Patrick M. Bender

Dear Face, I am so sorry and sadened to hear of your loss. What a wonderful and joyful person PB was!! I have fond memories of all of us laughing, joking, and living the weekend getaway life on the lake up north at the Gortons place.
I am thinking of you often as you go through such a difficult time in life. I am sending you good energy, a smile to brighten your day, and a huge hug that will have to do until I can give you one in person...
Lots of Love, Tracy

Wow, what to do say about such a great man. Our best memories of PB are from the cabin - "cocktail hour", fishing for hours, bung tournament and Friday fish fries. The room was never quiet if P.B. was around. He was big, boisterous and full of life. He always made us laugh and feel alive. We will miss him terribly.

Patti,

So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to you and the family.

Dear Face,

"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight"
~Kahlil Gibran~

We are sorry for your loss.
Love,

Thank you PB for all of the wonderful discussions we had on just about any topic (I never had to ask for your opinion ;) ). You were the Bung Tournament King and made the Up-North experience special. Until we meet again...

Let's go Hoyas, Let's go Hoyas. I'll always remember our college spirit chants and fishing for musky on High Lake.

Miss you,
Scot (Pips) Miller

Dear Pat,Sendiing sympathy and warm hugs your way. We have such fun memories of our times with you and PB. He was larger than life--a gentle giant of a guy. And you two were soulmates for sure. Remember all the good stuff, please stay in touch. Wish we could be there in person. Love, Grace & Bernie

gonna miss you!
one of my favorite things about PB was he turned me onto these long silly looking veggies.
ASPARAGAS
i always think of him when i cook 'em JUST THE WAY HE DID
im glad i told him last christmas that i loved how he made them and that i try to do them the same as he does.. he just laughed, and gave me a pat on the head "alright kiddo! thanks". he was so humble.

a BIG kind GENTLE(the best he could w/o breaking somethin) giant.
...

Our deepest sympathies in your hour of sorrow. Happy to have known Pat, if even for a brief time.