Happy fall days 2008 ... From Dad 9/21/2008

TOMORROW IS THE FIRST DAY OF FALL. IT WON'T BE LONG BEFORE THE TREES START TURNING BEAUTIFUL COLORS AND FOOTBALL WILL BE IN FULL SWING. WE PLAN ON GOING TO THE POCONOS ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 4, AND HAVE A VISIT WITH AUNT PAULINE. OF COURSE ELLIE HAS TO STOP AT MOUNT ARIEY FOR A FEW SLOTS. WE ALL MISS YOU VERY MUCH AND KNOW THAT YOU ARE HAPPY WITH GOD IN HEAVEN. WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH AND LOOK FORWARD TO BEING WITH  YOU IN HEAVEN. SAVE A GOOD SEAT FOR ME AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY.  GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS.LOVE AND PRAYERS ALWAYS.. DAD 

 Hey Patrick ... From Julianna Gratacos-Fernandez 7/20/2008
I get the update all the time to look at your page.  It is hard to do sometimes.  The pictures of your face make my heart hurt knowing that you are really gone.  Just thinking of you and it still doesn't seem real.  Hope heaven is all we dream of. Hugs and kisses to you always!I know my mom and you see one another.  Tell her that I miss her lots. The only thing that keeps us on track is knowing that one day we will all walk this earth together again. God Bless and Lots of Love! Keep those blue eyes smiling!

 Yanks open season with a win ... From Dad 4/5/2008
I bet you are happy the Yanks started the season with a win.  One down and 161 to go.  We have a young pitching staff this year and I think they will do pretty good.  I have been thinking of you and praying to you everyday. You know that you left us a little early but God must of had an assignment for you.  We love you and miss you very much, I look forward to joining you in heaven when God makes his call. Put in a good word for us. I love you and miss you not hanging around the BOYS CLUB.

In loving memory of Pat ... From Ellie 1/14/2008

Pat, May you rest in peace. I love you and miss you so much. You will always be in my heart, and forever on my mind. We often speak your name. All we have left are memories and your picture in a frame. "Our heart aches with sadness and silent tears will flow. Though what it meant to lose you, no one will ever know."
Love, Ellie

I Miss You My Beloved Son ... Dad 1/14/2008
Pat,  I know that you are the brightest stars in the sky and that you will always be watching over me. I feel your presence with me sometimes and I thank you for the peace that brings to me. 
How I long to see that smiling face. I love you more than words can say and my heart aches from missing you so much. Peace and pain free at last.  You are now and forever my shining STAR. Till I see you again just know how much I love you!!
Love always,
DAD

Happy First Birthday in Heaven ... From Colleen 1/11/2008
Hi Sweetie! Happy First Birthday in Heaven! I can't believe it's been a whole year since you've left this earth. I miss you every minute of every day. Yet, it's been a time of tremendous spiritual growth. A time that took my beliefs and really put them to the test. I know you're still here with me helping me get through each day, helping me to understand, helping me to go on.
Every day I remember something that we did together or something you said or did to make me smile. You always made me feel special, loved. Of course there were the big things but, mostly I remember the little things. Like when you made me a model of a Corvette for my 17th birthday because that was my favorite car...I still have it although some of the glue has stopped holding and a few pieces have fallen off. I also still have the doll you gave me so I would have someone to hold & take care of when you couldn't be there. And the bear with the heart, again to remind me that even when you weren't physically there, your heart was with me. Sometimes I wonder if you knew that you would be leaving before me and were preparing me for it.
I still have all of the cards...from the little kids valentine to the more recent ones, thankful that we have always had each other. I even have the notes you would leave for me when I'd come home at night after you'd gone to bed. You'd leave a trail, like bread crumbs from the Hansel & Gretel story. You always made me smile.
I hope you're having a good time in Heaven. I'm sure you've met up with some old friends and made some new ones too. I miss not hearing about the new adventures in your life. Are you working up there? Maybe greeting people as they come over? Or,maybe you're helping people down here. Maybe you're just enjoying being...you've earned it, you sure had your challenges down here.
Thanks for staying so close and letting me know that you're still here with me even if I can't see you. I thank God for the time he gave us together and the love we shared. You were and still are such a precious gift and nothing can ever change that. Be well, good luck in your continuing journey, my love is always with you. Please continue helping me, I still need your strength & love. Always remember how very much I love you!