Rodney Daniels , Norman, Oklahoma: Am a big sooner fan. But to see a good man go down the way he did is a big lost to his family and the University of Miami. The Football world has lost a good man. To his team keep your heads up and and the sooners are with you and prayer.
Trey Marabella, Birmingham, Alabama: To the entire Pata family, Bryan is, was and shall always be a inspirational and man whom loved some many people and his family and had some many dreams. He shall live within each of you forever. Keeping #95 alive forever. My thoughts, prayers and supports are with each of you at this time of need.
Paul (Orlando, Fl ): My continued thoughts and prayers goes out to Bryan Pata,his family, UM players and coaches and the UM student body. I don't think words can describe how we are really feeling but rest assure #95 you are in a safer place. Tell the Lord hello from all of us here at Hurricane Nation. Rest in peace big fella.
John Fuller- Cincinnati, Ohio: My thoughts and prayers go out to Byran Pata's family and the whole Miami Hurricane program. I'm from Cincinnati but I am a really big Hurricane fan and I have been one for years. I followed Bryan when he first came in as a freshmen. From what I seen, he was a great person and a great player. He will always be a Hurricane and U will be missed!!
Adam Selvey, Troutman, North Carolina: God Bless the Pata Family And Miami University During this unthinkable time our prayers and thoughts are with you. Adam and Sue
Jesus -Miami, FL: RIP big dawg....this was a hard time for everyone...my prayers are out to you and your entire family...RIP Bryan Pata
Tyler Stampler, Davie, Florida: The Pata family my prayers are with you and the football team go out there and win these next games for him
Tyler Mulligan, (Murphy, North Carilnoa): Let's go Canes - just finish the season out strong and pray for Bryan's family
A Cans Fan from Miami, Florida: Wishing the family comfort and strength to get through this terrible loss. May God bless you for sharing with us such a wonderful person and excellent player. He will be missed dearly.
Phillip Busch , Ft. Lauderdale, Fl: R.I.P. Bryan... i feel priveledged to have had the opportunity to watch you play the past few years. You grew into a truley great Defensive Lineman and represented the (_ _) as good as anyone. All my thoughts and prayers to the Pata Family.
T Bell, Miami, FL: My thoughts and prayers are with the Pata family. As hard as it is to understand why, know that Brian lived his life. What seems short to us, was the life he was destined to live. He is in a better place now...God has called another one of his Angels home. Gob Bless!
Regal and Amy Summers, Ohio: Our prayers and thoughts are with the Pata and Hurricane football family, as huge cane fans it was a joy to watch Bryan play.
KingCane Miami Fl.: Bryan was a great guy to be around in class. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Osvaldo and Eleanor Freyre, Fort Walton Beach, Florida: Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bryan and his family. May God bless them through this difficult time. We pray that the Lord watch over the entire Hurricane family. Even though we didn't know Bryan personnally it still feels like losing one of your own family members. May he rest in peace.
Anthony, Miami, Fl: My prayers go out to the Pata family. May God give you the strenght to make it through this hard time. R.I.P. BP95
ERIC JOHN, NORTH MIAMI, FLORIDA : MAN YOU WAS A GREAT PERSON MAN AND WE I LOVE AND MISS YOU HOMIE RIP AND GOD BLESS
Ahmed Ravenel: To the Pata family and the Miami football program we send so prayers and best wishes for your loss. God Bless
Christina, Miami FL: Brian was a sweet person and this is a horrible tragedy to have occured. I pray every day that the person responsible is brought to justice. My thoughts are with his family. May they one day feel peace.
UM Parent - Plantation, Fl.: To the Pata family, we offer our condelences to you. We are very sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers. Keep your head up...God Bless
Gainsville, FL: My thoughts are with Pata's family, friends, and teammates. Florida has 3 outstanding football teams and they rival often, but under circumstances such as these, we recognize what is truly important. I can say personally, as a student at the University of Florida, that I am grieving with Miami and all of college football. Best of luck Miami, and I'm sorry for your tragic loss. -Emily-
Clark, Miami, Fl.: Bryan Pata #95 My prayers go out to your family and friends.
Mike N. from Lusby, Maryland: I've been a huge Hurricanes fan for years. Whenever I see something happen to one of the Canes, it hurts. Though I never attended the U, I want to express my deepest sympathies to the Pata family, as well as the Hurricane family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Go Canes!
