Pat's Memorial cover

The Light

Happy Heavenly Birthday Pat as your family and friends remember you today!

Our tree, named Pat. With Tina for scale — with Tina Riggs Dawe

We got know Pat through the International Rum Festival. We were both hiding behind the scenes to quietly make sure things went well and just started to chat. As anyone who met Pat knows that was just the start of getting to know an amazing and inspirational person. Myself, my wife and our three kids all got to know and love Pat and had the pleasure of his company in our home a few times and we also got to enjoy visiting him in Austin. Our first visit he let us know that it would be easier for him to adjust to us five than us five adjusting to him. So very typical of Pat and his nature. I can't express what knowing Pat and counting him as a free d has meant to me and my family and we are in Newfoundland today thinking about him as you remember his amazing life. We'll be raising a rum in his honour tonight and toasting the great blessing he was to all who knew him. You'll be missed Pat!

I miss you Uncle Pat--you are one of the most important catalysts to how my life turned out--without you, I would never have moved to Austin; without Austin, I wouldn't have met my beautiful wife, or had my family here. You were always there for me here, always welcoming and always ready to listen with a Rum in hand. There is a hole in my life now and I will remember and cherish the memories we shared. Love you Uncle.

A group of us were motorcycle camping in Dinosaur Utah years ago.There was a lone camper next to us-Pat Davidson.Within minutes he had joined us and we rode with us to a BMW rally in Paonia.Of course he knew many people at the rally,including many Austin riders.Over the years  ,we slept at his home for SXSW.He visited us often in the Smokey Mountains.Last time I was him he pulled up to our place in Asheville in a fancy white Porsche ,threw me the keys and said”Let’s go for a ride”And we did! It was a good ride,my friend.A good ride!

Pat always struck me as a genuinely happy person, which is quite rare. He also lived a full life in spite of a debilitating genetic disease...Remarkable! I can't recall another patient who inspired me more.   I sincerely believe the world lost a wonderful spirit on July 10.

I have been quietly grieving since his cancer diagnosis.  I will miss his equanimity,  stories, generosity, quiet patience, and winsome smile. Although deeply saddened by his passing, my gratitude from knowing Pat will bolsters me.  

I send heartfelt sympathy to Pat's family and close friends.

Pat was a great friend over the years.  He lived a very rich and varied life.  He was a great storyteller and liked a good laugh.  My deepest sympathy to his family upon his passing.

Godspeed Pat! Always loved chatting about our motorcycles and catching up on your latest adventures…  Now You Ride Safe… and keep the rubber side down… I’ll see you out there…. -=R=-

We enjoyed knowing  Pat as a young neighbor and his

Visits up until his illness. Condolences to the family.

Arlis Ford and family

Such radiance

Halloween Rum tasting with Friends

Eeyore's Birthday Party/Pease Park

St. Pat!

Hanging out in Brenda's backyard with my "personal Dalai Lama".