Pat was born on March 16, 1946 in Seattle. He was drafted after high school graduation, was sent to Vietnam with the US Army 9th Infantry Division, and served as a radio operator assisting his company commander with troop directions. After ten months of combat duty, Pat was wounded and lost his right foot. He was awarded the Silver Star for service above the call of duty. When Pat returned home, he earned a degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management and enjoyed 35 years in the Food Brokerage business as a salesman. Pat now plays golf three times a week, and his favorite course is Pebble Beach.