I was reminded today about Ray and Sharon by a plushy toy I still have on my stairs. So I decided to see if I could find any information online to try to reconnect. Then I found this page and realised I'd left it way too long.
I'm so sorry for your loss, Sharon. Take care.
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I was so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. I only heard last night or would have written sooner. Ray and I were very close friends at school and later until unfortunately loosing touch after his move to the states. He was a wonderful, kind, caring and generous friend, quick with a joke but also the person I went to on occasion when in need of a good hug. He did come to me too but his hugs were far more impressive! He was one in a million and it was a privilege to know him.
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So sorry to hear of Ray's passing. I first met Ray when we worked together at GE Capital in Leeds in 1997. Ray, Sharon and my wife Helen and I had several adventures over the next couple of years including a Welsh castle and an extremely intricate cocktail competition. Our thoughts are with those he leaves behind, and he will live on in all our memories. Corffwys mewn hedd, Ray.
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My deepest condolences to the family of one so loved and admired. Even though we never met in person, the countless hours shared exploring virtual worlds, strategizing through boss fights, and swapping stories made you feel like family. It is with a heavy heart that I find this news and it is truly saddening. I hope you’ve found peace in the realm you enter next, and we will carry your spirit in memory always.
Rest easy, Raymond (Bitwonky). You may be offline, but your memory will always respawn in our heart.
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I knew Raymond only through the internet, but regardless of the massive distance between Belgium and the USA, he managed to capture my heart. I don't think I've ever known anyone as selfless and generous as Raymond, and I mean that from the bottom of my heart. If his kindness didn't win you over, it was his razor-sharp wit and sense of humour. When I heard he had to stay in the hospital I reached out to him, and when he suddenly reappeared, it was to reassure everyone not to worry about him. Always the selfless kind man as I've always known him. With his passing, the world has become quite a bit less interesting, less wonderful and, quite frankly, a little bit smaller. One thing's for certain, whenever something's a bit wonky, I will always think of him! Rest easy, my friend. You will be missed greatly. <3
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Known him in W4rpATH's twitch channel since i joined during covid. Always had a good quip and a joke when needed. His help and support was always there even when you did not realise you needed it. RIP trail blazing onwards for us as usual to follow him 1 day.
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It's hard to find the words to say goodbye to someone who brought so much light into the lives of everyone around them. Bitwonky's kindness, humour, and unwavering friendship made this world a better place. His spirit lives on in every shared story, every act of kindness. I was lucky to have met you Ray. I will miss you dearly. Rest easy my friend.Commander Warpath
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I knew Ray as Bitwonky, in fact I believe he was the person who gifted me my first sub to Wars Twitch channel, where we conversed and gamed. He was always helpful and had a wicked sense of humour. I know he'll be a massive miss to our community, and his family. My condolences to all who had the fortune to know him, and o7 Commander.
KiltedJedi
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It is sad to hear about the passing of Raymond or Bitwonkey as I knew him. I met him through Mr_W4rpath and do remember the fun moments we had on the game SCUM. I remember catching a few of his many music streams and just having a good chat. He was also helpful in the few times I had planned surprise fundraisers for Mr_W4rpath. My condolences to his wife and family in this time. RIP Raymond aka Bitwonkey.MNM7
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Raymond was a breath of fresh air , witty , funny and super supportive. I had the pleasure of meeting this beautiful Soul online via our friends War and Siren. If I needed any Help Raymond was one of the first. That I am sure is only a glimpse of what his family and friends have experienced and cannot begin to understand their grief. May Raymond's bright light shine bright even in his absence. Rest in Peace Raymond 07 you will be missed but not forgotten.
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If you knew him, you loved him. My husband and I met Ray through gaming and he quickly won our hearts with his hilarious one liners and wholesome, kind manner. Even his very gaming name, Bitwonky, was indicative of his sense of humour that we all treasured. I say all, because everyone in our community adored him, and will miss him for the treasure that he was. My heart breaks for his lovely wife Sharon. <3
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I am sad to hear of Ray’s early death. I remember a very long time ago talking to him in the pub at Solva. It was a very honest conversation and he told me there were those who did not expect him to see beyond his teens. At the time of our conversation he already had. His remarkably positive and generous outlook on life I felt was a major contribution to this. His true warmth, humour and strength of character are what I remember of Ray. I lost connection when he left the UK, which is my regret. But Ray would have shared his warmth and generosity with his loving family and new friends. I’ve missed Ray for a long time but he has always been part of my personal history and I was honored to have known him.
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