Smithtown, NY (SmithtownRadio.com) – Coach. Teacher. Friend. Are all words used to describe Pat Harmon, who for the past few years has been battling brain cancer. Late last week, Harmon lost his battle to cancer and services are being held to remember him.

30-year-old Harmon had been working as a permanent substitute teacher and sports coach at Smithtown High School East in Saint James. Over the past years, the school community has been at his side as he recovered from multiple surgeries. Harmon has been a source of inspiration for students and staff alike. He is remembered as a role model on and off the field.

Along with George Haines, Harmon created BCMeetUp, an online, social networking place for those with brain cancer to “hang out” and support each other, according to the groups homepage.

Coach Harmon: In His Own Words.

Visitation is being held Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station. Service Tuesday evening at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations to the American Cancer Society . Harmon spoke about his battle with cancer at the school’s 2009 Relay for Life of Smithtown, a fundraiser to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

An online guest book has been established for those wishing to leave their thoughts.

Harmon lived in Greenlawn and is the son of Dennis Harmon and Rita Beetham-Fallon. Loving brother of Jason (Shannon), Evan, Michael, Dennis (Jen), Dylan and Bryan. Cherished grandson of Marion Johnson and Barbara Kos-Munson. Adoring uncle of Brett and Jordan.