Damn son,
That letter had the feels.
A very unusual goodbye letter.
But one thing, I do not agree with him that he was mediocre. He just was a regular player among very good ones, but I would not call him mediocre.
Mediocre I would call players like boumsong, molinaro, baiocco , isla et all.
Pado was average but he was disciplined and the few times he was called he delivered with his humble contribution.
IMO not mediocre. Average yes, but not mediocre at all.
He deserve his compliments for being a loyal soldier who never moaned and was always ready.
He was a good guy too.