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20 Years Ago Today My Brother Pat Died

By Barb Nangle | June 20, 2026 | 0

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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