It is with great sadness that I learned of Frank's passing.  My sincere condolences to Penny and all their family.  I met Frank when we served on the County Board of Supervisors together.  He is one of the most likeable people I have ever known. I always respected him and his judgement; his honesty, and his sincere concern for others...and the way he spoke his mind and stood up for what he believed in !  I looked up to him. We never spent much time together since those days, but whenever we would meet I was secure in the feeling that I was enjoying the company of a true friend. And I hope and believe that he felt likewise. It was one of those kinships that don't come along very often in life, and are to be treasured. My only wish is that we had spent much more time together, enjoying each other's company. I really liked Frank, more than most anyone else will ever know. I will forever be proud to call him my good friend. (At this point he would probably say, as he used to in the past: "Patane, you're wacky ! Those of us who know and love him know what this means)