Sean Shevlin, Orlando, Fl: Theres nothing that I can say that can even begin to componsate for this tragic loss. I know that I don't know Bryan but feel I do because I'm a huge Miami Hurricane fan since a very young age. My prayers go out to his family and the hurricane football team as well. Its very tragic and tweaks my brain to think about these events. I will just never understand why someone feels the need to take someone elses life, and feels that they have the right to do so. Im very scared for the world of today and tommorrow for not just myself, but future generations as well. God bless you Bryan!! You will be missed. Go CANES!!!!!
Karl J. Austin (Falls Church, Va.): This is something very hard for me to understand and deal with. I have been a Hurricane fan since I was young and at this point football means nothing. RIP Bryan. I wish you were still here to grace the world with your presence.
Mario, Miami, Florida: May God bless the Pata family in this dificult time and may our thoughts and prayers be with them for healing. It is difficult to lose a loved one specially when he had a whole future in front of him.
Jawan Lipscomb, Dundalk, MD: Just want to send my condolescenes and prayers to the University of Miami and especially the family of Bryan Pata. Forever will his spirit remain within all of those who knew him.
Ronald, Lake Mary, Florida: This is a misfortunate loss to a kid who had a great future ahead of him. R.I.P. and god bless the whole Pata family.
Daniel Leaverton, Jacksonville, Florida: My family prays for your family. May you find comfort with friends and family and know there are people outside the city of Miami that grieve with you. We are very sorry for your loss.
Anthony A, , Pembroke Pines, FL: R.I.P Bryan Pata, prayers go out to your family and friends.I bleed orange and green and losing him is like losing a family member. May God be with You and may You watch down on us from above.We will never forget #95...YOU will dearly be missed.
Brian Bernstein, Miami, Florida: I had the privilege of watching Bryan grow up as a student at Thomas Jefferson Middle. I will never forget his smile and infectious personality. I, as well as his other teachers, am proud of the fine person he had turned into. I would like to send my condolences to his family and tell his brothers Edwin and Edrick to be strong. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Coach Bernstein
Joelyn Manula (Knoxville, TN): Lord God, you gave us Bryan for so short a time. His life had so much promise. His future was before him. His life has passed too quickly. By the death and resurrection of your Son we are redeemed. Make Bryan worthy to share the joys of paradise. Grant him full life in Christ, and may he stand with all the angels and saints before your throne for all eternity. You will be missed #95.
Scott (Boynton Beach, Fl): Thanks for the past 4 years. once a Hurricane, always a Hurricane. You will live on in the Hurricane Family forever. U will be missed but never forgotten.
Rich & Jennifer Bell, Port St Lucie, FL: Please know that our thoughts & prayers are with the Pata family & the entire Hurricane family at this tragic time. We are die hards fans (we bleed green & orange) and mourn with you. Life is extremely short & times need to be cherished!!!!!!!!
Derek Ellington, Ft. Lauderdale FL.: Dear Heavenly Father we ask that you bless and keep this family in their time of need and loss of such a great young man. We also asked that you bless the UM family. Dear Heavenly, Father we ask that you bless and keep Bryans soul, for we know that there are great things in all that you do. Finally Heavenly, Father we thank you for giving us all the opportunity and privilege to have known, known of, or witness him and /or his abilities during his short time on earth. AMEN. Rest in Peace # 95 (JOB WELL DONE).
Jesseca Absolu, North Miami Beach: Brian you wll be missed by the North Miami family we love you we will always carry you in are hearts.
Christopher Etienne (Pine Bluff, Arkansas): Want to let the PATA family know that I am keeping them as well as there son in my prayers everynight and every morning when I wake up. The news about Bryan Pata was a eye opener for me to not take life as a joke, enjoy each day you have to wake up in get out your bed, don't let anyone cause you not to be successful in life, no matter what negative (or positive) things they say about you. Pray that Jesus Christ will comfort the family and give them strength, in Jesus Christ name I pray, amen.
Ernest (Miami, Florida): May he rest in peace. May God bring peace and forgiveness to Bryan's family.
