Kevin Patrick Obituary

I agree with Jonathan Karp (who went on to edit the school paper and now runs Simon and Schuster.) Kevin was simply brilliant when it came to talking about literature. I learned an enormous amount from him and I still remember things he said about particular poems. I am still so sad that he is gone and terribly regretful that I did not renew our friendship when I had the chance.

Dear Andrea and Ben,

You've never met me, but I Kevin and I were in a seminar together at Brown University, and he immediately impressed me as the most brilliant person in the class. He would frequently remain quiet through the first half of the discussion, and then, when he was ready, burst into a blazingly original soliloquy of interpretation and argument.

We were good friends for a few years and then lost touch with each other, but he'll always remain etched in my memory as the ideal of what an intellectually curious college student ought to be. Once, he deconstructed a poem for me, line by line, and I was dazzled by how much meaning he found in the specific words and phrases. He possessed a literary mind, a first-rate intelligence, a wry sense of humor, and the gift of eloquence. He had high standards, for himself and others, and I admired him for not being afraid to follow his own path. I hope this memory of Kevin gives you some small solace. Please feel free to share this with Michael Patrick and his parents. We met briefly, through Kevin, and I could tell how much he loved and appreciated them.

I was shocked to learn of Kevin's death in the Brown Alumni Monthly yesterday. We were close friends in college, and though we fell out of touch, I wondered how he was and how he was doing. Could you contact me through my website? Thank you.

Dear Andrea

Im so sorry to hear about the passing of Patrick. He was a colleague and dear friend when he worked at NDI in Cape Town, South Africa.
Please know you, and your family are in my prayers.

From: Valma Hendricks, Cape Town, SA

Dear Andrea & Ben,
We are so sorry about Kevin. He was a wonderful person who will be missed by friends and family around the world. We feel lucky to have met your family as some of our first friends on the island. We are here to help you in any way we can. Love, The Elam Family

Dear Andrea- I'm so sorry - you've been in my thoughts so much. While there are no words, please know that I - so many of us - are here for you and Ben.

Dear Andrea & Ben:

I'm so sorry about Kevin. You are in my thoughts & prayers.

Love,
Mary Foley

Dear Andrea and Ben,

We are so sorry to hear about this. Please let us know if we can help any way. He will be greatly missed especially at CAM and we send our sincere condolences.

Christine & Paul Arant

Andrea,
I am thinking of you and Ben. Kevin made it evident that he adored both you and Ben. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dearesr Andrea & Ben

From your African family, we celebrated Kevin's life as friends tonight and remembered the times we spent with you when you lived with us. Kevin will always be a part of our life and you and Ben will always be in our lives. We are with you in spirit all the days going forward. All our love, the SA crowd.

Our deepest sympathies to you and Ben. Kevin was a great guy whose memory will always live on.

Fondly,

Tom and Bonnie

Dear Andrea,

Kevin lives on in your conversation and memories. I pray for strength for Ben and you as you celebrate memories of a life well lived. God bless!

We are keeping you in our prayers and extend our deepest sympathy to all of you. We are just so sorry for your loss and send a special comforting hug to Ben.