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for Thomas Bray
Lin Williams
June 24, 2012
Tom always had a smile for you and was an inspiration to many NAHS students. He will be surely missed by all. RIP Tom.
Heather Higgins
June 24, 2012
I am grateful for the time I was able to spend with my grandfather. He was a wonderful, generous and talented man whom everyone loved. He will be missed greatly by his family and friends.
John Pontin
June 21, 2012
one of my favorite people in NASD....
Clifton James
June 21, 2012
As I continue to enjoy and appreciate music, Mr. Bray is one of the foundational teachers that impacted my life through music. My prayers and condolences go out to the family friends and loved ones during this time of loss.
Janet Sindelar
June 20, 2012
once again I am faced with a loss that is indescribable.First my mother in 1993 and now my father.I feel so helpless due to the miles that separated me from my dad in his later years.Dad seemed unfazed by the distance,however the miles robbed both my daughters and I of a very special man and his gentle spirit.Thank God,Donna and her three children were able to fill that void in my father's heart.He loved them as much as if they were his own.That was one of the most admirable qualities in him.He loved children and truly enjoyed teaching them.Whenever I was able to go to the East coast he delighted in introducing me to former students and personal friends who all had the same sentiments in regards to him and that was that he made a difference in each of their lives.My daughters Heather & Holly only had such a brief time with my dad due to both their age and living in California,but recognize his beautiful spirit which will live on in our lives.
Andre' Dion Wills
June 20, 2012
Mr. Bray was an awesome music teacher to me, my Brother Stan, and my sister LaVon from Eisenhower to Norristown High school. I was in his jazz Band and orchestras and he was instrumental in making music a career for me, which it is at present! He also graduated with my Mother Dolores from NAHS! RIP Mr. Bray! "Swing and Sway with Tommy Bray" is what we used to say in school!
Lisa Kelly Gravley
June 20, 2012
Thank you Mr. Bray for being a part of my appreciation of music. Thank you for the years of concerts, lessons, and good times. May your soul rest easy and may you truly know the difference you made with your students. RIP and may God bless you and your family.
Erica Jones
June 20, 2012
Mr. Bray was the best! I loved band and his smile! Mr. Bray rest in peace, I will always remember you. When I play my flute I always smile and remember all the fun and everything you taught me. Thank you!!
Louise DiDonato
June 19, 2012
My sincere sympathy to Tom's family, friends,Sue and fellow musicians. Tom taught our 2 children music in the NASD.
Tom was also a Colleague of my late husband, Dante, at the Norristown Musicians's Union. Their goal was to bring young musicians into the union.
I wonder if they will try to unionize their fellow musicians in heaven. RIP.
Gerrie Salamone-Sobities
June 19, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the family. Mr Bray was a wonderful music teacher and always had a smile on his face,
Karen Shaw D'Antonio
June 19, 2012
My deepest sympathy to Donna and the rest of your family. The Shaw family, Edna, Bud and Karen had a lot of great times with him and Rita at Timberlake and of course, I saw him at school every day. Rest easy, Tom. There will be many great times in heaven today!
Caroline Brodie
June 19, 2012
Mr. Bray was one of my favorite teachers, and helped to keep me in school and taught me the love of music. He will be so sorely missed; I am so sad and sorry to hear of his passing.
Terri Coleman-Jones
June 19, 2012
Mr. Bray taught me to play the flute. I can still see his great big smile. Through the years, I would often run into him at Genuardi's and even though he long forgot my name, I always reminded him of who he was to me...My favorite band teacher:)
Kathi Stanley Hamaday
June 19, 2012
I'd like to extend my deepest sympathy to Donna and the rest of the family. Mr. Bray was a wonderful man, loved & admired by so many. I remember all the great times my Mother had with him and Rita, they were great friends, now they are all rejoined in Heaven. He is going to be missed by so many, but never forgotten.
June 19, 2012
I want to extend my deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Tom Bray.He was a terrific person, who loved life, his family and his friend Sue. I remember him many years ago at Timberlake, and he was well loved by everyone who met him. God bless and now there will be some great music in heaven. Betsy Wenzel Marple
Julie Bartek
June 18, 2012
Mr. Bray was the greatest. I can still see him conducting the band and beaming with pride when we got it just right. He was truly a kind and patient man. Rest in peace Mr. Bray...you will always be in our hearts.
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