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I talked to Pat last week and his thyroid cancer is back. He must undergo a more serious surgery. Pat is tough as nails and if anybody can beat it Pat can. But I believe in prayer; if we all pray hard it will help him survive this horrible disease. I know how he was loved all over Bass Fishing country; he is a real gentleman and a great stick. Thanks for your prayers.

wow.... Pat is a great guy....

...stay tough Pat.

Prayers sent; hoping for a speedy and full recovery, Pat!

sTony

I saw Pat today in person and he is in great spirits. His laugh and smile is still there. The smile of an ole fox! He is itching to get out on his stomping ground bad. Pat will pull through. My prayers are with him and his family. Good luck next week Pat, and know that we are all thinking about you.

That sucks. Pat is a great guy. Got to see him back in July at ICAST since he don't travel much anymore. Get well Pat!!

fishing aside, one of the best guys I know! prayers your way!!

Pat is no doubt a pure gentelman and a great person. I will keep every one posted as how he is doing. Pat you will be in my prayers for a full recovery, Vern

You are in my prayers Pat! I'm a firm believer in what goes around, comes around and Pat helped me out tremendously with two Bassmaster events my first and only two times to Lake Mead! Pat indeed is one of the nicest gentleman I've ever had the pleasure of meeting, be by his side Lord and keep him strong!

Pat got me my Mercury Cup win at the WON Bass Classic back in 2000 at lake Cachuma. He was using at that time the new Sinko bait. I almost won the boat by 2lbs (Brent Ehler won). I remember Pat saying, Gary we only need one more 2lb fish for you to win the boat. He was right. He was a great guy to fish with. I will pray for you Pat.

Gary

When you see Pat, tell him Murph and Mel are wishing him the Best. Tell him also to do what the Doctor says!! We want him Good and Healthy, when Him and Bobby come to Powell at the end of October.

Pat, my concerns and prayers are w/ you. Whip this again like it was just one of the many 'contributors' you take care of in tournaments.

You' re the MAN. BEST WISHES!!
Keith Thompson

I don't believe it's thyroid cancer like last time. Pat Donoho is a dear friend of mine. He works harder at fishing than anyone I know. His partner in crime, Mr Bobby Ellis has called me countless times from the launching tie up dock with 30 minutes or MORE till daylight. Most of these are fun days or practice days, BUT Pat Donoho will not be late

Pat is the strongest willed most determined guy I have ever been around. Pat Donoho is TOUGH in everything he does!! I think the BIG C picked on the wrong guy this time!!

"May our Dear LORD Jesus Christ look apon Pat and his family. May he bring calmness and inlightedment as never known before. And no matter what happens may his will be done." Amen

Take care Pat and God Bless...Jim

i met Pat many years ago ... i didn't get to know Pat real well , but we shared the same friends ... and they ALL think highly of him ...
..and Pat , if you get a chance to read these posts , you will know that alot of prayers and love is heading your way !

.................wishing you the best ... john gann

Pat hang in there!! My prayers are with you and your family!!

may the good lord shine his face on you and your family...amen

Hang in there Pat! My family and I are praying for you. Fight through it, get back on the water; and back to stickin' fish.

Arden

Pat, keep up the fight bud, many prayers sent your way......

prayers sent
jb

Prayers sent!

Pat wishing you a speedy recovery. Your in my thoughts!

Justin Nelson

Get well soon, my thought and prays are with you and your family.

Lynn Williams

so sorry to hear that pat. good luck and i will pray for you every night.

thoughts and prayers for a speedy and healthy recovery

Pat we are all in the boat with you man lets go beat this thing!

Prayers sent. Stay strong Pat.

Best of luck getting better! Heard you were one hell of a fighter and person.

[quote="DPEARL" Heard you were one hell of a fighter and person.[/quote]

Heard the same. Get better. The fish are waiting!

Pat hang in there!! My prayers are with you and your family!!

Pat,
You are in my prayers I ask that God give you strength and courage, that he will help you conquer all your fears, and get you back out on the water.

I met Pat at Lake Mead for FLW, I was introduced by a friend. Great guy. We must have talked for 20+ minutes. Very cool guy, wish him a speedy recovery!!

Prayers sent!!!

Thoughts are with you Pat....one of the really good guys that helped pave the roads for anglers here in the West!!!

kb

May the lord bless you with healing and comfort you and your family with peace and understanding.

Pat get well real fast, I might make a mistake and show up at Lake Mead some day, and I expect to be talking to you at the launch ramp!
Howard Hughes

Prayers sent......

I promised that I would update everyone on Pat's condition. I am sorry to have to post that it is worse than expected. The Cancer has spread into his lungs. I talked to him friday at the pro am weigh in then I had breakfast with him today. At this point all he knows is that he is going to have to have Chemo and Radiation. He seems real up beat. He also asked me to thank everyone for their prayers, and he would post something as soon as he can.
I know everyone has Pat in their prayers I ask everyone to continue. Vern

That sucks...
Pat is definitely one of the good guys in our sport.

Get well soon bud!

It's worse but he has good Doc and they are getting him to UCLA Med Center. Pat is a fighter.

BMP

We are sending our thoughts, Prayers and Positive Energy to Pat for a speedy recovery. Mel and Murph

I talked with Pat this morning. He asked me to post for him.

He says "thanks to everyone and it's very humbling that so many guys are pulling for him". "This is just like a bass tournament. I didn't do good on the first day but I'll be there fighting to win tomorrow".

Those of you that know Pat, know he has no give up in him. He's the first boat in the water in the morning and if he has a 3:00 weigh-in, you see him at the check-in boat at 2:59 and 30 seconds. HE NEVER GIVES UP!!

He wanted to go fishing today but has to stay by the phone in case they call to get him into the specialist. No cell service on Mead and he doesn't know how fast they can get him in.

Pat you are in our prayers. Keep up the fight . Will see you on the lake.

Talked to Pat today he will be fishing the AC TOC this weekend and then will be heading over to UCLA the middle of next week. Vern

Ellis and Donoho always SUCK at TOC's They need winter jig bites to catch them

Talked with Pat this morning and was glad to hear they were fishing. This might be their year

Atta boy Pat, great to hear you are going to be able to fish this
weekend.
You know the Goodwin boy's are pray'n for you and your family
and if anyone can win this battle You can.
Would absolutly love to finish in second place this weekend, behind
Bobby and MR PAT DONOHO.

I want everyone out there to know if you don't already, Pat is
one of the good guys, and the Goodwin boy's will forever look
up to PAT DONOHO......MG

[quote="mike goodwin"]

I want everyone out there to know if you don't already, Pat is
one of the good guys, and the Goodwin boy's will forever look
up to PAT DONOHO......MG[/quote]

So will the Dobyns family!! Mike, Thanks for the nice words about our friend. I feel the same way.

Gary, Clint and I have had so much fun cut'n up with those 2
over the years. We have always had so much respect for
Pat & Bobby, always looked forward to events just to shoot
the sh%t with them.
I also know how much you have always respected them also.

take care bro...MG

Pat, i am just returning from an Alaska trip and have heard you are battling an illness. I will keep you in my prayers, Pat. I never had the opportunity to fish with you in any of the many Pro/Am's I fished over the past 20 years. I always appreciated the way you took time to say hello and enjoyed my conversations with you. You are one of the GREAT competitors and individuals in this sport. You ALWAYS fished hard and conducted your in a TOTALLY professional manner. You set a standard we all should strive for. I wish you all the best and hope to see you sometime soon. God Bless Pat!! Thanks for some great memories over the years. All the Best and fight like you fish.

Mike Reidy

Prayers sent Stay Strong!

Tony Peterson