RIP Patrick Childress - COVID19

[Tin Kicker]

Learned that Patrick Childress passed in South Africa, leaving Rebecca. Never met either but learned from him and and enjoyed their videos. He actually had gotten past the coronavirus but according to Rebecca it did so much damage to his system that he died of a clot.

It is interesting to read the first hand accounts she had been posting regarding care in S.A. and differences from what we hear in the US.

Coronavirus Onboard Update 5/28 - Day 15 of Hell

Update to Coronavirus Onboard. part 2... Finally a bit of positive news. About Patrick Childress's fight of his life with Covid-19

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The GoFundMe for the medical bills left to Rebecca reached the target level but her income will probably fall without him and the videos so I had no hesitation to pitch in anyway.

Donate to Childress COVID Care, organized by Leanne Coffman

Patrick and Rebecca Childress are icons in the cruising and sailing world--writers, authors, vlogg… Leanne Coffman needs your support for Childress COVID Care

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Please be safe!

RIP Patrick

 

[K2MSmith]

Very sad indeed. I watched and enjoyed their videos as well. RIP.

 

[nquigley]

Terrible loss to all bluewater cruisers - way, way too soon. Many will be simply stunned, as we were waiting for their next YT video to drop.
We're all thinking of Rebecca. - hoping she can stay healthy, and carry on.

 

[goldenstate]

Sad news, have seen and enjoyed some of his videos.

Hope everyone is taking care to limit his/her exposure as possible.

Be well!

 

[Christian Williams]

His wife, Rebecca, has posted an intimate account of his last hospital moments and of her future plans, which for the moment are to keep the Valiant 40.

 

[Saverio]

Buongiorno a tutti voi.
Ho seguito tutti i suoi video, mi dispiace, amareggiato
La brutta bestia del Coronavirus
moglie medico in radiologia ha visto uccidere molte vittime in Italia.
Un abbraccio a tutti voi.
Saverio