Ross Rayburn

To the Rayburn family, Mrs. Rayburn, Ruth, Becky, Liz and Ryan, you were my second family for two years in Okinawa and Colonel "Mr." Rayburn was my second father. I admired, respected and loved him. I have many wonderful memories of the countless days spent with all of you. As a father myself of three young daughters and a son I can only hope to be half the man he was in raising my family. I am so terribly sorry for your loss, for all of our loss. My thoughts are with you.

My sympathies to the Rayburn family. I worked for Maj. Ross Rayburn in 1983/84 at the Joint Law Center, MCAS, Cherry point, NC. He was a fine Marine officer and a gentleman, and he had a great sense of humor. I am saddened to hear of Maj. Rayburn's passing.

Semper Fi,

I just heard about the passing of Ross. I served with him in El Paso Tx (JTF-6). The nicest guy in the world, we spent a few Saturday afternoons in Juarez betting on football games. Whenever I see Navy or Texas AM play I always think of El Paso and Ross. God Bless
R E Heinz (Lt Col USMC)

Margarethe and the Rayburn Family -

Pam and I were saddened to read yesterday about your loss. Words can not let you know what a great Marine, gentleman, and friend Ross was to both of us. Serving with him in Desert Storm and then at Camp Pendleton I can attest to his love for his family, devotion to his God, and his unfaltering service to his Country. I always looked forward to his phone call
each Marine Corps Birthday - I will really miss his laughter this November. Please...

Dear Margarethe & Family,
Words cannot express our feelings when we read of Ross' passing in the Military Officers Associaton magazine yesterday. We have such pleasant memories of our tour at KBay and our friendship with you wonderful people. Ross was such a fine officer and serving with him in the MAG-24 HQ was a real pleasure, not to mention our social contacts with you, Ross and little Ruthy. We have thought about you often since our last meeting in California. We are devastated and...

My deepest sympathies to the Rayburn family. I worked with and for Ross at the AG's Office. I was just sharing with my husband recently that Ross was the best boss I've ever had. He was so funny and he had the best personality. I'll always remember him fondly. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers at this time.

Ross was a wonderful high school friend. Unfortunately I missed the 40th reunion so it had been a while since we had visited. I will remember him fondly; those days sometimes seem like yesterday.

Liz, my heartfelt prayers go out to you. I lost my husband in February so I realize the pain, lonliness, confusion and responsibility you are feeling. If there is ANYTHING I can do to help, plese don't hesitate to call or email.

Dear Liz and Rayburn Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts. My heart is aching for you and your family. I feel like we were at your Fallbrook house just yesterday. There was a genuine warmth that came from that home. A warmth that was evidence of a close family that loves one another.