Patrick, Matthew John
Born September 12, 1990 at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Texas, Mattthew passed away September 28, 2012 at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado. A funeral with full honors was held at the Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel in Colorado Springs on Thursday, October 4th, 2012; his final resting place will be at the Academy Cemetery.
Matthew was a Cadet 1st Class at the United States Air Force Academy. Majoring in aeronautical engineering, he would have graduated May 2013, having already accumulated more than enough hours for his degree by the end of his 2nd Class year. He had been assigned by the Air Force as an Aeronautical Developmental Engineer after graduation.
Matthew was a member of the Shadow 7 squadron his first year, and was in Barmstormers 23 squadron the last 3 years. While at the Academy, he led his squadron from 28th to 1st place in drill and ceremonies, was the honor NCO as a junior, and would have been the honor CO next spring as a senior. He spent many hours helping his squad mates with math and science homework, both as a squad tutor and afterwards.
As parents, we knew early on that he was smart - in 1st grade instead of just saying "I like dinosaurs," he announced he was going to be a paleontologist. And he could spell it correctly. He attended Kramer Elementary, Franklin Middle School, and the Science & Engineering Magnet in Dallas, where he graduated 11th in his class in 2009.
From 1998 to 2002, Matthew lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico and attended SY Jackson Elementary. Matthew excelled at math and science competitions, winning numerous awards both individually and with his teammates; was a NASA High School Aerospace Scholar; a 2008 National Merit Finalist; Member of the National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society; and a 2009 National AP Distinguished Scholar.
A member of his high school and church choirs, Matthew loved music-he played trumpet in middle school and took piano lessons prior to that. His high school choir presented him with the Foghorn Award for best low voice. In 8th grade he fell in love with flying and made up his mind to obtain an appointment to USAFA. He joined the Civil Air Patrol, where he rose to the rank of Cadet Lt. after earning his Mitchell Award in 2008. While at a CAP summer camp in 2007 he learned to fly, and soloed for the first time.
Matthew was a devoted fan of Texas Longhorns football and went to Dallas Mavericks games before he could walk. He became a fan of pro cycling during high school, and would often get up before dawn (or stay up-his parents were never sure which) to watch live broadcasts of events in Europe. He was one of the leaders of the war gaming club at USAFA, focusing on strategic & board games that recreated historical events.
Matthew was a voracious reader and enjoyed history and philosophy. Although not a language major, he studied German, Latin and Russian in high school and college. He was baptized at St. Monica's Catholic Church in Dallas in 1991 and confirmed at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church in 2006. He was active in the church youth house, sang in the youth band, went on mission trips to New Mexico, South Dakota, Kentucky, and New Orleans, retreats at Mo Ranch in South Texas and Montreat in North Carolina; and amazed one and all with his performance as Rooster in the youth stage presentation of "Annie" his junior year.
He loved to try new things, be it eating new foods or the annual family summer vacation to places like San Francisco, Washington DC, the Grand Canyon, Boston, New England, Maine, or his favorite place, Yellowstone. He especially loved the mountains, trees and rivers, and his dad loved their fly fishing trips together.
Matthew has been variously described by friends, teachers, and parents of friends as someone who was quiet, professional, unassuming, loyal to a fault, and creative with a keen mind and a quick, dry wit. He had a quirky sense of humor with an appreciation for irony and the absurd. He never wanted to draw attention to himself, preferring to let others take the lead while he worked behind the scenes to make things run smoothly.
He is survived by his parents, Matthew G. and Beverly Robertson Patrick, and his sister Catherine Ann Patrick; Grandparents Jack and Cathy Robertson; aunt and uncles Mark and Peggy Patrick, Kimberly (Patrick) and Eduardo Boettsch, Boyd and Kat Patrick, Michal Robertson, John and Anqi Robertson, Russell Robertson, David and Ronda Robertson, Joe and Amy Robertson, and Lydia Robertson; and numerous cousins.
Here, freed from pain, secure from misery, lies A child, the darling of his parents' eyes; A gentler Lamb ne'er sported on the plain, A fairer flower will never bloom again; Few were the days allotted to his breath; Now let him sleep in peace his night of death.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 13th at 3:00 p.m. at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church, NE corner of Preston Road and Walnut Hill Road, Dallas, Texas. All are welcome to attend; those unable to attend are invited to view a live-stream at www.phpc.org.
