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#61 Post by TomOtattoos »

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In Tom and Ray, I celebrate a truly remarkable friendship and a life truly well lived. May we all, in Ray's memory, make a conscious endeavor to be such a giving and loving friend to others, for we are measured not by how we love, but how we are loved by others (Oz to the Tin Man). Then, and only then, may we be worthy and deserving of a friend like Tom.

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Hey Ed, what you are saying makes quite a bit of sense to me. While I'm not happy about what happened, it is now the time to celebrate Ray's body of work. Something that I am very happy to do. Thanks for your offer. I appreciate it very much. Same goes to all you guys. Thanks!
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#62 Post by TomOtattoos »

Today would have marked Ray's 8th year on the Clubhouse. :) :) Thanks you guys for all you do here with the site. It's a great place to be!
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#63 Post by PROFESSOR JARROD »

R.I.P. Ray and may the Lord comfort your family during this sad time in their lives!
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#64 Post by centaur1 »

I recall how helpful Ray was when I was asking (badgering) him about e bay selling. He always took the time to answer each question in depth

Great guy who I am proud to have known

See you "next time" my friend. May GOD be with his family and friends

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#65 Post by TomOtattoos »

I guess I never said, but Ray literally had no family. He was raised by his mom,dad, and grandma. He was an only child. No one, I checked. Another reason I was such a big part of his life. He was awkward around kids. But every year for the past 4-5 we had him over on X-mas to watch Doctor Who. He loved that he helped spawn a new generation of Whovians.
My girls liked Ray a lot. But my youngest (6) seemed to understand what he really meant to me. The day he passed she made me this card in school...https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hph ... 3759_n.jpg
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#66 Post by Otto69 »

TomOtattoos wrote:I guess I never said, but Ray literally had no family. He was raised by his mom,dad, and grandma. He was an only child. No one, I checked. Another reason I was such a big part of his life. He was awkward around kids. But every year for the past 4-5 we had him over on X-mas to watch Doctor Who. He loved that he helped spawn a new generation of Whovians.
My girls liked Ray a lot. But my youngest (6) seemed to understand what he really meant to me. The day he passed she made me this card in school...https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hph ... 3759_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/ ... 3010_n.jpg
"some days people die in your life but I'm here for you. Love Lydia" :) :) https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hph ... 4647_n.jpg
God DAMN that makes me cry.
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#67 Post by TomOtattoos »

sorry bro... :D I'm just proud because she is the embodiment of what Ray tried to inspire. A new generation with a healthy respect for the classics.
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#68 Post by Heavy Metal Spike »

Rare indeed are those words that can make you both smile and weep.

Out of the mouths of babes.

Thanks for sharing and continuing to share in a time that must be so hard for you Tom.

I hope everything is progressing as well as these things can. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.

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#69 Post by Crazy Joe »

TomOtattoos wrote:I guess I never said, but Ray literally had no family. He was raised by his mom,dad, and grandma. He was an only child. No one, I checked. Another reason I was such a big part of his life. He was awkward around kids. But every year for the past 4-5 we had him over on X-mas to watch Doctor Who. He loved that he helped spawn a new generation of Whovians.
My girls liked Ray a lot. But my youngest (6) seemed to understand what he really meant to me. The day he passed she made me this card in school...https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hph ... 3759_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/ ... 3010_n.jpg
"some days people die in your life but I'm here for you. Love Lydia" :) :) https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hph ... 4647_n.jpg

Wow. There's something very profound about the role the very young play in Life's biggest stages...thanks so much for sharing this, Tom...
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#70 Post by ManthingVT »

Sorry to hear of Ray's illness and passing. He always seemed like a good guy.

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#71 Post by Heavy Metal Spike »

It's now a year since we lost our friend. I just wanted to let him (and Tom) know . . .
  • Still thinking of you Ray.
    Still missing you too.
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#72 Post by Otto69 »

Damn. A year. He lives on in our memories.
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#73 Post by raydrz »

just thought of him recently when FB reminded me of his birthday
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#74 Post by TomOtattoos »

Hey guys, sorry it took so long to respond. Thanks for the thoughts : )
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#75 Post by kitator »

Gone but never forgotten.
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#76 Post by Heavy Metal Spike »

Remembering Ray 2 years after we lost him.

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#77 Post by raydrz »

raydrz wrote:just thought of him recently when FB reminded me of his birthday
...and again this year...in my thoughts with fond recollections, ray...RIP
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