RICHARD TRAYNER Obituary
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Ralph "Drem" Terreault Patriot Guard Riders
September 30, 2011
Rick, as I am sure you are already aware of, you were very much in the thoughts of many tonight! As First Coast HonorAir Flight #7 prepares to take to the air. I wanted to say again what an honor and a pleasure it was to have met you. Since your passing I have learned that I really missed out on not knowing you beyond the HonorAir flights. I can say though that you will not be forgotten!
Ken & Julie Marks
June 22, 2011
A longstanding shipmate, a one-time neighbor, a delightful friend, and a brother in Christ, the news of Rick’s passing hit us hard. Our hearts go out to Mary Lee and the entire Trayner family. Rick will be dearly missed.
Brian Fox
June 21, 2011
To the Trayner family,
I am deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your father and husband. I can assure you that his legacy will live on in the Navy for many years to come.
I met CDR Trayner onboard the USS Saratoga when he was assigned as the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department Officer. I was a junior enlisted person who worked in Maintenance Admin directly for him next door.
In the days before internet, laptops, and cell phones, we both looked forward to mail call to see what books our loved ones had sent out. He was quick to grab any religious or history book I received before even I had the chance to read them.
Even though I was a young high school drop out, he saw something of value in me and provided guidance and mentorship. He said that I can achieve anything in the Navy that I desired. Because of him I will be retiring at the end of the year as a Lieutenant Commander after 25 years. His legacy continues on in me and all the other sailors whose lives he touched and the subsequent lives we have touched.
Rob Hastings
June 21, 2011
We lost a true patriot in Rick. He put the veterans welfare first. He will be surely missed. Our prayers are with his family as he moves on to his eternal journey. Fair winds and following seas "shipmate".
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Stretch and Barbara Dendauw
June 20, 2011
May God bless your family at this time of sadness. May you follow your Wildcats from the front row Rick.
Jessie Wagner
June 20, 2011
My deapest condolenses to the Trayner family. Rest in Peace Rick.
Bryan Wooley
June 19, 2011
Rest in Peace Shipmate/"Boss". We have the watch.
June 18, 2011
Dear Mary Lee, Richard and Ashley,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband and father, Richard.
Our family knew you all at Pinewood. He was such a kind and strong christian man. We will always remember him with a broad smile and warm heart.
Also, his friendly and welcoming spirit at the Florida State Seminole/Clay County Boosters meetings.
We pray for the peace that passes all understanding and are sorry for your loss.
Peace and Blessings to you.
Lisa Viaros Hoffman
Victor C. Davidson, II
Beau C. Hoffman, Los Angeles, California
Mike and Judy Williamson
June 18, 2011
May God bless your family at this time of sadness. It was our pleasure to have known such a fine man--he has always been such a true Kentucky gentleman.
June 17, 2011
Dear Mary Lee, Ashley and family,
I was very sad to hear the news. I enjoyed working with him on Honor Air. He was a good friend and I was honored to know him. He will be remembered by many. Our prayers are with you and the family.
Lt. James Conomea
Cindy DeJesus
June 17, 2011
Ashley-
My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to you and your family.
Stephen & Sharon Willett
June 17, 2011
So sorry to read the news of this loss. Rick was a good hearted and kind gentleman. He will be missed by the many who's lives he touched. God bless the Trayner family.
Janet Plummer
June 16, 2011
Richard,
I was so sorry to hear about the sudden passing of your father. Please accept my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you.
June 16, 2011
Boss ~
You will surely be missed!
Kevin Pisaneschi
GySgt USMC (Ret)
Martha Hellmuth
June 16, 2011
Ashley,
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Keep all the happy memories foremost in your thoughts. You and your mom will be in my prayers.
June 16, 2011
RIP Sailor and thank you for your service.
Roger McGaha
June 16, 2011
?I don't know how long I've known you, I do know we were both very young men when we met. I had the honor of knowing you most of my 30 year Navy career. You were always one of the most ideal officers I've ever served with, a trusted and honorable man. May God comfort your family and friends, and I wish our traditional “Fair winds and following seas,” to all of them.
Roger McGaha
AFCM(AW)USN (Ret)
Bill Tatel
June 15, 2011
I am very sorry to hear about Rick's passing. He made our trip to Washington DC a memory of a lifetime. I am deeply honored to have known him and shared a very special day.
