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I don’t even know how to explain the pain, Ray Ray was just all around an amazing person. to me personally he was like the older brother i never had, always checking up on me, always giving me a laugh when i needed it, or even if i didn’t need it. He was the type of person everyone wanted to be around and i’m so happy that i’m able to say i was one of the people who got the pleasure to be around him. i never expected this and i still don’t wanna believe it, but i would like to say his whole entire family is so strong and they’re all such amazing people who deserve the world.sending love!❤️

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RayRay always had us in stitches laughing. He always took our younger ones under his arm to make sure they were being including in the games and felt accepted. For the first few months of getting to know him I realized he was so kind hearted and a clown. All I keep hearing is him saying " Dont .. Dont worry bout it sweetheart" if you know you know. Paige and PaeShance we love you and are ALWAYS here for you no matter what.

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I am grateful that I had the privilege of working with Ray Ray for the past four years.  He was funny, kind, respectful and a good friend to others.  The last time we spoke, he was getting himself on track with school, working with BAB, and Yes Ma'aming us!  I loved watching him play basketball at KHS - especially when he worked with the Unified Team - he was so energetic and full of love.  Our world is sure not the same without Ray Ray - bet he and Chris Bamba are having some fun in heaven playing basketball.  We love and miss Ray Ray every day.
Ms. Madonna

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I had the pleasure of being one of Ray's teachers. Ray brought positive energy every day to class. Ray was a respectful young man and will truly be missed. rip Ray

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I had the pleasure of being one of Ray's teachers. Ray brought positive energy every day to class. Ray was a respectful young man and will truly be missed. rip Ray

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This dude was one corny kid. I grew up going to school with him and his whole family. I wasn't the closest with him but I was close enough to know this, he was a bright kid an he had a future. He didn't have a filter but that's what made him, well him and a funny likable kid. I just wish that this world was just a little bit more concerned about the violence and weapon abuse in young children, their loosing their lives way too soon, and that truly breaks my heart.
My prayers go out to his family and closest friends I will always remember the day when him and I and another friend of ours went cam out with me while I was taking pictures and I managed to get a good picture of him. Those will be unforgettable memories.

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It is so sad and heart broken to hear about such unexpected news that you are no more. All though I never new who Ray Ray was but met him in the hall  way once, he was always a kid who will smile, socialize with other students (people around him) .
All I will say is that may the good lord put his soul at a peaceful and kindly place.

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I have spent several days trying to figure out the words I can put into here to express how I feel. Despite the time spent, I can't seem to find any words that truly expresses how I feel.

I can't find any words because it is truly sad to see someone so young gone just like that....  Despite the fact that I have never met Ray Ray, just hearing about the words used to describe him makes my heart melt... You were a man destined for greatness.. You were a man getting ready to pursue college.. You were a man read to do it all!

Even though you're gone now, you're never going to be forgotten Ray Ray.. Everybody is sending you thoughts and prayers from all over the community... Rest well because you will always be in our hearts

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Brother, I'll tell you that the last day I saw you I did not believe it was gonna be the last day I would see you. I thought what was next for you was the success, accomplishing all your hopes and dreams. I thought graduation, scholarships, college, good job, securing your family's financial future was next. We talked about how you were staying up till 4 am in the morning trying to catch up on work, on your last day here.

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My heart and prayers go out to Ray Ray and his family and may the Lord give us strength.

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It's mind blowing how sudden and unexpected life can be. How hurtful at times. I can't begin to think how hard it must be for families, friends, and close ones. My heart feels pressed upon, for I know that you had a great future ahead of you. I never had the opportunity to meet RayRay. I wish I did. I wish I had the chance to even say hi. But even not knowing you I can see the amazing human being you are, and how impactful you were to others. You won't be forgotten.

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To see someone with such a positive light be taken from us so early is desvastating. But we can not let this tragedy help us forget the impact Ray Ray had in those he knew. He inspired many to never give up and keep figthing for their dreams. No matter how small or big they are. HE told us with his mere presence that we could accomplish anything if we put our mind to it.

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I may never understand, or be able to handle it, or find myself okay with it. I may never “come to terms” with this. However, I am pressured to consider why it is we live and love. It’s not normal to question that for me, but it’s really important. Ray Ray says to pay attention. He says, “Why are you here?” The world is saturated with suffering, and yet there is simultaneously so much to live for! How do we control what to think about? I never knew Ray Ray, not even his name—and now I see him in this community. People are not limited to their conventional anatomy, but become part of everything interacted with. It’s obvious Ray Ray is still partly here, and as someone who is just getting to know him, I pray that he is at peace.

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RayRay was a curious soul. I first met him in my classroom while we studied literature. There, RayRay would begin each morning with questions that would challenge me to think about the purpose of the lesson, what we were reading and what I was saying out loud to his peers. He wanted to make sure I was not wasting anybody's time. Now, sitting here thinking about him, I understand how valuable each moment and time I share with him was for everyone present. I send love to you in your resting place and power to your spirit as it continues to wander the universe. 

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RayRay was a curious soul. I first met him in my classroom while we studied literature. There, RayRay would begin each morning with questions that would challenge me to think about the purpose of the lesson, what we were reading and what I was saying out loud to his peers. He wanted to make sure I was not wasting anybody's time. Now, sitting here thinking about him, I understand how valuable each moment and time I share with him was for everyone present. I send love to you in your resting place and power to your spirit as it continues to wander the universe. 

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I met Ray Ray a few times during my time as a tutor and mentor with BAB and what I remember most is Ray Ray's positive energy

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"Gone but not forgotten, "
- unknown
"Even when somebody goes away, the feelings don't really go away." -Kanye West
Dedicating love and condolences to those who knew RayRay. Because as a Brother at Bard, it's honor and a privilege to have shared time with him. It's our memories of him that allow him to live forever. His absence is felt, for his presence was a gift.
-Matthew Agosto

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I’ve known Ray Ray since he was in 9th grade when he joined BAB in 2017. Like with all our boys, I couldn’t wait to see him graduate from high school in 3 months and pursue his dreams. Rayray was well known and loved by his peers and adults at Kingston High School. He was full of energy, often the center of attention—that annoying class-clown you can’t help but love and gravitate towards. That’s what he was in our group. I’ll cherish all the fun field trips and moments we all shared with him. The countless jokes and laughs on all the bus rides. We could always count on Ray Ray to lift our spirits. But we also got to see a side of Rayray that only those close to him knew he had—he was a deep, introspective thinker. He was a smart and curious young man, and even when he had trouble focusing we knew he would always pull through in the end. I’ll miss your voice, your laugh and your presence, my brother.

Times like this I’m reminded to always tell the people we love how much they mean to us. Reach out and remind them every day. The days leading up to his passing, Ray Ray was enamored with the thought of improving his life and finishing school strong. That’s all he spoke to us about.

I hope the memory of our brother Ray Ray will continue to inspire us to become the best version of ourselves we can be, each and every day.