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Sherri Lingle
August 12, 2024
Hi David! I can´t believe tomorrow, 8/13 will be 20 years since we said goodbye to you. It feels like a lifetime but at the same time just like yesterday I saw your face and infectious smile. You are truly missed and never forgotten. So many people love you and keep your life in their memories. You will always be the one friend that doesn´t come around twice. I love you my dear friend and will see you again someday. Lots of big big hugs!!
Peggy Ray
August 12, 2020
Dave always missing you, forever in are hearts...see you soon love mom and dad
Jessika Carroll
August 12, 2020
Woke up thinking of you this morning. Missing your infectious smile always!
Sherri Lingle
August 25, 2018
Miss you and thinking of you always!
August 12, 2015
Eleven years have passed since David was called home to the Lord in heaven. We want to thank all the wonderful people who over the years have written condolences. It has been a great comfort to are grieving. God Bless, The Ray family
August 12, 2015
Dave, We still talk about how much we miss your smile, laugh,your gentleness and always thinking of others. What a wonderful brother you were to Mike. Dad has had such a hard time with your loss, but he feels your presence and knows you are in heaven with God the almighty. You were the reason I get to be called mom and what a blessing to have had 24 years with you. I smile and cry when I see your picture ,but I know one day we will all reunite in God's kingdom. WE love you so much , forever...Dad, Mom and Mike
Natalie Wells
August 29, 2014
Dave, I hope you are at peace at long last.
dennis ray
August 13, 2014
Dave, Ten years ago today you went to heaven. We miss you so deeply. We are sending our love to you. forever, Dad, MOM and Mike
Kristina Weiche
December 29, 2013
Happy Holidays David!
Thinking of you.
Sherri Osornio
August 5, 2013
Just wanted to tell you how much i miss you. August always reminds me of you and that you joined God and became an Angel. Love you so much!
Peggy Ray
May 7, 2013
May &, 2013 Dave, one of the happiest days of my life...The day you were born, so much joy. We will always hold you in are hearts. Love forever, MOM, Dad and MIKE
Sherri Osornio
May 9, 2012
Wow. Time goes by but the pain still remains, :(
Miss you so much buddy! Hope you had a great birthday celebration with god and all the angels! Love You David!
Peggy Ray
May 7, 2012
Happy Birthday, Dave We love and miss you so much. Dad, Mom and Mike
Peggy Ray
November 24, 2011
Dave today is Thanksgiving and I just want to thank God for the 24 years he gave me with you. I have such special memories of you. The pain of lossing you is still there. I am just trying to go on. I love you so much my beautiful son. Love your MOM
Sherri Osornio
August 10, 2011
David. I just want you to know i am thinking of you. Missing You Alot. And How Life is so unfair. Unfair to take you from us too soon. For what good reason god took you, only he knows. I wish we all knew. It just isnt the same without you. I love you so much and i look forward to seeing you one day.
Being "David"
Sherri Osornio
May 13, 2011
Sweet Face
Sherri Osornio
May 13, 2011
David and Sherri - January 2004
Sherri Osornio
May 13, 2011
Dad, Mom and Mike Ray
May 7, 2011
Dave, Happy Birthday..... You are having the best birthday of all. In Heaven. One day Dad, mom and Mike will join you and once again celebrate with our Lord and Savior. We send our love to you. Dad, MOM and Mike
Brian Revere
May 6, 2011
Dave...Going through some of these posts has brought back memories and is a reminder of how much you are missed. It is nice to remember these things when life is flying by sometimes faster than I care to admit. I will never forget the times we shared, and the laughs we had. Happy early B-Day.
B
Sherri Osornio
May 6, 2011
My Dear Friend! Tomorrow will be your 31st Birthday! It has been forever since I've seen you, only in memories it feels like yesterday. I really miss you! Love You David!
Sherri Osornio
November 5, 2010
Holiday Season has begun and Family and Friends are missing you more and more. The more the years pass, the more i miss you. It doesnt get easier...it gets harder. I wish you were here to experience the spcial events that has happened in "the rock band's" life. We all have grown up and most of us have families now. Wishing we all could spend these precious years with you, but your watching from above and we know your smiling. We all love you and miss you so very very much. See you soon my "big" brother. XoXo
Sherri Osornio
August 13, 2010
Good Day My Friend! Today it has been 6 years since you left us to be with the lord. Oh how much i miss your face! I will be thinking about you today! You are always in my heart! xoxo
Janea Floyd Perez
May 7, 2010
Today would have been your 30th birthday, I hope you're celebrating BIG up in heaven. You have appeared in my dreams throughout this year, and so in my thoughts. You are missed.
