On Saturday the 16th of April 2016, Pat went out to a local bar/café for a quiet night and he was punched from behind whilst assisting a mate. He was later taken to hospital and two days later the agonising decision was made to turn off his life support system. Quietly spoken and gentle natured but with a fierce determination, Pat was enormously popular and had a deep love for his family and friends. His death has left a gaping hole in the lives of his family and friends and caused devastation amongst the broader communities in which the Cronins have been involved. We are determined that Pat’s life be honoured and that no other family should face the devastation the Cronins face as a result of his senseless death. The first intention of the Pat Cronin Foundation is to honour Pat and everything we do will focus on that. The secondary intention of the Pat Cronin Foundation is to prevent coward punch attacks and we will do this through: • Awareness • Education • Research Pat was a normal kid. Pat was from a normal family. Pat lived in a normal suburb. If this can happen to Pat, it can happen to anyone Be Wise. There Is No Excuse.