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Post by Acekicken on Oct 18, 2007 14:08:18 GMT -5
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Post by pearljamgirl07 on Oct 18, 2007 15:46:56 GMT -5
Wow . ..poor guy ...   |
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Post by bach4ever on Oct 19, 2007 13:21:41 GMT -5
I feel real bad 4 him he will be in my prayers 4 sure
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Post by AussieGirl on Oct 19, 2007 22:48:16 GMT -5
Wow that is really sad I hope he gets the help he needs.....
His Sister posted this on her Myspace blogs today...
Saturday, October 20, 2007
He is safe!
Current mood: happy
Category: Music
I spoke to our Mom today and found out that Pat is currently in custody and is being treated. It seems he was arrested and has no recollection of any of it, but the good news is he isn't in the general population right now, his mind is clearer and we know where he is. While I don't feel jail is going to rehab him - he is alive and he still has a chance to get a hold of this thing!
Today is a good day. Everyone has been really great and understanding and non-judgmental..... you'll never know how much it is appreciated!
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Post by savageanimal on Oct 20, 2007 7:11:01 GMT -5
Great to hear that Aussiegirl, good he's doing fine  |
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Post by Acekicken on Oct 22, 2007 21:40:28 GMT -5
It is sad........ he is a big part of that video....
an un spoken one if you will.......
I don't know if he & Baz became friends after the video
or really anything,MTV could do a show of where are they now
on Videos alone....
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Post by Katkick on Oct 22, 2007 23:28:52 GMT -5
It is sad........ he is a big part of that video.... an un spoken one if you will....... I don't know if he & Baz became friends after the video or really anything,MTV could do a show of where are they now on Videos alone.... has anyone contacted the sister? |
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Post by Acekicken on Nov 1, 2007 18:47:15 GMT -5
It is sad........ he is a big part of that video.... an un spoken one if you will....... I don't know if he & Baz became friends after the video or really anything,MTV could do a show of where are they now on Videos alone.... has anyone contacted the sister? Yes I have,I even sent her a page that has her brothers music on it. |
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Post by Katkick on Nov 1, 2007 21:18:50 GMT -5
did she reply back? last I heard they found him?
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Post by Acekicken on Nov 1, 2007 21:54:58 GMT -5
did she reply back? last I heard they found him? Yes he is getting the help he needs. She thanked us for have a spot on the board for him but as I agree it is not a celibration. I don't know if Skid Row got to know the guys or not? They did have a song called Im a Skid Row star  |
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Post by mattiecocky on Nov 1, 2007 22:33:30 GMT -5
I sent a message on the myspace today asking for an update, but they havent logged in for a few weeks.
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Post by Acekicken on Nov 1, 2007 22:44:26 GMT -5
I sent a message on the myspace today asking for an update, but they havent logged in for a few weeks. You can reach her on You Tube as well |
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Post by Sister Of Rock on Nov 9, 2007 11:23:03 GMT -5
Hello Everyone! I'm am Patricks (Ricky's) sister! His name is Pat Sullivan, but he often went by our mom's maiden name and called himself Pat Kane. It took me a bit to realize I had to create an account to post here, or I would have done it sooner. Thanks AceKicken for doing this, really means a lot to me.  To answer some things asked here... Yes, Patrick and Sebastian (Baz) became friends, or at the very least, close musical acquaintances, after this video. I was pretty young (around 10 at the time) but I vividly remember Pat calling home from LA and he was jamming with Sebastian. I even spoke with Sebastian on the phone that day, a memory I'll never forget... he was quite a heart throb back then to us girls. My mom also recently told me that when Sebastian was playing in Orlando several years back, Patrick went to see him and Pat got up on stage with Baz and everything. Pretty cool, I didn't know that. Do you moderators have contact with Sebastian at all? Patrick said that Sebastian gave him his email address (that time in Orlando) and told him to keep in touch so they could get together sometime, but Patrick didn't have internet access so he didn't keep track of it. It would be great if I could get him aware of what's going on with Patrick somehow. I think he knew him enough to care, and some