PENTLAND, TPR PATRICK JAMES Tpr Patrick James Pentland, 23 of Geary N.B. passed away 11 April 2007 while providing assistance to others in Afghanistan. Patrick the youngest son of Jim and Gabi (Joossens) Pentland and younger brother to Tony Pentland was born in Lahr, Germany 13 Jan 1984. Patrick attended Oromocto High School and formally finished his academic education through the tutoring of his mentor and friend Mrs. Lynn Hastings of Oromocto at the Oromocto Adult Learning Centre. Patrick joined the military in August 2004 and achieved his desire to be posted to the Royal Canadian Dragoons in Petewawa, Ontario upon completion of entry level unit training. Patrick deployed with B Squadron, RCD as part of the Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group to Afghanistan in Jan 2007. Patrick was a quiet and modest young man who always enjoyed a challenge and because of his physical abilities felt an obligation to protect others who were unable to protect themselves. Patrick was known as a quiet individual with a sense of humor that those close to him had the opportunity to see and enjoy. Patrick shared a great love of animals and showed his gentle side around them. Patrick volunteered at both the Oromocto and Petawawa SPCA, spending time with and walking their dogs. This also helped Patrick overcome the recent loss of his own dog of 14 years whom he was able to be with as he (Nigel) passed on this year. Patrick dedicated a number of years to fitness and was proud to be a student and friend of his Judo sensei Mr J.P. Catin of Waterville. Patrick was also an avid computer gamer and had a wide variety of people he could relate to through both his physical and intellectual hobbies. Patrick is survived by his only brother Tony, parents Jim and Gabi, maternal grandparents Dieter and Edith Joossens of Freiburg, Germany and Annelie and Gerhard Mueller of Erlangen, Germany and maternal great-grandparent Maria Niederau of Dueren Germany. Paternal grandparents, Jim and Jean Pentland of Nerepis N.B. Patrick also has several aunts, uncles and cousins throughout Canada, the US and Germany. A public visitation will be held at the St. Mary's Chapel, building G1, CFB Gagetown on Friday, April 20th, 2007 from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm. A public funeral will be held at the CFB Gagetown Field House, building M2, on Saturday, April 21st, 2007 starting at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Oromocto SPCA (www.oromoctospca.ca) or The Guild of The Royal Canadian Dragoons (www.dragoons.ca). Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting the website: www.oromoctofh.com.