A good man is no longer with us. I regret to inform that my friend, ally and campaign manager, Patrick J. Citroni was struck down in a motorcycle accident yesterday morning. He was on his way to assist with another campaign at their sign waving event, before going to work as a mortgage broker in the morning.

I have only known Patrick for one year, but it feels like he has been my friend for so much longer. He and I met while campaigning during the Presidential primaries. His energy, passion and sincere belief in our cause, was not just boundless, but it was also infectious to everyone surrounding him. At 29 years Patrick had discovered a sincere passion and skill for politics.

You will be dearly missed, and not replaceable my friend. I would say, rest in peace Patrick, but I know his soul does not rest. He will be fighting to make even the world beyond this one a better place.

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UPDATE 10:30PM Friday the 19th

Please read this moving account of Patrick and the many comment pouring in from those who knew him at the Campaign for Liberty

Viewing will be held this Sunday the 21st from 2-4pm and again from 7-9pm at:
Sterling-Ashton-Schwab-Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville,
1630 Edmondson Avenue Catonsville, MD 21228
Phone: (410) 744-8600

A viewing and funeral service will be held Monday the 22nd at 10am and 11am respectively at Christ Lutheran Church.
701 South Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21230

December 2007, when the Ron Paul Blimp landed in Maryland

At a training class September 1st at the Campaign for Liberty event in Minneapolis Minnesota. Patrick is counseling three congressional candidates, Bailey, Hargadon, and Matthews. Ingrid Dean from Maryland is in the foreground.

Patrick Citroni, Maryland state house Minority Leader Tony O'Donnell, and Richard Matthews. This picture was taken Tuesday morning, September 16th at a Republican function.

Patrick Citroni and Ron Paul, taken sometime in 2007.