COMMON TATOR (RAY) PASSED AWAY THIS MORNING

[Lisa_from Buckeye Country]

He passed peacefully around 11 am with his step son and step daughter by his side. I got the call from his step-son, but have just been able to calm myself to let all of you know. Please share your thoughts, prayers, or a favorite story of Ray.

[pepperdog]

One of the very best has gone on before us. Goodbye for now Tator.

[Red Steel]

I enjoyed reading your posts Tater rest in peace.

[McGruff]

Although we have lost a fellow FReeper, Heaven's Chapter of Free Republic has gained another valued member.

[AuntB]

I’m so very sorry to hear this.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Rest in Peace, Ray, Rest in Peace...

Abide With Me

Abide with me; fast falls the eventide;
The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide.
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O abide with me.

Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day;
Earth's joys grow dim; its glories pass away;
Change and decay in all around I see;
O Thou who changest not, abide with me.

Not a brief glance I beg, a passing word,
But as Thou dwell'st with Thy disciples, Lord,
Familiar, condescending, patient, free.
Come not to sojourn, but abide with me.

Come not in terrors, as the King of kings,
But kind and good, with healing in Thy wings;
Tears for all woes, a heart for every plea.
Come, Friend of sinners, thus abide with me.

Thou on my head in early youth didst smile,
And though rebellious and perverse meanwhile,
Thou hast not left me, oft as I left Thee.
On to the close, O Lord, abide with me.

I need Thy presence every passing hour.
What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's power?
Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.

I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless;
Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.
Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still, if Thou abide with me.

Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes;
Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies.
Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.

Sending prayers of peace for you, Lisa, as well as the family.

[Free State Four]

I’m sorry to lose Ray. He was one of the best interpreters of American politics on this site. I’ll miss him.

Dittos.

[BlueAngel]

RIP, CT.

[engrpat]

So sorry to hear, he will be missed.

[patj]

I am sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. I will have both of you in my prayers. May eternal rest grant unto him O Lord.

[MozartLover]

So sorry to hear this, Lisa. You & Ray’s family will be in my prayers.

[Bahbah]

It is hard to say goodbye to you, Ray.

Rest in peace, my friend.

[Osage Orange]

Sorry to hear this....

We lost a good solid FReeper..!!

[Lancey Howard]

Prayers up for Common Tator. He’ll be missed around here.
May God comfort his family.

[Free State Four]

He was a good spud.

*snicker* CT would have liked the compliment.

[MinuteGal]

Common Tator was a patriot, a believer, a conservative, a family man, a hard worker, a good writer, a sharp analyst, and a witty raconteur.....plus he was a FReeper.

There isn't many more admirable things that can be said about a man.

Rest in peace, FReeper brother.

Leni

[gorush]

He lived in the best of times...RIP.

[rockinqsranch]

He no longer suffers. God bless and keep him, a fine gentleman whom will be missed sincerely.

[A Citizen Reporter]

God Bless him, he fought cancer so many times and for so many years.

My prayers for Common Tator and his family.

I learned so very much from him over these many years. He will be missed.

[Cacique]

Prayers.

Our numbers are thinning, may we leave a legacy worthy of ourselves when our turn comes.

RIP.....

[defconw]

Prayers for Tater and his family. RIP FRiend.