Comments on: Attractive Statue Honoring Deserving Local Icons Bewilders Fremont Residents

By: Whatsamattayou

Whatsamattayou — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:27:39 +0000

What’s “twords?” Is that like “swords,” “two words,” or “two roads?” I am so confused! Sorry, I digress, but when will we see a bronze statue depicting those great American unsung heroes who counted King County ballots over and over and over until Gregoire victoriously prevailed? By the way, I can get you a photo of a statue here in Vancouver, WA that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars that no one has been able to figure out yet! So there you proletariat Fremonticans!

By: Eirik Nalder

Eirik Nalder — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:26:25 +0000

My comments dear readers were not against the statue, but was aimed at the minority, that were ignorant of the Patches pals, all the good things that JP contributed to Seattle and it’s children will go on honored through out the years and Patches Pals memeories!

The work and support that this staute from the many donations goes twords childrens hospital to help those less fortunate to become the future citizens of Seattle.

Reminder they raised $72,000.00 twords the hospital, this is a positive outcome from this gift that Kevin Petelle has given to Seattle.

This comes from a true blue Patches Pal, who was upset by the comments of some of the minorities of the Fremontiers.

JP will live in memory forever in the hearts of the 1000’s of Patches Pals in the NW!

Thank you Kevin Petelle, and Patches Pals!

By: Kevin Pettelle

Kevin Pettelle — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:25:30 +0000

Dear Naked Loon (love the name!) and readers,

Being the sculptor of the ‘Late for the Interurban”, tribute to my childhood pals J.P. and Gertrude, I thought I would add my comments for those uninitiated to the J.P. Patches phenomenon. If one where to look more closely, there is more than a bit of irony expressed in the sculpture. It is (amongst other things) a platform for Fremomtonions, or anyone else for that matter, to express themselves by hanging buttons on the many loops on J.P.’s vest. This was meant to be a constantly changing canvas reflecting the individual, the community and the times. Use it, explore it and come back frequently. Maybe one day, someday you’ll get that these guys (and the sculpture) are about much more than just clowns.

Patches Pal forever!

By: Eirik Nalder

Eirik Nalder — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 02:13:38 +0000

[Editor's Note: Um, wow. Semi-coherent, 700-word rant deleted. Sorry, but angry rants are not welcome.]

By: Zoomie

Zoomie — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:25:29 +0000

This is quite interesting! I was at that event and it was truly wonderful to see all those Patches Pals there honoring JP and Gertrude. The thing I did notice afterwards when I was leaving was the mystified faces of the local area folks as they drove by. Several asked me, “What the heck was all the excitement about?” as I was walking away from the event. When I told them I noticed some of them seemed to grimace and choke back a scowl. NOW I understand why! Thank-you so much, oh great Nude Loon! I learn sooooooooo much at this great site!

By: John Mason

John Mason — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:36:20 +0000

How about a ststue fo John Lennon kissing Vladimir? Wouldn’t that be unique!

By: Grady Lemoine

Grady Lemoine — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:39:48 +0000

I like the article, but as a Fremont resident, I have to say that I find the statue not at all out of place and very much in the spirit of the neighborhood. It’s quirky, silly, and fun — what more could you ask for?

Now how much longer until we get a statue of John Lennon to go next to Vladimir Lenin?