Published in the Dallas Morning News on October 11, 2012
Born September 12, 1990 at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Texas, Mattthew passed away September 28, 2012 at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado. A funeral with full honors was held at the Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel in Colorado Springs on Thursday, October 4th, 2012; his final resting place will be at the Academy Cemetery.
Matthew was a Cadet 1st Class at the United States Air Force Academy. Majoring in aeronautical engineering, he would have graduated May 2013, having already accumulated more than enough hours for his degree by the end of his 2nd Class year. He had been assigned by the Air Force as an Aeronautical Developmental Engineer after graduation.
Matthew was a member of the Shadow 7 squadron his first year, and was in Barmstormers 23 squadron the last 3 years. While at the Academy, he led his squadron from 28th to 1st place in drill and ceremonies, was the honor NCO as a junior, and would have been the honor CO next spring as a senior. He spent many hours helping his squad mates with math and science homework, both as a squad tutor and afterwards.
As parents, we knew early on that he was smart - in 1st grade instead of just saying "I like dinosaurs," he announced he was going to be a paleontologist. And he could spell it correctly. He attended Kramer Elementary, Franklin Middle School, and the Science & Engineering Magnet in Dallas, where he graduated 11th in his class in 2009.
From 1998 to 2002, Matthew lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico and attended SY Jackson Elementary. Matthew excelled at math and science competitions, winning numerous awards both individually and with his teammates; was a NASA High School Aerospace Scholar; a 2008 National Merit Finalist; Member of the National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society; and a 2009 National AP Distinguished Scholar.
A member of his high school and church choirs, Matthew loved music-he played trumpet in middle school and took piano lessons prior to that. His high school choir presented him with the Foghorn Award for best low voice. In 8th grade he fell in love with flying and made up his mind to obtain an appointment to USAFA. He joined the Civil Air Patrol, where he rose to the rank of Cadet Lt. after earning his Mitchell Award in 2008. While at a CAP summer camp in 2007 he learned to fly, and soloed for the first time.
Matthew was a devoted fan of Texas Longhorns football and went to Dallas Mavericks games before he could walk. He became a fan of pro cycling during high school, and would often get up before dawn (or stay up-his parents were never sure which) to watch live broadcasts of events in Europe. He was one of the leaders of the war gaming club at USAFA, focusing on strategic & board games that recreated historical events.
Matthew was a voracious reader and enjoyed history and philosophy. Although not a language major, he studied German, Latin and Russian in high school and college. He was baptized at St. Monica's Catholic Church in Dallas in 1991 and confirmed at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church in 2006. He was active in the church youth house, sang in the youth band, went on mission trips to New Mexico, South Dakota, Kentucky, and New Orleans, retreats at Mo Ranch in South Texas and Montreat in North Carolina; and amazed one and all with his performance as Rooster in the youth stage presentation of "Annie" his junior year.
He loved to try new things, be it eating new foods or the annual family summer vacation to places like San Francisco, Washington DC, the Grand Canyon, Boston, New England, Maine, or his favorite place, Yellowstone. He especially loved the mountains, trees and rivers, and his dad loved their fly fishing trips together.
Matthew has been variously described by friends, teachers, and parents of friends as someone who was quiet, professional, unassuming, loyal to a fault, and creative with a keen mind and a quick, dry wit. He had a quirky sense of humor with an appreciation for irony and the absurd. He never wanted to draw attention to himself, preferring to let others take the lead while he worked behind the scenes to make things run smoothly.
He is survived by his parents, Matthew G. and Beverly Robertson Patrick, and his sister Catherine Ann Patrick; Grandparents Jack and Cathy Robertson; aunt and uncles Mark and Peggy Patrick, Kimberly (Patrick) and Eduardo Boettsch, Boyd and Kat Patrick, Michal Robertson, John and Anqi Robertson, Russell Robertson, David and Ronda Robertson, Joe and Amy Robertson, and Lydia Robertson; and numerous cousins.
Here, freed from pain, secure from misery, lies A child, the darling of his parents' eyes; A gentler Lamb ne'er sported on the plain, A fairer flower will never bloom again; Few were the days allotted to his breath; Now let him sleep in peace his night of death.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 13th at 3:00 p.m. at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church, NE corner of Preston Road and Walnut Hill Road, Dallas, Texas. All are welcome to attend; those unable to attend are invited to view a live-stream at www.phpc.org.
