Raymond D. Bender Sr.

Always in my Heart,Never to be Forgotten.RIP My Friend

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I've met thousands of people during my lifetime, both in the USA, and abroad. But, there is only one Ray Bender. What a man!!! Ray suffered in silence, while bringing joy, and laughter to everyone around him. I am one, of many, of his hospice buddies, and will miss him, dearly. Ray's response to God's calling, "Send me in Coach". Heaven, I know, is laughing up a storm, and will be for a long, long time. God Bless, and keep you close to His Heart. I miss, and love you always.

I've met thousands of people, during my lifetime, both in the USA, and abroad. But, there was only one Ray Bender. What a man! Ray suffered in silence, while bringing joy, and laughter to everyone around him. I am one, of many, of his hospice buddies, and, will miss him dearly. Heaven, I know, is laughing up a storm, and will be for a long, long time. God Bless, and keep you close to His Heart!!! I miss, and love you, always.

Uncle Ray, What could I say,I could write a book on you,all I no is that you were a Great Inspiration to me , your Unselfish Love for Family and Friends, your Positive Outlook on Life even when Times seemed so Bleak for us all, you alway's had a smile and a joke to comfort us, that's a Blessing from God, and I will alway's remember you for your kindness in my time of need, I will miss our e-mail conversations and the thing's we talked about in life, like our love one's that had went before...

mr.bender always had a smile. i got to know mr bender through a co-worker. i use to iron his clothes. they were always nice and neatly on a hanger but he loved the way i ironed them. i will miss his phone calls.rest on mr bender.

I met Ray at the Hospice lunches. He was always smiling. I enjoyed the times he shared his home with us and all the laughter he brought us. He will be missed! I'm so glad I could call him friend. Thanks for the laughter and joy. I will miss you my friend. I'm so glad you will have no pain! Thanks for the memories.

What could I say about Ray? I think his smile says it all. He was a wonderful man. I am very blessed to have had him in my life, even though it was a short time. He smiled always,shared always, and loved much. I enjoyed our time together where he told family stories and life experiences. He would tell of the kind acts his family and neighbors did for him and say "I don't understand why they do so much for me". I told him if he were in our shoes he would understand. If you were lucky enough to...