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karen roseme
Mountain climber
san diego
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Topic Author's Original Post - Nov 5, 2013 - 09:36am PT
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I am very sad to say Pat has got prostate cancer.
He is going to be operated on on November 7th at the V.A. in Los Angeles.
We wont know the extent of it until the surgery. The good news is prostate cancer is generally very treatable.
As many of you know Pat is a great , compassionate, generous person. He is always willing to help out any one in need.
I'm sure he would love hearing some words of encouragement from his friends.
I am sending positive vibes your way Pat. You have a great attitude and will beat this thing!
Big Hug!!!
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James Wilcox
Trad climber
Goleta/Virginia Lakes
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I'll be thinking of you on the 7th. I have no doubt of a positive outcome, but I know the path getting there can be bumpy and uncomfortable. Be well, my friend.
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rincon
Trad climber
SoCal
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Good luck Pat!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Good luck! I had prostate surgery last Spring with excellent results.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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I understand Pat has a great prognosis during recovery......his eyes will be working overtime with VERY GUD views! Best wishes and prayers for you Pat!
Peace
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Go Pat! It's a bit*ch going through the surgery and treatment, but it does give a laser like focus on recovery and then it becomes just another chapter in a life being well lived!
And as Ron said you will be having EXCELLENT aftercare on so many levels!
Susan
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can't say
Social climber
Pasadena CA
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Thanks for the kind words and positive vibes everyone. In my mind I know I really don't have a lot to be worried about regarding the outcomes of my surgery, but it's one of those emotional things knowing I have body rot and they have to open me up like a handbag to remove it. Mine is almost identical to my fathers bout with prostate cancer, so the family connection is very strong. There were almost zero symptoms and we wouldn't have caught it without a couple of PSA tests 4 months apart that showed a spike in my numbers. When I got the call from the doctor telling me the biopsy was positive, I felt like someone had knocked the wind from me.
I know what to expect, but still I've never had any deeply invasive surgery that involved organs etc. What I am worried about is it migrating from my prostate to either my lymph system, which is what happened with my father. He's still going strong today, 20 years after they removed his prostate, with it lodged in his lymph system.
That being said, after this is over I am looking forward to getting on my bike again (bike saddles are prostate irritants) and losing some of the excess blubber I've accumulated over the last few years. The VA has been "bery, bery, good to me" and have taken care of the DVT (blood clot) in my left leg and found relief for my messed up left foot. I'm actually looking forward to going climbing again.
Again, thanks to one and all. Having the support of friends and family goes a long way for a single guy in providing needed emotional juju from a great group of folks.
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Best of luck to you Pat.
I'm actually looking forward to going climbing again.
When your ready, call, I would be happy to string up a cord for you.
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WBraun
climber
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Good luck Pat and wishing you the very very best ........
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Roots
Mountain climber
SoCal
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Good luck Dude!
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klk
Trad climber
cali
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best of luck dude
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susan peplow
climber
Joshua Tree, CA
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Serious business but very happy to hear the doctors have a plan of action and you're educated on the process, results and family history success as well. Also super glad you stopped that silly idea of to not include your friends and community during the process. As you've seen, our community is amazingly supportive and concerned for it's members. You are one of us!
Best wishes for Thursday and you'll be back on the saddle again soon.
~Sooze
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scuffy b
climber
heading slowly NNW
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Best wishes for Thursday and after, can't say.
The "laser like focus on recovery" that SCSeagoat mentions must be balanced
by something "easy on the eyes." Make sure yo get Ron's help during your
recovery.
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doughnutnational
Gym climber
its nice here in the spring
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Best wishes and prayers for you from the way back machine. Kevin L.
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AKDOG
Mountain climber
Anchorage, AK
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Pat, good luck and have a speedy recovery
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Arrrgghhh, the curse of manhood!
Go strong Pat. I wish the treatments were this advanced 33 years ago when my father was diagnosed.
Have no fear, Donini's prostate leads the way!!
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Peter Haan
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, CA
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And Al Steck's as well.
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KP Ariza
climber
SCC
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Stay strong and positive Pat, wishing all the best to you man.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Positive vibes!
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Largo
Sport climber
The Big Wide Open Face
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I'll come visit you if I know where to go. Good luck with that, Pat.
LARGO
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can't say
Social climber
Pasadena CA
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Very cool ya'll, humble thanks.
Guy, I'd like that a lot. I'm going to try not to be such a stranger at the crags after this thing has been taken care.
Thanks again Sooze, you inspire a lot of people with your selfless support of wounded booze artists like Blitzo and moi.
Scuffy, it's all about balance eh? Discipline must be rewarded and an uber tall blond fetish model does a good job calming whenever of my darker angels start speaking to me.
