I met Patricia when she first started working at Fort Worth District and I was new there also so we bonded, both outsiders, trying to “learn” the Corps way. She was the perfect partner in that we could openly discuss our challenges and knew each other would keep it to ourselves. She had style, wit, brains and diplomacy. She dealt with people in an honest tactful manner. Later in our Corps careers our path met. I distinctly remember her telling folks that we were past friends and laughing gently about my remarks. I think I was being my stubborn, direct talk self that day. As I said, she was a gem as she tactfully guided us to a constructive path. I know she will be tremendously missed by all of us but I will remember her fondly as a friend and invaluable coworker.