words from him could really make a difference for Patrick right now. You never know what doors it might open for him in his recovery!!!I looked at the site you sent me Acekicken, of Forgotten Child. I didn't think it was the same band. Then I spoke to my mom, and she said that Johnny Child was part of Forgotten Child when Patrick sang for them. The band existed before Patrick, it was just when they "came together" that it started to take off. So, it seems that was the right band, just before Patrick. She is going to send me the info she has on them, and I'll post it. We has some pictures, but the posters and tapes we seem to have lost track of. It's too bad too, I'd really like to have them right now. I used to listen to his music over and over again, he was really good - in my humble (probably biased) opinion, and it's quite sad not to have those items. So, back on track.. my understanding is that Pat was arrested and is in custody until a future court date, not sure when that is. Jail's not great, but he is sober and alive. With a much clearer mind, and with them giving him is meds (for bi-polar disorder), I am told he is doing very well. I'm happy for that at least, and have been sending him letters to pass the time. My worry is that when they release him, he'll go right back to "self-destruct" mode. Each time it happens, and each time it gets worse. I know people die everyday from drug and alcohol abuse, and far worse. I know we all make our own choices that create the lives we lead, but Patrick lost track of his choices long ago and has been essentially "lost" ever since. In a sad and frightening way I have difficulty comprehending. I don't know what to do for him, we've all tried so much, but I can't stand to turn my head and just let him fade away and be gone. It seems to me his life has been cut short already... like a constant alcoholic blurr for the past 10 or more years. So, I'm just not gonna let him go out this way, if I can prevent it. (Sorry, got a bit long winded there, this is emotional for me).
So, right now, I have a mailing address for him, which I haven't had until just recently. I'd like to send him any words of encouragement, thoughts... direct emails, anything. There may be someone out there that has the words to make a difference, words or ideas we haven't been able to find yet, and so that is my hope! Any emails can be sent to: savepatkane@aol.com. (That's also my email contact for this site.) PS: I saw Sebastian on LA Ink getting a tattoo of a painting his dad made. There are so many things about his personality, mannerisms, energy that remind me of the Patrick I used to know. He needs people like him, who can relate to him... right now. He's always been more eccentric than anyone else in the family, and while we love him, no one could relate to him like his fellow "rock and roll kin". I desperately want to find them, or people like that (YOU GUYS). I think the key lies in reminding Patrick of what he was once so passionate about, through the words of those that could relate to him best. Angel Down even sounds to me like something he would come up with. Two simple words, put together to provoke such powerful and meaningful thoughts and feelings. I know, at the very least, he would appreciate the title of the album. He's our "Angel Down". Thanks for caring and listening! - Sister Of Rock |
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Post by Priestess on Nov 9, 2007 13:14:30 GMT -5
These are some of the most touching words I've ever heard!It is so sad that he is actually living such hard times,like he played on the video! And it's so very inspirate of you,Sister of Rock,that you've come in touch with us! I know just how tough this is for a family member to talk about,coz I have a brother too.U are more than welcome to leave his e-mail adress here,so that we can write him and let him remember good times he once had! And I truely hope that Baz reads your message and send him a feedback,that would mean A LOT for him,I am sure!
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Post by Priestess on Nov 9, 2007 14:18:10 GMT -5
P.S. "18 and life"is my fav Skid Row song ever and PAT is the core of that sad story...so much anger...! Definatelly,"18 and life" wouldn't have been the same without him! There's a piece of Ricky's character in all of us,I think!
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Post by Sister Of Rock on Nov 9, 2007 14:51:45 GMT -5
I included it before, but for those who don't want to read it all, please send any emails or thoughts for Patrick (Ricky) here: savepatkane@aol.com I will make sure he gets them! Priestess ~ I hope Baz sees this somehow, too. Or catches wind of it. I'm not sure how or if he is "affiliated" with this site though.. I hate to presume, but I feel sure that he would want to say or do something for Pat. Thank you for your kind words.
