A Tribute to Pat Ward: Our great friend and WakeUpéiRe founding member

The WakeUpéiRe volunteers are heartbroken at the recent passing of our dear friend Pat Ward (Wardy). The idea to become active was born from a chat and a cup of tea in Wardy's camper, at the back of government buildings. Myself, Wardy, another recently departed and sorely missed friend, Philly Dee, and a wide versioned French man, called Jean Michele. I knew I was in the presence of Elders, Ancients, wise men with lived words of warning on how bad the situation really was. What did I know of opposing such evil forces with all the levers of power.
Pat was key to move us from watching to taking action. Presenting yourself in the public space, having your convictions confronted in real time by those equally convinced you are wrong takes courage. Pat provided the much needed faith and encouragement.
Pat joined us on many of our trips around Ireland, he spent many nights in our homes, helping with preparation for information drops, pitching his ideas on content resources, helping raise funds, and many more practical tasks.
Above the work, Pat was a great friend to us, he knew what we do entailed sorrowful encounters with the people of Ireland, this hurts us deeply, he shared this hurt with us. He saw the things no one sees. He helped us when we were struggling, listened to our woes, and offered only solution type advise with no malice.
Pat Ward was a special man, a soul fire starter. Prince nor pauper could make him alter. For us Pat was an elder, we met at this time, we needed guidance. We thank the GOD source for sending Pat Ward to us.