I am honoured to be asked to say a few words about Frank on behalf of the family and would like to thank everyone for joining us today. Frank was very proud of being an American and was very patriotic. He was a real family man and liked nothing better than big family get togethers with his three daughters, his son and his grandchildren. He was from a large Catholic family and was the oldest of eight children. At the age of 16 Frank enlisted into the American army and was stationed in Alaska. He came out of the army and joined the American Air Force where he worked in the fire service. He was sent to England and stationed at Manston where he met Pauline in St Gregory’s Church. After a short romance they decided to get married. They went on to have four children, eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren and number seven on the way. Frank spent 26 years of his life on bases around the world with Puerto Rico being one of his favourites. This is where he starting playing golf. He soon had a single figured handicap. As promised to Pauline on retiring from the Air Force he brought his family to Margate, where he took over the running of his father in law’s sweet shop. He found this very difficult at times due to his lack of patience. Frank and Pauline moved to Westbrook where they spent many contented years. He worked for Securicor in London for several years, but commuting became too much so he decided to retire. He then became a non qualified childminder to two of his grandsons whilst his youngest daughter went to University to study nursing. He was a very big influence on the two boys lives and taught them many useful and unusual skills and talents such as numerous ways to cheat when playing cards!!!!! When his babysitting duties became less demanding he decided to take up golf once again and joined Westgate golf club. He made many new friends and became well known for his colourful language on the golf course and his impatience on the tees. (Fellow members will know what I am talking about) Not only did Frank spend a lot of time golfing with his son in laws he also introduced them to the Art of barbequing at their many family get togethers. This would lead to heated discussions on whether sausages should actually taste of charcoal and lighter fuel. Frank tried to convince us that they should - because that is how they do it in America. With Pauline on our side, we finally managed to take over the barbequing (also with mixed results - especially after a few beers). After a long illness and the sad death of Pauline, Frank was really at a loss on what to do. His health deteriorated and he was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease, which progressed rapidly. He celebrated his 82nd birthday with family and passed away unexpectedly four days later. He was one of a kind and will be missed greatly by his family and friends. I’m not going to go on anymore because if Frank was here he would be looking at his watch very impatiently wishing that I would just get on with it. Thank you