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Offline BRB_TheFireball

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10 years ago today...
« on: June 02, 2006, 01:41:20 PM »
we lost Ray Combs.

I can't believe that it's been 10 years since his tragic suicide.  I think we should all have a few moments of silence in his honor today.

Thanks for all the great memories you gave us over the years, Ray... wherever you are.

*silence*
Well, this week was supposed to be a return to normalcy, but that's clearly not allowed.  Since you feel there is no need for this week's FPG to continue, I feel there is no need to continue as an FPG host or a G-R.net member.  Since most people are so desperate to push me out of here, why delay it?  I would have preferred that everybody publicly admitted it rather than string me along for the last two days, but it is what it is.  I am hereby resigning as FPG host and moderator, effective immediately.  whammy007 is the new permanent host.  No R-rated rant or airing of grievances from me.  Just a polite "goodbye for good".

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Re: 10 years ago today...
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2006, 03:23:29 PM »
Wow, I can't believe it was that long ago. And he did it on his wife's birthday. Quite shocking, and depressing.

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Re: 10 years ago today...
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2006, 09:44:55 PM »
Wow, has it really been ten years?

Thanks for all the memories and laughs, Ray. You are still missed.

I can't believe I had never really noticed which day Ray Combs had died. I guess because my mind is on someone else who left this world on June 2 - and way too damned soon as well.

I hope you are finally at peace, Ray.
In loving and eternal memory of a truly beautiful goddess.

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Re: 10 years ago today...
« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2006, 09:47:56 PM »
I have to say I can't believe it has been 10 years, what a great host we lost. I think he would have got a 2nd chance to host Feud if he were still here. RIP Ray.

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Re: 10 years ago today...
« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2006, 10:50:34 PM »
I didn't know about Ray Combs's death until a few weeks after the fact, and I felt so sad when I found out about it.  I remember being shocked when I heard it was a suicide.  

Ray was the best FF host.  His sense of humor and comedic timing brought so much to the show.  RIP.

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Re: 10 years ago today...
« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2006, 11:08:05 PM »
Ray Combs left us too soon and he was definetly too young to die.

His hosting duties on "Family Feud" were his own special and funny way that kept a true classic alive and made it more enjoyable.

We miss you Ray and God Bless.

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Re: 10 years ago today...
« Reply #6 on: June 02, 2006, 11:33:17 PM »
I echo the sentiments felt here.  Ray Combs was the consummate "Feud" host.  I was shocked when we lost him.  I'm convinced that they'd have brought him back for the revival over Louie Anderson.  In pace requiescat.