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This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Patrick John McGovern who gave us such joy when he was born on August 25, 1989. Our world changed forever on July 29, 2005 when he left us here on earth and entered heaven at the age of 15. We will love and remember him forever and always.
"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose...all that we love deeply becomes a part of us" Helen Keller
Keeping Their Game Alive
The families and friends of Patrick McGovern and Ryan Stevens would like to invite you to visit the website dedicated to the memory of two very special young men in our lives. This website has been established to provide a place where you can go to find out about past, present and future memorial events and scholarship fund-raisers. Thank you to all who have supported our previous events and we look forward to having you all join us for many years to come. “Keeping Their Game Alive” is our way of capturing Patrick and Ryan’s love of sports and the game of basketball, and keeping that spirit alive within our hearts, minds, families, friends and community. www.keepingtheirgamealive.org
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Click here to see Patrick McGovern's Family Tree |
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3 years never seemed so long... / Jessica Grupposo (cousin)
Patrick,
I still can't believe that 3 years have gone by. And more so I can't believe your 19 this year - one year and your no longer a teenager. I still think of you as the little boy who whined a lot cause he missed Mom when she was at work and li...
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your are still miss / Diane Burke (great Aunt )
Pray for us all
you are still very much missed
It still hurts
watch over you Mom she need your strength |
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Its been 3 years / Jessica (Cousin)
These years have gone bye so fast but my heart aches like this all happened yesterday I can still hear your voice,your laugh, those goofy sounds you, Josh, and Tom used to make, and most of all your smile as if you had just smiled at me. Me...
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This letter was written by his cousin Nicholas / Jessica Lynch (1st Cousin )
Patrick,
Words can never define the emotions you embedded in the souls of the people you knew. Your charm, charisma, and loving personality altered the lives of everyone you came in contact with. It has been almost 3 years since you las...
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Pat and Ryan and Brenna / Jami Carko (Brenna's mom )
I think about Pat McGovern nearly every day. Brenna was asked to go out that night with Pat and Ryan and she chose not to go. I am so very sorry for the families' losses. My heart hurts when I think about these two young men and the...
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Never lost... / Jessica G. (Cousin) Read >> |
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Thinking of you and your mom / Susan Wilhelmy (Mother's cousin ) Read >> |
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Silent Cries / Mom Read >> |
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RIP PATRICK / YOU LIVED LIFE LIKE A. LINEMAN Read >> |
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2 YEARS AN ANGEL / HEAVENS A. BRIGHTER PLACE W/U THERE Read >> |
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As time passes by. / Sarajane M. (Cousin) Read >> |
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Never Forgotten / Vinny Rovezzi (brother) Read >> |
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My Memories of Patrick in his younger years. / Aunt Sue Malett (Great-Aunt) Read >> |
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Memories of a friend / Dave Stevens (Ryan's Dad ) Read >> |
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Always on my mind......in my thoughts and in my prayers.... / Sandy Dussault (Family Friend ) Read >> |
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| His legacy |
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Beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend
Patrick lived a short but very full life and touched the heart of all he came in contact with. As a son, no parent could ask for more, his love of family, his faith in God, his beautiful smile, his kindness and fun loving personality abounded always. As a brother, he was the best, always concerned about his sister's well-being and happiness. As a friend, he was true to the end, giving of himself in laughter and fun. He was a dedicated athlete, playing all sports, his favorite being baseball as a catcher and a pitcher. All of us who were blessed to have known him know just how contagious his smile was, so if your feeling sad, just picture Patrick with his big grin and try to smile back. We all miss him dearly but continue to keep his memory alive in so many ways. Thank you all for sharing Patrick's memories and all the love and support you continue to show his family. I'm sure he's smiling upon us.
"Keeping Their Game Alive" |
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A Wonderful Reunion
"For the Lord himself will come down from Heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive will be caught up together with them in the coulds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage each other with these words" (1 Thessalonians 4:16-18). |
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| Patrick's Photo Album |
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