Doug is survived by his wife Barbara, his son Michael, and his daughter Jessica.

David Krall, president and chief executive officer of Avid said, "Words simply cannot describe the grief we feel for Doug's family and all those who were close to him as a professional colleague—and a personal friend. Many of us think of Avid as a second family, and the thought of losing one of our own is extremely difficult. Our thoughts and prayers are with Doug's family and all who knew him well—as well as anyone who may have been affected by this tragedy."

Contributions can be made to the Gowell family:

• Flowers may be sent to Kenneth Pollard's Funeral Home, where a memorial service will be held for Doug on Tuesday, September 18, 2001. The address is Kenneth Pollard's Funeral Home, 233 Lawrence St., Methuen, MA.
• Donations may be made in memory of Doug Gowell, payable to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham MA 01710.

Other contributions can be made to the emergency relief efforts:

• Donations may be made to the American Red Cross, PO Box 37243 Washington DC 20013. The American Red Cross can also be reached directly by calling 1-800-HELP-NOW. International donations will be accepted via credit card at http://www.redcross.org.
• Individuals may give blood by calling 1-800-GIVE-LIFE to schedule an appointment with the American Red Cross in an area near where you live.
• Anyone can donate money through the United Way. Contributions to The September Eleventh Fund will help the victims of the attacks and their families, and provide immediate support to established emergency assistance agencies. In the U.S., call 1-212-251-4035. Internationally, visit http://national.unitedway.org/.
• The Salvation Army can be reached by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY in the U.S. or internationally at http://www.salvationarmy.org/.