Love - Janea
Sherri Osornio
October 29, 2009
David, Wow...it has been some time now. It seems like yesterday I saw you. Life is going.....my daughter is one and a half now, she is so funny. She has a great personaility. I hope everything is happy where you are at. God takes good care of his family. I love you and miss you so much!!!
Nick Christensen
August 13, 2009
Forever Young,
Cheers Friend...
In memory of D.W.R.
We remember.
I want to say so much more, But i think you have already heard me.
NRC
CAROLYN WELLS
May 21, 2009
DAVID, SORRY WE HAVE NOT WRITTEN TO YOU LATELY. I KNOW THAT YOUR FAMILY AND LOVED ONES MISS YOU VERY MUCH. WISH YOUR UNCLE BOB AND I COULD OF KNOW YOU MORE THEN WE DID. NOW WE KNOW YOU ARE IN HEAVEN WITH FAMILY AND THAT DOES GIVE COMFORT.
Michael Ray
October 6, 2008
Hello brother, it has taken almost 4 years now for me to finally write on this. I was too weak before and am still questioning if I'm not anymore.
There hasn't been a single day that you haven't crossed my mind. Sometimes I just sit still and play out all the memories I have with you growing up. We went through a lot together; good and bad. You continually look out for me, and for that I am grateful.
I'll always admire you like I did when I was young and I'll never forget the Davebowski and what he stood for.
I wish I had more time with you, especially since I'm older and I would have loved for you to visit me at college. I always was excited to tell people you were my brother because you were so magnetic and had that presence of a star.
Remember singing the doors, LA Women, and how I would mouth the guitar:
...I see your hair is burnin'
Hills are filled with fire
If they say I never loved you
You know they are a liar...
Forever Young, David Ray - I love you.
Kristina St.Germaine
June 19, 2008
David- It's been twice this week you've came into my dreams- I woke up last night around 3am and asked myself outloud if you were trying to tell me something, of course no answer but i've been thinking alot about you, maybe thats why i am seeing you in my dreams. I can't even begin to tell you how much i miss you and think about how much we had fun as friends. You really meant alot to me and i just wish you were still here. I feel as if the circle broke apart after you were gone. Nick moved away, we dont talk so much anymore. I see Nate and Billy from time to time. Jake got married a few months ago. Sherri had her baby in April. Shes beautiful. I hope the skies are always blue and your smile is as bright as the sun. If your trying to tell me something- give me some hints cause its the same dream over and over. Love You. Miss you.
Peggy Ray
May 7, 2007
My Dearest David, today May 7th is the day you came into the world 27 years ago. It will be forever in my heart one of the most Blessed days of my life!!! I have heard from so many of your friends lately, many of them are getting married and telling me what a loyal friend you were to all of them. The happy times together and how much you are so deeply missed by all of your friends. Dave, there is never a day goes by I don't think , see , or remember something of you. My heart is broken and forever sad that you are not with me and your Dad and Mike. With loosing all of my relatives it has been very painful, but i know one day I will see all of you again, when God calls me home to heaven. I love you David, forever your MOM
Sherri St.Germaine
March 15, 2007
Hi david. I thought i would say hi and catch you up on my life, im sure you looking down and know how stressful i have been. I only have 2 more months until i get married. I cant wait. and i wish you could have got to know him better. he is a really great guy. I really wish in person you were there on my special day. but i know you'll be there in spirit and in my heart. I think about you all the time. xoxoxo
talk to you soon. luv ya.
Dad Ray
March 4, 2007
Got back from spending time with Mike at Berkeley. It is a beaut;iful campus and Mike's Fraternity is really nice. I could easily imagine you attending college at this University. You would have fit in really great. While sitting under one of the redwoods, I am sure that you were right beside me. It was a real comfort. Just wanted you to know that I miss you and love you. Dad.
jess
January 9, 2007
Hi my favorite teddy bear! It's been a while since I've written in here I know...but you are always thought of. My son just turned a year old on New Years! Can u believe it. How I wish you could be here and get to play with him, but I know you're watching him grow from up above. I love you so much and miss you always.
Dad Ray
December 14, 2006
Hi, Dave. It has been a while. I am very sorry but have not been up to writting much. We are getting the house ready for your brother to come home for Christmas. He is doing very well at Berkeley. I am sure that as you look down on him from heaven that you are well aware of his accomplishments and that you constantly help him out. I just wanted to say that I love you and you are on my mind daily.
