Jeff posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, November 19, 2020
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I knew Pat from St. Bridget Church, and also as a police officer in Manchester. Throughout my career Pat and I became friends, and, without fail, every year he'd take the time to stop in at the PD to drop me off a birthday card and Christmas card. The cards always contained a warm greeting, and affectionately signed "Mr. Hobbs." Pat was a gentle soul who possessed many kind qualities. After retirement, I'd bump into Pat from time to time, usually by King Donut on Hartford Road. Pat liked to keep busy by keeping all the storefronts and parking lots in this area tidy. He'd often be seen carrying a broom and dust pan, taking pride in keeping his "beat" clean. Pat always had a smile on his face and his rhythm in life was just to "go with the flow." I think we could all take something from that! I'll miss seeing Pat at King Donut. I feel blessed to have known such a gentle man.
