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for Raymond Merrill
Monique
July 29, 2020
Just watched this on tv. Very sad and heartbreaking. I pray for continued peace for his family and friend. Rest well, Raymond.
Alexander Pfennigsdorf
June 9, 2020
Just saw the documentary in TV. I feel very bad about this story. Rest in Peace Ray
Denise Tonge' Odgers
April 18, 2007
I went to High School with Ray and later in life got to know the loving gentleman spirit in which he had become. When I visualize him, it is that kind musical poet that surrounds me. The world was blessed with Ray and it is such a tragic loss that he was taken. My love goes out to all who knew and loved Ray and especially to Marcia in her brave fight for justice while going through all this turmoil. While driving home from the memorial service I looked back down upon the building where we had been; there was a rainbow over it, however, there had been no rain. It made me smile.
Sweet Smiles To All !
Kathleen Hastings
April 16, 2007
Dear Ray, and Dearly Loved Sister, Marcia and Family, I have known Ray since High School (40+years). He was a very kind hearted, loving and caring individual with exceptional music talent. His kind heart, will never be forgotten. His music will always continue to lift our spirits even though he is not hear to play for us anymore. You will be deeply missed
Kathleen (Lacy) Hastings
George Hastings
April 16, 2007
Dear Ray, Marcia and Family
I had the wonderful opportunity to play with Ray thru out the 40 years of knowing him. His musical talent expressed so much of his warm and generous spirit. It always touched my soul and so many others thru out the world. He was truly an international musician You touched so many lives. You will be so missed that words alone cannot begin to express the void I as well as other musicians now feel.
George Hastings
Emile Hons
April 15, 2007
Ray,
For those of us who were lucky enough to have had a chance to know you and your amazing talents and creativity first hand and to know your warm hunanity everytime we saw you, we can count our blessings
everyday. How truely sad for all the countless people in the world who
have been cheated out of that
chance.
Ronell Ialeggio
April 14, 2007
My deepest sympathies for your loss and especially the terrible pain of how Ray was lost. I hope you are able to take some comfort that there are so many people that care and will continue to care about Ray and the eventual justice that he is due.
Regards,
Ronell Ialeggio
Kathleen hastings
April 14, 2007
Dear Ray, and Dearly Loved Sister, Marcia and Family.
I have known Ray since High School (40+years). He was a very kind hearted, loving and caring individual with exceptional music talent. I remember him and my husband making such beautiful music together. His kind heart will never be forgotten. His music will always continue to lift our spirits even though he is not hear to play for us anymore. You are so deeply missed.
Kathleen (Lacy) Hastings
jason alles
April 13, 2007
may you continue to make beautiful music in heaven as you did here on earth..sorry you had to leave us so soon, may you rest in peace.
Valarie Delbridge
April 13, 2007
Rest in peace, Ray. You left us too soon.
With love and saddness,
Your friend Val
Sharon Nestlerode,Norton
April 9, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Frank Cava
April 8, 2007
I played music with Ray years ago. He was a easy going and very talented musician. Those horrible crimes directed towards him have created a tragic and great loss. It is my hope that justice is done.
Jacquie and George Jasen
April 8, 2007
Ray, Marcia and Family;
I got to know Ray thru my sister. He was a wonderful kind person with a very loving spirit. My thoughts and prayers continue to go to his sister, Marcia and his family. His beautiful memory and music will continue to live on. It is so unfortunate for such a horrific thing to happen to such a wonderful human being. On behalf of his Family and friends, we have great expectations of justice being served.
Jacquie and George Jasen
Norman Nestlerode
April 7, 2007
Ray you will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
raoul sosa
April 5, 2007
all we need is love
raoul sosa
April 5, 2007
miss you be with god angel
Lynne Lashua
April 4, 2007
Ray you left us way to soon.
I can't believe that I won't be bumping into you anymore. And it is hard to imagine our 40th High School Reunion without you being there! You are missed! And we are all praying for Marcia in her quest for justice! Lynne Winter Lashua
Sarah Long
April 3, 2007
I didn't know my grandfather that well, but the time that I did spend with him was wonderful.
It was an honor to know him the little bit I did and he will always have that special place in my heart.
I love you Ray.
Lorayne Regas
March 31, 2007
I too have a fond memory of Raymond's childhood. I'm Raymond's Aunt Lorayne. As a little guy, Raymond raised white rats. When the rats had babies, Raymond would sell them for a nickel a piece to his friends. When Raymond was showing a friend his rats, the friend asked, "How many babies did they have?" Raymond told them how many, and then he said, "If they had been married they would have had more." Oh, to have the innocence of a child again. We love you Raymond!