Sherri
November 3, 2006
Long Time now, i havent heard your voice or seen your face. Just thinking of you today. It seems so odd that everyone that misses you so much has to wait, it seems, like a eternity. I hope you are doing well and spending your days to the fullest. We miss you down here in this world, but one day we will join in your world. Hope all is happy and fullfulling like one thinks heaven is like. I miss you and love you. You and nick were like brothers to me and looked out for us. I still wont forget the day you made me laugh more than anyone has. Memories ar eall we have now. xoxoxo
Dad Ray
August 14, 2006
Hi Dave, two years have come and gone, but for some reason the loneliness has gotten hard to take. I just want to be able to let you know that I think of you daily and that I will always love you and the love seems to grow with each passing day.
Janea Floyd
August 13, 2006
I just want you to know that I am thinking of you today, like most days you cross my mind and you will always be in my heart. You will never be forgotten, you are missed.
Love always,
Janea
Dad Ray
July 8, 2006
Hi, Dave. Things have been going very well here. Mike just got notified that he was awarded a $5,000.00 scholarship from the U.S.Marine Corps for this upcoming year. He is doing so well. Little Max is helping to fill the big hole in my heart but will never cover the wound. I just like to keep in touch. I miss you and love you so very much.
Dad Ray
May 23, 2006
Well, Dave, your brother is home from Berkeley for the Summer. The year went really fast. You would be so proud of him in all that he accomplished. His grades are excellent and he was nomiated by Berkeley to the National Scolorship Society. He was also elected as the Historian of his Fraternity. I know that he was able to accomplish a large part of it because you are watching over him. Thank you for your help. I really miss you and love you.
Sherri
May 15, 2006
Hi There David. Happy Belated Birthday. I have been so busy and i am sorry. Though I think of you everyday and miss you more and more as time goes by. It isnt the same without you. I hope all is well up there and thats you are happy. We all miss you very much. Someday we all will see you again, and when that time comes i will kiss your forehead and hug you so tight and tell you that i love you, because you are a great friend and great friends like you only comes once in a lifetime, there is no one like you because you are so very special. xoxoxo
Dad Ray
May 8, 2006
It has taken some time for me to be able to write about your
birthday. It was very pleasant to be with you and to feel as close as possible but it was also hard to leave.
I am sure by now, that you release how much that we miss you and that without you, our lives will never be complete. Please know that I love you so very much.
Peggy Ray
May 7, 2006
My Beloved David 26 years ago today you were born. I was the happiest Mother EVER!!!!!! Even though you are not with me today all those special memories come to my mind which brings such joy to have had you as my son!!! but it also brings tears and still great pain that you are not with me any more. So I ask you to root for me to go on in life as I did for you when you were here. I know you are at peace with God and ALL your relatives whom you loved so much, but as your mother know one knows the pain of losing a child unless they have been through it. I pray each day that God will keep me strong and know that one day I will see you again. Happy Birthday, David ----I love you,your MOM
Kristina
March 27, 2006
Hi David.well it has been awhile. Just recently i moved in with my sister and crazy richard. its been pretty fun. I dont talk to nick much anymore but me and him are still the best of friends. i saw jake for the first time in a long time. it was nice to see everyone. wish u were there. at least i hope u join us when we all get together. never the same without you. but i miss ya and i will come again and visit you soon with sher. love you. miss you david.
Dad Ray
March 7, 2006
It has been a while so I thought that I would check in with you. Mike is coming home for springbreak for the last week in March. It will be great to see him again. Everyone here is trying to do their best without you around. Sometimes things are OK and other times things are pretty rough. I just wanted you to know that we all miss you and love you very much.
Dad Ray
January 17, 2006
Mike is back at Berkely and all settle in. You would be so proud of how well he is doing. Mike and I talked a lot about you and our feelings over missing you. I do not know which one misses you more. Please watch over Mike until he comes back home for summer break. David, I love you and miss you.
Dad Ray
January 2, 2006
Well, Dave, the new year is here and it just dosen't seem to be the same without you. I honestly thought that things might get better with time, but let me tell you, it does not. I find that I think of you and miss you more each day. Just wanted you to know that I love you so much.
Tim Rodman
January 1, 2006
I didn't know Dave very well but I did get to play basketball with him a few times at West Hills. I'll remember his quickness and excellent shooting ability.
