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.  Patrick was an avid Red Sox fan, rarely misssing a game on T.V., unless he was lucky enough to be at Fenway.  He was a master at Madden on his play station.  He also enjoyed music, movies & drawing.  He won many awards for his artwork over the years.  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"

A saying that came to mind when thinking about a way to capture Patrick & Ryan's spirits.  Two wonderful young men who lived life to the fullest in so many ways with family, friends, school and sports.  A Memorial Basketball Tournament began in July 2006 & has been held annually since.  This event has allowed us to establish a scholarship fund to honor their memory.  In providing students with financial support toward education, it helps to preserve our loved one's memory while honoring their life.  Education is such an important part of a person's life, in essence why we have our careers, families & our lives.  So, in creating a scholarship we are helping to create someone's future. 

To learn more about the annual basketball tournament please visit our website @ www.keepingtheirgamealive.org

"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).