Kottwitz-Graphics
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My dad called me yesterday afternoon and told me that my brother passed. He had been diagnosed with lung cancer, and was going through radiation and chemo. When I talked to him a couple of weeks ago, Pat was telling me that he was tired, but the cancer cells were shrinking, and the doctors were pleased with how well the treatments were working. He was 53.
My 18 year old niece found him in the bathroom already passed, and she called 911 and cleaned up before my sister in law got home.
My family was not that close, and growing up, I never really knew Pat, as he was 14 years older than I am. We did connect several years ago at the Myrtle Beach Bike week, and I spent several days with him. We did talk more, but not enough.
The last thing that I told him was when he got stronger, we were going to do a week long bike tour, most likely up to Sturgis, as brothers. I'm so sad that we will never get to do that trip.
I beg all of you to spend time with your brothers, sisters, mothers and fathers as you can. I wish I had spent more time with mine.
My 18 year old niece found him in the bathroom already passed, and she called 911 and cleaned up before my sister in law got home.
My family was not that close, and growing up, I never really knew Pat, as he was 14 years older than I am. We did connect several years ago at the Myrtle Beach Bike week, and I spent several days with him. We did talk more, but not enough.
The last thing that I told him was when he got stronger, we were going to do a week long bike tour, most likely up to Sturgis, as brothers. I'm so sad that we will never get to do that trip.
I beg all of you to spend time with your brothers, sisters, mothers and fathers as you can. I wish I had spent more time with mine.
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