[nagdu] The Indomitable Spirit of Ray McGeorge to Live in OurHearts Forever

[Sherri]

I have known Ray and Diane for many years. Ray was truly a special person 
with a big heart and very unselfish. he had a wonderful sense of humor and 
will definitely be missed.

Sherri
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marion Gwizdala" <blind411 at verizon.net>
To: "NAGDU List" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 5:04 PM
Subject: [nagdu] The Indomitable Spirit of Ray McGeorge to Live in OurHearts 
Forever


> Dear Fellow Federationists,
>    I am forwarding this message from Kevan Worley, President of the 
> Merchants' division of the National Federation of the Blind concerning Ray 
> McGeorge. God Speed, Ray!
>
> Marion Gwizdala
>
> To our Federation Family,
>
> I have been asked by our beloved colleague and friend, Diane to write to 
> all of you with the very sad news that Ray passed away at 8:30 mountain 
> time this morning, June 18th. He was with Diane. He was surrounded by 
> friends and his beloved Federation family. As most of you know, Ray became 
> ill over five weeks ago, and was rushed to the hospital. While at the 
> hospital, later that week, Ray suffered a severe stroke. One week ago, Ray 
> was transferred to the hospice at St. John's. Many of us have been at 
> Ray's side and we know that many hundreds, if not thousands of you have 
> been sending up your prayers for Ray and Diane. Diane has been overwhelmed 
> and appreciative, beyond words of all of your love and heartfelt 
> expressions of support for her and Ray.
>
> We will be sending information about memorial services. It is not my place 
> to get into all of those details in this writing. Please circulate this 
> sad notice to all of our friends and colleagues. I can tell you that 
> throughout the sadness we now know that Ray is at peace. I can also tell 
> you that Diane is now visiting with Dr. Mauer.
>
> Arrangements are being finalized.
>
> Yours in love,
>
> Kevan
>
>
>
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