Roy L. Straatman

I did not have a chance to meet Roy in person since our offices are in different states. I spoke to him many times in resolving issues. He always had a great attitude. It will be my GREAT loss for never being able to meet him. My prayers are with you!!

I only met Roy a few weeks back while I was in Chicago. I had heard many good things about him and was looking forward to working with him. He left us much too soon and will be missed by many. Godspeed Roy.

I knew Roy through Ray. We shared a love of the outdoors and he was always willing to make a new friend. I know his final moments being with Robert in the great outdoors was the way he might have wanted it. Regardless, it was way too soon for him to leave us. I send the family this poem that I so loved when I lost my loved one:

Perhaps God is a poet
Who writes with words of
Flesh and bone and leaf and flower.
Every hour of every day
Words pour out of the...

I did not know Ray Straatman but he joined Don Merritt's group at I&AM (JPMorgan Chase) earlier this year. Everyone had wonderful things to say about Ray and he was very respected here at Newport.

My sympathies go out to all of Ray's family, his loved ones, friends and co-workers. His unexpected death must come as a shock to everyone.

I want to share an anonymous poem that was given to me when my husband died suddenly. It has helped me to cope on numerous...

When I worked with Roy at CNA, I was always impressed with his professionalism. He was always someone I could depend on for help!
I was very sorry to hear the news of his death.
My deepest sympathy to his family, friends, and loved ones.

Michelle Daily

My deepest symathies to Roy's family and friends. Roy touched a lot of lives not only at CNA and on the police force but also within his community. His passing comes far too soon. I take comfort in the fact that in the end he was with family and was able to do what he enjoyed most. Glad he is at rest in his true home.

Roy was not just a co-worker, Roy was a friend. Roy's priority was his son. Anytime he talked about his son, Roy's face would light up. Roy was known and loved by many. I will always remember Roy. And even though he left us too soon, I know in my heart that he was where he wanted to be and with his son who he loved very much. Good bye Roy, watch over us.

Words can not convey the sense of loss I feel.
My deepest sympathy to Robert and Sue.
Friends like Roy are one of God's great gifts in life - he will be missed very much.

I am sorry to hear about the loss of Roy. He was a good man and friend.