Published in the Dallas Morning News on October 11, 2012
Patrick, Matthew John
Born September 12, 1990 at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Texas, Mattthew passed away September 28, 2012 at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado. A funeral with full honors was held at the Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel in Colorado Springs on Thursday, October 4th, 2012; his final resting place will be at the Academy Cemetery.
Matthew was a Cadet 1st Class at the United States Air Force Academy. Majoring in aeronautical engineering, he would have graduated May 2013, having already accumulated more than enough hours for his degree by the end of his 2nd Class year. He had been assigned by the Air Force as an Aeronautical Developmental Engineer after graduation.
Matthew was a member of the Shadow 7 squadron his first year, and was in Barmstormers 23 squadron the last 3 years. While at the Academy, he led his squadron from 28th to 1st place in drill and ceremonies, was the honor NCO as a junior, and would have been the honor CO next spring as a senior. He spent many hours helping his squad mates with math and science homework, both as a squad tutor and afterwards.
As parents, we knew early on that he was smart - in 1st grade instead of just saying "I like dinosaurs," he announced he was going to be a paleontologist. And he could spell it correctly. He attended Kramer Elementary, Franklin Middle School, and the Science & Engineering Magnet in Dallas, where he graduated 11th in his class in 2009.
From 1998 to 2002, Matthew lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico and attended SY Jackson Elementary. Matthew excelled at math and science competitions, winning numerous awards both individually and with his teammates; was a NASA High School Aerospace Scholar; a 2008 National Merit Finalist; Member of the National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society; and a 2009 National AP Distinguished Scholar.
A member of his high school and church choirs, Matthew loved music-he played trumpet in middle school and took piano lessons prior to that. His high school choir presented him with the Foghorn Award for best low voice. In 8th grade he fell in love with flying and made up his mind to obtain an appointment to USAFA. He joined the Civil Air Patrol, where he rose to the rank of Cadet Lt. after earning his Mitchell Award in 2008. While at a CAP summer camp in 2007 he learned to fly, and soloed for the first time.
Matthew was a devoted fan of Texas Longhorns football and went to Dallas Mavericks games before he could walk. He became a fan of pro cycling during high school, and would often get up before dawn (or stay up-his parents were never sure which) to watch live broadcasts of events in Europe. He was one of the leaders of the war gaming club at USAFA, focusing on strategic & board games that recreated historical events.
Matthew was a voracious reader and enjoyed history and philosophy. Although not a language major, he studied German, Latin and Russian in high school and college. He was baptized at St. Monica's Catholic Church in Dallas in 1991 and confirmed at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church in 2006. He was active in the church youth house, sang in the youth band, went on mission trips to New Mexico, South Dakota, Kentucky, and New Orleans, retreats at Mo Ranch in South Texas and Montreat in North Carolina; and amazed one and all with his performance as Rooster in the youth stage presentation of "Annie" his junior year.
He loved to try new things, be it eating new foods or the annual family summer vacation to places like San Francisco, Washington DC, the Grand Canyon, Boston, New England, Maine, or his favorite place, Yellowstone. He especially loved the mountains, trees and rivers, and his dad loved their fly fishing trips together.
Matthew has been variously described by friends, teachers, and parents of friends as someone who was quiet, professional, unassuming, loyal to a fault, and creative with a keen mind and a quick, dry wit. He had a quirky sense of humor with an appreciation for irony and the absurd. He never wanted to draw attention to himself, preferring to let others take the lead while he worked behind the scenes to make things run smoothly.
He is survived by his parents, Matthew G. and Beverly Robertson Patrick, and his sister Catherine Ann Patrick; Grandparents Jack and Cathy Robertson; aunt and uncles Mark and Peggy Patrick, Kimberly (Patrick) and Eduardo Boettsch, Boyd and Kat Patrick, Michal Robertson, John and Anqi Robertson, Russell Robertson, David and Ronda Robertson, Joe and Amy Robertson, and Lydia Robertson; and numerous cousins.
Here, freed from pain, secure from misery, lies A child, the darling of his parents' eyes; A gentler Lamb ne'er sported on the plain, A fairer flower will never bloom again; Few were the days allotted to his breath; Now let him sleep in peace his night of death.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 13th at 3:00 p.m. at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church, NE corner of Preston Road and Walnut Hill Road, Dallas, Texas. All are welcome to attend; those unable to attend are invited to view a live-stream at www.phpc.org.
