Patrick Swayze

Yes, I have met Patrick Swayze many times.

India was most important to Patrick when he made the movie, "City of Joy" released in 199. He loved the people's honesty with their lives and feelings.

Patrick deserved a star on the Walk as the man acting in the movie, "Dirty Dancing" lead him to become one of the 'fastest', most well known, "Icon" actors around the world, overnight, from his role of Johnny Castle in the movie, "Dirty Dancing." The movie, which opened in August of 1987, was one of the few movies that was still in theaters around the world when the movie went to video stores in February 1988. The video sold for $90.00 and the stores immediately sold out. There were more songs that went platinum in, "Dirty Dancing" than in any other movie made. "Dirty Dancing" holds the record for being the lowest budget movies that made the most money. "Dirty Dancing" is a classic movie, with more people seeing it over a 100 times .... than any other movie ever produced. Patrick Swayze immortalized the name of "Johnny Castle" along with Rhett Butler, Dirty Harry and a few others.

Deserve a Star on the Walk of Fame? I think so. Few actors have ever achieved the popularity that Patrick Swayze did. Even Johnny Carson said to Patrick on the Tonight Show that with all the stars that they brought on the show to talk, his staff only went, "All excited" when they found out that Patrick Swayze was coming onto the show. Johnny Carson asked Patrick why his staff went to actual excitement over the mere mention of his name? Patrick laughed. Every woman that saw Dirty Dancing knew why. Do you?

What makes a star? It's someone that when John Q Public looks down on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and stops immediately to say, "Oh, Look here. It's so and so" .... that is what Hollywood is all about.... and that is exactly what Patrick's star gives to Hollywood. Glamour, excitement, memories of knowing where they were the first time they saw, "Dirty Dancing." Few actors can ask their fans this question about a movie they have made and have fans remember 22 years later where they were. I bet you know where you were the first time you heard about and or saw the movie, "Dirty Dancing" don't you? THAT.. right there - is what makes up a movie becoming a, "Classic".

Patrick was that what seems to be very rare in this world: an gentlemen and some one who lived for the craft of acting and dancing.
I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but did have the honor of talking to him on the phone. He even took time to talk to me when he was down with a bad cold while working on George and the Dragon in Luxembourg. He was a warm, passionate man. His talent was amazing. Dancing, singing, acting, songwriter, writer...on and on and on. When he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer he faught a dishonest fight but doing so he inspired other patients and their familymembers to add live to your days. And fight for a better research for pancreatic cancer.
He enriched my life with his work, his persionality and his lust for life. I have the up most respect for him. He made this world more beautiful. He still does. I miss him.

Patrick Swayze is the man of all men. If he wanted something in life ,he didn't sit around and wait for it .He went out and made it happen. He took roles in movies that a lot of
people didn't think he should,and that made him even more determine to do it. His movies to this day teach people values in life and make them stride to do better,to be more like him.His love in bring his characters to life for us never failed.He made us sing,dance,cry and yes he even teached us when it was time to fight. The name Patrick Swayze will never die,The lessons we have learned from him live on in the lives of our children that are inspired by him to be there best and never ever give up on what you want in life.He showed us that dreams can come true,if you are willing to go after them. He will always have a place in my heart .
Julia Starnes

Passionate
Amazing
Talented
Respected
Inspiring
Courage
Kindness

Star
Worthy
Admirable
Young at heart
Zest for life
Excellence

Goodbye Patrick!
There is a huge void on this earth and in my heart
left by your departure.
A void that no one will ever be able to fill
For you are one of a kind .
The heavens has called back one of his precious gems !
The imprint you left and the inspiration you are
lives on forever Buddy !
Action speaks louder than words ,
So many gifts I have received by just,
observing from a far,
The beautiful soul and spirit you ARE !
I will carry you in my heart forever !
Love always ,Diane

"Come away! Oh, human child! To the woods and waters wild. With a fairy hand in hand. For the world's more full of weeping, than you can understand."
( William Butler Yeats )

For me, Patrick Swayze was one of these people who have the rare gift to bring you to another world.
It is difficult to express how much and in how many different ways his work influenced my life over the years.
North and South teached me, what being a gentleman means, which is not being sophisticated, but trying to respect and to serve others in everything you do. And this is not only a thing for men, but for woman as well.
The Outsiders and Next of Kin teached me the importance of family.
Dirty Dancing and One last dance raised and empowered my interest in dance and I think of Patrick every time I am in the dance studio.
Ghost expressed the hope that death is not the end.
The Beast made me think about values, we are often all to quick to judge and to see the world in a black and white pattern.

