Happy Birthday Frank

[DMZ-LT]

Frank left us almost two years ago but today is his birthday , he would have been 54 today. He and my old dog , Bart , are waiting at Rainbow Bridge for me and often ride along when I am on his bike with the wind in my face.Happy Birthday Frank

[exlrrp]

See you on the other side
Stay good
James

[b3196]

Gone, but never forgotten.....Happy B-day Frank
Bob K

[Bernadette]

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

[catman]

Frank....I hope you have found peace on your journey. As Bob stays, you are gone but will never be forgotten! happy birthday Brother!

Trav

[Bill Farnie]

Your a good man Homie ....

Happy B-Day Frank

[VIETNAM 1968]

Your Post made my day Bernbenjamin. Thanks for sending it along. I am sure it will give much comfort to a lot of guys and girls who regularly read this very fine Forum.

Having lost two beloved pet Dogs myself, your Post has real special meaning to me. Hopefully we will be reunited again some day.

Happy Birthday to you also Frank. I just know that you are now in a far better place then us mortals are at this moment. Enjoy your eternal rest and all of us hope to join you some day.

To all of my Vietnam Veteran Brothers and Sisters I again state:


WELCOME HOME


VIETNAM 1968

[Gimpy]

My Brother, my friend Frank on his birthday.

We all miss you Brother.


'A VIETNAM VETERAN'

I watched him limp as he walked my way;
There was sadness in his eyes.
His clothes were ragged and wrinkled
And time seemed to have passed him by.

He seemed like he didn't belong here,
And yet, he had been a part
Of a time when the turmoil around us
Tugged violently at all of our hearts.

I tried to offer some comfort,
But he gave me a half-hearted grin.
He said, "No matter how hard I try,
I just can't seem to fit in."

He looked much older than his 52 years;
I thought back to a time long ago,
When he was a handsome young soldier.
Oh God! What if we'd only known.

If we had known of the outcome
Would things be different today?
Would we have turned our backs on the world
Or still sent our young men away?

This man said I shouldn't be worried,
And he hoped that he wouldn't offend,
But if he had it to do all over,
He'd do it all over again.

He'd be willing, again, to shoulder a gun
And put his fears and his hurt aside.
After all, he was defending his country.
His eyes glowed with the soldier's true pride.

The mental scars were more painful
When the soldiers came home from the war.
Our country considered them outcasts,
And cast them aside all the more.

It seems like it was just yesterday
When I spoke with this man who'd been so brave.
Now with tears mixed with pride and yet sadness,
I kneel praying at my brother's grave.

***********

See you on the 'other'side' my old friend.

[Andy]

I know Frank is doing ok. His favorite author, Hunter Thompson, went to visit him a few months ago. No doubt they have much to talk about, not the least of which is motorcycles.

Stay well to all,
Andy

[MarineAO]

Happy Birthday Frank.