Ray Lewis skips draft to stay in Baltimore

[Crabcakes&Football]

This makes me even more proud of this legend. Nobody would have faulted him for going to the draft. But he wouldn't turn down his city in need.

[TDubbs]

Definitely keeping his loyalty to the city that adopted him. Tough situation, not sure what Ray can/plans to do to help out, but good on him. 

[Gordo52]

Awesome.... Man knows this is still his city.

[Alaska Alaska!]

Definitely keeping his loyalty to the city that adopted him. Tough situation, not sure what Ray can/plans to do to help out, but good on him. 

A lot needs to happen in Bmore. A LOT!

 

But by Ray being there, at least it shows to the citizens that someone cares about them.  People in Bmore trust Ray. By doing some public speaking to the crowds during the daytime, he'll be able to get a lot of folks together to continue to stand strong among the mess. 

[JO_75]

I know the other thread got deleted with the video message he sent to the youth who were involved but damn, he still has that fire in him. I thought I was listening to a pregame speech the way he was talking in the video. What I love the most is he talked about Baltimore being HIS city, that right there is loyalty beyond the football team and the sport of football. 

 

Thank You Ray!

[ravensdfan]

A lot needs to happen in Bmore. A LOT!

 

But by Ray being there, at least it shows to the citizens that someone cares about them.  People in Bmore trust Ray. By doing some public speaking to the crowds during the daytime, he'll be able to get a lot of folks together to continue to stand strong among the mess. 

The REAL people are keeping it real and standing strong.

 

Citizens lining up to protect police on W  North Avenue in Baltimore....

 

[Alaska Alaska!]

The REAL people are keeping it real and standing strong.

 

Citizens lining up to protect police on W  North Avenue in Baltimore....

 

Such a BAWS photo! 

[ravensdfan]

Such a BAWS photo! 

 

Not mine. From a friend that posted it to his FB page.

 

Not seeing that story in all the media coverage though.

[Moderator 3]

I know the other thread got deleted with the video message he sent to the youth who were involved but damn, he still has that fire in him. I thought I was listening to a pregame speech the way he was talking in the video. What I love the most is he talked about Baltimore being HIS city, that right there is loyalty beyond the football team and the sport of football. 

 

Thank You Ray!

For the record, the thread was removed because of the over the top comments, not the video.

[K-Dog]

Super proud of Ray.  and yes his video is great.  Over 15million views in a few hours.

I dont care what people out side of Baltimore think of him.  We all know who he is and how he loves this city.

[Ravenatic20]

For those who did not see it, below is the link to Ray's video.  Very inspirational (as usual).  The people in Baltimore have been heard, but not from the violence.  The violence and hate needs to stop.

 

https://www.facebook.com/officialraylewis/videos/10153320592515701/

[AsianRice]

The REAL people are keeping it real and standing strong.

 

Citizens lining up to protect police on W  North Avenue in Baltimore....

 

Dude on far right looks like Snoop Dogg, but these men are good citizens and I'm glad they are defending their beloved city of which they had helped building.....

 

 

If all good citizens stand out and parents curfew their own children, thugs, thieves, and criminals will have nothing to wall themselves from the police and the media. Soon or later, they will crawl back to their holes and hide....

[Boltzfan88]

Hey guys, just visiting to say good luck in the draft and be safe out there.

Follow the advice of your Ravens players who have been posting about it on Twitter. Violence is never the answer. Think twice before taking action.

[ravensdfan]

More positive images to combat all the negative:

 

(pics courtesy of Amy Aubert WMAR)

 

Fist bump to a police officer from a member of the neighborhood that showed up to clean up.

 

 

After spending an entire day on opposite sides of the street, large group crosses Security Blvd, prays with police stationed there. ‪#‎thisisbaltimore‬ ‪#‎baltimore‬

 

[MTRavensFan]

Thanks for the photos, ravensdfan. It's great to see the Bmore the media's NOT showing us.

[RobFuseRaven]

Not gonna lie. When I saw that video, I started to get emotional. Ray is so powerful with words. If one person can talk some sense into people, it's Ray. Seeing people do this to the city I live in has me feeling emotional lately. But amongst all the bad, there is so much good. I've seen people help one another and people clean up. There's a lot of beautiful stuff happening in the city.
 
I'll leave just leave this photo here:

 

[K-Dog]

THANK YOU MODS for allowing this thread.

 

Here is one of my favorite photos from this week.

 

 

 

Fist bump to the mods.

[Freddyx24x]

Although I am not from Baltimore, I do appreciate him deciding to stay. I think it shows that he really cares about the city aside from football. Not only that, but he is also avoiding the unncessary questions he might be asked throughout the draft which potentially takes away from talking about Baltimores picks.

[Moderator 3]

If you're not following the Tweets coming out from the Ravens today, you're missing something truly special.

[The Mom Gene]

Baltimore is truly a good place....  What people are doing NOW is what is so important.  Let the healing begin.

[AsianRice]

If you're not following the Tweets coming out from the Ravens today, you're missing something truly special.

I don't do tweet cuz too much time consuming and i'm kind of old school; what do I miss?

[AsianRice]

Anyways, I love to see the positive picture from Baltimore; I love Ravens team and devastating to see the city of  my team going down like that....

 

Stop hating and think about our children's future; no more violence....

[Moderator 3]

A LOT of players and coaches are in Baltimore today helping out, visiting schools, etc. The pictures are enough to make you cry for pride in our team.

[AsianRice]

A LOT of players and coaches are in Baltimore today helping out, visiting schools, etc. The pictures are enough to make you cry for pride in our team.

oh that? I just saw that from the Ravens main page; feeling a bit of choke when seeing the pictures.....

[Moderator 3]

And now it's up on the front page

http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Aid-Cleanup-Efforts-In-Baltimore/9342e84a-734a-4ed0-91dd-4122cf147f1c

[The Mom Gene]

Monday, I was embarrassed for our City....  Couldn't believe what I was seeing.  Tuesday and Wednesday, I was in awe of it all and how it appeared that the city was feeling the same way, and very quickly came together and did what they needed to begin the healing.

 

Today?  I am filled with Pride that our City and our Teams are out there doing it too.

[gtalk12]

The REAL people are keeping it real and standing strong.

 

Citizens lining up to protect police on W  North Avenue in Baltimore....

 

 

 

Powerful

[berad]

So proud of the Ravens and citizens alike turning out to support Baltimore

[codizzle]

Baltimore is truly a good place.... What people are doing NOW is what is so important. Let the healing begin.

*Let the teaching begin

[codizzle]

Never been more proud of this organization

Reading that story just now makes me so proud to be a ravens fan. Harbaugh visiting schools/people on possibly the most important day/weekend in the year