magsite20 1,664 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Frank was going to the hospital for what was more or less a routine appointment. His wife dropped him off at the entrance then went to park the car. He walked in the door and collapsed hitting his head during the fall. Staff raced over put him in a wheelchair to take him for care. Within 5 minutes he was dead. Frank was retired from both the Air Force and the phone company in Alaska. He was a man of true character and a good and faithful friend. At 66 he had just adopted his 6 year old granddaughter because she was in a bad situation at home. Frank was active with the Wounded Warrior Project and the family requested contributions be made to them in lieu of flowers. Frank enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He had a small collection of guns and enjoyed shooting. So in many ways a lot of us just lost a good friend. RIP Frank. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spartacus 1,619 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 God bless him and his family. Sounds like he was (still is) a great guy. We had a family member pass away this year too. In my mind, the loss is painful, but it's all part of life. And the best part is, we get to see them again when we go. It all works out ok eventually. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chevyman097 2,579 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Sorry to hear. Its odd to say i guess, but often is worse when its so sudden and unexpected. Not that its ever easy. RIP to your friend. I hope his wife, family, and friends move forward with ease. Any confirmation on what happened? Sudden heart attack maybe? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
magsite20 1,664 Posted September 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 (edited) the current 1st / best guess is a blood clot from an earlier knee injury that he got while helping at a Wounded Warrior hunt. Edited September 17, 2013 by the 4th Doctor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yakdung 2,926 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Sorry for your loss. Prayers to your friend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShadowFire 220 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I am sorry to hear that. Seems like we always lose good people in this world faster than we lose the bad ones. God be with you and his family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
XD45 7,124 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Life is short. Appreciate every day. We never know when it will be the last. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spacehog 2,218 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 My condolences go out to you and his family. He sounds like a dear friend. I will keep his family in my prayers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yakdung 2,926 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Never ever underestimate the power of prayer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunman1 1,753 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 So very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing the good things about your friend with us Doc. God rest his soul, and know that time will heal your heavy heart. Prayers to you and his family Doc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
liberty -r- death 1,445 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Sorry for your loss. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeorgiaPD 408 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Thoughts and prayers to you and his family in your time of sorrow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dashowdy 141 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) My prayers go out to you and your friend and his family, god bless. Edited September 18, 2013 by dashowdy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MT Predator 2,294 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 RIP and sorry for your loss brother. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brad cole 65 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 he is in my prayers tonight, sorry for your loss. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squishy 1,149 Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Rest In Peace Frank, it would have been a privilege to know you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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