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About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone

Many of us have come to know Patrick Malone (Lugnut) as a friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and kind individual. He is a frequent and enthusiastic contributor to our analog discussion forum. He has initiated only 17 threads, but responded to 559 threads. I would guess that many, if not most, of us can recall a time when Pat replied with helpful advice to a question we posted or helped us track down a rare recording. I have come to love Pat as a friend, and to respect him as a man, and I suspect many of you share those feelings.

Today I write to share difficult news with you. Pat has been diagnosed with an aggressive stomach cancer. It has yet to be determined whether surgery will even be worth it. If surgery is performed, most or all of the stomach will be removed, and Pat would face a difficult and long post-op period in the hospital. The medical course is still uncertain, but will be determined soon. Whatever is decided, it will not be easy or pleasant.

Something may be planned in the future to assist the family. For now, Pat could use some of the friendship he so often and willingly showed us. You can email Pat at: lugnut50@msn.com. You can also mail cards, letters ... or whatever. You may email me for Pat's mailing address. My email is: pfrumkin1@comcast.net.

I hope to spend a few days with Pat in Idaho or Nebraska (from which he hails) soon. Between this news, my legal work, getting ready for family arriving for the holidays, Audio Intelligent, and trying to make plans to visit Pat, my head is spinning. If you email me and I don't respond, please understand that I am not ignoring you, but rather simply do not have time to reply.

Pat may or may not have time to respond to posts here, to emails, or to cards mailed to him. But he has asked me to convey to each and every one of you that he has cherished your friendship, your comradery, and sharing our common hobby on this great website.

As we prepare for our holiday season celebrations, and look forward to -- as we should -- enjoying this time of year, I ask that you keep Pat and his family in mind ... and softly offer up, in quiet moments in the still of night and early morning, prayers for Pat and his family. God bless.

Warmest regards to all,
Paul Frumkin
paul_frumkin
hshapiro
40 posts
 
My wife's and my most sincere condolences go out to the Malone family and friends. Only by chance did I find this thread two weeks ago, but chose not to contribute until now. Like many in our Audiogon community, I had never had the good fortune of knowing Pat, the bravest man I never knew. All I can say is that in a very short time, this, the last chapter of a true man... Patrick Malone has affected my life in a most profound way. What better testament to a life well spent?

Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there... I do not sleep.
I am the thousand winds that blow...
I am the diamond glints on snow...
I am the sunlight on ripened grain...
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you waken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of gentle birds in circling flight...
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry—
I am not there... I did not die...

Rest in peace Pat. Tonight, I'll spin some Neil Young on my Linn LP12 in your honor.
gregm
3,409 posts
 
I only met Pat briefly and virtually... after reading the news I have a feeling of irretrievable loss and yet, I also feel a (frightening for me) sense of calm; Pat's new life will be good and peaceful

Thank you Pat and Barb for coming into our lives -- and Barb, may God preserve your strength and yr well-being.
Greg.
ecclectique
509 posts
 
My condolences to Barb,family and friends. Rest in peace Pat.
stuartbranson
183 posts
 
Rest in peace. Thanks Pat.
autio
42 posts
 
Dear Barb,

I am so sorry about your loss. I have not been a regular poster to this thread and even now have a difficult time posting here, but I had some email exchanges with Pat over the last year. I respected Pat as a person and as a man. He seemed very passionate about everything he did; from buiding his race car, to building his audio system, to voicing his politcal opinions to sharing his ordeal over the last year with friends. I respected him most for his passion because without passion, life is but existance and it seems like most are happy just to exist, but not Pat, he stood out from the "crowd" in this respect. I have thought about all he has gone through and it is so sad such a man was taken from the world so soon but it is awe inspiring that he lived out his last year in such a vibrant way. From what he has wrote about you Barb I think he was a lucky man to have someone like you to share share his life with.

Lee
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