The streets were lined with children and people of all ages waiting to salute an American hero who we knew as Ray Joseph Hutchinson. Photos from Karen Permetti, CCISD Director of Public Information, friends and family with special thanks to Kevin Bartram/Galveston Daily News.
Video of care package drive dedicated to Ray by the CCISD Office of Public Information http://ccisd.net/getConnected/volume_2/Care_Packages_Broadband.mov

The PALs and other groups at Creek pulled together to plant a tree in Ray's memory. All photos by Lauren Pourghan-HiLife,Karen Permetti of the CCISD Office of Public Information and special thanks to Kevin Bartram/The Daily News/AP. Thanks to Carolina Amengual of the The Daily News for her great stories.

9/2005 UPDATE:THIS FOUNDATION,LIKE SO MANY STARTED FOR GOOD CAUSES, IS NOW DEFUNCT. WE THANK THE FAMILY FOR ITS GOOD WORK AND KEEP THIS PORTION OF OUR SITE UP IN MEMORY OF THEIR ENDEAVOR.

To send a donation it must be sent to the scholarship in League City. More information at 281-284-0020.This foundation has been taken over by another group now. We do thank them for their time and effort in Ray's name.

Less than one month after the No Run Fun Run, Ray's name was in the news again. Friendswood HEB honored him with a beautiful ceremony. Anyone who has photos may email me at wjameson@ccisd.net
*CORRECTION-The newspaper article says Ray was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. He is buried locally so we may all visit the gravesite at Forest Lawn Cemetery-Houston 8701 Almeda Genoa Road - Houston, TX. Plot 101 under a beautiful oak tree.

This is the place that Ray Joseph left his life SGT Drew Anderson, his friend, is re-enlisting at this special location in honor and memory of Ray Joseph. This was done during a dangerous time, and took courage to do so. The weapon you see at the top of the truck is just like the one Ray Joseph was an expert with. He was standing at his weapon on his vehicle in the final moments of his life here on this earth, doing his duty.