Published in the Dallas Morning News on October 11, 2012
Born September 12, 1990 at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Texas, Mattthew passed away September 28, 2012 at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado. A funeral with full honors was held at the Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel in Colorado Springs on Thursday, October 4th, 2012; his final resting place will be at the Academy Cemetery.
Matthew was a Cadet 1st Class at the United States Air Force Academy. Majoring in aeronautical engineering, he would have graduated May 2013, having already accumulated more than enough hours for his degree by the end of his 2nd Class year. He had been assigned by the Air Force as an Aeronautical Developmental Engineer after graduation.
Matthew was a member of the Shadow 7 squadron his first year, and was in Barmstormers 23 squadron the last 3 years. While at the Academy, he led his squadron from 28th to 1st place in drill and ceremonies, was the honor NCO as a junior, and would have been the honor CO next spring as a senior. He spent many hours helping his squad mates with math and science homework, both as a squad tutor and afterwards.
As parents, we knew early on that he was smart - in 1st grade instead of just saying "I like dinosaurs," he announced he was going to be a paleontologist. And he could spell it correctly. He attended Kramer Elementary, Franklin Middle School, and the Science & Engineering Magnet in Dallas, where he graduated 11th in his class in 2009.
From 1998 to 2002, Matthew lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico and attended SY Jackson Elementary. Matthew excelled at math and science competitions, winning numerous awards both individually and with his teammates; was a NASA High School Aerospace Scholar; a 2008 National Merit Finalist; Member of the National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society; and a 2009 National AP Distinguished Scholar.
A member of his high school and church choirs, Matthew loved music-he played trumpet in middle school and took piano lessons prior to that. His high school choir presented him with the Foghorn Award for best low voice. In 8th grade he fell in love with flying and made up his mind to obtain an appointment to USAFA. He joined the Civil Air Patrol, where he rose to the rank of Cadet Lt. after earning his Mitchell Award in 2008. While at a CAP summer camp in 2007 he learned to fly, and soloed for the first time.
Matthew was a devoted fan of Texas Longhorns football and went to Dallas Mavericks games before he could walk. He became a fan of pro cycling during high school, and would often get up before dawn (or stay up-his parents were never sure which) to watch live broadcasts of events in Europe. He was one of the leaders of the war gaming club at USAFA, focusing on strategic & board games that recreated historical events.
Matthew was a voracious reader and enjoyed history and philosophy. Although not a language major, he studied German, Latin and Russian in high school and college. He was baptized at St. Monica's Catholic Church in Dallas in 1991 and confirmed at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church in 2006. He was active in the church youth house, sang in the youth band, went on mission trips to New Mexico, South Dakota, Kentucky, and New Orleans, retreats at Mo Ranch in South Texas and Montreat in North Carolina; and amazed one and all with his performance as Rooster in the youth stage presentation of "Annie" his junior year.
He loved to try new things, be it eating new foods or the annual family summer vacation to places like San Francisco, Washington DC, the Grand Canyon, Boston, New England, Maine, or his favorite place, Yellowstone. He especially loved the mountains, trees and rivers, and his dad loved their fly fishing trips together.
Matthew has been variously described by friends, teachers, and parents of friends as someone who was quiet, professional, unassuming, loyal to a fault, and creative with a keen mind and a quick, dry wit. He had a quirky sense of humor with an appreciation for irony and the absurd. He never wanted to draw attention to himself, preferring to let others take the lead while he worked behind the scenes to make things run smoothly.
He is survived by his parents, Matthew G. and Beverly Robertson Patrick, and his sister Catherine Ann Patrick; Grandparents Jack and Cathy Robertson; aunt and uncles Mark and Peggy Patrick, Kimberly (Patrick) and Eduardo Boettsch, Boyd and Kat Patrick, Michal Robertson, John and Anqi Robertson, Russell Robertson, David and Ronda Robertson, Joe and Amy Robertson, and Lydia Robertson; and numerous cousins.
Here, freed from pain, secure from misery, lies A child, the darling of his parents' eyes; A gentler Lamb ne'er sported on the plain, A fairer flower will never bloom again; Few were the days allotted to his breath; Now let him sleep in peace his night of death.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 13th at 3:00 p.m. at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church, NE corner of Preston Road and Walnut Hill Road, Dallas, Texas. All are welcome to attend; those unable to attend are invited to view a live-stream at www.phpc.org.
Published in the Dallas Morning News on October 11, 2012
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