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On 04/12/2011 11:03 AM, lsf5275@... wrote:
> Here is a posting on my Facebook wall about Frank... It makes me happy
> that he likely went without physical suffering... at least I hope he did.
>
>
>             Hi Frank...sorry our meeting has happened as a result of a
>             dear friends passing. Frank ha been a part of my life
>             since before I was born. My mom, Debra Dawson has been
>             friends with him since Jr. High. Frank and I continued our
>             friendship even now that I'm in my 30's. He is an amazing
>             person, and I am so sorry for your loss as well. ...I
>             spoke to his sister at his funeral and she informed me
>             that they deemed it natural causes. His weight, smoking,
>             etc. Probably too much on his heart. If you didn't know,
>             I'll tell you that his sister is the one that found him.
>             He was in his recliner, eyes closed and listening to
>             music. When she got there, he had been gone for a while.
>             We are all hoping he went without pain, she said he looked
>             peaceful. I am going with that...I don't want to think
>             that he was in pain when he died. You probably didn't hear
>             back from Helen because as you can imagine she is having a
>             really difficult time...for she is the one that found him.
>             Once again, we all have suffered a loss in Frank. He was a
>             great friend to you and a voice of reason for me. I looked
>             up to him. He drove all the way to Tahoe for my little
>             wedding. It meant the world to me, since at that time my
>             dad was not able to be there. It was great talking to
>             you...I'm here if you need a stranger to listen

Thanks for sharing this.
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