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Hey daddy! Lots of things have been going on in our lives and at such a fast pace. It seems harder to go on without you everday! I miss you so much and I can't imagine what its going to feel like to walk down the aisle by myself! I will always keep your memory alive and talk about you every minute so your grandkids can know they had a wonderful tata! I know my mom will do a great job for the both of you...I also know she is gonna have to carry out your dream and coach your grandkids!! I'll hold her to it, I promise!! Love you and miss you way more than you know!! =) Lina Hello again Big Brother! Just wanted to thank you for being such a big memory for my kids. I have your picture in my car and the kids constantly look at it and say,,,Tio Monchi,,,please be with us on these dangerous streets! And Nysa,,,she hardly remembers you, but talks often about what a hero you are,,,and my little Cruz,,,was only 7 mns old when you passed away,,,but has the law enforcement in his heart. He wants to be a COP when he grows up to arrest all the bad guys!!! Nysa,,last night had to write about a hero in her life, and draw a picture of what her hero did...and as I was reviewing her homework,,,I saw that picture of you in your uniform standing by your cop car...and she wrote, "My Tio Ray Rios, died in the line of duty, protecting our streets so that little children like me and my little brother could play safe and so that moms don't have to worry. Thank you tio Monchi" Anonymous Hey Ray :-) I think of writing on this everyday, but stop myself then there are times like tonight that I have to share with you on this page. It is so amazing that not only did you give your sons the Law Enforcement bug in which they are following so very well by the way but tonight I got the honor of sitting here and listening for the first time to them practice their band. OH MY GOD...talk about reminiscing back to 1979. They have so much talent Ray. I never seem to forget you at all do I? They play the same songs you guys did, they sing like you did and they even have the song book you had!!!!! They laugh at your handwriting but in the same sense they cry because they wish like all heck you were here with them to advise them on what they need work on and what sounds good. Aaron last words tonight tore at my heart "Xavi if dad were still alive do you think he would want to be in the band with us or just be our manager." Peaceful sleep to you tonight man of my dreams, goals, desires, love and gratitude. I love you forever Ray Rios...... Christy Hey You.....Today is such a bittersweet day for us. Four years ago you gave your life in the line of duty protecting this fine community and your family. Tonight we celebrate in your honor the First Annual Ray Rios Memorial Softball Tournament. Wish us luck Ray as we start this tournament for such a great cause. The kids are doing well, Not a Day Goes By that we don't think of the great man you were. We love you. Christy To Officer Ramon Rios Jr, his family and his fellow officers with the Douglas Police Department: Wives Behind The Badge,Inc Hey Ray. Well here we are almost 4 years have gone by, and now your children are planning a softball tournament to raise funds for a fallen officers memorial. Our children never seize to amaze me. They all have grown up now and are very mature wonderful adults who love their daddy so much still. I see so much of you in each one of them. Your eyes, your smile, your tenderness,your compassion. I am so proud of the way they have succeeded in making us look like great parents, and we were.....I now get to see what plans they have for their futures and see them become realities. What do you think of Aaron flying the planes? Wow, he has really amazed me to no extent, and Xavi is so knowledgeable talking to Eddie about LE. He knows his stuff and I want to thank you for helping Eddie come around the boys and see how smart and dedicated they are to fulfilling and finishing what their dad started. Lina is doing well starting her new job once again this time where she wanted to be in the first place, I know you had something to do with that too. Laura is doing so good at Kgun and helping Xavi with his Cyk Productions. I can go on and on but you see all and are with us constantly. I just hope the tournament goes well and they sell all the stuff Jose and Art have worked so hard making in your memory. I love you forever Ray. See you tonight in my dreams...... Christy Hey daddy!! So next week is your first annual memorial softball tournament! I'm sure you are soooo proud of Xavi and my mom and all the hard work they've done...and of course Jose!! I hope that we are able to get enough funds to start building your memorial that has been a long time coming! Its nice to know that people are still honoring you as they should and still remember you. I can't wait to see who's there with your friends and family!! =) Love you dad and thanks for the continued guidance for your 4 very successful children. Most of the things we do are because of your strength! Opening up for Kid Frost?? Who would've thought huh?? Lina Hey big brother...still missing you always. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and the good times! Such good memories. As the years pass,,it may seem that we forget those loved ones that have left our side,,,we don't ever forget,,,you, dad, and lil edmund are very much in my heart and mind. I miss you all so much, but I know that you are looking down and watching over us. Thinking of you always, Lil sister Hey dad.. Well as you know I start college in less then a week. Time has been hard without you. Highschool was tough without having a dad around, but I've learned so much from you when you were still alive and that has helped me get to where I'm at now. My goal in life is to become a great father like you were, and also great in my career. I'm going to be following in the same foot steps as you and doing my career in honor of you. Keep watching over us like you've been doing... I'm going to need it. I love you and miss you dad!.. Aaron Rios Hi daddy!! I love you and miss you!! Aileen Ray, well as you know we have celebrated our youngest sons graduation and 18th birthday all in less than one week. And most importantly survived thanks to you so lovingly being there to be part of all of this for him. As you saw he was sad all that day and the following