Condolences for
Jimi Taro Patrick

I would like to share a poem with you that I had written for Jimi, it's titled " In Loving Memory"
Dear Family, Friends & Loved Ones,
I know I left in such a hurry,
And never meant to cause you worry;
But please be happy for me,
Because I'm in Heaven, with God you see,
What happened was part of God's plan,
And He reached down and grabbed my hand;
I reached up and held Him tight,
For my miraculous flight;
So now in Heaven I will wait,
Until you come through the Golden Gate;
So please don't cry for me,
Because this was the end of my journey;
I'm no longer out there on the roam,
I'm finally, "Safely Home"!
Love,
Jimi

My sincere condolences to all of you. Words cannot express how sad this is, I can't even imagine what you are going through. Even though I don't know you, my prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Sharon and Rich, I can not even begin to imagine what you are going through. I taught Jimi at St. Andrew Preschool and will always remember him as a sweet loving boy. I was touched to read all that he has accomplished in such a short time. In reading through the many comments it is abundantly clear he has touch many lives. Be comforted in your love for him and may God continue to watch over you. Love and Prayers, Lisa

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Patrick,

We don’t personally know one another but I live in Philadelphia; I am a graduate of Nazareth Academy and I am one of the many that watched this terrible and senseless tragedy unfold. Almost thirty years ago HGP was NA’s “brother” school and I certainly feel the connection.

There are no words I can offer to make your world whole again but know-- the loss of your beautiful young man is felt by many. The goodness of his soul and character shines through his eyes and smile every time I see his photo appear on my screen and is a credit to you—those that loved him most! What a fine job you did raising an amazing, intelligent and caring boy! How lucky you were to have had one another for nineteen years!

My deepest and most sincere condolences, I cannot begin to understand the depths of your sorrow and suffering over the course of these last few weeks and in the weeks, months and years to come. I pray that you find solace in the knowledge that he has found comfort in the arms of God until you see each other again. I send you love and light and will keep Jimi, you and your family in my prayers.

When I am keenly feeling the absence of those I love; I read this poem which gives me some comfort, I hope it does for you as well.

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die. --Mary Elizabeth Frye

My deepest condolences to the family. Jimi, may you rest in peace in the arms of Our Lord Jesus Christ.