Patrick's death leaves a gap that no one will ever be able to fill, but I feel blessed that his work and personality had been part of my life for 22 years and will continue to be part of me as long as I live.

My deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends.
He will never be forgotten.

Patrick was an incredible person who's talent lives on in his work. An incredible soul who touched every living thing on this earth and made it better when he did so. Patrick you will forever live in our hearts and we shall never forget you. A man who loved his family and was filled with such light that the world is a little dimmer because he's not in it. A man who had an incredible wife Lisa who stood by his side and was his rock when he needed one. This world was a better place because Patrick was in it. Rest in Peace to one great cowboy who's riding into the sunset and making the world shine from above.
We miss you!

Patrick,was a great Actor,Dancer,Singer and Humans with a golden hearts. A great fighter and inspiration for us Fans. Thank you Patrick for Time of my Life in London 2006.

Patrick "Buddy" Swayze, the world's most amazing peaceful warrior with harm to none, fought like a "TIGER (WARSAW)" against "THE BEAST" called cancer. Being one to never run from a challenge, but face it head on, it was no surprise to see him "JUMP" into action, but telling no "TALL TALES" about his fears, his anger, or his hope from "NORTH AND SOUTH " to East and West, morning, noon, or night ... even at "11:14". He faced the challenge with "UNCOMMON VALOR", and had the courage and strength of "STEEL (DAWN). One of his "THREE WISHES" was to be "THE COMEBACK KID" defeating a monster the likes of a "GREEN DRAGON".

From the handsome romantic Sam in "GHOST" to the rebel rouser, Bodhi in "POINT BREAK", he was every female's dream of a man, and a dream of every man to be like him.

Although "FATHERHOOD" was not to be, he found so much pleasure in parenting his horses, Tammen, a favorite, his dogs and cats...I wonder if he ever had a "BLACK DOG" or a "FOX (AND THE HOUND").

He will always be loved and never forgotten by his "NEXT OF KIN" trusted true friends like "WHOOPI," us "OUTSIDERS", and deep down even "THE RENEGADES" and ("RETURN OF) THE REBELS". He took all of us "ALONG FOR THE RIDE" with his "AMAZING STORIES" of make-believe, that lived-by motto of his and Love and Light.

As he does his "DIRTY DANCING" in the "CITY OF JOY", we "GUYS AND DOLLS" just want to say...for all you've given, and asked nothing in return ..."TO PATRICK SWAYZE, THANKS FOR EVERYTHING, YOUR FANS .

Forever an amazing deeply loved "ICON".

Legends Live On!
I smile…because he lived.
Until we meet again, save "ONE LAST DANCE" for me.
Love ya, Buddy ... always!
I miss your sweet messages.

LF

I never had the pleasure of meeting Patrick but in my eyes he was a man among men. He was so down to earth, loved his fans immensely. He will forever be in my heart. He was one of the most caring and giving actors I have ever known and his memory will live on in many hearts forever as well will his family's loss of such a great husband, son and brother. R.I.P. my friend. God had other plans for him and he'll have a heck of a movie waiting for us when we get to the other side. Light and Love, Kat

Your spirit is free, may you soar to heavens! May Love Light & Peace be with you now. Thank you for lighting my life with you movies. You will be missed.

I thought that Patrick, without being fully conscious of it, demonstrated God's love, in that he was uncomplicated, straightforward, confident and loved the world that God has created, and the possibilities that were open to human beings. As such he was, and still is, a help to me. Such positivity is rare. His wife, Lisa, is carrying the torch now.