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
It seems like it was yesteday that Pat and Barb came to visit Portland. We knocked around the used record shops and second hand audio stores, had some good meals, told some bad jokes, listened to some good live jazz and enjoyed the camraderie that comes from deep personal respect. Pat was weary, but his spirit shone through it all. I wish it were yesterday again. We will miss you Pat.

Marty Kohn
Portland, OR
11/10/05
I might be like many others, in that I wasn't a regular contributor to this thread (other than the first day) but I kept up with the news and thought of Patrick and what was going on.

We had emailed a few times last year about various things and I thought I would be able to stop by for a visit. We'll still be able to visit, just not in these earthly bodies.

My sincerest condolences to Patrick's family.
My deepest sympathy to Pat's wife, family and friends.

Your suffering is over, God Bless and forever rest in eternal peace Pat, you will always be loved and remembered as a part of this community and many others.

Pat (Rx8man)
RIP Pat, we've never met, talked or exchanged emails, but you have changed my life. Best wishes to Pat's family during this very difficult time.

Tim
God Bless Pat and his loved ones, I am sad for the loss of the earthy Pat, but I smile and take comfort in knowing the joy he feels now.