Padaric Clark, a longtime club member, passed away on 
Saturday, November 24 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

I never cried for myself before.
I never shed a tear.
I never cried for myself before.
I never shed a tear.

I always thought I was strong,
That nothing mattered, nothing wrong.

I never cried for myself before.
I never shed a tear.

I smiled and lived,
Always happy, always glib.

I never cried for myself before.
I never shed a tear.

Time seemed eternal, there was always tomorrow.
Friendships go on, you�d always be around ...
I thought there would be more sharing,
Your life story to be told.
I never imagined time would pass and we would, so soon be old.
You played at life�s game with a twinkle in your eye.
How was I to know so soon, that you would die?
Your leaving is to quick....
So much is left undone.
I need more time, our friendship has just begun......

I never cried for myself before.
I never shed a tear.

Emptiness and sorrow
Are now my today but not my tomorrow.
Your courage and example
In this your passing hour
Reminds me of our friendship and in that there is much power.

I never cried for myself before.
I never shed a tear.
I never cried for myself before......
I never lost a friend so dear.

The following is an excerpt from a letter that John Beecher wrote to Donnel about Pad.

......It was not unexpected, but his death was still a blow which leaves a sorrow in my heart. However, I am so glad that Pad didn't have to experience months of pain and agony that I have seen in others who lost the battle to cancer.
Don't know if you remember, but I first got to know him and work with him when he could no longer handle the combined newsletter and secretarial duties for the club. I took over the club secretary duties from Pad who helped me with the transition. Someone else took over the newsletter responsibilities. The combination was really too much for one person, but Pad had done it all......