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 liked to run around in costumes & play pretend. I can't even think of you as 16 never mind 19 - to me you'll always be remembered as that sweet little trouble finding boy.

I've been thinking a lot lately about all of this - of course this time of year brings that for many of us. You would be so happy to know that you've brought friends and family together in new ways each year. You'd also be pleased to know that new friendships have been formed as a result of all we do to remember you daily. You continue to have that great positive impact on our lives even though you aren't here in the physical sense. That's just who you are...

Your Mom and sister are doing so well and Lily is amazing (as I'm sure you know!) but continue to watch over them, they need you. I know I say this over and over but you would be so incredibly proud of your sister, she is an amazing Mom. She is going to school to be a nurse & had rebuilt her relationship with your Dad. I tell you this so you realize all the good that came of such heartache.

Austin was to young to really know you but he "remembers" you along side the rest of us often. We have a tribute to you on a shelf in our house and he often asks me questions about you. He enjoys being a part of "knowing" how special you are to all of us. It's very cute how much it means to him.

Well I guess I just wanted to be sure you knew that I hadn't forgotten the date...I was away and couldn't come to your mass but was there in heart & soul. I love you and pray for you and your family often. I pray for Ryan often too - I remember him but never really knew him yet I forever feel connected to him because of you. I remain relieved that you didn't have to go through this alone and have your dearest friend to help you watch over us all.

Stay strong and know that you are never forgotten or far from our hearts...

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxo

Jess

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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 Close

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 and you were close like brother and sister and I will keep that connection we had close to my heart untill I am with you again. When you left I feel you brought a beautiful angel to your sister you would be so proud of the mother she is! Lilyanna brings that light into the room like u did and we know that even though you are no longer here you will always live on through us!   I will always love you and keep you in my memories and in my daily thoughts   

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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 last encounter in the physical form, but you live on throught past memories, through past conversations, through present thoughts. You served your purpose here on earth, leaving a lasting impression on humanity, when you left a degree of goodness left.

        Rest for you are in a place of everlasting peace and happiness, rest for you are immune to the pain and heartache everyday life can bring. As long as there is breath in the bodies of the people who trully love you YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN, REST ASSURED!

                         Love you Pat, your cousin Nick

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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 gifts they might have brought to the world and weren't able to.

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Never lost...  / Jessica G. (Cousin)
What we have once enjoyed we can never lose, all that we love deeply becomes a part of us always
-Helen Keller 

As you remember Patrick and the love he brought to your life, know that he is with us, watching over us...always!
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Thinking of you and your mom  / Susan Wilhelmy (Mother's cousin )

Patrick, on such a difficult day please watch over your family especailly your mom.

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Silent Cries  / Mom

There are times in my life when my heart 
     cries out so loud for you
That I cringe,
Wondering what others might think
And then I realize
That only I can hear the screams,
They are part of me,
Like the blood rushing through my veins
And the breath leaving my lungs

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RIP PATRICK  / YOU LIVED LIFE LIKE A. LINEMAN
A LINEMAN IS A PLAYER WHO IS EXTREMLY SMART A PERSON WHO PLAYS WITH STRENGTH, INTELLIGENCE & HEART HE DOES NOT ASK FOR GLORY HE DOES NOT ASK FOR FAME BUT A LINEMAN HELPS HIS TEAM WIN A FOOTBALL GAME, SO, WHILE QUATERBACKS, RUNNING BACKS, AND RECIEVERS MIGHT BE FINE YOU'LL NEVER FIND A BETTER PLAYER THAN THE BIG MAN ON THE LINE Close

2 YEARS AN ANGEL  / HEAVENS A. BRIGHTER PLACE W/U THERE
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As time passes by.  / Sarajane M. (Cousin)
well where do i start? it's been almost two years now and the pain still feels like yesterday. While dealing with this i have found myself doing alot of deep thinking , and i saw myself looking back to when i was 15 (just a baby) and to most they would say that was not all that long ago me only being 22 in all ... but then i started to look at what i was doing, and where i was going at that age and realized i was going no where nears the path you were taking and since then i have changed and progressed yet still find it hard to image myself influencing as many people as you did . I have learned,seen and even experianced so many things since i was that age. I find it so hard to cope with the fact that i took advantage of the time and did not do with it what i should have. Since i have came to all of these realizations i have made it a point to read anything and everything i can get my hands on. I am trying to see and go more places , meet new people and just go with it one step at a time .I was never really one for learning if i did not have to , spending time with my siblings or even getting out of the house much. Then to see god take such a beautiful soul and guide him home so soon i realized we have to do what we can when we can and make it all worth while . I know your watching over all of us and i know you enjoy the once a month lunch we share just as much as i do . i wish i could do more but with all that is going on it's just so hard . just keep in mind that i am always thinking of you and i will never , ever forget about you. you have taught me so much with out even knowing it .I love you forever and always , Sarajane<3 xxxooo Close

