Ray Day "2 feathers"
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To honour my husband - a friend to everyone!
Location: Akwesasne Mohawk Reservation
Members: 9
Latest Activity: Sep. 15, 2009
What kind of a day is it? Well a "Ray Day" of course. In 1978 I met my husband at the Cornwall/Massena border crossing where we both worked. I had just lost my mother to cancer and felt so alone. I found such a kind understanding listener in Ray. The road that lay ahead of us was for sure a most bumpy, curving one, almost roller coaster like. Most of you may not know that Ray lost 5 family members the first year we were together. His 2 oldest children in vehicle accidents, his oldest nephew to a drunk driver, his favourite uncle and his step-father both to heart failure. What a year. I do not nor will I ever understand how Ray survived all this. You will never see Ray depressed about anything. He has such a positive attitude toward everything. He fully believes that everything happens for a reason and when the creator chooses it to be. You may have guessed by now that Ray is a North American Native. Yes, one more hurdle for us to overcome in our "society". Well, that was 31 years ago and overcome the hurdles we did. I say "we" for I could not have done this alone. My survival would be very different without my "Totem Pole" to lean on.
In November 2008 we celebrated 30 years of friendship and 25 years of marriage. If I could only keep one perfect moment in our life tucked away, which moment would it be? I can't help thinking that maybe, just maybe the most perfect moment of all is yet to come. To my wondeful, supportive husband.
Lovingly
Sandra
In November 2008 we celebrated 30 years of friendship and 25 years of marriage. If I could only keep one perfect moment in our life tucked away, which moment would it be? I can't help thinking that maybe, just maybe the most perfect moment of all is yet to come. To my wondeful, supportive husband.
Lovingly
Sandra
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Comment by Mary Phillips on September 15, 2009 at 9:52am - Ray I have just been catching up with Leaner and realized I had never written anything to/about you. You have proved to be a "best friend" to me and Ted over the years. We sure have witnessed your kindness and friendliness. We have had such good times together and many, many laughs. May you always remain the happy guy we know!
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Comment by Alton "Bear" Acker on February 11, 2009 at 2:28pm - Hi Sandy and Ray. I've seen Ray SOOoooo many years now, and always with that good nature and smile. I remember a time when Andy Pawlenko and I visited Ray's camp at the Madrid BGF and Andy admired Ray's T-shirt that had a wolf on it, as I recall. Ray took it off and handed it to Andy, who traded shirts with him. So, I guess you can really say that Ray is a person who will literally give you the shirt off his back. Another time Andy, Smokey, Ray and I played a round of golf at the St. Laurence BGF and Ray suprized us by being such a good golfer. I know he will always remember that game. It was the last time that all of us ever played together. It was an interesting game, to say the least. Ray, I know we've lost a lot of people in our lives, but stay the course. And, always keep that laugh and smile.
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Comment by T. Shaun Batho on February 7, 2009 at 9:32am - I can't count how many times we've been up in the early hours of the morning thinking the rest of the festival was in bed and then from around corner, there's Ray! He's lifts everyone's spirits when he's around with his huge smile and laugh. It's just great!
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Comment by Melissa Zink on February 6, 2009 at 10:58pm - all true...Ray is always smiling, I have never seen him without a big smile. Being around him just makes you feel good1 Thanks Ray for being such a leaner to us all :) You are a great person.
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Comment by Michele Murphy on February 6, 2009 at 4:29pm - Wow, what a beautiful leaning story. I have never met you, but I can feel your spirit through this network. Thanks for sharing.
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Comment by Deanna on February 6, 2009 at 2:10pm - Hey Wildman! You and Dad sure had a LOT of fun (and beer) together. How I enjoy your smiling face, your laugh and your quiet wisdom. It's great to see a page about you!
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Comment by Corey Zink on February 6, 2009 at 1:44pm - Ray is a great guy who always lifts everybodys spirits. He has spent many late nights listening to us play. he is always one of the last to go to bed. I appreciate all the support Ray and Sandy give to the bluegrass community. They are always smiling and quick with the compliments. Ray never change who you because you exemplify what a true bluegrasser really is. It is a wonderful family to be a part of because of people like you.
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