RIP Patteeu - Page 7

**BigRedChief** · 01:05 AM

Patteau was my friend. That may surprise some of you, but we were real life friends for 15+ years, I met Gene at my Arrowhead tailgate sometime in the mid 2000’s. It was the only time we ever met face to face. We hit it off at the tailgate. We only knew each other from Chiefs Planet, we were obviously totally opposites in our political views but outside of that subject, we found we had a lot in common.

We decided to stay in real life contact after the game. Over the 15+ years we kept in touch with what was happening in our real lives. We worked together many times on the packages for the troops. He gave his time and not just money to help get those packages out to the troops.

He was so proud of his daughters. He would go on about how smart they were. Both are successful in life now. They live in NY and LA and as he said so proudly, just as conservative in their views as him.

Gene went through a divorce, daughters moving to different states. Moving etc. I shared with him my son’s path, my moves, milestones etc.

And then there was Gene’s health issues. I swore to keep them to myself. Sometimes I wanted to defend him about being short or aggressive towards someone. You would be short too if you only ½ of one lung left.

At the end, Gene needed a walker to move. On oxygen all the time. Have multiple cancers in different places. Paralysis in his right arm so when he posted on the Planet. He was only able to post using his one good arm and hand.

He was still fighting all that to the end. He did not go gently into the night. He went out fighting death with everything he had. I can only hope that when my time comes, I’ll have the courage he showed.

I will miss my friend.

Gene is the one behind Stevie Ray on the left.

**ptlyon** · 05-01-2021, 10:22 AM

Holy shit that was quick. Rip fellow CP member. It's amazing how this is really a community. And although we may have different views, we're all in this together.

vailpass · 05-01-2021, 10:37 AM

Pat was one of my favorite people here. Intelligent, level-headed, wry wit. Godspeed.

rabblerouser · 05-01-2021, 10:45 AM

Goddamm it. My first "CP friend" on my friends list.

This really sucks. RIP Pat. You rocked.

rabblerouser · 05-01-2021, 10:50 AM

Goddamm it. My first "CP friend" on my friends list.

This really sucks. RIP Pat. You rocked.

Lex Luthor · 05-01-2021, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaFace

But there's no question that he was a far more level-headed and thoughtful person than the "DC crazies," and I can't think of a time he wasn't respectful with his criticism. A few times he even managed to convince me to see things his way.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Pat and I had our disagreements in DC but we always respected each other. The cool thing was outside of DC we agreed alot and I always respected what he said. I talked to him a few times about his health issues and I am absolutely heartbroken he has passed away.

RIP my friend.

Quote:

Originally Posted by banyon

I have probably had more discussions and arguments with patteeu than 90% of people on this forum. We disagreed on about the same percentage too. But he would always defend me and others from people disagreeing in a disrespectful manner. I never met him in RL (I have met a select few of you). Reminds me that even when we disagree on petty political BS, when you actually get to know people, you probably have more in common than you think. Would also laugh and rep people on the opposite side of the political aisle if he thought it was actually funny. Class guy.

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Originally Posted by suzzer99

Agreed - the dude was amazing about not getting personal.

This whole forum would be so much better off if the DC forum never existed imo. Half the forum wouldn't hate the other half, and I bet there would still be a lot of IRL meetups.

I agree 100% with the above. Pat and I disagreed on a lot of things in the DC forum. He was always polite and respectful. I wasn't. I've been a dick in the DC forum for a long time, and I regret that now.

Rest in peace, Pat. We will miss you.

**BossChief** · 05-01-2021, 11:02 AM

Damn. RIP friend.

Clyde Frog · 05-01-2021, 11:16 AM

Rest East, Pat.

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htismaqe · 05-01-2021, 11:36 AM

Damn.

I'm crushed.

Mizzou_8541 · 05-01-2021, 11:37 AM

Damn. Seemed like an awesome guy.

BryanBusby · 05-01-2021, 11:45 AM

Oh ****.

RIP

BucEyedPea · 05-01-2021, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Damn.

I'm crushed.

I am too.

Rest in peace.

ToxSocks · 05-01-2021, 12:05 PM

Damn. R.I.P.

We lost a good one.

Hydrae · 05-01-2021, 12:13 PM

Very sorry to hear that the rip cord on his chute didn't work.

Not much to say that hasn't already been said. We lost one of the good ones for sure.

RIP

theoldcoach · 05-01-2021, 12:20 PM

RIP Patteau.

You were the best of us!

