BG Pat Patterson passed away

Cecil DP · September 22, 2009, 07:30:57 PM

I just found out that BG Patterson, National Commander from 1973-1976 passed away yesterday. He was also a former MER and Maryland Wing Commander.

Spike · September 22, 2009, 07:56:22 PM

Nothing yet on the NHQ site.......nice NHQ, real nice!

I met him twice, once as a Cadet and again as a Senior. He gave the best CAP speech I have ever listened to. He will be missed, I am sure of that.

Ned · September 22, 2009, 08:25:28 PM

Quote from: Spike on September 22, 2009, 07:56:22 PM
Nothing yet on the NHQ site.......nice NHQ, real nice!

I met him twice, once as a Cadet and again as a Senior. He gave the best CAP speech I have ever listened to. He will be missed, I am sure of that.

Dude,

Did you even bother to check?

http://www.capvolunteernow.com/news.cfm/patterson_former_cap_national_commander_passes?show=news&newsID=6041

I saw it there at least two hours ago.

I know you don't like the organization very much, but at least make a good faith effort to check before badmouthing NHQ.

Ned Lee

Spike · September 22, 2009, 08:33:01 PM

Quote from: Ned on September 22, 2009, 08:25:28 PM
Dude,

Did you even bother to check?

http://www.capvolunteernow.com/news.cfm/patterson_former_cap_national_commander_passes?show=news&newsID=6041

I saw it there at least two hours ago.

I know you don't like the organization very much, but at least make a good faith effort to check before badmouthing NHQ.

Ned Lee

^ um......

Where did you get I don't like the organization??

I knew of his passing at 10:00AM, and nothing was up at NHQ until 2:00PM.

Finally.....it should not be hidden in the news section, it should be on the front page of capmembers.com. Instead some BS cellphone setup fee waiver from AT&T is there in its place.

So....DUDE.....

SarDragon · September 22, 2009, 09:02:18 PM

IMHO, you came across with the attitude that some NHQ staffer should be constantly monitoring the news, with an "OMG, I should get that posted immediately" mentality. Four hours isn't a terrible response time.

Spike · September 22, 2009, 09:11:07 PM

^ My biggest gripe is that an Advertisement is on the front page when this article should be there in it's place.

However, this is not about NHQ or posters here. I apologize for hijacking. THIS IS ABOUT
Brig Gen Patterson.

He deserves a space on the front page for his dedicated service to CAP.

RiverAux · September 22, 2009, 10:09:17 PM

They posted the article on the day of his death. You can't get more timely than that. They have a place for CAP News and that is where they put it. If it was on the front page I would never have seen it since I go to the "News" for "News" (Imagine that).

Airrace · September 23, 2009, 02:00:51 AM

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. A great man that will deeply be missed by all at CAP.

C/MSgt Lunsford · September 23, 2009, 02:18:42 AM

Quote from: Airrace on September 23, 2009, 02:00:51 AM
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. A great man that will deeply be missed by all at CAP.

Same here, I will keep his family in my prayers. Even though I did not know much about him, I bet he was a pretty cool guy.

Gunner C · September 23, 2009, 08:22:02 AM

I ran into him at a couple of conferences. He was always pleasant, positive, and treated everyone with respect - he just plain liked CAP folks. I don't think I ever saw him not smiling. A true gentleman - he'll be missed.