Thank you, Marcia for all your diligence in helping us with final closure."
Helen Regas
March 31, 2007
On a lighter note, my memories of Raymond as his Aunt Helen are more of his childhood. One summer our families went to Boulder Creek for a week’s vacation together. We rented little cabins. Uncle Jim and Gene stayed home to work during the day. It was Kay and I, and the 7 children, my five girls and Marcia and Raymond. Kay and I put the children in the theater for the afternoon to get some quiet time. We sat in the restaurant/bar across the street from the theater to watch and wait for them. (It was always a western in those days. Ray, being about 5 years old, wore his cowboy hat and gun & holster.) Within minutes, there on the sidewalk in front of the theater stood the 7 children. They had been kicked out of the theater because Raymond was so engrossed in the movie that he started shooting his cap gun at the "bad guys". So much for our quiet time.
The Memorial Service was very nice. I'm pleased Raymond is at rest at home.
Thank you, Marcia.
Laurel Larson
March 31, 2007
I’m Ray’s first cousin, Laurel. When we were kids, I often spent vacation time with Marcia, Raymond, Aunt Kay and Uncle Gene. This one time, I remember, Marcia and I, and Raymond were sleeping in one big room. Marcia and I were yakking away like girls do at a slumber party. I don’t know how or why but we were talking about cannibals. (What else do 10/11 year old girls have to talk about.) Out of the corner of the room where Ray’s bed was, we heard. “I’d like to be a cannibal.” Marcia said, “Oh, Ray, you would have to eat people”! There was silence. Then Ray said, “Well, I could put sugar on them.”
(This must have been the days when we put sugar on our cereals.)
Perhaps this is a sample of the innocence and a part of wanting to join in that Ray carried through life, and to Brazil.
Robin Ullakko
March 30, 2007
Ray was a kind and good hearted person who didn't deserve the way his life ended. My heart goes out to his family and hope they can find peace.
Aaron DelSignore
March 23, 2007
Dear Marcia & Family,
You and Ray are in my daily thoughts and prayers. Ray was truly a very special man who will be missed greatly by all.
Deepest Sympathy,
Chris Gurgul
March 22, 2007
Marcia & family,
We are all so very sorry you have lost your brother. We are praying all of you find peace and understanding in this horrible tragedy. We hope his children and grandchildren find comfort in the love and support shown by his friends and the heroic efforts you have shown to bring justice to this senseless loss.
May Ray find the peace and love in Heaven that he could not find here in earth.
Love, Chris, Lenny, Lauren, Mary and Joe
Ailene Christoffersen Cross
March 22, 2007
Dear Family:
We are so sorry that we will be unable to attend Ray's memorial service. It is necessary for us to go to Seattle this week-end to attend the funeral of our borther-in-law. We will be with you in our prayers. May the Lord minister to your family in His special way at this time.
Marcia, you have done a wonderful job in keeping us informed and pressing the Brazilian government to bring justice to those involved in Ray's death. Keep it up!
Bob & Ailene Christoffersen Cross
(Enoch & Marie Christoffersen's youngest daughter)
Terri Shaw
March 21, 2007
My deepest sympathy and admiration of Marcia for her struggle to find justice for her brother.
Mauro Salomao
March 21, 2007
Marcia, I am so sorry you and your family had to undergo such an ordeal! May God bless all of you with strength and peace. Mauro & Family
Tammy Bulkowski
March 21, 2007
Marcia,
It has been a very long journey for both Raymond and yourself. May he finally rest in peace; and peace be with you here on earth.
Our sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Love Jim,Tammy and Kellie
Diane Glim
March 21, 2007
My heart goes out to Ray's extended family for their tragic loss. May your cherished memories of him bring you peace.
I am grateful that Ray's dedicated and loving sister, La Romera, shared her journey with us to find justice. Her strength and tenacity during adversity has been a labor of love for her brother. Surely Raymond rests more peacefully now.
Con brazos y amor,
Margaret Teresa Gonzalez
March 21, 2007
Marcia,
Please accept my deepest condolences. We feel the deepness of your sorrow and know how painful it is to lose your loved ones. May Raymond find himself in the glorious presence of God and at home at last with the all mighty.
Love M. Teresa Gonzalez & Family
Warren & Norene Gideon
March 21, 2007
Rest in peace Ray, you are missed.
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