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20 Years Ago Today My Brother Pat Died

By Barb Nangle | June 20, 2026 | 0
Pictures of Barb's Brother Pat when he graduated high school and again a few months before he died with the dates of his birth and death

June 20, 2026 ✨ Higher Power Coaching & Consulting ✨ 20 years ago today, my brother Pat died. He was 35. He was my “little brother“ (even though he was much taller and bigger than me).  He died of Legionaire’s Disease, which only about 5% of people who get it do.  He was severely debilitated…

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