Reston, Va: I never knew Brian, but i've always been a hurricane fan. Brian was my favorite player on the defensive line. He was to me a #1 draft pick. Im so sorry for the lost of him. I'd never thought this could happen. Love and prayers go out to the Pata Family.
Jason (Germantown, MD): My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends, and teammates. Thank You for your contributions to the University of Miami. We will miss you!
Keon (Memphis,TN): You will be greatley missed my prays are with the family and the team.
Wanted to send my family's condolences to your university. Our prayers will be with Pata's family as they attempt to cope with this tragedy.
Jordan Freedman, Parkland, FL: You were a wounderful Defensive End. One of the best I've seen in college football. I pray that Brayn Pata is fine up in heaven. I also feel are team will play the best they can for you on Saturday VS Maryland.
(Tim) Vernon, Fl: My heart goes out to the parents of Bryan Pata and the Universtity of Miami.
Brandon Harnarine (Hollywood, Florida): Bryan Pata might be gone but his soul still lives with us today. Now the team will not only be stronger, but will always have a will to win in memory of Bryan. My every prayers goes to Bryan and his family because a tradgedy like this is like no other. A star in the making has gone because of someone's foolish actions. May you rest in peace and GOD BLESS!
Alex Ribe, Miami, Florida: Our Thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. We will miss you ! Rest in Peace #95
Sean Murphy Scranton, PA: You will be missed not just for a football person, but as great person.
Brian, Baltimore, MD: To the Pata family, may God comfort you in your time of loss. To the UM players, may God comfort you in your loss. Show BP your love on the field! RIP Bryan Pata, lost, but not forgotten!
Rowland, Lakeland, Fl: "" My Thoughts Go Out To HIs Family ANd Friends And Im Praying For Miami Family and Ill ALways Will Reamber U ""
Susie (Miami, FL): I am an alumni of UM, and a devoted fan of Hurricanes football. This is the toughest tragedy the team has faced since I've been following their seasons, and my prayers and thoughts are with the entire Hurricanes football team and staff; most of all Bryan's family. As we say in yoga, ''namaste'', which means THE LIGHT WITHIN ME BOWS TO THE LIGHT WITHIN YOU. May Bryan's spirit carry on in your hearts and bring you strength.
Thomas (Charlotte, NC): Mr. Pata was doing the right thing by walking away but paid for it anyways. He will be missed as a good person and good influence. Thoughts are with his family.
Bobby Harkless, Blunt,SD: I am deeply sorry for the tragic loss of this great person and player. He will be greatly missed. HURRICANE FAN FOREVER. GO#95
Matthew Lohr (Miami, FL): My prayers go out to the Pata family. As a life long 'Cane fan, I am truely sad to see such a wonderful athlete and, even more, a wonderful gentleman lose his life so tragically. R.I.P #95, you will be dearly missed!
Justin Fessenden (Boynton Beach, FL): My thoughts and prayers are with the Pata family, friends, players, and the whole Miami Hurricanes organization. We will get through this tough time with Bryan's help. We are all FAMILY. GO CANES! RIP#95
ROD B'HAM AL: MY THOUGHT'S AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE PATA FAMILY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU NEAR. FOR THE CANES FAMILY YOU KNOW WE HAVE KEEP OUR HEADS UP AND KEEP PUSHING. TOUGH TIMES DON'T LAST. PEOPLE DO. GO CANES.
Mike Stahl, Wellington, FL : My deepest condolences to the Pata family. Same to the players and coaches who really knew him. Words cannot describe the pain you must feel. Bryan Pata was one of the guys on this team that made me even more proud to be an alum of the greatest university on Earth. His motor was always going; big plays always on the horizon. RIP 95. I'm sure he is smiling down on the rest of his teammates now with God by his side. Make him proud boys!!!!
Riley Wood Great Falls, Montana: Your team and fans will always remember you. Rest In Peace.
Perry - Cape Coral, Florida: Your fans will always love you!!! Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Too young and talented for this mess, we hope justice gets served!! You will be never forgotten and always loved.
