Pat Donoho's Cancer Fight

[Vern]

As all of you know Pat has been fighting cancer for over 2 years. Pat had to go into the hospital for emergency surgery this morning. They had to put a breathing tube in him so he could breath. The tumors in his throat were cutting off his air supply. Pat has been putting up a valiant fight. He even fished a tournament with his life long friend Bobby Ellis last week.
I do not have to tell you what a great person and sportsman Pat is. If possible please say a prayer for Pat and his family. I will keep every one posted on Pat. Vern

[John Barron]

We will keep Pat in our prayers
jb

[kb]

Thanks for keeping us all updated on Pat and his fight Vern. Not only is he a pioneer in this sport he is one of the best anglers we have ever had out here, US Open Champion and many titles. I have had the pleasure of calling Pat a friend for many many years, enjoyed lots of dinners with him and consider him one of the finest guys in this sport.

I have always enjoyed his relationship with Ellis......if you didn't know them you would think they were going to kill each other!!! Pat Donoho really is one of those people that had a sparkle in his eyes and if you have ever heard the term $hi# Eatin Grin when he was messing with you, Ellis or Dobyns then you know Pat.

For those of you in the sport that may never get the chance to meet Pat or talk fishing with him all I can say is you missed out on one hell of a guy and a better fisherman! Stay strong Mr. Donoho!!!!!

Kent Brown

[pete gardner]

Thank you Vern! Kent said it well...."ONE HELL OF A GUY". My prayers are with him.
Pete Gardner

[DavisBassn]

yep- well said kent. had the pleasure of drawing pat three different times in pro-ams and he has been a friend ever since. had a great time talking about times in vegas. he is a great guy. prayers are with you pat

[warpig]

I drew him @ clear lake about 15 years a go won bass pro am he took 2nd to dobyns. I had the best time ever. THANX PAT