week, I know he felt like a huge major part of him was missing and it was. I know our children have been through alot and continue to amaze me but it just gets harder to see so many milestones in their lives being met without the one greatest influence in their lives to share it with them physically. We still miss you so much, and continue to wonder why.......but we all trust our questions will one day be answered and we can live united once again. Wish you were here HUN..... Christy Rios Hi daddy!! Just wanted to show mom that she's not the only one who thinks about you!! Haha! So Im still enjoying my career and all thanks to you! Me Xavi and Aaron are still rocking that mike, dad! Im singing the National Anthem at the State Memorial this year...just cuz I know you always wanted me to volunteer to sing all the time!! I know you'll be up there with me! Thanks for your continued guidance daddy!! Love you always! Aileen Rios Ray, Happy 30th. Anniversary....thank you so much for being such a great wonderful husband and father. God truly blessed me when I met and fell in love with you. I miss you Hun.... Anonymous Ray, Christy and Kids HAPPY HAPPY 49TH. BIRTHDAY..... your family Hey Dad, Xavier Rios Ray, As we approach the last of our children's Parent Night I can't help but feel so sad. We were so blessed Ray in having four of the best children in the world. God was definately good to us in that matter. Aaron is getting ready to graduate in May and it seems like yesterday he was getting into trouble daily everywhere he went. I remember when he rode in your patrol car during the Xmas parade and was yelling Mewwy Twismas. And when we saw you at the gas station and he told you Oh dad is that you boss.....oh he weally fat....and how I just rolled up the window and drove away. My how time flies for now our youngest Sugar Baby is preparing for Parent Night and once again you won't be there. Xavi will be escorting us and that is just so hard, we miss you so much still Ray. I know you watch over him daily and you can't help but be taken back at how he is looking more like you and acting more like you as each day comes and goes....now I know Ray why he was born. As for Xavster, well he is just about finishing up Cochise and of course Law Enforcement classes for him are so easy. Thanks Ray. Lina is loving her job, she has so much patience and when she learns things about what she could have done for your arthritis she feels saddened that she couldn't have shared this with her daddy. Laura, well you know her....alot has happened in our children's lives yet they still stand strong and united. I am so proud of them. I know that you watch over them and as good things happen as well as sad or bad you still have their backs....as always....Ray I still miss you so and I will Always Love You. Christy Christy Hey Dad, Xavi Rios Three years...sometimes it feels like yesterday when I met your family Ray...Your wife and kids are absolutely amazing! I have seen their heartache, tears, laughter, joy, and so much more...their strength is what touches me the most! Whatever the challenge and wherever it may lead them, they walk united and with their heads held high. Their love for you and for each other is unmatched and so powerful! I am thankful everyday that I know they each have an angel watching over them and helping guide them in the most positive direction for each and every one of them! I wish you were here to experience all of this first hand but I am grateful to be able to call your family "Some of my favorite people in the whole world". They are blessed with strength and love and determination! Thank you for sharing the most precious people in your life with the rest of the world! Anonymous Labor Day weekend.....arrgghhh. Its around again. The third one without you. The pain just never seems to go away, it only dulls with time. We miss you ever so much Ray. The other day I asked the kids to think of something we could put in the newpaper for you and although Xavi makes his own lyrics to his music Lina is the one who came up with this poem, as you can tell Ray she wrote it from her heart with all the pain and anguish she feels. I think you'll love it and I know you are so proud of her as you are of all our loving children. Christy and Kids It's almost 3 years now that we have been without your presence...we miss you dearly!!! Mom, as you know, visits you daily,,,Ham,,,,,she misses you so much!!! Thank you for watching over us...I love you big brother!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Malena Hey You. I know it's been a while since I've written anything but you know.....Well another school year has started Ray and Aaron is a Senior now. I could not be more proud of that kiddo. He looks more like you each day and acts like you and by golly even sweats like you. He asked me the other day why he had to take after you in that too. He also said the other day he was having his hair cut and he was taken back when he saw himself in the mirror how much he is looking more like you each day. Xavi will be a Second year college student with honors even oh Ray he is so smart especially in the law enforcement area,must run in the blood huh? He says he feels he has more of a grasp on things just like his daddy. Street smart huh? Lina and Xavi had a concert this past weekend and I know you were there with them on stage cuz Xavi always wears his necklace with your pic on it, he even told your mom that you were right there with him on stage. They were so happy your mom was there I bet they even showed off for her. And Laura well you know Miss Private Eye on news she does her job so well that they even tell her how great she is doing. I am so proud of all our kids they have done well....I miss you Ray and I will Always Love You. Anonymous "What Hurts The Most" Aileen Hey dad.. I know it's been a while but I've finally decided to get on this and leave a reflection. Well.. Tomorrow will be another one of my birthdays that you will be missing. It's so hard not having you here and having to figure out things on my own.. But the older I'm getting the more mature I am and the more I'm becoming like you. I've grown up so much and took on a lot of resposibilities since I was 14. I know that your always looking down on me and that your very proud of everything I've done! I Love You! Aaron Rios Hey Dude, Edwin Torres, SBPA
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