Widowmaker has passed away

[Starman]

I want to thank everyone for the kind words. It seems such a small thing, but it has given me some solace. Patrick's funeral is Friday. I'm not looking forward to it, but I hope it provides some closure and gives me a chance to move on.

 

[Darth K'Trava]

My condolences.

 

[ceratitis]

sorry to hear that. My condolences
Z

 

[DaveStebbins]

I am sorry for your loss. Losing friends is always difficult.

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

Starman I want to offer my condolences.

Widowmaker was playing in my Dawnforge PbP game, a knight in shining armor character named Sir Aravir. I specifically requested his presence in my game, remembering that character from a previous attempt at starting that game, and knowing he would be just perfect. We didn't get a lot of time to play together, but the short time he did play he showed selfless heroism and valor, courage and compassion in his character. I guess I now know where that came from.

Each of our characters is a little bit of ourselves, and Patrick showed my players and I part of himself that I guess you already know Starman.

In doing a bit of searching, I have found a webpage that honors officers of the law that have died in the line of duty. Here is Patrick's page: The Officer Down Memorial Page: Patrick

 

[Wolflord]

So sad.

 

[Aurora]

Thought of you on Friday, Starman. I hope you got the closure you needed form the funeral.

 

[Raven Crowking]

My condolences as well.

 

[Bront]

My condolences. I didn't get much of a chance to interact with him on the boards, but I'm sure he'll be missed here and more so in his home.

 

[Starman]

Again, I appreciate the kind words from everyone. Patrick's funeral was good. About 200 law enforcement officers from around the area were there and he got the full procession to the church and back to the funeral home. There was also two members of the National Guard there for a flag folding ceremony. Afterward, I got together with a bunch of his friends and we shared memories. It was nice. It still seems strange that he's gone, though. He was such a big part of my life. Since he moved four hours away to be a cop, I didn't see him in person as much, but we talked on the phone and emailed each other frequently. Now that's gone and I don't know how to act. I've accepted his passing, well, at least as much as anyone can accept the loss of a close friend, but I still keep half expecting him to call me or show up at my house. It's funny how you know that death is a fact of life and you know that it's going to happen to you and those you care about, but it's still such a shock when it does happen.