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Patrick left this world at the young age of just 29 years old. He spent most of his all too short life suffering through daily battles with his "demons".
My demons and yours may be things like making the next mortgage payment, saving for the kids' college education, being a good enough brother, mother, uncle, etc. Patrick's demons ranged from why a strangers baby is crying at the grocery store, to world peace and every tragedy in between, not to mention the years of battle against his illness!
He carried the weight of the world on his shoulders and suffered equal empathy for all things...and yet he selflessly kept all of this hidden. Hidden behind compassionate eyes, the truest of smiles, and hidden within one of the warmest hearts ever known.
Despite his many struggles Patrick found the time and strength to help a great many people. He participated in support groups, mentored others - young and old alike, and gladly bent over backwards for anyone, asking nothing in return.
His life's passion was cooking, and all who have ever had the pleasure of tasting one of his creations would surely attest to his talent.
Truly one of the rarest of human beings, Patrick Brendan Mackey...an inspiration to all who knew him.