Brad and Nancy Wright
December 25, 2005
May God Bless you and comfort you, Dennis, Peggy and Michael during the Christmas season. Take comfort in knowing that David is being held in His arms.
Dad
December 23, 2005
Hi, Son. It is almost Christmas. Mike is home from Berkeley and is doing an awsome job up there, A's and B's not bad for his first term. He has grown and matured very well. I know that you are very proud of him. As Christmas gets closer it gets more difficult for me. It seems that I see you or hear you every where that I look. I just want you to know that you are so deeply loved and missed. Merry Christmas, my Son.
Dad
December 3, 2005
It is raining right now, and it brings to mind many memories. Your brother was here for Thanksgiving. He sure has matured and still growing but looseing some weight. He is doing so well at Berkeley, you would be so proud of him.Tomorrow is his final induction into his fraternity. We are all doing OK but we are always missing you terribly. I love you so much.
Dad Ray
October 22, 2005
It is a gloomy and overcast day outside. I am sitting here looking at some of your pictures and thinking about you. Tell me, Dave, when does it get easier and I won't miss you as much. I just wish I knew. I love you.
Dad
September 17, 2005
Went up to visit you this morning, and bring you some new flowers. Everything is looking very nice there. Cleaned up some of the weeds and made it look really clean. I wanted to spend more time, but there were a lot of people arriving and you know that I prefer to be there with you by myself. Just want you to know that I love you and seem to miss you even more.
Dad Ray
August 22, 2005
Well, Dave, your brother is now up at Berkeley. He seems to very happy to be there. Thanks for sitting by me for the drive up and back. I hope that you realize how much we miss you and love you. Thanks for all that you did to help Mike realize his dream.
jess
August 14, 2005
I can't believe it's been a full year since you've been gone. It still feels like yesterday. I miss you so much! I've come to visit u as u know a few times this month. I know u rest peacefully and happily. Please always remember you are forever in my heart and in my thoughts and I love you so much. I'm so happy to know you're watching over all of us and we all feel you with us in heart. I found out I'm having a boy! And I'm almost 5 months now. I wish so badly that u could be here to see my son grow up, but I know you'll look after him the way you do me. I love you teddy bear always and forever!
Dad Ray
August 13, 2005
Hi, my son. They say that time heals all wounds. I am here to say that it dosen't. Today is a full year since you left us, and the emptiness is still growing. We are doing our best to maintain a normal life but it is not always easy. I wish that I could find the words to express the love and the "missing" you that I feel. At least, after this year, you are not alone. I know that you have been with me as I feel your prescence all of the time. Please continue to check on me. I love you so very much.
Dad
July 22, 2005
Hi, Dave. I can not believe the year this has been. As I know that you are aware, your Aunt Dee, my sister passed away this Tuesday, July 19th,2005. That makes three of my family I have had to say goodbye to in less than a year, You, my Mom, and now my Sister. I know that you will be happy to see her and that all of you will be rejoicing in your reunion, but please do not forgot those of us that are left. Your brother and I are the last in the blood line. Please watch over us and remember how much that we love you and miss you so much. Love, Dad
jess
July 6, 2005
I don't even know where to start...It seems like just yesterday I started this guest book in your memory. Many times I would start to write to you, but my tears would swell up and I couldn't finish. I miss you so much and never stop thinking about you. So much has been going on lately and I still don't do well with the fact that I can't pick up the phone and tell you all about it. I think my biggest news is that I'm pregnant! 3 months! Can u believe it! I'm really excited, but really scared! I wish you could be here when I become a mommy, but I know you're in my heart. Although the 'Rock Band' isn't all together anymore, individually we all are doing pretty good with our lives and we all miss you more than you'll ever know. I still think sometimes that I'll just see you one day, reality hasn't been an easy thing for me to grasp. Even though I've told you a thousand times...thank you for always being there for me! My talks with you dried a lot of my tears. I love you so much teddy bear!
