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Carole Hall Hardeman
October 22, 2012
To the Ackerman Family; Please accept condolences from the children of Rubye Hibler Hall. Ray Ackerman supported all of her worthy causes; especially the Grandparents Academy. They were dear friends up until her death. Ray Ackerman was a civic giant/humanitarian and a great visionary. His vision helped to make Oklahoma City more wonderful and beautiful! Thank you and Rest in Peace, Ray Ackerman!
Dr. Carole Hall Hardeman
Jesse Davison
October 22, 2012
I appreciate and respect the work and legacy that
Mr. Ackerman leaves behind. He was a true visionary
who successfully changed the world around him for
the better. We all benefit today thanks to Ray.
October 22, 2012
A great American. How wonderful that Ray stayed in Oklahoma. He could have been a successful anywhere. He gave so much to Oklahoma. I really appreciate his honesty, creativity, generosity, and being a real officer and gentleman. Herb Giles, Portland, Or
October 19, 2012
So sorry for your family loss Fr. Ray
Russell & Dianne Burke
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Betsy Brunsteter
October 18, 2012
Lou and all the Ackerman Family-
Dub and I want to extend our sorrow in Ray's passing and our joy to have known him and all of you over the years. What a wonderful man!
Mitch O'Farrell
October 18, 2012
You were visionary and OKC is enormously more prosperous, more livable, and more culturally rich having had you Mr. Ackerman. May you rest in peace.
Jim Priest
October 17, 2012
Ray was a prince of a man. Always enthusiastic and encouraging. I personally, and our entire city, owes him a debt of gratitude.
Snoqualmie Falls, King County, Seattle Washington 2004
Mike Mehring
October 17, 2012
I'm married to Ray's first born Patsy we've been married for 26 years. Ray is exactly what you see in the video, an idea guy with a huge passion and heart for Oklahoma. Ray is a great man in my opinion he represents the heart and soul of Oklahoma and he is my wife's best friend. The picture attached was taken at Snoqualmie Falls on Ray's last visit to Seattle in 2004. In the picture Is Lou, Ray and Patsy. Ray we love you.
October 17, 2012
Father Ackerman, I was so sorry to hear of the death of your Father. Please accept the prayers and comfort all of us at St Johns in Edmond wish for you and your family. Kay Sommer
Mike Knopp
October 17, 2012
Admiral Ray was, and continues to be, an inspiration to me and to the development of the Oklahoma River (among many other OKC initiatives. His impact is appreciated every day by the hundreds of kids and families who enjoy the river and he will always be a part of the further dynamic development of OKC as a true "River City." Thank you, Ray, for your incredible vision and leadership - and your friendship, encouragement, and enthusiastic support to me through the years. "Old Man River" will be greatly missed, but I get to enjoy Ray greeting us at the river each day with his wonderful bronze statue, while he is surely smiling from above as he says a vibrant river alive with activity.
Tim Berney
October 17, 2012
Thank you Admiral for making our city so much better. You are a great man in so many ways and a good example for the rest of us.
Lauren Barghols Hanna
October 17, 2012
Mr. Ackerman had a vision of what this City could be, and he worked effortlessly to achieve that vision. Oklahoma City has lost a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
October 17, 2012
Dear Father Ray, and to the whole Ackerman family, I am so sorry to hear this news of your father's death. Having been a fond member of your parish in Norman, I'm sure he must have been so proud of you. You clearly have inherited his warmth and sense of humor! Much love & prayers to you & your family.
October 17, 2012
Dear Father Ackerman,
I am so sorry to hear about your father. My prayers are with you and your family.
Sonia Estrada and family
October 17, 2012
Ray, Sorry to hear about your Dad. Prayers and best to you and your family.
Kevin Foreman Sig Ep
Les Vaughn
October 17, 2012
Learned a lot about business and life while employed at his ad agency many years ago. From ad executive to Rear Admiral and community service extraordinare, I still tell many stories from our personal association together especially one night while waiting on him in his office and thumbing through his Navy flight-log, found a one line entry on one page -- "Mid-air collision, ejected...." Great man and great life lived in the service of his fellow man.... OKC will miss you and your vision....
Leea Hudman
October 17, 2012
Dear Susie, Amy, & all the wonderful Ackerman grandchildren I've taught through the years, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your wonderful father/grandfather. Please know I'm thinking of you all & keeping you in my prayers.
Greg Karnes
October 17, 2012
Mark, Ray, Susie & Amy -
So sorry to hear about your dad. I always admired the respect that each of you had for your father. I have many fond memories of your dad coming home from work and imparting some words of wisdom on those of us happened to be around at your old home on Broadlawn Lake.
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