My deepest condolences to Ray’s entire family. It pains me to think that we have lost such a good man.  Ray was the best of the best. A solid man of service and loyalty to everyone he met. A Marine through and through. I will never forget our mutual passion to “take care of one of our own” when Ray stepped up without a second thought to help honor one of our own Marines who served us all in WW2.  At age 98, LtCol Shaffer was honorably recognized by Ray and two dozen fellow Marines at LtCol. Shaffer’s home.  Oh what a day it was.  LtCol Shaffer was in his Dress Blues at age 98.  We all had a slice of Marine cake and one “1775 Ale” beer each.  Ray made LtCol Shaffer’s world light up and I had the honor to meet such a Marine as Ray who loves our Marine Corps as much as I do. A mentor to many and a great man who never stopped serving others and most of all our great nation.  Semper Fidelis, Ray, please watch over all of us as we await our time to join you.  

Colonel Ray Margate Bachiller USMC 1948 – 2022.

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