Natalie Sabia (New York, NY): As a CANES Fan and a writer for CANES TIME Magazine, I would like to offer my condolences to Bryan's family and friends. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike Noble (Seattle, WA): Just got back to rainy Seattle after attending the Virginia Tech game to find out about Bryan Pata's death. As a fan and person who loves the Cane's I am crushed. I feel for Bryan's family and the entire Hurricane program and it's loyal fans. Bryan, we will miss you forever! Mike
Jorge E. Martel, San Juan, Puerto Rico: Yes, I too have followed the hurricanes for many years from the moment their names first appeared in the recruiting news until they go to the NFL. That is totally inmaterial today. All I can say to the family is to try to make it through and just keep on going as he would have wanted you to do. You know him best, nobody else can tell you how to do it, only your memories.
Anthony (Miami, FL): God Bless Bryan Pata. all my prayers are out to your family. You were a good football player and a good person. I met him once and he had a very good impression on me. R.I.P. We will all miss you.
Mike, Sarasota, Fl: My prayers to the family. Lets pull together and show the rest of the nation what it means to be a Hurricane. God bless the Pata family.
Tyrone, Omaha: Let's go canes finish this season strong! Keep it together for Bryan. You know he wants it that way
Buddy Byars (Atlanta,Ga): Bryan will shine down on the Canes forever
Quando Gerst Raleigh, NC: I would like to send my prayers to Bryan's teammates, friends, and family. God Bless
Randy and Shellie, Minerva , Ohio: miami fans all over have the team and : My family and I are deeply sadden by the sudden death of Bryan, especially my 16 yr old son E.J. He has followed Bryan's carrer at the U and was crushed by the news...In tribute to Bryan, EJ had drafted him on his Xbox 360 team. We will all miss him.
Chris (Elizabethtown, PA): Bryan's memory will live on forever through every Miami fan and all of his teammates. We know you will be looking down on us from above! You will be missed by all who bleed orange and green! To Bryan's family and friends my heart goes out to you all. #95 will live forever as a MIAMI HURRICANE
Ian Michael Rogers, Washington: As a guy that grew up in Miami and around the U, the University of Miami was dear to my heart. On Tuesday we lost a good man in Bryan Pata. My thoughts and prayers go to his family through these trying times.
Crestview, Florida: God Bless you and your family. I'm glad I got the opportunity to see you play.
Cale Larson-Fargo ND : As a Hurricane fan from other end of states, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of a Bryan Pata.
Britt (NY: My thoughts and prayers are with the Pata family. I offer my most sincere condolescences to his family, coaches and teamates. Stay strong as you celebrate and cherish the memories he has left you with.
Columbus,GA: We are deeply sorry for the loss of Bryan Pata and beening a Miami football fan our selves we will deeply miss watching him play. We pray that his family will be able to heal from this tradedy. We are glad that ya'll will wear a decal that has his number on it for remembrance and i'm sure that all of the Miami family will forever miss him. Miami Hurricanes We are cheering for you in the Maryland game and ya'll try the best you can because iIknow that you can do it because ya'll have enormous possibilities. Miami Pray For the Pata Family and let them know that ya'll are missing him just like they are. Do your best against Maryland and I know ya'll will beat them. Sincerely a big fan, Ryder Downs.
Marc Epstein (Charlotte, NC): I've been a Miami Dolphins and Hurricanes fan since as long as I can remember, and to about this tragedy was mind blowing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family, and I know the Canes will be playing for you this weekend. Rest in peace Bryan.
Tyler (Weymouth Mass): My thoughts go out to your family, friends, and team. Continue to be a happy spirt in heaven R.I.P
Karl (Colts Neck, New Jersey): Bryan was an amazing person, never selfish, and always wanting to help others. The tragedy that has bestowed us is horrible, and noone will ever forget him. He was an excellent football player, with a glorious future. Bryan will be forever remembered, and he will always be an insperation to all. Rest In Peace Bryan, we miss you.
Ruy Robinson: Rest in Peace big #95,God Bless!!!
Michael Messerly Omaha, Nebraska: To all UM fans players and families, This past Tuesday I check my ESPN phone for the days top story and I was stunned to see that a UM Player was shot and killed. My prayers and thoughts go out to the Pata family and everyone else dealing with this horrific trajedy. I live in Nebraska and Miami is made fun of quite a bit. Everyone that knows me knows that I love my Hurricanes. Lets remember Bryan for his character and the people that he touched along the way. Bryan you'll be missed, much love and peace be with you. God Bless Michael Messerly
