Patrick Lee Hare

My beloved son,
This will be the last entry in your Legacy book at the Los Angeles Times. It strikes me as ironic that your best friend Oscar wrote the first entry in your book on your brother Ashby's 30th birthday (July 20). And now it's August 18, the 3-month anniversary of our beloved dog Moses' passing. I'm sure Moe was faithfully waiting for you in the Light, along with your dad, who also loved you so.
Since I was the first one to welcome you into this world, it is now my...

Dear Patrick,
I wanted to write a note to you in your Legacy book again, to say "good-bye." But it's not a real good-bye because you are always in my thoughts and in my heart.
Throughout my life, I will continue to pray for you both day and night. I love you so very, very much and will always be your great aunt and godmother. In my heart I know that God is blessing you and I have faith that we will meet again someday. That day will be so wonderful because I will get to see my...

Pat,
I can't imagine life without my brother, so this is very hard for me to write. I think of you everyday and it's hard to accept that you're really gone. Three months ago you were showing Mom and me your latest card tricks, eating dinner with me at Kabuto Japanese Restaurant and helping me give Mom the best Mother's Day ever in Richmond.
It was comforting to know that I had a brother like you in this world. Even though you lived in Los Angeles and I lived in Richmond, we'd...

Dear Uncle Patrick,
Thanks for all my Halloween costumes and for being the best uncle a five-year-old could ever have. You will always be my uncle and I will never forget you, especially on Halloween!
I love you!!

Hugs and kisses,
Madison

Speaking on behalf of Madison and myself, I can only try to share something of our experience. It isn't easy; something seems inadequate to my words. But we did know him and I would want it to be understood... who we knew and loved ...and something of our loss. I anticipated so many moments ahead as Madison, now five years old, grows up, ...and always with her Uncle Patrick there along the way.... as he has been... for both of us... and has been simply wonderful as a friend, brother and...

I met Patrick as a little boy while he was visiting his Grandmother Hartenstein in Milwaukee, WI. I remember being amused by the delightful way in which he seemed to take-in every moment, and to enjoy every little thing that went on around him. I know through conversations with his Uncle Craig, and Aunt Theresa, that they were extremely proud of the young man he had grown to be, and that he brought much pleasure to his family and to all who were lucky enough to have met him. I saw pictures...

Dear Mrs. Hare,
I new Patrick only briefly, as He cast me as an extra for a couple of fun shoots. Would like You to know however that in our short conversations, Patrick was always the professional and a kind soul. (Not always found in that business), and it meant a lot to me.
My condolences,
James

I didn't know Patrick, but after recently marrying Patrick's uncle, Allan, I became Patrick's new Aunt Karen. I met Patrick's mother when Allan and I drove through Virginia in 2004. Devorah was gracious during our visit and kind to show me some precious family pictures while we were there. She had sent me a picture of Patrick before Christmas, which was still up in our dining room when this excruciating tragedy happened. It's hard to give as much support and caring as I'd like to. No one...

Today is my 55th birthday; the first one without you, my beloved son, in 28-years.

You were always the first person to call and wish me a "Happy Birthday." Your birthday calls always ended with an, "I love you Mom. Happy Birthday."

On my last birthday you called to tell me you were "sending a little 'Kuba Kuba' my way" (a local Cuban restaurant in our neighborhood)." You told me a gift card was waiting for me there. You delivered your news with such joy in your voice....