Father, but after meeting the two of you, and seeing the loyalty, love and commitment to his care, I know that he was an amazing Daddy. Thinking of both of you during this time. May your dear Father rest in peace.

A candle was lit by Chris Smith on December 6, 2017 6:12 PM

A candle was lit by Chris Smith on December 6, 2017 6:02 PM

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I had the pleasure of knowing Honey, and I am all the better for it. He had a passion and level headedness that made spending time with him always a treat. Wether it was a nice afternoon relaxing on the porch, or fending off alligators on an upturned airboat in the middle of the swamp, he was always good company. I will miss him, and I hope his spirit carries on.

A candle was lit by Evie Schellang on December 6, 2017 5:02 PM

A candle was lit by Sarah on December 6, 2017 4:41 PM

Message from Wendy Perry and Tom Cash

Dear Kim, we are so very sad to hear of your fathers passing. What a great guy, what fantastic memories. You were blessed to have such a good man as your dad. We are thinking of you at this time. Love to you and your family. Wendy and Tom

A candle was lit by Wendy Perry on December 6, 2017 4:18 PM

Message from Romney Stubbs

May loving memories ease your loss and bring you comfort.