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To the Ray Family,

I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Your family has held a special nostalgic place for me and while I wasn’t as close to Colin growing up as his brother he was still very much a part of that.

I always loved when y’all would come out to the San Diego area and we would get an opportunity to connect on your vacations. I can’t even begin to explain how nice it was for me to have y’all bring that connection to growing up here in TX while I was out there.

One of my memories of these times was in OB when Colin was eyeing my car and I asked if he wanted to take it for a spin. I still remember how he lit up all giddy and we both hopped in as he took it around the block. It seemed to make his day and I’m glad he was able to get some joy out of it.

I’m not sure what else to say, so I’ll offer my condolences and prayers, and just conclude that I hope we get a chance to meet up and connect again.

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Condolences from Maia Black
2022, Ashland, OR, USA
Condolences from Maia Black
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Colin crafting at the forge!
2017, Ashland Forge, Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR, USA
Colin crafting at the forge! — with Bari Hartley
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Greg, Chris, Ryan and Betsy,

Upon the news learning of Colin’s passing, Byzar and I have been saddened and emotionally numb at the same time, beseeching the Lord for all members of the Ray family.

Oh yes, we will miss seeing Colin’s bright glowing face, his piercing eyes and hearing from him, how he is doing and all his future plans.  

Those plans were cut short for Colin on earth, for only our Lord Jesus knows.

May our Christ’s  precious abounding grace supply you, and be experienced and manifested to you all, in this great loss of  your son, little brother, friend and our brother in the Lord.  

Steve & Byzar Williams

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Pine Mills, TX, USA
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Colin, Aunt Daphne, Uncle Gary
Pine Mills, TX, USA
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Colin harvesting vegetables i…
Colin harvesting vegetables in Pine Mills
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Dearest Greg, Chris, Ryan and Betsy, We are so sorry for your unimaginable and tragic loss of Colin! May the presence of our Shepherd God be a comfort, a rescue and your sustaining power in this valley! With love, Laura (Bajandas) Mooney and Ken
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Dear Ray family,
Our hearts are so saddened and crushed to hear the loss of your dear son Colin. You are very much in our thoughts and mostly our prayers below are some comments from Ron Kangas that have been a rich supply to us in these difficult times.
Much grace to you, His all-inclusive, all-sufficient Grace (Hymn 723).

Tears

The more tears we have, the greater will be the spring.

Only those who weep will have the spring.

Times of waiting are times of termination, level by level by level.

God demands nothing less than our whole heart.

There is a hope in God because with God, there is no disappointment.

God's compassion never fails. His wrath is temporary; He may repent for His anger. But His loving kindness is always there."

"There's no need for us to worry about our situation. God is patient, sympathetic, and compassionate; He will take the time to make us mature.

We we have also received much help from hymn 1137 by Brother Nee.
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Dear Greg , Chris, Ryan, Betsy and sweet girls, it is with great love and sadness that we want to express our gratitude for Colins' life. You must've been so proud of him. I was fortunate to be his aunt. He had a way of bringing joy into our relationship by just being the sweet, gentle, kind, and good natured person he was. He will live on forever with His savior and God. That brings much solace. Our hearts ache for the day we can reunite to be together always.

Revelation 21:4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death, mourning, or crying, or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. We will not forget what a blessing Colin was.  

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I’m so sorry for your loss. No words can put how sorry I am for the whole family. I will be praying for your healing of heart and May God continue to watch over y’all. 
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1998, Micah and Karen DeWeerd's wedding
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Sending our deepest condolences and love in this very difficult time.  
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Rowland Kay
2014, Anaheim, CA, USA

eternal brother in Christ Jesus

I thank our Lord for the time I shared with Colin in Anaheim California in 2014 as we served together on a construction building project (a training facility) concerning God's move on the earth today. Even in the short period of two months serving together on the project, we got built together in Christ. Colins person and character that I got to know and love in Christ, as we served and preached the gospel with others.

This proved a real experience and enjoyment as we contacted people in the name of Jesus Christ. After the project Colin went back to Texas and I stayed another month in Anaheim California and then returned to London. We continued to enjoy the lord together in fellowship over the years.

The last time I spoke to Colin was in September when he called me on Sunday morning while I was in the church meeting in London. He asked if I can keep him online for the meeting and he invited sister Chris his mum to join to the end, which we enjoyed. Then I received a call from sister Chuneng (a mutual contact) concerning my dear brother in Christ Jesus , who is now with our Lord in paradise. I was deeply saddened at his departure but I am now at peace for I know he is with our Lord Jesus until we meet again in Glory.

Brother Rowland 

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 My heart hurts and will for a long time.  There truly are no words that are enough or quite right.  He was and still is a special soul.  He made me laugh a lot.  He was brilliant and had quite a wit.  He was a support and a help after my husband died. He helped me navigate things that I didn't want to deal with alone.  He made a horrible time in my life bearable.  I had the pleasure of caring for his precious cat Lily for awhile.  He loved her so much.  Seeing how he cared for her, showed me another side of him.  He loved people and animals and demonstrated that every day.  A huge hole has been left behind. It will be felt within me and many.  You will be kept in my prayers. He loved his family and his friends with such a fierceness. It was inspiring.  
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Chris, Ryan, Greg and Betsy, my heart is broken for you as you grieve the loss of your dearly beloved Colin.  Ours lives have been physically separated by circumstances, but my heart and thoughts and love have remained with each of you.  Having suffered similar loss recently and in the distant past, I totally understand how devastated you are as you realize what a loss to the world, as well as your personal lives, that the loss of Colin's life means.  Our comfort is knowing that Colin is not 'gone'.  He is transformed into an eternal being and is continuing to live in his eternal life.  My love, care and prayers are with you.  DeLoris
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Dear Ray family,

Aihwa and I were so sorry to hear of your loss. May the God of all comfort comfort you during this time of sadness. 

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I’m so sorry for your loss. May he rest with the Lord, your family is in my prayers. 
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We love you all so much and are just heartbroken to hear about precious Colin. 

Tommy and Phyllis Hunter and family

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