Kevin, that darn Way Back Machine always seems to deposit me in the same circle of friends, sans the drama. Good to hear from you dude.
John, I'll be at the West LA VA center, building 500.
On a slightly sadder note, I had been slated to have my surgery done by robot. I'm thinking cool, I got to get probed by something out of a science fiction book. But alas it was not to be as the determined the risk factors outweighed the benefits.
Another huge plus with the WLA VA is that the doctors come out of UCLA Med school, and while I'm a Trojan in my loyalites, those folks do some crazy good work. Largo can attest to that.
For me what has always been the big hurdle to the many injuries I've had over the years, is not the injury itself, but the forced inaction waiting for time to pass while heeling and the associated feelings that are similar to cabin fever. Any and all ideas of cheap entertainment are appreciated.
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looking sketchy there...
Social climber
Latitute 33
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I will keep you in my thoughts on the 7th and hope to see you out at the crags sometime soon.
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Roger Breedlove
climber
Cleveland Heights, Ohio
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Hi Pat,
Prostate surgery is a bitch, based on my friends comments, but everyone seems to come through fine and are "cured" including any issues related an enlarged prostate. Good luck and heal quick.
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Russ Walling
Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
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Hang in there 'Gro! As for entertainment... growing a thumbnail or toenail is sorta fun if you are down for a while.
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captain chaos
climber
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Pat, I'm sure you'll cruise it, I know many who have had to deal with this program, and all came out fine... Hope to see you over here one of these days, Craig
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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We'll be thinking of you, Pat. And when Guyzo strings up that cord I might tag along too..
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Levy
Big Wall climber
So Cal
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Best wishes to Pat for a speedy recovery. Good luck with your treatment.
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snyd
Sport climber
Lexington, KY
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Best wishes Pat!
I will never forget your kindness and generosity to me!
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Mimi
climber
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All the best, Pat! You were very smart keeping an eye on this and catching it so early.
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Gary Kleiger
climber
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I remember when I first met you, Mari told me that you would pedal your mountain bike behind folks struggling up a steep grade, grab the seat and launch them and yourself up the hill. Can't wait to hear fresh tales of similar feats to come soon.
G
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chappy
Social climber
ventura
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Pat,
All the best in your recovery!
Chappy
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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You are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep us posted .....lynne leichtfuss
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Hope you'll heal up fast, Pat!
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Leggs
Sport climber
Tucson, AZ
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Positive vibes to you and your family, Pat.
~peace, lisa mae
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m.
Trad climber
UT
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Pat, best of luck with the op and I'm hoping for a speedy recovery. Big hugs from maria.
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crusher
climber
Santa Monica, CA
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Pat we're sorry to hear this but you are one strong dude and you will be fine! Sending you our best wishes!
Karen & Bill
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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good luck w/it , Pat....hang tough...you got this.....
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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FIGHT ON! as they say in the land of the Trojans Pat! USC class of 2011, my son Nikki graduated from there and I am forever sucked in as they say.
Peace
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mucci
Trad climber
The pitch of Bagalaar above you
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Can't say-
Wishing nothing but the best through this.
A close friend had the same surgery, and concerns. A little over 4 months later we topped out on a grade VI FA together after 7 days.
See you on the rock!
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Nick
climber
portland, Oregon
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Sending positive vibrations your way Pat. Heal well and quick.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, can't say...
just sent you a card and a get well gift... it says it will get there on thur. the 7th... so-let someone know, so it can be picked up...
am praying and rooting for you... in your corner,
god bless...
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chez
Social climber
chicago ill
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Hang tough Pat,
Get through surgery and a speedy recovery.
Then tie back in and climb.
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Fluoride
Trad climber
West Los Angeles, CA/Joshua Tree
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Best of luck with the procedure Pat.
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rmuir
Social climber
From the Time Before the Rocks Cooled.
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Keep the faith, Pat. Our thoughts are with you!
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T2
climber
Cardiff by the sea
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oh man Pat, sorry to hear this. Hoping nothing but the best for you my friend.
Sheesh
Good luck brother
Tommy
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Damn, bad news.
Good luck Pat.
I hope this doesn't mean you won't be at the Blitzo gig. I guess it probably does though.
DE
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Take care and get better very soon!
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TYeary
Social climber
State of decay
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Good luck Pat! good thoughts going out to you. Lets not wait till my next Birthday to get together!
TY
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can't say
Social climber
Pasadena CA
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An hour or so before I check in for surgery so I thought I'd post something. Thanks again to one and all for all the nice posts, thoughts and advice. With you in my corner, I know this is a done deal.
I won't have my cell phone while I'm in the hospital (2/3 days) but I will have a landline so I can reach the outside world.
