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My condolences to the Elmore family. I played basketball against Monk in high school. I remember being happy when I saw him in line our first day as freshmen at Hampden-Sydney. I didn't know he was going there and I thought for sure he'd be playing basketball! Instead I got to compete against him in intra-murals for another four years where he continued his string of beating me! He always had a smile on his face and a nice word for everyone. I'm saddened to hear of his passing and I'll pray for him and his family.
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John Myers (H-SC '91)
October 25th, 2022 at 10:22am
To the family of your beloved monk. I am staff chaplain at Notre Dame and deeply sorry for you. I humbly thank you for allowing Monk to bless ND in his 11 years of ushering. Be assured of my thoughts and prayers in this time of grief.
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Fr Jim Bracke csc
October 20th, 2022 at 1:31pm
Dear Raymond - I miss you so much. I lost my biggest cheerleader. I feel a little lost. I will always remember you telling the servers I needed my own table just for my appetizers! Thanks for always making me laugh! You are so missed my friend. I am praying for your family.
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Andrea
October 17th, 2022 at 9:31pm
At times like this words can be hard to come by. May the loving arms of God hold each of you during this sorrowful period. We as your neighbors on Old Bedford are here for you to give you comfort and strength as you morn Raymond. Eternal rest grant unto to Raymond and may perpetual light shine upon his soul now and forever.
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Ralph and Kara Onderdonk
October 14th, 2022 at 12:54pm
Cara, I am so sorry to hear of Monk’s passing. I am praying for you and your beautiful family! Monk was such a great guy! I have fond memories of you and him from way back in the day. I will never forget your wedding on the Annabelle Lee. It was a beautiful day and a very sweet ceremony. I pray the comfort and peace of the Lord surrounds you and your children. Much love to y’all!
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Monica Pierce Balduf and family
October 14th, 2022 at 12:38pm
I’m so sorry for your loss. Praying comfort and peace for the family and loved ones during this time.
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Ariana (Zehm) Rightler
October 13th, 2022 at 6:25pm
Praying for you and your family.
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Irma Davis
October 13th, 2022 at 10:21am
So sorry for your loss. Monk went to school with my children at Colonial Heights High School. I was best friends with his grandmother, Ruth Elmore. He was a nice young man and he loved sports. He will truly be missed. Keeping his family in prayer.
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Peggy Payne
October 12th, 2022 at 9:05pm
So sorry for your loss Raymond was such great guy . He loved Notre Dame and working at the stadium . He will be missed on Saturday’s. My thoughts and prayers are with you .
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James Halasz
October 12th, 2022 at 6:31pm
I just found out today and I'm very sad. I worked with Raymond at HB Fuller last year and when I recently changed jobs to Conn-Selmer, I got to see his cheery face again. My heart and prayers go out to his friends and family
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Deanna
October 12th, 2022 at 4:53pm
I am so sorry for your loss. He brought a lot of fun to Accounting (if that is possible). I enjoyed working with him the short time that I did. He will be greatly missed.
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Laura Dowe
October 12th, 2022 at 4:29pm
I'm so sorry for your loss. Raymond was a great colleague and wonderful person.
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Deborah Conn
October 12th, 2022 at 3:42pm
I don’t even know where to begin. I’m so sorry for your loss. Monk was one of the kindest, funniest, loving people I knew. I remember babysitting him and even then he was just…..good through and through. I loved him and I cherish my memories of growing up with him. Please know that my heart is with all of you.
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Teresa Maupin
October 12th, 2022 at 12:19pm
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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Julie & Alan Smiy and Family
October 12th, 2022 at 12:17pm
Please except our heartfelt sympathy. Monk will be greatly missed by the ushering team at the Morris.
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Diane Houin and Deb McClain.
October 12th, 2022 at 11:41am
