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Patrick Shire Obituary

SHIRE PATRICK ORSON SHIRE (Age 13) Of Haymarket, VA died Saturday, January 3, 2009 in Pennsylvania. Patrick was born November 15, 1995 in Dunedin, Florida. He was a student at Bull Run Middle School, and enjoyed Snow Skiing, Reading, Video Games and Tae Kwon Do. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Edwin Roscoe and his paternal grandfather, Calvin Shire. Survivors include his parents, John and Brenda Shire of Haymarket, VA; maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Roscoe of Palm Harbor, Florida; paternal grandmother, Margaret Shire of Haymarket, Virginia and aunts and uncles. The family will receive friends from 5 to 9 p.m., Thursday, January 8, 2009 at PIERCE FUNERAL HOME, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, where Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, January 9, 2009. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Patrick Shire Memorial Trust, c/o Bank of America, Gainesville Branch, 14752 Lee Highway, Gainesville, Virginia 20155. Condolences may be sent to www.piercefh.com .

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Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 6, 2009.

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Jack & Barbara Fisher

January 20, 2009

John--

I have just learned of your tragic loss. My wife and I extend our deepest sympathies to your and your famiily. As you endure this time of trial, please always remember that God never hands us a burden we cannot handle.

Our love goes out to you both!

Wayne Murdock

January 7, 2009

John, Peggy and I offer our deepest condolences to you, Brenda, and your Mother. Patrick is like family to us and we'll miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all always.

Teresa Williams

January 7, 2009

John, My deepest sympathy to you and your wife on the loss of Patrick. My son is the same exact age and I just can't imagine what you are going through. May God embrace you at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Rick Sparveri

January 7, 2009

John,

I want to express my deepest condolences to both you and your wife. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Tony and Sue Piti

January 6, 2009

Sue and I want to express our deepest condolences to you both on the loss of your son Patrick, and pray that you take strength knowing he's in God's embrace.

Jeff and Cheryl Leach

January 6, 2009

Our sincerest condolences on the loss of Patrick. It rips our heart apart that someone so young, vibrant, and with so much life ahead of him, meets with untimely death. Remember the smile, happy times, and all the lives he touched in such a positive manner throughout his life. He is a blessing!

Kim Gartman

January 6, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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