 Topic Name: Rider Down: Ray Porter, TD, TNGA
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on: December 14, 2013, 09:25:41 AM
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Thumby
Tell me, where is this mythical convenience store?
Location: McKinney TX
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Ray Porter recently received a stunning diagnosis of cancer. Cholangiocarcinoma, a rare type that affects the bile ducts, liver, and kidneys. Ray is a veteran of Tour Divide ('09 and '11) and a few TNGA's, as well as countless single-day events. Ray is receiving the best care possible from Baylor in Dallas. There are two ways I know of to help relieve the strain on him and his wife Gina: 1. http://www.gofundme.com/5ga67s2. A wristband campaign on Facebook, search "Wristbands for Ray". Three ways: Prayers and well-wishes. Ray is surrounded by a very supportive cyclo-community in Dallas. Please let's show Gina and Ray that the love runs deep! |
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Tour Divide 2011 GD
I live on a big round ball, I never do dream I may fall.
And even if one day I do, I'll jump off and smile back at you. -Jesse Winchester
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Topic Name: Rider Down: Ray Porter, TD, TNGA
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Reply #1 on: December 14, 2013, 01:45:57 PM
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JRA
Location: California
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« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2013, 01:45:57 PM » |
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I've never met Ray but my thoughts go out to him, his family and his friends.
Fight the good fight Ray. Best of luck to you.
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I don't know what the question is - but the answer is: Lubrication!
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Topic Name: Rider Down: Ray Porter, TD, TNGA
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Reply #2 on: December 27, 2013, 01:53:41 AM
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phil_rad
Location: Gelnhausen, Germany
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« Reply #2 on: December 27, 2013, 01:53:41 AM » |
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Wishing you the best of luck Ray, hang tough man! You'll get'er licked!
Phil
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Topic Name: Rider Down: Ray Porter, TD, TNGA
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Reply #3 on: December 27, 2013, 04:08:35 AM
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ridingman1
Drinkin' upstream from the herd
Location: Spartanburg, SC
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« Reply #3 on: December 27, 2013, 04:08:35 AM » |
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Ray is out of the hospital and resting at home. His wife, Gina, set up a Caringbridge site http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/rayporter. Ray is now in hospice. |
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Topic Name: Rider Down: Ray Porter, TD, TNGA
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Reply #4 on: December 28, 2013, 06:06:07 PM
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ridingman1
Drinkin' upstream from the herd
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« Reply #4 on: December 28, 2013, 06:06:07 PM » |
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Just learned that Ray passed away. Stay tuned for more info as it becomes available.
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Topic Name: Rider Down: Ray Porter, TD, TNGA
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Reply #5 on: December 28, 2013, 08:01:39 PM
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Marshal
Location: Colorado
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« Reply #5 on: December 28, 2013, 08:01:39 PM » |
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RIP Ray
Ray Porter 2011 Finisher!!
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Topic Name: Rider Down: Ray Porter, TD, TNGA
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Reply #6 on: December 28, 2013, 11:55:37 PM
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phil_rad
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« Reply #6 on: December 28, 2013, 11:55:37 PM » |
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RIP Ray!
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Topic Name: Rider Down: Ray Porter, TD, TNGA
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Reply #7 on: December 29, 2013, 06:45:11 AM
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ridingman1
Drinkin' upstream from the herd
Location: Spartanburg, SC
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« Reply #7 on: December 29, 2013, 06:45:11 AM » |
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The Pilot
It is a vast open place where the eagles soar.
Flying high above this beautiful land that we adore.
It is this beauty and glory that keep you flying.
As time slows down and the wind keeps you gliding.
In this time a sense of peace and tranquility amass.
A calm so serene that only heaven can surpass.
As you look down now you must be elated.
You can now see the entirety of what God has created.
As we look up to the sky we are smiling too.
For we know one day we will share the same view.
So keep on soaring and watching from above.
Forever touching the lives of the ones you love.
-Quenton Bork-
The attached picture was from the 2013 Trans North Georgia, taken at Mulberry Gap on the Pinhoti Trail.
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Topic Name: Rider Down: Ray Porter, TD, TNGA
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Reply #8 on: December 29, 2013, 08:27:02 PM
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Thumby
Tell me, where is this mythical convenience store?
Location: McKinney TX
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« Reply #8 on: December 29, 2013, 08:27:02 PM » |
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Tough as nails, Ray, and always a gentleman and great friend on the trail. Absolutely determined to ride his best every day out there, and a model of all the best that TD brings out of people. Ride on Ray!
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Tour Divide 2011 GD
I live on a big round ball, I never do dream I may fall.
And even if one day I do, I'll jump off and smile back at you. -Jesse Winchester
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Topic Name: Rider Down: Ray Porter, TD, TNGA
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Reply #9 on: January 07, 2014, 02:54:07 PM
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