nsa400wife 27 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 I'm sorry to inform you all, NSA400 or Ray as he was known to his family lost his battle with Cancer in October. My husband was an avid blogger on this site, and was happy to call alot of you friends. Here he found his people, those who shared his passion for guns, his frustration for the way the government was going, His desire to find better ways to "make things work", and above all friendship. I apologize for it taking me this long to post and let you know, Our 2 year old daughter and myself have been doing our best to make it thru the Holidays without him. In the true spirit of my husband I am going to keep learning about his craft, and continue my education of firearms and his love of teaching them to our daughter (albeit alittle early) with the help of all of you!! Thank You for making his days thru chemo treatments a little brighter, he enjoyed everything until his last days... 16 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lvjeffro 30 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 My god, how sad... I am truly sorry for your loss...I did not know him, but i am sure he was a very nice fellow...Most of the people on this board are... Welcome and god bless you and your daughter...hang in there!!!! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Superhawk138 202 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 My heart felt condolences to you and your family. I'am very sorry to hear about this, Thank you giving us the update and remember we are here as family of gun enthusiast if you need someone to talk to. RIP my friend Sincerely Superhawk138 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimdigriz 580 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. May God show kindness to you and your daughter. "A father of the fatherless, a defender of widows, Is God in His holy habitation" (Psalm 68:5). 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim2shu 48 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Very sorry for your and the forums loss. Stay in touch and god bless 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Juggernaut 11,054 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Saddened to hear the news... Continued prayers of support for you and your family. Cancer seems to have hit our community very hard the past couple of years... Please let us know if there is anything we can do.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
308SAIGA 55 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 I never new Ray, but he must have been a great man. I am so sorry for your and your families loss, I especially feel for your daughter who will grow up not knowing her farther, it just brings tears to my eyes.... Please stay in touch with us and let us know how you and your daughter are doing.... Sincerely Steve 308Saiga.... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Klassy Kalashnikov 1,393 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 I'm sorry for your loss. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Rayswife you and your family are in my prayers. I remember your husband. This is hard to hear, and I'm sure was very hard for you to come here and say. I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for having the strength to update us and please feel free to PM me for one, if you ever want to talk, or I can help you in any way with any info on your husband's passion here. This hits very close to home for me because I battled stage 5 head and neck cancer, tooth and nail myself for the past year + . A lot of the folks here on this forum were here for me, and gave my gal and I strength through it all, to deal with what my gal and I were going through, so I definitely hear what you are saying. She is a member here too (Racegal20) so you do have other women you can talk to here also. I'm happy to hear that you are taking up his craft and wanting to learn more about it. There are many good people here who will stand in line to help you. God bless you and yours and may you have strength to carry on through the times ahead. RIP Ray Shannon 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chevyman097 2,579 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 R.I.P. I did not have the pleasure to know this individual, but I wish you all the best in life. May you grow and be strong despite the sadness and life changing experience. Stay armed, stay safe. May he be able to look down on you both one day and be happy that things are changing for the best, as he wanted. Support is here whenever needed. Chevyman 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lone Star Arms 2,047 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Sincere thanks for your post, for the privilege of allowing forum members to share in your loss, and for the opportunity to convey sincere condolences to you and your daughter. Ray will be missed, and his passing mourned by all who share his passion, dedication, and enthusiasm for the forum, and for the firearms and free discourse to which it is dedicated. Everyone here appreciates the opportunity to support and welcome you to the forum in this most difficult and trying time. May God bless and keep you, always. Michael Rogers 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltham_41 52 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Very sorry for your loss, please give your daughter a hug from us. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ktcm7271 999 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Very sorry to hear that. All my best wishes for you and your family. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nsa400wife 27 Posted December 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Thanks to everyone for their support, it's easy to see why My husband felt so at home here. I look forward to forging my own relationships with many of you! and to learn as much as I can about the guns I've just inherited. Luckily the one thing my husband was adament about and proud dare I say, was the ability of his wife to "field strip" every weapon he had. I think somehow it made him think of me in the Redneck sense LOL! Again, Thank You to you all for the support it means so much when trying to get through making heads or tails of something so sudden and hard. He was only 42 years old, and we only had a few years together but he was most certainly the love of my life. He is already doing great things from above, as he has made sure both of his girls are being taken care of sprititually, emotionally and financially. To Cobra and Racegal, our prayers are with you both as well. I fully understand the stress cancer makes on a relationship and also individually for the patient and the support system. I will keep you in my thoughts and pray 2011 will bring nothing but health and happyness. Take care to all, All the best for 2011 and be sure we'll be talkin to ya! Michelle Ray's wife 11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ArmRippinToys 2 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 I am sorry to hear your loss. I am fairly new here so I never knew your husband, but I hve lost a few family friends recently due to cancer and have two of my own family members battling cancer now. I am glad to see your interest in taaking up his craft though and the want to teach your daughter it as well. Stay strong. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DogMan 2,343 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 I didn't know Ray but somehow, in a way, I feel like I did. I'm sorry for your loss and by coming here it shows how much you cared about the things that were important to him. I'll bet that meant a lot to him. God bless. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YOT 3,743 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 I am saddened to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MT Predator 2,294 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Sincere condolences. RIP Ray 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulyski 2,227 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 (edited) 42... Too young. My condolences. Your family is in my prayers. God be with you. Sincerely; Paul Pawlowski. ETA; For those who have a hard time placing a screen name with a person, this is his Avatar; He's good people. http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?showtopic=53736&st=0&p=502786entry502786 Edited December 31, 2010 by Paulyski 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PinkFloyd 63 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 My prayers go with you and your family during this time of grief 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Koliadko 207 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers through this most difficult time. We are here for you if you need us. Please don't hesitate to ask if you need anything. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BpS12 512 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 My deepest condolences to you and your family. His pain is over, but I have no doubt he still watches over you. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nycGUNguy 61 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 My sincere condolences to you and your family for the loss of Ray. I didn't know him personally but have seen him here on the forum. Hopefully the New Year will bring you a new beginning. May good fortune smile upon you and know that you have another angel watching over both of you. Peter Layug nyclu3 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bean.223 365 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 So sorry to hear of the loss to you and your Family. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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