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#1 Post by TomOtattoos »

I'm so sorry to have to tell you all this. You all meant the world to Ray. He passed this morning at around 7am. He fought hard. He was in a world of pain for months. I don't have the right words right now. I just want to thank you all for your donations, for your support, all of it. Please know that any of the leftover donations are going towards his burial. I love you Ray always and forever-Tom :(
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#2 Post by lugnut »

man.... thanks Tom. Ray, nothing but respect.
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#3 Post by aussiedave »

Sorry to hear the sad news. Thanks for all the updates and of course for organising the fund raiser and making his final months more bearable for him.

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#4 Post by raydrz »

my own heart stopped when i read this post's title...you tried to get us ready tom but it always catches us off guard...i immediately said a prayer for ray and for you tom...really makes ya think...be glad for everything/everyone you got while you got it/them...RIP ray
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#5 Post by Nalissa2 »

:cry: :cry:

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#6 Post by Todd P. »

I don't have the words either. Ray's been a compatriot for years. I'm genuinely going to miss him.

Thank you, Tom.

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#7 Post by Avall15 »

RIP Ray.....thanks for your contributions to not only here but life.

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#8 Post by dj53 »

Tom my utmost condolences, You have been an absolute Saint these past several difficult Months for Ray. I bought a few items off Ray the last few years and he was always a pleasure to talk with and deal with a true straight shooter and I admired him greatly as did everyone who had the honor of even knowing him slightly.
Ray, you will be missed...Rest in Peace Brother...
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#9 Post by Otto69 »

Tom, bless you for all you've done, and please take care of yourself moving forward. Healing doesn't happen overnight.
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#10 Post by JJJ92557 »

Rest In Peace Ray.

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#11 Post by Crazy Joe »

I send you my deepest condolences, Tom -

You were the very best friend anyone could have in this situation, thank you so much for keeping everyone on the boards connected with Ray through all of this. Sad, sad news.
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#12 Post by jayco35 »

My condolences Tom to you and his family. He will be missed. Rest in peace Ray. :cry:

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#13 Post by Otto69 »

Tom, please keep us posted as to funeral expenses.
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#14 Post by dwriting »

So very sorry to hear such sad news.
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#15 Post by needful1one »

RIP Ray.
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#16 Post by Glusniffer »

Sleep peacefully my friend. You will be missed! :cry: And peace be with you Tom............
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#17 Post by hedorah59 »

Damn. I knew this was probably coming but it hurts anyways. Rest in Peace, Ray, you will be missed.
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#18 Post by jedideni »

:(

Thank you Tom, for all that you've done.

RIP Ray. O:)

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#19 Post by Mark M »

Sad news indeed... Goodbye Ray, you were one of the good guys. :(

Thank You Tom, you were and are a saint... :thumb: :thumb:

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#20 Post by Glusniffer »

Otto69 wrote:Tom, please keep us posted as to funeral expenses.
And an 'Obit' would be much appreciated................. :|
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