Danville lost a gentle soul with the passing of Pat Wilson. Our hearts are heavy with sympathy. Pat was a dedicated teacher whose talents deeply impacted many young lives. His commitment to the community was evident through his work with the Discovery Counseling Center’s Board of Directors, focusing on youth mental health. We are profoundly saddened by his loss. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time. May he rest in eternal peace.

It is with a heavy heart that I offer my deepest condolences to Pat's family and his many friends. It was my great honor to work with Pat for 13 years. He was a much-respected member of Discovery Counseling Center's Board of Directors when they hired me as Executive Director in 2011.

In my first year on the job, Pat stepped up to chair the Board at a very challenging time for the Center. He led the Board with care and compassion and was a tremendous support to me as we worked together developing new programs and enhancing others. Pat was unfailing in his commitment to ensuring that Discovery Counseling Center provided much-needed mental health services to the community that he loved so much.

Not only was Pat a thoughtful leader, he was tons of fun too! He led Discovery's golf tournament committee for many years. We delighted in the fundraising ideas and the many friends that he brought to Discovery's table. Time with Pat was always time well-spent. You left his presence feeling good about the world.

I recently read a quote that resonated with me as it seems to beautifully describe Pat. "There are those who bring a light so great into the world that even after they are gone, the light remains." I know that Pat's light will continue to shine brightly in my heart. It will also be reflected daily in the lives of so many of us who had the privilege of working and volunteering with Pat, truly a prince among men.