Bullis School mourns death of football coach NBC4 Washington [Video]

Members of the Bullis School community in Potomac, Maryland, are mourning the death of a coach, mentor and friend.

Varsity football coach Ray Butler died Monday, the head of school said in a letter Tuesday, on the first day of school.

Butler became head coach last year after working on the security team and then as a member of the football coaching staff. His “sudden departure leaves a void,” Christian G. Sullivan’s letter said.

“Ray made a profound impact on the lives of students. He was a constant source of support, offering words of encouragement and wisdom both on and off the field. His legacy at Bullis will be remembered not only for the victories he led but for the countless lives he touched with his kindness, patience, and steadfast dedication,” the letter said.

Kevin Anderson, a Bullis parent who Butler recruited to be assistant coach, spoke on how he …