Never Forgotten  / Vinny Rovezzi (brother)
Pat is, and always will be, in the hearts and thoughts of everyone he touched in his life....He is in mine forever.

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My Memories of Patrick in his younger years.  / Aunt Sue Malett (Great-Aunt)

Patrick,

I jut found out about this website that Mom has done in your memory. As I looked at your life from the day you were born, I can remember how your Mom & Dad were so happy. Pefect a beautiful daughter, Meaghen and now a son Patrick.

How well I remember you growing up, that beautiful smile and grins you made quite well. You playing with your sister and how happy your life was. As you grew older I did not see you as much as I should have - I hope you will forgive me.

I keep your picture on my fridge and nearly everday I touch it and say good morning with watering eyes. Your Mom was very dear to me, I hurt for her and wish I could take away her pain.  Keep looking out for your Mom, Dad and your big sister. I can see already that you are doing a good job in caring for them. Mom is doing better, she is learning that or life is a  gift that God gives us and he can call us home at anytime.

I believe that God has a plan for us from the begining that he gave us life. We have to believe he has reasons for what has happen to you at such a young age - maybe someday we will know that it was.

Miss and thinking about you. Can you kind of look over me also, I can use your help!

Aunt Sue (Duchame) Mallett

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Memories of a friend  / Dave Stevens (Ryan's Dad )

It was a long dark ride home from an away game.  SPM had won and the boys had done well.  I remember telling Pat how impressed I was to see him weave through the defense and put up 2 points with a graceful lay up.  He made it look so effortless, I told him I didn't understand why he wasn't getting more playing time, but he should be proud of his performance that night.  

I remember Saturday mornings after a sleepover, Pat would be the last one out of bed.  The smell of the pancakes would eventually get him going.  After inhaling some of pancakes Pat and Ryan would move to the computer, chat with friends and plan their day.   

Pat was truly like a brother to Ryan and our homes and our lives will never be the same without either of the boys. 

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Always on my mind......in my thoughts and in my prayers....  / Sandy Dussault (Family Friend )

I just wanted you to know that I am always thinking of you and your family.  I will always be here for you and hope you can find peace and comfort through your family and friends.  My thoughts are especially with you as the holidays are approaching.  You did a wonderful job putting this website together, what an awesome tribute to Patrick!!  Love you always!!  Sandy

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Love Never Dies  / Debra McGovern (Mother)

There is no end
 To anything;
No separation,
 No division.
We have confused illusion with reality.
 Instead see this:
An unbroken circle of light,
 Expanding,
 Intensifying,
Until the illusion of separation
 Ceases...
     To...
         Exist.

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Forever in Our Hearts  / Charlene Paradise (Friend to Debra & Kevin )
Debra, Kevin & Megan- 
What a beautiful tribute to your precious Patrick.  There is no worst tragedy in life than that of lossing a child.  I pray that in time the heartbreak will be less intense, and may your family & friends continue to comfort you.
It show in all the photo's what a happy kid Patrick was.  May he always be remembered and forever loved by all who knew him~
God Bless

Peace & Love,
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A Tribute  / Stephanie Mireku (friend)
I can feel your bright blue eyes watching my every move
I can hear your distinct voice calling me to where you are
Your smile can still light up the room and everyone in it
Even though you gone
I can see you running towards me with so much to say
I can tell that you want me to keep your family in prayer
Your smile can still be deemed contagious
Even though your gone
I can sense that your trying to wipe the tears away
I can see you going the same way I'm going
Your smile can still change the world one step at a time
Even though yuour gone
Why is it that now more than ever I miss the good days?
When all the time you had the same kind, sapient heart to share
Your smile can still make the sun shine endlessly
Even though your gone
And it's now that I finally realize how special you were to me
If this were only a dream, I would wake up knowing you were OK
Your smile...I can still say that it's like no other
Even though your gone
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