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Patrick was born in Iran in 1978, just a year before the Iranian Revolution sparked chaos throughout the nation. Though he was too young to remember the events, his family endured the fallout, ultimately leading to their escape. His account of the revolution highlights pivotal events, such as Jimmy Carter's support of the Shah and public turmoil that culminated in the mass protests against the regime. Patrick shared that they fled Iran in 1989, settling for a time in Germany before moving to the United States in 1990.