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Warren Pateman, rest in peace, our prayers are with the family.

June 19 2006 at 7:27 AM		Paul  (no login)
Warren Pateman
The embodiment of the Commander spirit and integrity!


I received a call this morning from a mutual friend, saying that Delma had advised that Warren had finally given up the long and hard-fought fight with cancer. I never met Warren, but I corresponded with him many times, and I know he was a beautiful man, very knowledgable about all kinds of boating (served on two Americas Cup Race committees). His family was with him at the end, Warren passed away peacefully. The Commander community has suffered a great loss, not only in his example of total restoration and quality, but in his professional first-class demeanor. He was always upbeat. What a great guy. Our hearts and prayers are with the family and his many friends.

Here is a tribute to Warren Pateman.
http://www.network54.com/Forum/503931/thread/1150735726/last-1150735726

Here is a link to the project Warren loved so much, his restoration and modifications of Bambi, his beautiful 38' Chris Craft Commander.
http://www.network54.com/Forum/424840/message/1136636730

Here is a link to around 100 additional photos of Warren's BAMBI restoration/modification project.
http://www.network54.com/Forum/424840/message/1150922798


Sincerely, respectfully, regretably,

Paul Pletcher


    
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