THOMAS M. S. RAYSOR

I am so stunned and sad to find that Thom Raysor has passed. I was friends with him (as Tommy) in elementary school when I lived in Chevy Chase. Even at that age I knew he was a person of unusual depth and kindness. After about 6th grade we lost touch somehow and I never knew that he became interested in the Civil War. That is such a coincidence because I too became a Civil War buff in my early teens. I never forgot him. I so regret not trying to look him up sooner but a rare chronic illness...

I just learned about Thom through an internet search. I was shocked to learn of his passing. I worked with Thom for several years at the Dept. of Energy. As others have stated, I knew Thom to be a very kind and gentle person. An exceptionally good person. It was God's reward to bring him home to heaven.

Thom had an incredible knowledge of civil war flags and uniforms. He always had lots of stories to tell about collecting, and re-creating civil war clothing. I remember...

I just found out about Thom's passing as I did a search for him online. I met Thom in 1970 when I was 15 .He and I reenacted Civil War for several years together and I would visit him at his family house in Chevy Chase. Thom taught me a lot about both history and life and introduced me to Transcendental Meditation. When I later got married and moved to Wyoming we sort of lost touch, but our friendship never waned. He was a good man and he will be missed. Thank you Thom and to your friends and...

Our Dearest Thom,
Your gentle spirit is with us everyday.
We miss you so much.
Barrie, Lynn and Phoenix

You are missed. You are loved.

We're so sad you left us so prematurely. We miss your great sense of humor and we are so sorry we didn't see you before you departed. I hope our son and my dad will meet you in heaven. We had such fun working together at the Smithsonian. May G-d take good care of you till we meet again. Love Loraine and Steve

My heart goes out to the family, especially my dearest friend Ingrid Raysor. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

Jo (Ingrid): I was very sorry to see this and I would like to get in touch with you. My email is [email protected]. Its time we caught up!