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Brenda Elthon's avatar

"But what else is there, but words?'

Yes, and love.

You shared both with him, so celebrate such a rarity.

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The Real Comptroller's avatar

I enjoyed his writing immensely. Thank you for taking the time to let us know. Condolences to you and all who knew him personally.

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The Way The World Works's avatar

Thanks for the update Ken. That was clearly a hard thing to write. I’m a long time fan and remember him very fondly. I appreciate him, and I appreciate you. Feels like an important time to step out of my cave and just say that.

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Scott Berfield's avatar

So sorry for the loss of your friend.

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Silasfelinus's avatar

What a wonderful tribute. Thank you for writing this.

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David C Jones's avatar

I enjoyed his writing and wit and always looked forward to your interplay together. I am sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing Popehat with him (and with us).

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Clay Fenlason's avatar

I, too, am a Gen-X refugee from Gone Gold and Octopus Overlords. I never made that same connection with Patrick, but had a chance to compare fierce melancholies more than once, and his respect mattered more to me than it probably should have. It's been a delight to watch the two of you go on to other things, see your talents more widely recognized. And a grief to outlive Patrick. Pouring one out for him.

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Griff's avatar

Lovely. You are in danger of getting kicked out of the “grouchy old litigators” club.

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Eduardo Montemayor's avatar

Popehat entertained through the years during my long term illness. If illness can unite minds , cancer can cure division. Or something cleverly said. Sorry for your loss Ken.

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jackassletters.com's avatar

Somehow I missed that he was sick. He was always supportive of my writing and would comment on my posts on twitter. I wish I'd known him better. He was someone who I engaged with online and found amusing. I tried to do the same.

Sorry for your loss. It sucks to lose friends.

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Sue Sanders's avatar

Words never really convey our sorrow or our sympathies at these times. I know mine certainly won't, but my heart breaks for all of us. I cannot fathom the strength of his wife through this. I wish you as easy a time as is possible in your journey through this grief.

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Clint Popetz's avatar

Oh no! I loved reading him, and he seemed so happy recently with his new relationship. I thought his health had finally stabilized. So sad.

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Images of Broken Light's avatar

I liked Patrick's work on Popehat. I'm sorry to learn that he's gone. R.I.P.

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Tom Sadler's avatar

A wonderful tribute. You made him real for those of us who did not know him. Thank you.

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Matt Carson's avatar

So sorry to have read about his loss for you and his family.

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Andy's avatar

Your words celebrate the memory of your friend. It’s the highest honor one can give, and I thank you for sharing it. May his memory be a blessing.

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