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<DIV>Buddy,</DIV>
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<DIV>I was deeply sadden to hear this news. Ray Rhodes was a true gentleman and we are all better for having known him. Please extend my condolences to his family and let them know that he will be in my prayers.</DIV>
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<DIV class=signature id=signature>--<BR>Gene Maurice <BR>AMA 3408 NSRCA 877 <BR>Plano, TX <BR>gene.maurice@comcast.net</DIV>
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<DIV>I would like to inform all the guy's in pattern that we have lost one of our own.</DIV>
<DIV>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.</DIV>
<DIV>Buddy Brammer </DIV></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></body></html>