Ray

Ray - it's been a year. Lots of people miss you. We still talk about you. About your art. Barbara misses you terribly. I have a bottle of wine from the Russian River Valley. I'll open it tonight and toast you.

Later this year there will be a tribute of your work. I'll be there to see it. Not so much sadness as before, but in strength and pride and memory. Your audience and community will honor you.

You helped us make a family and it means so very much to me. You have no idea what you inspired in my life.

Thank you. Be at peace.