Jane Karp
June 15, 2011
We were deeply saddened to hear about the loss of our new friend, Rick. He was a very special man who we will miss.
Robbie & Nellie Robertson
June 14, 2011
Fair Winds and Following Seas. The world has lost a great one and our hearts are heavy. Rick will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve DiFranco
June 14, 2011
Two years together on Saratoga showed me Rick was not only the best at his job, but made others who worked for him and with him better at theirs. I will miss his professionalism, integrity, and good humor.
Don & Linda Hansen
June 14, 2011
Rest in peace, "Boss".
David Thompson
June 13, 2011
Dear Mary Lee and Family,
I was saddened to learn of Rick's passing. It was always fun to ring the bell for Salvation Army & FSU.
I am currently serving with the military in Afghanistan but my prayers are with you during this time.
AMDO Symposium, October 2008
Mack and Sandy Prose
June 13, 2011
We were very saddened to learn of Rick's sudden passing. He was a very special person, who was always so attentive and caring in his interactions with others. Rick was a true friend and shipmate, and it was an honor and a pleasure to have served with him during our Navy years. He will be sorely missed by so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow.
June 13, 2011
Dear Mary Lee, Ashley and family,
Your First Church in Swampscott, MA family shares in your grief over the loss of Rick. You are remembered warmly by many. Our prayers are with you.
Dave Fox
June 13, 2011
June 13, 2011
June 13, 2011
Rick's 7/98 retirement from the Navy at the USS Constitution with participation by then First Church Sr. Pastor, Rev. Dean W. Pedersen.
June 13, 2011
June 13, 2011
Dear Mary Lee and family,
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Rick. He was a wonderful man by any yardstick and he will be sorely missed by the Salvation Army "bell ringers" in SCCC. Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
'Lites' and Lorraine Lightsey
Fleming Island FL
AMDO Symposium, October 2008
Mack Prose
June 12, 2011
Gil Bishop
June 12, 2011
Richard I am saddened to hear of your father's passing. I understand that feeling of loss when a son loses his father all to well. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you comfort during this time.
June 11, 2011
All our thoughts and prayers for Rick, you and family.
Marty & Jan
Washington D.C. event; 1993
Frederick Braman
June 10, 2011
Goodbye dear old friend. You enriched my life. I can't express how much I will miss you.
Bruce Scott
June 10, 2011
I met Rick through the UK Alumni Club of Jacksonville. During the short time that I knew him, he was one of the most kind and genuine person I have ever met. He dearly loved his family, church, Rotary Club and his Wildcats! My heart mourns for Ashli and Mary Lee. Peace be upon you all.
June 10, 2011
To the Trayner Family,
Capt Trayner and I went way back as shipmates aboard USS John F Kennedy
CV-67. We both deployed to the Arctic Circle together , he as JO in Attack Squadron 46- "The Clansmen" and I in Attack Squadron 34, the "Blue
Blasters". Our Line Shacks were in close proximity to each other. Where I had a friend in that squadron I was in its line shack often, and Rick would be there from time to time. We saw quite a few aircraft mishaps during that deployment, as well as a collision at sea with our plane guard USS Boderlon, North Atlantic
Hurricanes, and cold, I mean Boreas Rex, Ruler of the North Wind - Arctic
Circle cold. We played a lot of Chicken of the Sea with the Soviet Navy
too. It was a very memorable deployment. Many years later when he was in command at Lynn I had the distinct privilige to serve under him. We often traded sea stories about those "glory days", because that is what old salts do. He was a joy to talk to and had such a human disposition about him. As a "Blue Jacket" I can think of no higher praise than to tell you he was unquestionably "a sailors sailor."
I cannot convey to you my sorrow, but please know it is truly hear felt, for I have lost a shipmate, and that is never easy.
Yours Sincerely,
Bob Ascolillo, Jr.
Farewell Shipmate.
Michelle Hunsicker
June 9, 2011
Marylee & Ashli, I wish I could be there with you. I was so sorry & shocked to hear about Rick. All my love and prayers go out to you. I love you. Cousin Shelly
Jerry Blocker
June 9, 2011
A dear friend and a great shipmate Rick touched my life.
Jerry Blocker
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