Learning to put tooth picks in young trees. Hauling wood for the fire place. Snowmobiling and looking for Santa. Fishing at Drummond Island. Listening to the tigers game on the radio. Going up during cherrie shaking. Looking for black angus cows at night on horse. You and Eddie going to the Ravenna sale to buy a cow and then getting a "bonus" months later. New years eve coming over and you and Eddie hiding the home made beer. Picking grapes

Learning to put tooth picks in young trees. Hauling wood for the fire place. Snowmobiling and looking for Santa. Fishing at Drummond Island. Listening to the tigers game on the radio. Going up during cherrie shaking. Looking for black angus cows at night on horse. You and Eddie going to the Ravenna sale to buy a cow and then getting a "bonus" months later. New years eve coming over and you and Eddie hiding the home made beer. Picking grapes and smashing them for wine. Going along when u picked up a new truck. Watching the helicopter hoover over the cherries. Smile on your face, knee up and a fart as you walk through the living room. My arm in yours at my wedding. You always the first to visit when we come home with a new babie. The huge pike you caught. Picking you up from a hunting trip out west and hearing great stories. Deer hunting and giving you time after you shot your trophy. Seeing your face light up when u look at mom. The new pontoon boat launched in the cold and riding around the lake anyways. You and Eddie skiing around the lake on a lawn chair - well you tried. Love you Dad!

Ray taught me hard work can be fun. He gave a young kid a chance to work hard and be a part of his family. He made a difference in my life. Thanks Ray. My thoghts and prayers are with family and friends. We were all blessed to have known Ray.

Our Lady helped call you home on her feast day. May your family be comforted in knowing that your are at peace and caring for them now,