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Yvonne Brinkman

As I was preparing to leave for work on another assignment, I came upon Patrick’s business card and decided to look him up online to say hello. An immediate sense of loss overwhelmed me when I learned of his death, and through my tears, began writing good-bye instead. It was an honor to work with Patrick at the Brattleboro Retreat when I was there as a travel nurse. He treated each and every patient, visitor, and fellow employee with dignity and respect. Although I only worked a 13-week contract almost ten years ago, I still see his eyes studying those around him. He had the uncanny ability to understand, to absorb, to adapt, and to emphasize. He also had an intuitive radar for nonsense, but never judged nor dismissed. He was perhaps wisest man I have ever had the honor to work with. I will always remember him. My most profound sympathies to his family and friends. May we all strive to be as humble as Patrick and to pass on our knowledge when we are able. Yvonne Brinkman, BSPH-RN The Arctic Circle
Tuesday May 18, 2021 at 10:24 pm
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