Dear Patch Family,

I just wanted to send a simple email to say how much your sons story meant to me. It truly touched me and I will pray for you and your entire family over this horrible incident. I read of his story in ESPN the Magazine, and as I said before it truly touched me. As a new father, I can only try to imagine such a tragic incicdent and hwo I would handle it, and I think your family has handled things the best way humanly possible. I hope that the future brings you both peace and happiness, I think that is what your son would have wanted.

Sincerely,
Jeff
Raleigh NC