Raymond Fletcher (1987

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This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one Raymond Fletcher who was born in Virginia on 12 July 1987 and passed away on 19 October 2003 at the age of 16. We will remember him forever.

The birth of Raymond C Fletcher was the third child to be born in his family. Unlike the previous two children, Ray was born during a power outage, late at night, with no one to assist in the delivery and birthing of Raymond Fletcher. Early at the onset, Ray’s mom had Ray tested for hearing and speech delays, recommended by their peditrican because Ray’s big brother had speech and cognitive problems, making the likelihood that Ray might have similar problems. As the doctors continue to test and administer EKG and CAT scans, they discovered that Ray’s condition was much worst, Ray’s diagnoses was “Autistic-like Behavior”. From that moment on, life changed for Ray’s family. The hopes of knowing that Ray would not enjoy the type of life that his brother and sister would enjoy begin to fade away. It was heartbreaking to know that Ray would not learn at the normal rate a child or teen or even as an adult; left Ray’s parents with a lot of uncertainties. Throughout Ray’s life he was always known for his strong embrace no matter who you were, his beautiful smile, and even his reached back high five. Ray began running at an early age. He was always adventurous and wanted to see what was beyond his doors. Ray was so good at swimming and basketball, that his paperwork for the Special Olympics was well underway. Ray could swim like a fish and could dribble two balls at the same time at different intervals. Truly a gifted child clothed in an Autistic mind.

On many occasions, the local police would go on a search and rescue for Ray, one time it lasted well over 27 hours. But one night, October 19, 2003, Ray’s life was lost due in a mysterious tragic accident that lead to his death on the I-95 freeway. The State Police in Virginia has Ray's death listed as an accident, but hit and run is not an accident, it is murder yet the authorities has done nothing to solve this case. Just another young black boy gone. The family of Ray Fletcher are still searching for the whole truth……..

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His legacy

Ray's Place
A wonderful recreational facility will open in the District of Columbia called Ray's Place. It is a center for young Autistic men in the metropolitan DC area. Mei of Ray's friends as well as others in the community will be able to receive recreational and occupational support at Ray's Place. It will offer sports community activities and speech and occupational therapy. These special individuals will have a safe haven to learn and have fun......

Ray's Story
The Raymond C. Fletcher Memorial Scholarship Fund works collaboratively to improve the quality of life by
supporting the children who maybe limited by physical or mental disorders. This scholarship hopes to provide assistive technology environmental modifications in a child’s home speech or occupational therapy or provide resources to parents. This will strengthen the involvement of parents who care for children with special needs while providing awareness to the community.
Mission and Goals
The mission of the Raymond C. Fletcher Memorial Scholarship Fund will be to accomplish these goals:
1. To provide assistive technology to young children with disabling limitations so they are able to engage more in their own education.
2. To support the parents by providing a resource to secure occupational or speech therapy for the child that will enhance enhance their ability and improve their performance in education.
3. To bring community awareness within the community. Showing the advantages of living with individuals with disabiling attributes. Having an open dialog within the community and to encourage both statewide and local leadership to dedicate their time to improving and advocating for special needs in the Fairfax County educational system.
Beliefs and Principles
The Raymond C. Fletcher Memorial Scholarship Fund is guided in its commitments and strategies by the following beliefs:
• To increase knowledge and awareness of children with special needs by encouraging families schools and communities to become investment partners in the development of children with disabling limitations.
• Children need safe caring and nurturing environments at home in the community and at school and should be protected from themselves and others when their behaviors are difficult to manage.
• The best practices in education and child development result from encouraging and listening to all voices of the community and sharing information as widely as possible.
Children especially Special Needs children are must be engaged through a rich variety of educational choices beyond their standard program.

Communities are most effective when leaders are working to develop programs establishing community related goals to advocate for policy changes and to evaluate the effectiveness of current programs exchanging information that will help change public policy and educational practices in Virginia.

Every community that educates or works with children needs to be a learning environment excepting challenges as opportunities.
Qualifying Criteria
The qualifying crteria is created to give those who are limited or impaired the opportunity to enhace their abilities through the resources that are provided.
The following will list the criteria desired for this scholarship.
*The applicant must have been Autistic or some form of mental challenge with a disabiling attribute which prevents him/her from perfoming at his/her best.
*The applicant must be 17 years or younger.
*The applicant must reside with family or guardian.
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The Scholarship amount for the selected recipient is $500.00. There is only one recipient per calander year.

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This memorial website was created by Karen Fletcher on 10/18/2009.
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Photo Album

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Ray at Key Center

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Sponsorship

The hosting of this website is sponsored by Karen Fletcher

Memorial Candles

	Karen Fletcher lit a candle on 10/30/2011: "My Sweetee, Your candles shall burn forever and never go out! I miss you so and now your friend Matt is up there too!"

	Karen Fletcher lit a candle on 07/13/2010: "Happy Birthday My Beautiful Son, I love you forever. MOM"

	KEVIN POOLE MOM lit a candle on 10/20/2009: "I KNOW HOW U FEEL BY LOSING A SON.WE ARE FROM WYTHEVILLE,VA.GOBLES-S ON YOUR LOST."

	DARLENE GRANT lit a candle on 10/20/2009: "SORRY FOR YOUR LOST MOTHER, FAMILY AND SIBLING, KEEP YOUR PRAYERS GOING...."

	Lorraine Spencer lit a candle on 10/18/2009: "Ray, your life will light candles for others and give blessings. All because your light is shinging so bright!"

	Karen Fletcher lit a candle on 10/18/2009: "Your Bright Smile reminds me of a lit candle, my son."

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