Andrew Patton

PATTON ANDREW THOMAS PATTON (Age 35) On May 22, 2008 of metastatic melanoma at his home in Reston VA. Born in Kenosha, WI on June 22, 1972, Andrew spent his early school years (1979-1985) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It was during that period his great interest in world travel started. He graduated from Cranford High School in 1991 and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1996 with a BS in Business-Management Science. Andrew started work in the Washington, DC area with American Management Systems on a variety of federal government-related contracts. He completed six years of work as a Senior Software Engineer with BAE Systems, McLean, VA, on related government contracts. Andrew's great love was international travel. He visited a total of 33 countries, which are well documented on his website www.andrewpatton.com In conjuction with his travels, Andrew developed into an excellent photographer; many of his photos are on his website. Andrew was diagnosed with melanoma in the summer of 2006. His two year battle with this cancer included participation in two clinical studies at the NIH in Bethesda, MD. The care provided by the staff there was outstanding. Survivors include his parents, Maureen and Thomas Patton of Cranford, NJ and one sister and brother-in-law, Jennifer Patton and Scott Shurr of Waltham, MA; many aunts; uncles and cousins. A private memorial service will be held in Reston, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Children's Inn at NIH, 7 West Dr., Bethesda, MD 20814. Please view and sign the guest book at: www.moneyandking.com