Thanks from the heart
by Pat Dooley
I just wanted to say thank you from me and my family for all of the e-mails, tweets, phone calls and phone messages from relatives, friends and readers concerning the passing of my late, great mother over the past few days.
More than one brought a tear to my eye and there were hundreds so I didn’t respond to all of them. Just know I read every one one out loud to my brothers and sister or my Dad or my wife.
You were all a big help during a tough time. And for that I will always be grateful.
Rest in Peace, Mom.

Pat Dooley shot an 85 at Augusta National. Tripled the 18th. Other than that, there’s not much to tell. Great wife, two beautiful daughters. Been at The Sun since 1987 and worked in Jacksonville and Fort Lauderdale before that. Spent a year in Storrs, Conn. Actually, it was only five days but it seemed like a year. Likes Tom Petty, The Beatles, Weezer and long walks on St. Augustine Beach as long as they end at the Beachcomber. Reads every e-mail except those sent with Russian alphabet. Favorite sports are college football, college basketball, golf and cooking chili.
Amen!
by BSJGator
I was unaware of your mom’s passing, but I would like to pass along my belated condolences. I’ve been through the loss of both parents and know what terrible grief such times entail. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I also hope you are getting acclimated to your new hip. I have one of those too, and mine has been a total success.
Keep up the great writing.
by Tim Ackley
All the best to you Pat & your family!
by Gatorjimmy