builder459 has passed away..
 

Some of us were informed on Jon's forum by Ray's wife (builder459) that he has passed away. I know that he was frequent over on this board and some of you knew him as well so I wanted to let you know. He truly will be missed.

May God be with you Ray and may all your shots be true in your new home, Rest in Peace.
(BP)

That is just so hard to believe and understand. While we often did not agree, I really do and will mis his posts...

God's speed Ray

Gonna` miss him and his participation on the forum.

God rest his soul I enjoyed his posts on this and other forums he will be missed.

I hate to hear that, we never know how long we will be here.

That's really sad to hear.

Sorry to hear it.

God bless Ray. I will miss you for sure. It tickled me when you saw through the BS written by our local shill(s). You pulled no punches. I admired your honesty, and strength.

WOW, that is very sad.

Prayers for builder and his family.......

JW

Sorry to hear. Thoughts and prayers going out to his family.

A good man, i will cherish the TC Renegade stock he gave me a while back.

Sad indeed. Prayers sent.

I hope that he was in God's good graces and now he is home. Those who remain grieve not for his death but because he is missed by family and friends. So long friend.

May perpetual light shine upon him and may he rest in God's peace.

R.I.P brother Ray and may your powder always be dry and shot be true my brother. See ya on the other side. Prayers to all the family.

After reading this Thread I remembered what I thought of a while back.....what if something happened to me how would all my Friends ever know what happened as one day I just would'nt post any longer. I would'nt want them to think I just left without saying good bye or gave a reason for me no longer being around.
So I got My Wife Connie to see what Forums I frequent and gave her my username and password so if anything ever did happen I told her to let everyone know. It's something we dont want to think about but we should, I just thought I'd run it by you all.
And befor you get a Thread from My Wife Connie someday I just want you ALL to know how much you all mean to me and what a Great Time I had getting to know you all and being a part of one of the best Forums on the Net.
Your a Bunch of Super Guys, Thank's for sharing your experiences and knowledge with me and your Friendship and for letting me share in your life.
(BP)

That's how we knew about Ray. His wife posted on Jon's forum.

Yea I know, I think I was the first to comment on this Thread. But My Wife is OLD SCHOOL. she does'nt have a CLUE how to even start a Computer let alone get on it and figure out how to find a Forum and so on.....I had to give her a crash course and write it all down for her. So if any of your wifes are like mine mabey you should sit down and show them a thing or two, but not too much:biggrin:
(BP)

In my personal experience, once your wife gains rudimentary computer skills and discovers on-line shopping watch out. Her skills will improve faster than you would ever have believed.

I don't take the loss of a friend very well. While I never met builder personally, I always enjoyed his posts. And did talk with him in PMs. And strange as it might seem, while I never met any of you on the forum face to face, although I've talked with a few on the phone, but yet when I talk about something you posted, accomplished or said in every day conversations I always starts out; ... This friend I know from on line said....

When someone passes away, it seems I never really know what to say. Granted I feel sorry for the family and what they will endure. And my best wishes always go out to them. But that to me seems so superficial.

Well said cayugad

I as well agree with this wholeheartedly. I ride with the Il Patriot Guard and we ****** soldiers both to the airport out to deployment as well as back from deployment. We as well give them what we call the last ride.
Even though I have never met 99% of these people before hand, I still feel that I have taken my brother or sister to the airport or brought them back either way.
I will manup and say "Yes" that I have cried at these departures and the "Last Rides". When we have these peoples families come up to us and thank us for what we are doing for them, I tell them "No". THANK YOU for what you are doing or what you have done for us.
And I agree again with not having met any of you inperson or even on phone, I agree that I greatly enjoy the conversations and little pokes at each other that we so much enjoy as only a bunch like us would!!!! Take care and be safe to all involved!!!!

I am very sorry to hear this. I havent been on here much lately, the daily routine of life has kept me very busy. Every once in a while I have to stop and smell the roses. My very best wishes go out to Ray's family.

Happy trails, Ray. You will be missed by many.

May your powder always be dry on the Happy Hunting Ground.

Peace.