Lana Trapp
June 29, 2005
Hi Everyone. I'm Leela's sister or Lee as you know her. I read all the new postings on here and wish that I had ,had the chance to know David. What a wonderful person he was. It sounds to me like Davids Dad and Mom are handling it much better. You all are always in my prayers. To those of you who have vivid dreams about David. Thats how people who are no longer with us visit us. Be thankful for those dreams not everyone gets them.To Davids parents if you need anything please let me know. My heart pours out for you.God bless you all and know that David is safe in our Lord Jesus Christs arms. I hope the pain goes away soon for you. Love to you all,Lana
Amanda Harper
June 27, 2005
Dearest David,
I have been thinking about you a lot lately...for some reason for the past two nights i have had such detailed dreams about you, i dont know if its for the reason that i am housesitting for my parents and that we spent so much time there together? I dont know. We are getting ready to put Samantha to sleep soon, shes so old and just having a really hard time, but i got a new puppy Charlie and he seems to make sam feel better. My sister is getting married next month and I also am next june. Its been crazy for my parents. Dave i really miss you and sometimes still think i can just call you and you will always just pick up the phone for me nomatter what we went through. You were always there for me and i just want you to know how much i miss you....i love you
Dad
June 25, 2005
Hi, Dave. I've been really busy since last entry. Mike's graduation was really beautiful. You would have been so proud to see him with the Honor Graduates. We are getting ready to go to Berkely with Mike for his orientation days. Wish you were able to come along. Fathers day has come and gone, first one without you. It was very difficult but we managed. I pray that you are happy and peaceful and you will continue to watch over us. I love you and miss you so very much. Dad
Kristina St.Germaine
June 16, 2005
Hey David. Just checking in to say hi. I haven't got a chance to write in it in awhile. So, i just wanted to say a few things. First, i hope your doing okay up there. I try to talk to you sometimes, but then i can't tell if your around or not. I was home alone one right and was in the living room. I thought i saw someone run from the kitchen to the bedroom. It looked strangly like your figure. It was out of the corner of my eye. But it very well could of been you just letting you know you really were there. I have dreams about you sometimes. Strange huh? I almost feel like your really there, as soon as i wake up i wish is almost true. In that case i knew it was really dream. Though i wish it wasn't. Second, I'm getting married next summer. Wish you could of came. Mateo asked me to marry his the day after Thanksgiving. I was happy. I knew you'd be happy to know that i am happy as well. I know my bf really liked you guys, and you especially. You were the big brother i never had, as well as nick. Nick and I are still friends. I dont see him as much as i'd like but i work and get tired and what not. but we are still the best friends we were before. Just missing one of the most important links, you. I miss you so much. I have a picture of me and you in my livingroom. I look at it everyday, its hard not too. I talk to you and everything. I'm glad i got to know such a good person like you. I love you so....much and i miss you like crazy. XoXo FOREVER Kristina
Mom
May 8, 2005
David,This is my first Mothers Day without you.I prayed that God would tell you how much I love you and give you a big Hug from me. Love Always, Mom
Dad
May 7, 2005
HAPPY BIRTHDAY,David. today would have been your 25th Dirthday. It is our first without you. I pray that the angels are gathered around you and giving you the love that you deserve. My heart aches without you here. Just remember that I love you very much. At least you are with the rest of my loved ones. Give them all my love.
Dad
April 15, 2005
Hi Dave. I am taking the day off in order to attend an awards ceremony for Mike. He is getting one of his scholarships from the San Diego Medical Society. Since his acceptance to UC Berkley, he has pretty well made up his mind that is where he is going to attend. I am very proud of him and I know that you are also. Please give my love to your grand parents, and always know that I love you and miss you so very much.
Dad
March 11, 2005
My beloved Son, this has been a week beyond belief. As I am sure that you are aware by now, your Grandma Ray passed away yesterday. We made it to her just in time to whisper in her ear that we loved her. Please take care of her and your Grandpa Ray. I know how much you loved them both and now you are able to spend eternity with them. Please let them know how much I love them and they will in turn let you know how much I love you. I miss all three of you deeply.
Dad
March 7, 2005
My dear beloved Son. I miss you so very much and could really use your love right now. I was forced to send you a very, very precious gift today. After 19 years of a lot of love and warmth, I was foced to put our cat, Boo, to sleep. I did not want to, but he was really sick. Please look for him and let him know how much that I love the two of you and will always have a huge hole in my heart now. I love you so much, my Son.
Dad
February 16, 2005
Hi, Dave, I am sorry that I haven't written for a while but things have been really hectic for a while. Mike is doing really well. He has now gotten four acceptance letters for college, and with each came a scholarship. Just wanted to let you know that you have been on my mind a lot lately and just wanted you to know how much I love you and miss you.
Dad
January 11, 2005
Well, Son, the New Year has come and gone. Not much to celebrate this year. The only change that has occured it that I miss you even more. Your brother is doing very well and starting to adjust a little. Your Mom is doing her best to make things better for everyone. A day dosen't pass without my thinking of you. I just want you to know that I miss you and love you so very much.