I'm bummed I'll have to miss the Blitzopalozza but such is the nature of bad timing. But I'll be at any future fun event.
T2, dude, so good to hear from you. When I get out I'll get in touch and we can catch up. Good on ya Tommy:-)
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peter croft
climber
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Best wishes on the surgery, Pat. Following that, good luck and have fun on the comeback trail.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Look forward to seeing you after the recovery Pat, best wishes and be sayin a prayer or two for ya today.
Peace Brother
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Urmas
Social climber
Sierra Eastside
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Good luck to you, Pat. Heal up quickly!
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karen roseme
Mountain climber
san diego
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 7, 2013 - 12:07pm PT
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I'm sending you all the best MOJO this morning Pat!
I'm sure it's going well!
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karen roseme
Mountain climber
san diego
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 10, 2013 - 08:49pm PT
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I just spoke to Pat on the phone. He was in great sprits!
He had a team of doctors he really liked and they were very positive about the operation.
It will be a few days for the pathology report. So cross your fingers for him!!
He says thanks to everyone at the party last night who was wishing him well!
Don't feel too sorry for him right now. He has a 6" 5" super model from Canada taking care of him right now! We want some pictures Pat!
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can't say
Social climber
Pasadena CA
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Nov 10, 2013 - 09:43pm PT
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Whew, I'm glad that part's over. Youze guys are fantastic. It was a tough few days but now that I'm home I'm feeling much better. Karen thanks so much for all you've done.
After having to suffer post op gastric disconfort from opiate pain meds, I'm see how using ingestible thc compares and so far they friggin rock.
More later when I can post from my computer instead of phone.
Wish I could have made the memorial
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pud
climber
Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia
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Nov 14, 2013 - 09:11pm PT
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Pat,
I'm so glad you are home and doing well.
Sometimes, the challenges we face as we age make the risky business of our youth pale in comparison.
Getting old ain't for wimps!
Karin and I send our love and wishes for a complete recovery.
-Wayne
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Largo
Sport climber
The Big Wide Open Face
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Nov 14, 2013 - 11:22pm PT
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Hope you're feeling better, Pat. You will. You're a survivor.
JL
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Russ Walling
Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
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Nov 15, 2013 - 11:05am PT
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Heal up 'Gro! Hope you are well on your way to a full recovery.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Nov 15, 2013 - 11:35am PT
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How's the recovery view Pat? Hope yer getting along, enjoying the view and look forward to hearing how yer doin'. We missed you at the Gordo Ranch last weekend.
Peace Brother
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klk
Trad climber
cali
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Nov 15, 2013 - 11:45am PT
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glad this went well.
get better
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Just got the sad news. RIP and condolences to all your friends and family.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Rip Pat. Sorry i didn't catch this sooner.
My condolences to family and friends.
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Scole
Trad climber
Joshua Tree
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Back to the top for this one.
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Largo
Sport climber
The Big Wide Open Face
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How did Pat go from recovering, to gone, in two weeks?
Christ . . .
JL
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James Wilcox
Trad climber
Goleta/Virginia Lakes
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Oh my, this wasn't the sort of update I was prepared for.
Rest in Peace, Pat. Godspeed.
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susan peplow
climber
Joshua Tree, CA
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JL, it appears from his brother's post Pat's heart gave out.
A message from Pat last week was that his pathology reports were clear and he was doing well - albeit sometimes tired but that was expected for his 4-6 week recovery. He seemed pretty optimistic, his father has had prostate cancer for 20 years and has managed the disease. With the clear reports, I think he along with all of us were extremely relieved.
The news is sudden and tragic, listening and reading the stories of friends & family memories makes me wish I had known him better.
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susan peplow
climber
Joshua Tree, CA
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Jeff, Russ was suggesting the same connection with blood clots this morning.
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danielnay
Big Wall climber
Los Angeles
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Aug 16, 2014 - 03:18am PT
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Hi, this is Pats nephew... thank you all for your wishes and appreciation for my uncle. I miss him very much, I was looking through the site and saw quickly a photo of me and my uncle when I was a young kid I didn't believe it was me and him at first and did not save the photo, it is me and my uncle pat at a lake i'm like 5-6 years old (i'm a super blond kid) if you saw this or posted this photo it would really mean the world to me to have a copy. thank you!
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Aug 16, 2014 - 09:19am PT
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You had a great Uncle! He was a great friend to many of us...apparent at his memorial last year. I miss him dearly
Peace
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Peter Haan
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, CA
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Aug 16, 2014 - 10:25am PT
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Daniel, I just spent some time trying to find your image, but failed. Can you remember what kind of site it might have been on? He had something like a double set of friends.
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