[NSRCA-discussion] Loss of a great guy

[Ron Van Putte]

On Aug 28, 2006, at 10:59 AM, BUDDYonRC at aol.com wrote:

> I would like to inform all the guy's in pattern that we have lost  
> one of our own.
> This morning one of my best friends Ray Rhodes passed away. Ray was  
> one of the founding members of the Mid-County R/C Club, and  
> competed in many local pattern contests. He will be missed by all  
> who knew him. He was found this morning by a neighbor sitting in  
> his favorite chair on his patio where he went every morning to  
> enjoy his morning coffee and cigar. As soon as I have more  
> information I will post it here.

I knew Ray was sick at the Baton Rouge contest last year, but when I  
saw him at this year's contest, he looked and acted so much better  
that I thought he was over the hump.  He and I would trade beating  
each other in the Master class and I will miss seeing his smiling face.

Ron Van Putte

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