Dad
December 25, 2004
MERRY CHRISTMAS, Son. This is the first Christmas without you and I miss you so very much. I spent the morning with you. The sky was clear and cool and your site looked great. We hope to have a nice Christmas for Mike but our thoughts will be with you. At least you get to be with the reason for this day. I just want you to know that I love you so very much and miss you terribly.
Dennis Ray
December 13, 2004
My son, today is 4 months to the day since I lost you. They say time makes it easier. Not the case, it seems to be getting harder to be without you. Decorated the house on Saturday and put up all of the decorations that you made when you were in grade school. Really made the tree special. We have a small live Christmas tree at your site, and new flowers and such. Remember the small Christmas Tree that I made from a pine cone and minature Santa and presents? It is with you also. I just wanted to say that I really miss you and love you so much. I feel really empty without you here. I love you.
jess
November 28, 2004
Hey sweety! As you know you've been on my mind a lot lately. Sometimes I still feel like your on vacation and you'll be back real soon. Sometimes I break down crying for hours because I know thats not going to happen. But then I smile because I know what a happy place you're in and I know you're looking down over all of us making sure we're okay. I went to see you a little while ago and you're site is beautiful, I know you rest peacefully. There's been a lot going on lately and so badly I wish I could call and talk to you and just be there but instead I talk to you in my head and know you're listening in my heart. I love you so much and miss you big teddy bear!
Dennis Ray
November 24, 2004
Tomorrow will be the first holiday since I lost you. I hate to admit it but I am not handling it very well. I went by your grave today to talk to you. During the time a song bird began singing in the tree behind me and then in a little bit the Church Bells began to ring. I feel better thinking that you were trying to tell me that you are happy and very content. I just want you to know that I love you and miss you so very much. Please help me through these times.
Sherri St.Germaine
November 20, 2004
Hey Buddy. Hope everything is going alright where you are now. All your friends miss you so much. Nick went by to see you a few days ago, and sent me a picture of your grave. It is really pretty. I know you are in a better place now. But, again everyone misses you. Some days i will sit down and think about life in general and i think, "Wow, I really miss david." Then, i just keep thinking i wish you were still here with us all. Anyhow, it is almost Christmas. The time has been flying. It will be 4 years soon that I have known all you guys. How I love my friends and i will love you guys forever, all the fun times we have and laughs, they sure will be forever missed. I thank god that I had the chance to know you and am able to have the gift of memories of you that i can hold onto forever. I am grateful of that because you ARE an awesome person. Anyhow, we have been hanging out with Mike. He is a good guy and we have fun with him. He is obviously just as special as you. We can all tell he really misses you. Though on that note, you have an awesome family, your parents are kind and warm and your brother is really smart, outgoing and kind as well. Alright David, I am going to come by and see you soon, to be honest i haven't been so much ready but I guess I am good as ready now then ever. So, I will see you soon. We all Love you and Miss you. XOXOXOXO
And to The Ray's, Have a Happy Holiday and know David is with you as well as the Lord. God Bless.
Dennis Ray
October 28, 2004
Hi, Dave. Just checking in to let you know what has been happening. Been a lot of rain lately. We need it. I am sure you had a hand in getting it here. It will be good for the grass on your grave site. We put new flowers on your site last weekend. Lillies and some other flowers. I will be coming up to see you as usual on Sunday. I miss you so much. I do not spend a day without thinking about you. I love you, Dad
Dennis Ray
October 10, 2004
David, went on my usual Sunday morning visit to your resting place. To my surprise, your headstone was in place. It was not due in until November. I must say that it is beautiful. You would be happy with it. It also is helping me get some closure instead of thinkging of you lying up there with no real markings.Just remember that I love you and miss you so much. Dad
Kathy Bell
October 6, 2004
Hello Dennis, Peggy, and Michael...
