dddave Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Today under a blazing Cambodian sky, a score of local friends who held Frank in high regard, witnessed the beginning of his latest journey. Promptly at two pm, a plain pine coffin was delivered to the small creamatorium behind a simple Wat, just a few blockes from where he had spent his last two years. A lovely wreath, with a photo of a grinning Frank sitting by his beloved suitcase computer, stood at his feet. Floral offerings, most from his Cambodian friends with whom he had worked, were laid out on a low table close by. We gathered around the casket, the four attending monks then intoned a Bhuddist chant, after which we circled around it three times. A final blessing from the oldest monk and a torch of jasmine flowers held by Ed and Brett was lit and touched to the wide, wax ribbon extending from the casket. Flames grew rapidly and the doors to the chamber were closed We all stood around for a while, nobody wanted to rush away. Memories of Frank, a few jokes and many thank you's were exchanged. Small and simple, it all had befitted the man we liked so much. On this coming Sunday at 11am, all friends of Frank are invited to gather at the Sisowath riverbank where we will all board a hired boat, well stocked with cold liquid refreshment for a cruise to the Mekong River where we will release his ashes into the waters that wind thru all the Asia he lived and loved in; it will NOT be a somber affair. Send me a PM if you can attend and I'll send you the specific details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckwoww Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Very nice. You guys are doing a great job. I wish I could be there.....CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgianBoy Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 dddave said:Send me a PM if you can attend and I'll send you the specific details. most of us will be there in spirit..... BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous_Dog Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 DDDave can I get some details and confirmation of the wake and scattering please DOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaimaisabai Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 BelgianBoy said:most of us will be there in spirit..... Khwai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayjann Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 very poignant............ i'm glad Frank had a good send off with friends present. make sure you toast Frank from all of us Guys and Gals here........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidflux Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Sounds like a fitting send off..... Everyone can take pleasure knowing he's in a better place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 I'll be in Dublin all next week but will be sure to go to a pub on Sunday and havae a toast to Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dddave Posted May 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 We will all meet at the CALIFORNIA 2 Guesthouse on Sisawath by the river at 11am on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Central Scrutinizer Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Ddave, I'll raise a glass around noon Sunday to Frank. You guys have been good friends and I am sure Frank knew that and appreciates all you've done, as do all his other friends and family who could not be there. You're a good friend Dave. I was sorry to hear of his passing. I was encouraged by the previous posts of him rallying back from the edge, and was hoping he might be able to get the health care he needed to possibly get the chance to spend more time in this land that he loved so much, and where he felt at home and was happy in. I was a bit shocked he then passed so quickly after the encouraging news. Thanks Dave for all you've done for him, and for keeping us posted on events. Cent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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