Fishpicker · 05-01-2021, 12:21 PM

I hope his family and friends can arrive at some closure and healing. this is a loss for all of CP. RIP Gene

05-01-2021, 12:58 AM
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $1218962 VARSITY	RIP Patteeu Patteau was my friend. That may surprise some of you, but we were real life friends for 15+ years, I met Gene at my Arrowhead tailgate sometime in the mid 2000’s. It was the only time we ever met face to face. We hit it off at the tailgate. We only knew each other from Chiefs Planet, we were obviously totally opposites in our political views but outside of that subject, we found we had a lot in common. We decided to stay in real life contact after the game. Over the 15+ years we kept in touch with what was happening in our real lives. We worked together many times on the packages for the troops. He gave his time and not just money to help get those packages out to the troops. He was so proud of his daughters. He would go on about how smart they were. Both are successful in life now. They live in NY and LA and as he said so proudly, just as conservative in their views as him. Gene went through a divorce, daughters moving to different states. Moving etc. I shared with him my son’s path, my moves, milestones etc. And then there was Gene’s health issues. I swore to keep them to myself. Sometimes I wanted to defend him about being short or aggressive towards someone. You would be short too if you only ½ of one lung left. At the end, Gene needed a walker to move. On oxygen all the time. Have multiple cancers in different places. Paralysis in his right arm so when he posted on the Planet. He was only able to post using his one good arm and hand. He was still fighting all that to the end. He did not go gently into the night. He went out fighting death with everything he had. I can only hope that when my time comes, I’ll have the courage he showed. I will miss my friend. Gene is the one behind Stevie Ray on the left. Last edited by BigRedChief; 05-01-2021 at 01:05 AM..
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05-01-2021, 10:22 AM	#91
ptlyon Bono & Grbac wasn't enough Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sioux City, IA Casino cash: $11233829	Holy shit that was quick. Rip fellow CP member. It's amazing how this is really a community. And although we may have different views, we're all in this together. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Advertise here: $19.99 a month
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05-01-2021, 10:37 AM	#92
vailpass Psycho Bag Of Squanch Join Date: Sep 2001 Casino cash: $9594244	Pat was one of my favorite people here. Intelligent, level-headed, wry wit. Godspeed. __________________ “Education is a weapon whose effect depends on who holds it in his hands and at whom it is aimed.” Joseph Stalin
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05-01-2021, 10:45 AM	#93
rabblerouser left blank intentionally Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Belize Nuts Casino cash: $4234897	Goddamm it. My first "CP friend" on my friends list. This really sucks. RIP Pat. You rocked. __________________ MY ADOPT-A-CHIEF : Jody Fortson Jr.
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05-01-2021, 10:50 AM	#94
rabblerouser left blank intentionally Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Belize Nuts Casino cash: $4234897	Goddamm it. My first "CP friend" on my friends list. This really sucks. RIP Pat. You rocked. __________________ MY ADOPT-A-CHIEF : Jody Fortson Jr.
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05-01-2021, 11:02 AM	#96
BossChief SuperBowl or bust Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: BF Iowa Casino cash: $104088	Damn. RIP friend. __________________ Dreams do come true... http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showp...postcount=1407
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05-01-2021, 11:16 AM	#97
Clyde Frog Tre Right, Three Jet Chip Wasp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Land of the Tech Bro Casino cash: $4162474	Rest East, Pat. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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05-01-2021, 11:36 AM	#98
htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $9839900	Damn. I'm crushed.
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05-01-2021, 11:37 AM	#99
Mizzou_8541 Starter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Casino cash: $1007473	Damn. Seemed like an awesome guy.
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05-01-2021, 11:45 AM	#100
BryanBusby In Search of a Life Join Date: Mar 2006 Casino cash: $3619900 VARSITY	Oh ****. RIP
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05-01-2021, 12:05 PM	#102
ToxSocks Needs more middle fingers Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego Casino cash: $2793063	Damn. R.I.P. We lost a good one. __________________ Life is like a dick. Sometimes it gets hard for no reason, but it can't stay hard forever.
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05-01-2021, 12:13 PM	#103
Hydrae MVP Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Newport, Or Casino cash: $777000	Very sorry to hear that the rip cord on his chute didn't work. Not much to say that hasn't already been said. We lost one of the good ones for sure. RIP
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05-01-2021, 12:20 PM	#104
theoldcoach Veteran Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Missouri Casino cash: $9640400	RIP Patteau. You were the best of us!
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05-01-2021, 12:21 PM	#105
Fishpicker On one quarter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: I play all day Casino cash: $1867111	I hope his family and friends can arrive at some closure and healing. this is a loss for all of CP. RIP Gene __________________ A person who has been [ideologically] demoralized cannot assess true information. the [demoralization] process is complete and irreversible. -Yuri Bezmenov on Soviet Subversion
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