So sorry to have known a family that has suffered such great pain. No parent ever expects a child to leave this earth before themselves, and this must be the ultimate of things to have to accept. I know that you understand that you do have to eventually accept, for Michael's sake. You have a wonderful second son that really needs your strength and support more than ever. No words can convey how sad I am for your loss. My only hope is that other teens and young adults will see David as an example for them to realize that no one is invincible and terrible harm can come to anyone! (To my own daughter - your destiny is not predetermined, you feed into its direction with choices)
Amanda Harper
September 30, 2004
David-
I know that you know, but I have been thinking about you a lot lately and I really miss you. I jsut feel like a part of me is missing and it just wont seem to get any better. I feel that you have landed me in my new job to be closer to you. Looking out my office window is where you now rest and you are the first person i talk to when i walk in every morning. David just help me be strong, I am doing my best but some days I just cant put on that happy face. This is the hardest thing i have ever had to do.The only thing i know is that i now have my guardian angel.I love you David
Dad
September 29, 2004
Well, son, it has been over a month now and I still have not accepted all that has happened. I really wish that you would switch places with me. I am trying to carry on in order to take care of the family. I just want you to know how much I love you and truly miss you.
Tim Gavaghan
September 14, 2004
I just recently found out about David's passing and to Mr. and Mrs. Ray, I send my deepest regards and condolences. David was among the first friends I made upon moving to Santee from Philadelphia. His gentle demeanor often gave way to athletic aggression when we played ball together and he pushed me to play harder and better. David was not the most vocal guy on the team, but he was a quiet leader. David was a guy I knew I could count on and not because he told me so, but because you just knew. Some of my best West Hills' memories involve David and I consider myself very lucky to have met him, been his teammate and more importantly, considered him a friend. Rest in Peace, "Cotton"!
Tim Gavaghan
Dennis Ray
September 10, 2004
David, this is Friday, 3 weeks ago to the day that I lost you. Things have not eased up or gotten lighter. It is impossible to write on how much I miss you. I finally got your truck fixed up for you, new tires and all. At night it helps me to just sit in it and remember how much that I love you and am so proud to be able to be called you father. I love you so much.
jess
August 29, 2004
Yesterday,was a week since David left us to happily rest in peace. Every hour of every day he is still on our minds and in our hearts. For everyone who has been to our bonfires in mempoy of Dave, thankyou! It means so much to keep his memory alive. And to Mikey, we are so happy that you have come and hung out with us, we love sharing memories with you. You truely are just like your brother, so sweet and caring. I know David is very proud of you. Peggy and Dennis, I hope you are doing better and my prayers are always with you. David...I love you teddy Bear! "Forever Young, David Ray"
Kristina St.Germaine
August 27, 2004
David was like an older brother to me, as well as Nick(his best friend). I met David about 3 1/2 years ago, he was such a great guy. Always smiling and laughing, i loved when David was around, he was a very special person to everyone, he was always so excited to see me. I am going to miss him alot, and the way he always treated me as a good friend. May be always be remembered as the person he always was...and who he was grown-up to be. i love him very much and i will miss him more than ever. May David always rest in peace. To Peggy, Dennis, and Michael my thoughts and prayers go out to you, and feel free to e-mail me anytime. In Loving Memory Forever David Ray
Vasken Kamiksisian
August 27, 2004
I will always remember all the great times we had together. The memories will always be with me. Spending time with Dave was filled fun and laughter. He was always there to help his friends when they needed him. It was a privalige to have been friends with Dave.
Take care.
Sherri St.Germaine
August 27, 2004
I would just like to say its been a week since the funeral and i hope everyone is healing. I am myself doing okay, and i hope mike, peggy and dennis you are too as well as the other family members and friends. I still have not gone a day without thinking about David, he will be on my mind everyday when i wake up, when i am at work with his picture on my desk and before i go to bed. I think about him constantly. But I want to say again, David will not be forgotten especially by the ones he loved and those who loved him. I Love You David, and as my dear friend nick said, "Forever Young, David Ray" Rest in Peace. You definitly will not be forgotten for a second. You are always there for everyone, every second of the day. God Bless.
West Hills High School Varsity Basketball 1998
Jon Flinn
August 27, 2004
I am deeply saddened with the loss of Dave. Eventhough we lost touch after high school I always considered Dave a good friend of mine.There was a subtle gentleness and kindness to him that I always admired. We spent many hours in the gym shooting thousands of shots working on our game. I have many great memories of Dave and he will always be in my heart.
Barbara, Tom and Natalie Wells
August 26, 2004
We wish we could lift this pain from you but we can't. Our love and our prayers are with you everyday. Whatever you need, we are here for you.
All our love,
Barb, Tom and Natalie
Frank and Harriet Kovacs
August 25, 2004
"He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High
Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress;
My God, in Him I will trust."
Psalm 91:1-2
James & Sharon Pierce
August 24, 2004
Dennis, Peggy and Michael,
Do not despair for long.
