This is my friend – the one who someone fatally shot from the outside while sitting in his favorite chair inside his house. I post this as a tribute to a wonderful person missed by many.
This picture is from his ride across the country for his 60th birthday. After all, the bicycle is a symbol for him and his life
Bicycle is a symbol for outdoor activity
- Biking
- Hiking
- Working outside
Bicycle is a symbol for working with his hands
- Working on his own bike
- Daring to fix anything
- Baking bread
- Willingness to help those who ask or are in need
- Work at church on the property maintenance
- Cooking for Men’s Breakfast group
- Volunteering on a local bike trail
Bicycle is a symbol of freedom
- Freedom of outdoor activities
- Freedom to bicycle across the country
- Freedom to try something new
- Fought for freedom as a Marine in Vietnam
Bicycle is a symbol of his personality
- Smiling as he rode
- Free spirit of adventure
- Daredevil to try
- Outgoing friendliness
- Ease of talking with strangers
Bicycle is a symbol for what he loved
- Outdoors
- Meeting people
- Country
- Chocolate
- Wine
- Cake
- Helping people
- Friends
- Wife
- God
Cheers to my friend! After all, he would smile at this.
A Frank Angle 
Loving tribute, Frank.
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This is a great tribute to your friend. What a tragic loss.
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Great tribute
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Mobius,
Many thanks.
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What a horrible tragedy. I’m sure he’s smiling down at your moving tribute!
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Minds,
Horribly tragic and senseless … nonetheless, he still makes us smile!
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Hey Bud this is a marvelous tribute to a good mate… I’m sure he is having a good look at it and enjoying… great post…
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Bulldog,
He was a good one … full of life and being genuine. 🙂
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Wonderful tribute. Your friend would be (is) proud.
Cathy
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Cathy,
I think so …. but he wasn’t about himself.
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Lovely tribute Frank. I hate guns. Nice rendition of a great song.
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Lame,
The Piano Guys did wonderful with that one … so I thought it was fitting. Thanks.
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I am so sorry about your friend. What a freak accident. So tragic and what a shock to all who knew him. That’s a lovely and now very special photo of him. Lovely tribute, Frank xx
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Spiced,
Freak, tragic, and shock are all fitting words for that event …. well, along with senseless. Nonetheless, a good tribute for a good guy!
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A very nice tribute. I really don’t understand how such a thing could happen. Was it really an accident? What a tragedy. But you have shown him looking very good; at a moment of great accomplishment.
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Shimon,
Sorry to say that his death wasn’t an accident, but a senseless homicide. Nonetheless, he and the joy he brought is missed.
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Great post and tribute dear Frank, How much I love bikes… Thank you, love, nia
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Nia,
Oh my did my friend love bikes!!!
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A great tribute, Frank.
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TBM,
Thank you.
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I am so sorry Frank, what a terrible loss. What a loving and beautiful tribute.
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Val,
A horrible loss indeed … but I wanted the tribute to be in positive light.
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Great tribute Frank
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GFB,
Many thanks.
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A truly uplifting music video.
I smiled along with your friend, I mourn his senselessness death, I unapologetically support gun control.
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Tim,
My aim was to provide a positive tribute, and when I saw this video, I knew it was the one!
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I’m so sad about your wonderful friend, Frank, but this amazing video really made my heart smile. Lovely tribute, and thanks for introducing me to ‘The Piano Guys’. 🙂
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Sylvia,
The loss was (and still is) a heartache, but his life was a joy. Thanks.
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What a great way to look at a bright life in a bright light. My condolences for you, his family, and his friend. I hope they all find a way to smile through this.
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Twixt,
He was joyous about life and brightened the day of many with his presence. Many thanks!
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Dear Frank,
I’m so sorry for the loss of someone who sounds so very cool. Tragic, senseless, unnecessary. I hate guns and the fools who do stupid things with them. Stupid and deadly.
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Elyse,
Senseless, tragic, and unnecessary are all good words about the event … but yes, he was a cool guy and a friend to many!
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I am very deeply moved by the tribute you’ve written remembering your friend, and sharing him with us. I can only imagine what a huge hole he has left in the many lives he touched. He sounds like a man who lived life well and the circumstances of his death leave me sickened. I can imagine how much he would appreciate such a gorgeous musical tribute, too. Sometimes our hearts just plain old hurt!
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Debra,
He was a good guy in many ways … and his personality was always a joy to be around. Tragic indeed … and senseless as well, but I still smile in remembrance. Thanks for the kind words.
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A great tribute, Frank. My heart and thoughts go out to you.
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Peter,
Thank you.
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Great piece Frank. I will be riding a few miles then raising my glass to your friend tonight.
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Cyclist,
Excellent idea as you share two of those passions! Cheers.
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Wonderfully done, Frank.
I’m so sorry for your loss and the loss of his loved ones.
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Guapo,
Thanks … and thanks for thinking of his remaining family as well.
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Beautiful tribute, Frank.
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Robin,
Thank you!
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Peace to you, Frank.
Bicycle is a moving tribute to your friend.
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Jim,
Many thanks. The analogy of the bicycle was perfect for him.
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He had such a nice smile. Tragic. He would smile at this. Well done.
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Mouse,
He saw joy in much of life … so I agree that he smiled on this. Thanks.
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What a wonderful post – and lovely tribute to your friend. May he rest in peace.
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Otto,
Thanks for the kind words.
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I am sad that your friend is gone too soon, and so senselessly. He did fill his life while he was here, including with people like you. 🙂
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Archon,
Way too soon and senseless … and thanks for the kind words.
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Frank, I am so sorry regarding your friend. It is just too, too insane.
A wonderful photo.
The music is beautiful too – never this before.
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Words,
Although a tragic death, he touched the life of many in simple ways. I recently heard from his widow, who also enjoyed the post. Glad you enjoyed this video and music from The Piano Guys.
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What a beautiful tribute to your friend. Such senseless and random violence hurts so many, many people.
I love The Piano guys and was first introduced to them by Alex Autin, another inspiring blogger. 🙂
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MBT,
Thank you …. and oh my … you know Alex as well!!!
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Bicycles are a step towards independence for kids. I remember the first one i bought with my own money . Metallic green . Unknown brand called “utopia.” Was $110. Probably about 1974.
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Rich,
A big step toward kid independence! …. and my friend kept expanding it.
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a great friend i’m sure.
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Rich,
He wrote a journal on his ride across America, which is wife turned into a small book. We were fortunate enough to receive a copy, and it is interesting because many of the words is as if he’s talking to the reader …. thus creating many smiles.
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This is terribly sad 😦
May your friend keep on riding his bike in Heaven.
What a lovely post in his memory. And – a beautiful rendition of Over the Rainbow too.
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RoSy,
What happened to him inFebruary is still shocking but what a fun-loving free spirit
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