[lrankin]

Re: Pat Killingsworth

by lrankin on Thu Feb 11, 2016 10:09 pm

I'm devastated and angry. I hurt for Pat and Pattie. Pat had asked if he was able to dare to dream again and now this. Stop already, myeloma!!!!

[Multibilly]

Re: Pat Killingsworth

by Multibilly on Thu Feb 11, 2016 10:19 pm

It takes a lot to bring me to tears. This is one of those situations and I am wiping my tears away as I write this. Pat was so special, caring and helpful to all of us on this journey. We have lost a true, selfless hero. Godspeed Pat.

[Arizonan]

Re: Pat Killingsworth

by Arizonan on Thu Feb 11, 2016 11:26 pm

I never met Pat, but I feel like I lost a personal friend. He has been an inspiration on how to live my own life.

David

[Boris Simkovich]

Re: Pat Killingsworth

by Boris Simkovich on Fri Feb 12, 2016 12:05 am

I am very sorry to say that we've received confirmation of Pat's passing from a representative of his family. Pat died this morning at 11: 20 a.m. with his wife and other family members at his side.

Our article about Pat has just been published. You can find it on the Beacon's front page and also at this link:

"Remembering Pat Killingsworth", The Myeloma Beacon, Feb 11, 2016

[MrPotatohead]

Re: Pat Killingsworth

by MrPotatohead on Fri Feb 12, 2016 4:02 am

What terrible news.

He was so brave, selfless, and filled with humanity.

May his soul find peace in a world better than this one. May his memory live forever in the hearts of his family and many friends.

[Tracy J]

Re: Pat Killingsworth

by Tracy J on Fri Feb 12, 2016 8:21 am

I never actually met Pat in person, but I certainly feel that I know him from his writings. I barely know what to write now, except to say that the news of his death brings me heartache. I am sure that my heartache is nothing compared with his family's, and I wish them peace of mind and peace of heart.

[Ellen Harris]

Re: Pat Killingsworth

by Ellen Harris on Fri Feb 12, 2016 9:19 am

Pat's passing is a huge blow. He was such a unique and wonderful person who gave so selflessly to the myeloma community. My deepest condolences to Pattie and the rest of his family. Thank you for sharing him with us.

[Chris M]

Re: Pat Killingsworth

by Chris M on Fri Feb 12, 2016 2:50 pm

I echo Ellen's message to Pattie and the rest of Pat's family: "Thank you for sharing him with us." There are no words to adequately express how much he will be missed by so many people. My deepest condolences go out to Pattie and family.

Chris M.

[JohnC]

Re: Pat Killingsworth

by JohnC on Fri Feb 12, 2016 3:22 pm

Rest in peace, Pat. You have been a beacon on our journey. Will miss your presence in our world.

[Mark11]

Re: Pat Killingsworth

by Mark11 on Tue Feb 14, 2017 11:36 am

It is hard to believe that it has been a year since Pat passed away. I want to mention the one year anniversary of his passing since he helped so many myeloma patients. Any newly diag­nosed patients should read Pat's columns as I think you will find them very helpful.