Comments on: Patrick Vandam passes away

By: Rhonda Evans

Rhonda Evans — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:36:18 +0000

Dear Mr. Vandam,

Thanks for sharing that information and like many good folks here have said, your family has certainly been in our prayers.

By: WingKong

WingKong — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:49:30 +0000

Mr Vandam,
Thank you for taking the time to share with us the details. I am very sorry for your loss and I hope you find some solace in knowing he passed doing something he loved.

By: Pat From Moonachie

Pat From Moonachie — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:59:06 +0000

Thank You Mr. VanDam,

There’s no wonder why Pat was a great competitive eater ..he clearly had a Voracious appetite for life.

By: Steakbellie

Steakbellie — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 12:53:38 +0000

Mr Vandam,
Thank you for taking the time to share with us the details. We have all said prayers for you and your family.

By: KevinRoss

KevinRoss — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 04:57:55 +0000

Thank you for letting us know the circumstances. I am very sorry for your loss.

By: Gerald Vandam

Gerald Vandam — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 02:26:33 +0000

I’m Patrick’s dad, he passed away freediving at a place called the Crater located in Midway UT. He was practicing for the US National freediving championships in Kona HI to be held at the end of April. He had done a few dives on the 17th of March, the last free dive was for 6 minutes and 30 seconds and stated he was going to be down a little longer on the next and his last dive. We suspect he passed on the way up on his last dive.

By: A friend of the family

A friend of the family — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:15:01 +0000

Seeing your postings here I thought I would clarify that it is indeed the Patrick Vandam you all speak of. Patrick was free diving out in Utah when he drowned. I do not know further details other than the fact that his death was an accident in a sport that certainly has its risks. Patrick’s death was unexpected. His FB page seems to be a logical place to leave thoughts for his family for as one of you mentioned his family has been checking it somewhat. My condolences to those of you who knew him. Patrick was a good kid with a great sense of adventure.

By: LewisvilleTX

LewisvilleTX — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:20:11 +0000

Patrick was winner of the 2008 World Tamale Eating Championship here in Lewisville and was very gracious and kind to the fans who met him that day. Our sincere condolences to his family and friends.

By: Mega Munch

Mega Munch — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:45:15 +0000

This is very sad. My thoughts go out to his friends and family.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:49:23 +0000

Does anybody know how or what Patrick died from? There is no news on line.