I was slow to get the news of Bishop Frank's passing. I was in his small group at Senior High that year. Since the first time I met him his has had a special place in my heart. I still have a picture of us with our braids on cross dress night. I also have a picture of him when he confirmed me the following spring. When I heard the news, my first phone call was to Mike Stallings. Mike, too was in my small group so many years ago, we have remained close friends. Mike and I were in each other's weddings, he even walked me down the aisle. Although Frank was unable to attend my wedding, he sent my husband and I a bleesing. I will remember Frank, not as a Bishop, but as a great group and spiritual leader, an honest and humble man, a clown, and a most importantly a good friend. I am blessed to have had him in my life and always in my most cherished memories. I cannot think of Chanco without thinking of Frank, and I cannot think of Frank without thinking of Chanco. Let his memory live through the Spirit of Chanco! :)