Willaim Melican
Alas, I learned of Patrick's passing too late to pay my respects in person. Patrick earned every bit of respect from all who had the honor and pleasure of meeting or knowing him. He was still teaching as I entered high school, but unfortunate for me, he moved up into administration the year I would have taken his class. Several years later though, I did have many interactions with Patrick while he was Superintendent and I was on the Board of Education. He always took the time and patiently explain the various situations, trials and tribulations associated within the School District. He became a good friend and confident. He will be sorely missed here on earth, but welcomed by Martha in his rightly earned Heavenly reward. William Melican
