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Re: Pat Swovelin's memorial
Luciano 2012-May-30 22:20:00
Roger, thanks for share this information.
I still can not believe this happened, and would like to know under what
circumstances our colleague died, a person full of life that suddenly left
us .. if necessary answer me (anyone) directly to my email, not on this
list.
Thank you
On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 6:28 PM, Roger Howard <#removed#> wrote:
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> 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).)
>
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