I can't think of a softball game that I didn't see Ray attend. Not only was he there to cheer us on but he was there with his video camera to capture all our wonderful, fun moments. Of all the dads that would come to our games, Ray was the most supportive, positive, easy going, and loving. When we weren't playing on the field, Ray would always play catch with us and spend time doing all the fun, sport activities that other dads never made for time. He was at everything, Becky's awards nights, afterschool activities, you name it, he was there with a smile.
And that was Ray...always making time for the people he loved the most. Always showing up with a smile, looking tan and sporty. He was my favorite "dad" growing up and he taught me about sports, how to drive and how to have fun. His jokes kept us on our toes.
Ray always made me feel like a part of the family. There wasn't a house I enjoyed spending more time at than at the St. Michel's. The best food, the best company, the kindest family and by far the most fun.
Love ya Ray! You are missed every day...
I've been to many plays with my Grandpa and Grandma, but the tribute to the Beatles that we saw at the Pantages Theater was by far my favorite. I remember singing along to almost every song with them, and when I didn't know one it was really neat to see my grandparents singing along. At the end of the show they played Hey Jude and we stood up to dance to the song, and they had a huge screen by the stage which then I saw us on the screen dancing. I remember just seeing that and thinking what an amazing time I was having, and I was able to share that with them. This is a memory I will always and forever cherish.
Grandpa, Grandma, Brianna, and I were all going on a trip to Aqua Caliente. We all were just talking in the car, and playing music. Then we played the Beatles while driving. We were playing Here Comes The Sun. Grandpa and I were singing it together. I will always remember it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj1AesMfIf8
We also were flying to Las Vegas on a plane. I sat with Grandpa for the flight. We got blue chips, and a nice lady gave us gum to help. We made jokes about people on the plane of course, we had fun on the flight. He will always be my plane partner no matter what
