Patrick’s battle started when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January 2008. He noticed changes in his health in late 2007 and on New Year’s Eve that year, the pain in his stomach became unbearable. This strong, healthy man disintegrated into a weak, feeble shadow of his former self.

He showed immense courage and fortitude by continuing to work on his latest project, “The Beast”, despite having to endure excruciating pain. The human spirit is strong and we can tolerate far more than seems possible or logical.

His words in one of his last interview are inspiring to all those who are in his situation and cause those of us more fortunate to realize how lucky we truly are.

“I don’t know what’s on the other side,” he said. “It tests everything I believe in and that here is something unique in all of us that does not, does not die.”

“What winning is to me is not giving up, is no matter what’s thrown at me. I can take it, and keep going.”

Great words to live by.