Tuesday, October 21, 2008

A Mentor and a Friend

Mr. Patrick Welch,

He was a friend and a teacher. He was my greatest creative influence.
"It's all about problem solving. Animation is creative problem solving" That was the first thing I heard him say. That stuck with me, along with so many pearls of wisdom. I think about that statement and so many others everyday.

Patrick, you did a lot for a lot of people. Your words with be with me the rest of my life. I thank you for your contribution to so many young students and to myself.

Thank you,
-Andy Conroy

4 comments:

Denise Conroy said...

May you rest in peace, Patrick. Thank you for your inspiration and gift of animation you passed on to your students. Your legacy will live on through them, insuring your memory will never die. I wish in life you had understood just what you meant to your students. You will be GREATLY missed.

george hart said...

I have just heard the very sad new about Patrick and found your comments while searching for more news.
I knew Patrick for over 25 years but we have not been in touch for some time, but it is of great comfort to know he was so loved by so many, to me he was a dear friend in everyway, we have laughed and cried together, danced and got drunk together, created and played together, supported and helped each other, we even played football and eat Chips together, those times I will always remember with great joy.

rusty said...

here here. i couldn't have said it better my friend.

this week has been hard after hearing the news.

my thoughts are with you.

GhettoFab said...

sorry to hear such sad news.

hope all is well in the land of non utah.

I still owe you ten bucks. let me knwo where I can send it

peace