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Pat Swovelin's memorial
Roger Howard 2012-May-30 21:28:00
As most of you know, we lost Pat Swovelin, a friend to many here and
exceptional member of this community, just about a week ago. I wanted
to share some details of a memorial celebration his family is
planning, and to which those of you who can make it to Southern
California are invited. See below for details:
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Dear Friends: Thank you all for your support through this difficult
time. Everything is coming together for a fitting tribute to the Late,
Great, Much-Beloved Pat Swovelin. (Pat would copyright that phrase,
I'm sure!)
The Celebration of Pat's Life will be Sunday July 1 at Perris Valley
DZ. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. Bring your favorite "Patrick Story' and join
us for a day of memorial skydives, tandem jumps by his kids, Preston &
Alanna, along with food & drink, speechifying & bad jokes, camaraderie
& love.
We hope you can attend in person; please be so kind as to RSVP to
#removed# (even if it's a maybe). Potential lurkers for
the actual flower-drop skydives should likewise apply to that address
(and get current!).
Also, FYI, Pat will be interred with military honors next week at the
Riverside National Cemetery. (The VA has not yet given us a date, so
I'll have to get back to you with that info.) NOTE: This is a military
funeral and space is limited, close friends are welcome, of course,
but we must get you on their official list prior to the event. If you
want to attend, please get in touch with the family and we'll see if
can get you in: #removed#
In closing, let me say a most heartfelt "Thank you!" to all of you.
Your touching comments and support give honor to the memory of my
brother the Late, Great, Much-Beloved Pat Swovelin (Copyright
pending).)