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Started by MSwiss , Jan 22 2015 10:16 AM

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#1 MSwiss

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Posted 22 January 2015 - 10:16 AM

Ray was taken to the hospital yesterday.

I talked to his wife this morning and the prognosis is not good. He has serious liver/kidney issues.

Please keep this great guy in your prayers.

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Posted 22 January 2015 - 10:18 AM

Thoughts and prayers, Ray, hoping for the best!

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Posted 22 January 2015 - 10:19 AM

Wow! Was just thinking about Ray the other day. Ray was the first person to help me when I started dabbling in Retro. By far one of the nicest guys I have ever met, always willing to help with whatever you may need.
 
You and your wife are in my prayers, Manta!

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Posted 22 January 2015 - 10:29 AM

This is so sad. I have known for a bit now that he was not doing well. Hope he recovers. Great guy.

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Posted 22 January 2015 - 10:38 AM

Praying for you, Ray. You were a real gentleman when I recently purchased two flexi cars from you and your quality of workmanship shows as they are the absolute best in my collection.  

My prayer is that whatever is needed, organ donation etc, will happen quickly and you'll soon be on the road to full recovery.   Psalm 103: 1-5.


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Posted 22 January 2015 - 10:40 AM

I have been worried about Ray for quite some time now. I really hope he can pull through and make a full recovery.

He was a great mentor to me and especially Ezra when we started racing in 2009.
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Posted 22 January 2015 - 10:45 AM

Ray Price and I became close friends even before Slotblog was created. There's not a nicer guy in this hobby.

We're praying hard and long for you, Ray!

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Posted 22 January 2015 - 10:57 AM

He definitely has our thoughts and prayers as well. As Greg said, there is not a nicer guy in this hobby. Cindy and I both just feel sick hearing this. We are looking forward to shooting the bull with you again at the R4.

Get well soon, Ray!!

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Posted 22 January 2015 - 11:03 AM

Ray,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Get well soon.
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Posted 22 January 2015 - 11:03 AM

My prayers as well go to him and his family. Very distressing news when one of us is laid low by ill health. Many of us are getting on in years and the aches and pains only accumalate. May Ray find comfort in the love of those close to him and in the knowledge that his slot car friends and associates both personal and thought the internet are pulling for him.


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Posted 22 January 2015 - 11:15 AM

Ray is one of the greats. He is in my prayers.


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Posted 22 January 2015 - 11:41 AM

Speedy healing, Ray! :good: 
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Posted 22 January 2015 - 11:50 AM

Ray, hope that you are feeling much better soon my friend, and hope that your lovely wife is there by your side...

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Posted 22 January 2015 - 12:05 PM

:yu: Praying for you, Ray.
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Posted 22 January 2015 - 12:19 PM

Best wishes for a speedy recovery. If anyone knows what hospital Ray is in, please post. Thanks.


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Posted 22 January 2015 - 12:27 PM

Northwest Community in Arlington Heights. Prognosis is not good.


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Posted 22 January 2015 - 01:01 PM

Thank you, John.
That's thirty minutes away. I'll be there in ten.
 

 

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Posted 22 January 2015 - 01:03 PM

Ray is too young for this kind of thing. I will pray for you.

 

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Posted 22 January 2015 - 01:08 PM

I just visited Ray.

His wife, two kids, and a close friend were at his side.

While the prognosis is not good, it's a tiny bit better than I thought, leaving a glimmer of hope.

Please keep praying.
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Posted 22 January 2015 - 01:47 PM

Ray,

 

Praying for you.

 

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Posted 22 January 2015 - 02:17 PM

God bless you, Ray, and may he help you pull through.

 

Good luck, bro. :(


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Posted 22 January 2015 - 02:44 PM

God bless you, Ray. We are pulling for you.

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Posted 22 January 2015 - 03:01 PM

Ray,

Sorry to hear you're not feeling well. Be strong, we are pulling for your speedy return... we miss ya!
 
I've been through med issues that just might be similar to yours and learned some of it 'trial by fire'.
You have my cell if you are up to talking slot cars or medical stuff, give a call my friend.
 
One day at a time - and hope today is a good one for you.
 
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Posted 22 January 2015 - 03:21 PM

Best wishes from Germany for a fast recovery!!
 
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Posted 22 January 2015 - 03:30 PM

Ray,

We are thinking of you.

Hope you recover real soon.

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