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Post by velvin on Nov 12, 2007 17:09:26 GMT -5
sister of rock, tell us when you come back if there are any news and if you managed to talk to pat |
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Post by Sister Of Rock on Dec 18, 2007 14:05:42 GMT -5
I do have news, although not really good news.  Patrick was released from custody, back onto the streets. I had hoped there would be better news by now. The system has failed him again and not held up on their word to get him into a treatment center. It's terribly unfortunate. My mom is contact with him on and off... for now. He stops by and does odd jobs around her house and she feeds him and lets him shower. But he is drinking again and so he can't stay with her and it could only be a matter of time before he loses himself in the bottle again and she'll have to tell him to stay away. We hope not, of course, but we've been down this road far too many times before. Here's hoping something good comes his way soon. He could really use a Christmas Miracle right now! |
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Post by Katkick on Dec 18, 2007 14:51:36 GMT -5
So sorry to hear this news. Yes, hope things will turn around for your brother soon.
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Post by Acekicken on Dec 18, 2007 15:58:24 GMT -5
Im very sorry to hear that,This is not turning out to be a great holiday
seasons. I will put him in my prayers.
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Post by mattiecocky on Dec 22, 2007 16:14:03 GMT -5
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Post by velvin on Dec 22, 2007 17:45:52 GMT -5
i read it today, so sorry to hear it |
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Post by Sister Of Rock on Jan 30, 2008 20:53:25 GMT -5
Well, Patrick did get a Christmas "break" of sorts. He had found a halfway house and was doing well there through Christmas and the New Year. I talked to him twice and he was even writing some songs again. Sadly, my mom told me that a couple of days ago he relapsed, which means they will no longer let him stay at the halfway house.
He's back to the streets again, and for now we don't know exactly where. Our thoughts are with him and we hope for the best. But he really needs rehap and medication for the bi-polar disorder and I still have faith that something will eventually work out for him in that way.
Thanks everyone!
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Post by Katkick on Jan 30, 2008 21:34:03 GMT -5
thanks for keeping us posted
hope he turns things around again quickly
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Post by AussieGirl on Jan 30, 2008 21:45:15 GMT -5
Thank you for the update and I hope he gets the help he needs very soon...
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Post by velvin on Feb 3, 2008 13:55:57 GMT -5
thanx for the update  |
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Post by snakeskingoddess on Apr 10, 2008 14:23:18 GMT -5
does anyone know how he is doing now? I would love to know.
I Remember him from the 18 and life video when I was growing up as a Skid Row fan.
I have thought about him from time to time wanting to know more about him. I hope he is doing better, he has touched so many lives from his performance in the video including mine. I hope that he has gotten the help he needs and deserves.
Stay strong Pat keep fighting, your life does matter!
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Post by Sister Of Rock on Oct 1, 2008 19:13:58 GMT -5
It's nearly a year later, since this thread was started. And just today I received an envelope from mom with Pics of Patrick. They are depressing, to say the least. She found him on a street corner, holding this sign:  Here he is with mom:   If you knew him, you'd hardly recognize him. He even cut off his hair!?!?! He always swore he'd never cut it. That the day he cut his hair off would be the day he died. I'm not sure how to feel about that. So, after all this time, not much has changed for the better. I'm still holding out hope that something, anything, will come along that can somehow help or make a difference. I wish I was closer in proximity to him, but I'm not sure how much good that would do. Don't forget him. Please. |
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Post by Acekicken on Oct 1, 2008 22:37:41 GMT -5
It's nearly a year later, since this thread was started. And just today I received an envelope from mom with Pics of Patrick. They are depressing, to say the least. She found him on a street corner, holding this sign: Here he is with mom: If you knew him, you'd hardly recognize him. He even cut off his hair!?!?! He always swore he'd never cut it. That the day he cut his hair off would be the day he died. I'm not sure how to feel about that. So, after all this time, not much has changed for the better. I'm still holding out hope that something, anything, will come along that can somehow help or make a difference. I wish I was closer in proximity to him, but I'm not sure how much good that would do. Don't forget him. Please. Very sad news |
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Post by domonicrini on Oct 2, 2008 7:25:06 GMT -5
wow
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