We'll see you all on Wednesday. Smitty

With a saddened heart and empty pit in my belly I will not be able to make the funeral. I hope that Pat's family understands the pain we as a bigger family have for them. I wish so hard every day for just one last meeting with Pat to tell him how much I enjoyed being around him. He brought a big smile and lots of great story's of how he over came obstacles to get the job done. And you know what, he always got the job done! At the last race Pat pulled me aside in the bar and said thanks Randy for doing what you do in the racing community. I just want to thank you and I love you man! I cant get his voice out of my mind yet and cant stop crying every day thinking about him. Some how I think I am a lot like Pat and that makes it so much harder to except. Time will heal but I will never forget about Pat. I will see you some day my friend.

I have this hanging on my refrigerator and I live by these words. I think Pat probaly did as well.

Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up,thoroughly worn out and loudly proclaiming - WOW, what a ride!!!!!!!!!
Its not how long you live, its how well you lived!!!
Peace out my brother
MD

Well said friend.

Could not have said it any better then they way Randy just put it. Well said my friend.

I spent most of the afternoon with Bobby and he is doing great. His Left hip was fractured and that was causing a lot of pain when he stood up. HE is doing better now and is going to get out of bed tommorow with the help of some crutches. He thanks everyone for all their thoughts and prayers. They said he may be out later this week. Jason also got one engine running today and he thinks the other needs a new ignition box and it will be ok.

Smitty Uniforms....?

Dave,

Could you please mail me a new sticker of 553? If you still have my address....If not, drop me a pm and i'll give you mine. If anyone has a picture of Pat's boat during the race, I would like to have one for my future house with basement. My goal is to have my basement theme as OFFSHORE BOAT RACING with pictures, boat numbers, in honor of greatest racers ever, checkered flag hang all on the walls.

Many thanks,

Chris

Since viewing and funeral are this week....I know that I am unable to attend and will make the most important prayers for Pat and his family. You all are in my thoughts.

Rest in peace, Pat and we will never forget you ever....

Chris

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Marcelo
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For those attending. The entire 553 crew will be in uniforms. It would be great to see all of you in your team uniforms as well. I think Deb, Pats wife, and all others attending will come to realize the unity, support and brotherhood this racing organisation has and stands for.

Marcelo
Crew Chief 553, Friend.