Sad passing of Ray this morning.

[bush demon 2,202]

I posted about Ray's illness last year, but can't find the post. Just wanted to mention the sad passing of my lifelong demon buddy, Ray this morning, in Frankston palliative care. Ray bravely fought a brain cancer for nearly two years when he was only given three months. We used to go to watch the Dees play when we were kids, ducking off from Springy Under 12's and catching the No. 4 to Richmond. For long time supporters, that was when Phil Rhoden used to drop kick 55 yards from full back in the reserves. I was honoured to attend Ray's wedding last year, shortly after he was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour. Ray's family and mine are all crazy demon supporters and we spent lots of sunny (and otherwise) afternoons at the MCG screaming for our team over the years. You don't need to suffer any more, Ray, and we will all miss you and your wonderful sense of humor. You were taken before your time. Condolences to your wife, kids and extended family. BD

[gsmith12 491]

I posted about Ray's illness last year, but can't find the post. Just wanted to mention the sad passing of my lifelong demon buddy, Ray this morning, in Frankston palliative care. Ray bravely fought a brain cancer for nearly two years when he was only given three months. We used to go to watch the Dees play when we were kids, ducking off from Springy Under 12's and catching the No. 4 to Richmond. For long time supporters, that was when Phil Rhoden used to drop kick 55 yards from full back in the reserves. I was honoured to attend Ray's wedding last year, shortly after he was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour. Ray's family and mine are all crazy demon supporters and we spent lots of sunny (and otherwise) afternoons at the MCG screaming for our team over the years. You don't need to suffer any more, Ray, and we will all miss you and your wonderful sense of humor. You were taken before your time. Condolences to your wife, kids and extended family. BD

Feel for your loss mate, remember the good times.

[chook fowler 19,734]

Always sad to hear about the passing of a loyal Demon.

Condolences to all.

[DemonOX 8,837]

Sorry for your loss Bush.

Ray is not suffering anymore

Condolences to all family and friends.

[jules7 801]

Condolences on the loss of your demon mate, keep all the memories close.

[Whispering_Jack 31,285]

Condolences - sad that Ray missed out on our long hoped for revival. RIP

[Sir Why You Little 37,342]

Ray is still a Demon and now he is free

He is still with you Bush Demon.

Take a scarf to the G next year

[Oneday 248]

Condolences to family and friends of Ray, the more you talk and reminisce the stronger his presence will be felt.

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

Condolences mate

[Biffen 12,949]

RIP Ray.

[Gorgoroth 13,188]

Vale Ray.

[Cards13 9,117]

Sorry to hear Bush.

[Redleg 42,044]

Always sad to hear about the passing of a loyal Demon.

Condolences to all.

Agree and sincere condolences to family and friends.

[dee-luded 2,959]

I'm sorry to hear of your loss of your good mate 'Ray', Bushy

sounds like he put up a mighty fight

r.i.p. Ray

[Jarka 767]

Sorry to hear the news of your loss

[rjay 25,347]

Sorry to hear 'Bush'...always treasure the memories of the good old days when as kids we could just jump on a train and go to the footy.

RIP Ray

[Damo 3,445]

Great Words Bushie. Im sorry for your loss.

[waynewussell 6,922]

Condolences to Ray's family and friends. Thanks for letting us know Bush Demon.

[AzzKikA 2,371]

Say hi to Tulip for us Ray.

[Pennant St Dee 13,414]

Thoughts with you Bush Demon

[Chook 15,023]

We all talk about Melbourne being better "in the future." But many of us forget that the longer it takes for the future to come, the fewer of us will be able to see it. My grandfather is gone too, and he never got to see us get better. From 2007-2011 I kept saying we'd "be better next year." We weren't, and now (just like Ray) he'll never see it.

I wonder how many Melbourne supporters have died having never seen a premiership, or never seeing another one after our one in 64...

[Bossdog 2,002]

My auntie is 92 years old and has been supporting the dee's all her life

She still goes to most home games with a group of friend....Night games excepted (too late)

I give her my MCC guest ticket.....She has seen most of our flags during her time

I hope she will see another one before her time is up.....