I met Raymond in 2012 through a mutual friend who was trying to start a band. He quickly became one of my best friends, and we spent many, many years together. We used to smoke and chill on the side of his grandma's house when we were 18-20 and cook up music, talk about philosophy, and talk about our dreams of playing music for real. We always supported each other's independent music projects, but when we wrote music together it was special. When we got older, we played in a serious band together for 7 years, and got to tour and play music for hundreds of people across 12 states. I'll never forget all those memories we made on the road, playing music, talking, and adventuring. I'll never have that musical connection with anyone else. We could look at each other and know what's going on musically. The world lost one of the most talented, most caring, most humble, most selfless person I've ever known. I know I'll see you again someday.

I met Raymond in 2010 when I first got to Vanden. I transferred from out of state and he was one of the first people to talk to me. We both played guitar, and jammed in different bands together. We had a few classes together. He had the best smile. His locks were always in his face, he would brush them away and I’ll never forget his smile. He was a genuine soul. I hope to meet him again one day beyond this world. I Love you bro.