Posted on 07/23/2009 12:18:46 PM PDT by trooprally
Legionnaire Frank is the second Vet and dear friend of the Olney Patriots to pass away this summer. Clyde passed away in early May and now Frank. Frank passed away this past Tuesday after a blood disorder finally got the best of him. Thankfully he passed away quickly and in comfort, with his family around him.
The last time Frank was out supporting the troops was June 6th, D-Day. He is shown BELOW with his sign special made for Olney. That’s Lurker Bill next to him and Glenn, our WWII Iwo Jima Marine in the back ground..
This is his second sign. His first, identical to this one, “disappeared” at a Walter Reed Freep. A wounded soldier who stopped by to talk with us asked if he could have Frank’s sign. A Freeper, not knowing it was Frank’s sign, gladly gave it to the soldier. Only when Frank went looking for the sign at Olney did we finally figured out where it went. Frank was originally concerned that it was lost, but was grateful that it went to a wounded soldier. We now have Frank’s sign as a reminder of a real good man, close friend, and a brave soldier. We might have to be selfish and keep Frank’s sign this time.
Frank was a real trooper when it came to supporting his Legion Post and the troops. He was Post Chaplain and past Post Commander. He is one of the first of the Legionnaires to stand with us.
Frank was a most excellent story and joke teller. He liked telling stories about his “Obama Grill”. The one that he bought with his stimulus money. And his jokes, after all these years, still had that raw Army humor to them that would probably get this AAR pulled if I repeated them.
After Saturday’s FReep I was excited about writing this AAR because we occupied two corners. Frank's passing takes the real joy from writing about this week's FReep, but Frank always enjoyed when we occupied other corners.
With 13 FReepers, Lurkers and Legionnaires out, our corner got crowded. So Lurker Bill and Eager went over to the northwest corner to better catch the cars heading west. It has been a long time since we occupied additional corners.
Patriots this Saturday included a bunch of our WWII Vets: Glenn (USMC - WWII), Dave (Army - WWII) with friend Janet, Francis (Army - WWII), Ed (Army - WWII), and then our “younger” Vets, Halsey (USMC - Korea) and Carl (Army - Vietnam) and then there was Lurker Bill, and FReepers Cindy_True_Supporter, Eager, Fraxinus, [Mrs] Trooprally and myself.
One of these days maybe Lurker Bill will tell us if he’s really registered or not on FR.
Pics are by [Mrs] T.
BELOW: A neat picture of our main corner. It looks roomy because we've already occupied the northwest corner.
BELOW LEFT: Lurker Bill is the first to occupy the northwest corner. BELOW RIGHT: Eager soon follows.
OUR LEGIONNAIRES: BELOW LEFT: Ed! BELOW RIGHT: Glenn!
BELOW LEFT: Carl! BELOW RIGHT: Francis and Halsey with Ed sitting!
BELOW: and again, Halsey, with Dave and Janet! I guess since Halsey is Post Commander he can be in as many pictures as he wants.
Then the “others” BELOW LEFT: Me with Cindy_True_Supporter. BELOW RIGHT: Me with Eager. I guess as the author of this AAR I can also be in as many pics as I want. It also helps having [Mrs] T take the pics, easy to bribe. :-))
BELOW LEFT: Fraxinus with Ed. BELOW RIGHT: Lurker Bill before heading out.
And to heck with the moonbats opposite us.
WARNING TO FREEPERS ATTENDING OLNEY
Some new money making have been installed on north bound Georgia Avenue right before you enter the main business district. Slow your speed after the light at King William Drive.
And a new one has been placed just south of Brookeville, between Brookeville and the Longwood Community Center.
REMEMBER
Next Saturday, same place, Georgia Avenue, MD Rte. 97 and MD Rte. 108 in Olney
NEW TIME - 10:15 AM to 11:45 AM
As always, the D.C. Chapter's rules for protesting will be in effect. Briefly, they are: No violence, no profanity, no racism, no provocations, obey the law and treat all law enforcement officers with respect.
But a lot of verbal engagement in Olney is always welcome.
RIP.
RIP Frank, USA
He’s in my prayers.
I’m so very sorry to read about Frank’s passing. RIP Warrior and HOOAH!
Thank You all for your prayers and thoughts for Frank and his family.
Got back from Frank’s funeral a little while ago. The Army had two soldiers there and one blew taps. They then folded his flag and presented it to the family. Military funerals are always emotional.
[Mr] T
RIP a true patriot!
A belated “Maryland” PING!
RIP fellow FReeper, Semper Fi, and my condoences to the family...
Beautiful story. I was fighting back tears by the end. Passed it on to one of my friends.
Please tell Harry - Message Received and Thank You.
[Mr] T
Big non-service member salute to the last great generation members departing us. May they reunite with those who left them years before on peaceful or battlefield terms. Perhaps they will give us the strength needed to maintain our great nation in posthumous position.
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