I agree Don, I would help almost everyone on here if it was them. Patrick has never e-mailed me personally, don't know how he would have my email and according to the email I got he lost everything and needs funds. Well he lost everything but his phone and or computer to send out this e-mail. I have received these emails in the past from other folks who I have never met. The LEO in me says this does not look legit.
Let us know if you make contact with him.