Update on Frank-KB3AHE

[W3GMS]

I just received a call from Frank's wife Carol.  She told me that Frank's body is in the process of shutting down and she thinks he is now in a coma, although that has not been confirmed.  The turning point was the other day when they were sitting out on the porch and Frank was enjoying having the warm sun on his face.  While out on the porch, he started having severe pains in his feet followed by the blue color starting up the legs.  Hospice told Carol that his body was shutting down.  She promised to keep me updated. 

Carol asked me to do this posting.   She is overwhelmed with all the support and help and in particular mentioned all the fantastic work Johnny-W3JN did with finding new homes for Frank's belongings.  Ken-W2DTC sent her all the photo's from the Post Timonium Bashes that Frank and Carol hosted for many years.  She really enjoyed getting all the pictures from those wonderful times.   
 
Frank currently is in no pain and as I get further updates I certainly will pass them along.

Joe - W3GMS   

[W3RSW]

A finer man we will not meet.
Thank you Joe for Frank's news.

I'm kind of locked up here trying to express
The very best To them both.

[RolandSWL]

 I have been following the ordeal of Frank and his health issues since the first post. I don't know him personally but I'm sure I have heard him over the air for many years.
 I sit hear with a large lump in my throat and a wet eye. God bless him and his family.

RSWL....................

[W2JRO]

I never talked to Frank on the air or at a 'fester, but reading his posts tells me he took this ordeal with incredible strength,resiliency, and a sense of humor. May god give peace to him and his family, and may he set up a station in heaven with clear frequencies, no zoning restrictions and bombastic audio!

[KA2DZT]

Joe,

Thanks for the update.

News I was hoping I would never hear.

Fred

[Carl WA1KPD]

I never worked Frank, but had the pleasure of meeting him and Carrol about 10 years ago when I bought some equipment from him. They were fine hosts and I enjoyed talking with them both and getting the full tour of his station and QTH.
We also would exchange PMs about various subjects on the BB.
I wish him a comfortable and enjoyable future and expect to see a full station to emulate when I arrive someday.
Carl
/KPD

[Vortex Joe - N3IBX]

Joe,
      Many thanks for the update. I guess we got our signals switched as I posted something similar to what you did on the QSO section per request of Carol this morning. It's news I really feel bad about since Frank seemed to be doing so well up to a few days ago.

Let's all keep him in our prayers.

[WD8BIL]

Thanks Joe!

I just chatted with him on Monday. He was in a great mood telling me about the R390A I got from him. We set up a "sked" for this weekend coming not knowing, of course, what the daily futures would bring.

All my prayers for my dear friend!

[KA8WTK]

Thanks for the up-date Joe. I am sorry you are the bearer fo such bad tidings.
God be with Carol during this time.

[Vortex Joe - N3IBX]

Hello All,
           This message comes with heartfelt sorrow. I just spoke to Carol, the XYL of Frank Esposito KB3AHE and she informed me that he quietly passed away this afternoon.  Please pray for both Frank and Carol.

Thank you.

[W3GMS]

Wow, that was fast.  From what Carol was saying this morning I figured it would be a least a couple of days.  Well he is in peace now and Frank lived one heck of an interesting life.  Plus, he would do anything to help any of his friends.  Now we continue with all those great memories to cherish. 
Carol especially is going to have it tough though.  She and Frank were very close like Dave-ZRF and Pam.  I will be checking in with her after things settled down a bit.

Joe, GMS

[kb3nqd]

Frank and Carol are the Godparents for my daughter
  It is a sad day indeed having read he went SK earlier today.  He was quite possibly one of the finest men I have ever known.




73
Kb3nqd

[KA8WTK]

R.I.P. my friend. God be with you, Carol.

[n3lrx]

I am deeply saddened by the news, even though I knew it was coming, one can never prepare for such things.
God be with Carol. She is in my prayers.

[KC2FXE]

 R.I.P Frank  god speed
 

[Tom WA3KLR]

God bless you Frank and Carol.  

We will certainly miss Frank on the What's For Dinner net.

[Opcom]

I'll remember always his great posts, knowledge and love of the hobby, answering questions nicely for new people, and good sense of humor here. God bless and keep the good soul of Frank. Holy Spirit, comfort Carol and family in this trial. Amen.

[N2DTS]

I do not know if I ever worked Frank on the air, I looked through my log a bit and did not find his call.
I went back and read the entire thread about his getting sick, he sure handled it well.

[W3RSW]

He brought us all together.
Every Spring.

Simply the Real Timonium.

[K1JJ]

The Slab Bacon's radio waves will continue to trek the universe forever.

Rest in peace, Frank.

T

[K4RT]

My condolences to Frank's wife, family & friends.  

Although I did not have the privilege of meeting Frank, through reading his amfone posts the past several years I have learned from the knowledge he shared here.

[Steve - K4HX]

We've lost a good one. I cannot express how I will miss him. RIP Frank. God bless Carol.

[k7yoo]

I miss Frank on many levels. We shared  common bonds in radio, machine work, motorcycles, old iron..... the list goes on...but most of all we shared a faith that all of the interests and skills we are blessed wth are just the warm up act for the eternal plans of the Almighty. Frank chose to use his gifts to bless many, many, other people, both friends and family. I always wanted Frank and Carol to visit us in Minnesota, but he graciously let me know that they were taking care of his mom and would be staying close to home...never even a hint that he considered this a burden.
During our last landline QSO I was truly touched by his courage and composure when I knew he was suffering mightily.
and one more thing..anyone who can make a Viking Invader play was pretty special!!
We miss you Frank

[SM6OID]

Rest In Peace, Frank!
My condolences to Carol.

/Morgan, SM6OID

[W3SLK]

Damn! I kind of figured that was going to be the case when I checked in here. My God be with Carol and her family as she struggles through this time of sorrow.