RIP Big Daddy

[Jimmy Buffett]

Big MU fan.  I think all of can say he will be missed

[Goose]

Horrible news and was shocked when I heard the news. Prayers will continue to the BD family.

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

Sorry to hear this.  RIP

[Uncle Rico]

Sad to hear this and condolences to any and all that knew him on a personal level here.

[Newsdreams]

We lost him today. Prayers for his wonderful family and wife. Great person who would go out of his way to help anyone.

[tower912]

THE Big Daddy?   Damn.   RIP.   Thoughts and prayers to his family.

[Dr. Blackheart]

His last scoop, St. Peter let him right in.

[warriorchick]

Big Daddy was a kind, thoughtful and generous person.  He will be missed.

[GooooMarquette]

I was heartbroken when I heard earlier. Such a kind and wonderful person, who never said a bad word about anyone. Rest In Peace, my friend.

[real chili 83]

Big Daddy, Pat McComis.

I knew Pat, his parents, and family from frosh year.  Our parents were friends too.

Pat was a rable rouser, extrodinare. The sh1t he gave Flo, the dorm Czar at Schroeder was epic. 

Pat and his parents loved Marquette. Ann and Chuck donated to the Al, and Pat has an endowed athletic scholarship to honor his mom and dad.

Beyond that, Pat and his parents were incredible regular people.  His dad flew a Dauntless at the battle of Midway.  He also earned decorations for his part in Taffy 3. Look it up.

Pat, for his part, raised a family, then adopted 4 brothers from inner city Milwaukee, and made them his sons.  Outstanding young men.

My heart goes out to his bride, Ronda.  Ronda and Pat, that's a story for another day!

Sorry if my spelling and grammar is is off, just a little weepy right now.  I'm hopeful Pat saw my last text to him last week....a picture of a Marquette Special with cheese and onions.   No sh1t.

Pat was an important part of the Underboard. The UB misses you Pat!

RIP, say hi to Al and Blondie for me.

[jsglow]

Thank you for that Jeff. Appreciate your comments. May God bless his soul.

[Goose]

Great post, Jeff. Never met BD but he was always very kind when we communicated. Sounds like your friend was truly a remarkable man.

[real chili 83]

Oh, and Pat would agree with me.  ND sucks.

[warriorchick]

Oh, and Pat would agree with me.  ND sucks.

Lol.  Maybe we should all chip in for a funeral wreath that says that on the ribbon.

(laughing so we don't cry).

[jesmu84]

Not to be cold here, but I have no idea who this is.

Is it the poster?

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Not to be cold here, but I have no idea who this is.

Is it the poster?

Yes, THE big daddy.  The guy that the "fans" on the board drove off.  RIP BD.

Edit:  not accusing you, jesmu.

[Newsdreams]

Not to be cold here, but I have no idea who this is.

Is it the poster?

Yes Big Daddy, big donor, very knowledgeable of recruiting.

[bilsu]

Sad news. I did not know him and I was surprised to see who he was. I know three of his siblings and had met his parents. His father's story was amazing. A World War II hero.

[jsglow]

Not to be cold here, but I have no idea who this is.

Is it the poster?

There are a lot of former posters here, BD among the best. But we're all still MU family.  Good evening all.

[LloydsLegs]

BD was the man.  He will be missed by many.   

BD was a religious man, and he would appreciate your prayers for the repose of his soul and the comfort of his family and friends. 

Chili is a man who brings people together. Chili, thank you for bringing me to BD, even if it was for too brief a time.

[Lennys Tap]

Big Daddy, Pat McComis.

I knew Pat, his parents, and family from frosh year.  Our parents were friends too.

Pat was a rable rouser, extrodinare. The sh1t he gave Flo, the dorm Czar at Schroeder was epic. 

Pat and his parents loved Marquette. Ann and Chuck donated to the Al, and Pat has an endowed athletic scholarship to honor his mom and dad.

Beyond that, Pat and his parents were incredible regular people.  His dad flew a Dauntless at the battle of Midway.  He also earned decorations for his part in Taffy 3. Look it up.

Pat, for his part, raised a family, then adopted 4 brothers from inner city Milwaukee, and made them his sons.  Outstanding young men.

My heart goes out to his bride, Ronda.  Ronda and Pat, that's a story for another day!

Sorry if my spelling and grammar is is off, just a little weepy right now.  I'm hopeful Pat saw my last text to him last week....a picture of a Marquette Special with cheese and onions.   No sh1t.

Pat was an important part of the Underboard. The UB misses you Pat!

RIP, say hi Al and Blondie for me.

Beautiful tribute, Chili. A send off I'm sure he would love.

[Galway Eagle]

RIP

[MUINGB]

I don;t know the man..but I know he loved MU basketball.    Seems in the past, scoopers always looked for his scoops.
God be with you big guy.

[jesmu84]

We not gonna hear the Grimes story now?

My condolences to his family and the MU fans that knew him.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Got to know him a little on the underboard the last year or so. Really genuine and caring soul. We lost a really good one today.