Rejoice in knowing that David is being held, safe and whole, in the mighty arms of God.
The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust.
All of our love.
Bob&Carolyn Wells
August 23, 2004
Dennis,Peggy and Michael,just know
we can never imagine the loss that you feel for David. Just know he is
in a special place in the presence
of the Lord, free from pain and sorrow. Our prayers are with you you now and always. Bob & Carolyn Wells
Hillary Lachman
August 23, 2004
My heart goes out to his family and friends... I went to west hills also but did not know him.
all my thoughts and prayers to the family
hillary
Adrianna Olson-Kissinger
August 22, 2004
I met David years ago...Growing up in Santee and attending the same schools. He was a wonderful man to know. Very shy, yet charming. He always had a smile on his face and motivated others to be the best. David was a leader and someone you could turn to for anything. Forever and always, I remember David Ray.
God Bless,
Adri
Dianna White
August 22, 2004
I pray that wonderful memories will help you through your time of sorrow. God's blessings to you and yours.
jess
August 21, 2004
David, I will always remember our talks and laughs and the things we got through together. You always put a smile on my face no matter what. I love you so much David. Our entire group will be lost without you. Rest in peace and miss us always. forever Remember 'The Rock Band', we all love you so much and will always remain together at heart. Many times we all went our seperate ways and then came back again, but our love for each other never faded. You will always be our 'crazy Dave' and my big teddy bear! Our group will continue on guided by your love.
Luv u Baby!-Jess
Amanda Harper
August 21, 2004
David-
First i wanted to say to Peggy, Dennis and Michael my thoughts and prayers are with you all. You were like a second family to me. David was one of the most special people I have ever met in my life. Ever since the day i met him over three years ago he has always brought a smile to my face. He has changed my life in so many ways and has made me a better person just for knowing him. We have so many wonderful memories together that we will never forget.I will miss you so much but you will always be in my heart and I will see you again.
I love you!
Your Munchkin
nick
August 21, 2004
Strange how life works, one minute my friend is right here, next thing i know he's gone. Moved on from this world to a better place . I will miss you Dave. I will miss all the fun crazy times we shared. We saw and did things that most people will never understand. I know your free now. You were searching your whole life for this. I wish we could be together still, but we will meet again. Until then I hope you will look over everybody who is in pain. Make sure they pull through this. Dave I will always remember you. You were my best friend and I'm glad your in a beautiful place now,
Forever Young, DAVE RAY
Rick and Linda St.Germaine
August 20, 2004
David was always a nice guy and very respectable when he came by our house to visit our daughters. He was a special person. He was nice to us and we enjoyed his conversations when we had the chance to talk. We give out our love to you and feel your pain. We are so blown away that this happened and we will miss him so much. God Bless Your Hearts. David will be deeply missed by all.
Sherri St.Germaine
August 20, 2004
Peggy and Dennis, My heart goes out to you. I have been friends with David for 3 1/2 years and he was always a great friend to me. He was always so happy to see me and wonderign how i had been. Though David was always happy when he was with his friends and we were all happy when we were with him. He had a smile on his face everytime he was with his friends, the friends that loved him so much and forever will. There isn't a day that goes by that i think about how he is in a better place and is looking down on all of us and saying to himself, "They Loved me!" We really did, all of his family and friends. I remember last seeing david and he was going out but had to come by to say hi to everyone. He is a friend that i have never had. He was charming, thoughtful, kind, and most of all he carried alot of love. No matter what he will always be in my heart and Peggy and Dennis, you will too. I have to say you have a wonderful son and he will forever be missed. One day you will meet with him again and be with him forever. I really hope things get better and know he is ok now. God Bless his heart and the loved ones in his life. ( David you are free now, We all love you so MUCH! )
Lana Trapp
August 20, 2004
Peggy,Dennis,and Michael,
May God Bless you and keep you in his loving arms. My heart and prayers go out to you. Rest in peace knowing that David is in Christs arms and free from suffering and pain that we on earth have to go through.God Bless You and I pray he helps you through this difficult time. If you need ANYTHING let me know. I continue to pray for you and your family and my heart is just pouring out for you. God Bless You and I pray he gives you peace. Lana Trapp (I'm Lee's sister)Bless Your hearts
Christof Johannes Joachim Faber
August 20, 2004
I will miss Dave... I loved playing ball with him, Brad and all the others. I'm in loss for words and wish all the best to his familiy.
Mary Flynn
August 20, 2004
May the Lord comfort you in this time of great sorrow.
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