On Tuesday, 17 July 2018 08:08:53 UTC-4, wrote:
Sad news indeed. I remember Ray well from many Seniors contests in years past
when he was the weatherman.

He had the ability to tell more entertaining stories than most

He will be missed

AE

Less than a week ago, talking about the marvellous NC accent, I was imitating his pre-landing radio call. We used to ask him if he could complete his advisory before he finished the circuit. "This is Paaapppaa Onnnee, on a raagghhtt haand downnnwinndd..."

And his landout in a pasture with a hostile owner, where Miss Lillian, who had taken his trailer over for the retrieve, remarked when called to speak with the Deputy, 'If I'd a known I was going to meet someone, I'd a put my face on'

I'm sure there will be a few toasts to P! at the Seminole Sunday post-flight debriefings...