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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by fuel pump, Jan 6, 2015.

  1. fuel pump
    Joined: Nov 4, 2001
    Posts: 3,620

    fuel pump
    Member Emeritus
    from Caro,MI

    RIP FAB32 (Frank Burrell) September 23,1944 to January 6,2015. 10399128_100420273307302_2433999_n.jpg
     
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  2. Tony
    Joined: Dec 3, 2002
    Posts: 7,350

    Tony
    Member

    R.I.P.

    :(
     
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  3. jdubbya
    Joined: Jul 12, 2003
    Posts: 2,435

    jdubbya
    Member

    We have lost another great guy, I am glad that I had the pleasure to meet Frank, and consider him a true friend. RIP Frank, you will be missed greatly.
     
  4. Oh man, this is sad.. I was really pullin for him, sounded like the battle was too strong. RIP,FAB32.:(
     
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  5. This absolutely breaks my heart,Frank was a big part of the Hamb and his knowledge and keen sense of humor will be missed for years to come.

    I never met Frank face to face but through all the PM's and a few phone calls I felt I knew him well.

    This is a sad day for all of us,I am fighting back the tears of loosing another friend here on the hamb.

    Praying for his family,I know Frank and his wife celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary back in September and both have a strong faith in the Good Lord. Danny
     
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  6. zman
    Joined: Apr 2, 2001
    Posts: 16,730

    zman
    Member
    from Garner, NC

    RIP. So sad to hear.
     
  7. Lucky77
    Joined: Mar 27, 2006
    Posts: 2,495

    Lucky77
    Member

    We knew it was coming but it hurts so much to type this. I'm so lucky to have been Frank and Rich's (fuelpump) lunch partner almost every Wednesday for the last eight years. I learned so much from Frank over that time and I cherished every second I got to spend with him. I've said it a million times, I wouldn't have a hot rod if it weren't for him. I miss you already buddy, rest in peace. ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1420569726.267470.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1420569741.041538.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1420569751.535948.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1420569763.723521.jpg


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  8. Oh man, such a bummer. RIP
     
  9. 40fordtudor
    Joined: Jan 3, 2010
    Posts: 2,503

    40fordtudor
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    RIP---did not know the man, but he doubtless will be missed. Great following.
     
  10. Damn..... God speed Frank aka fab32. May you rest in peace.

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  11. flatheadpete
    Joined: Oct 29, 2003
    Posts: 10,484

    flatheadpete
    Member
    from Burton, MI

    Frank was a very special guy to a lot of people. He's gonna be missed for sure.
     
  12. Sad news indeed.
     
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  13. Scott,when expressing my sympathies in my earlier post I inadvertently left out his close friends like yourself and Rich and many I am not aware of,Praying for you guys also,I know there will be a void in your lives with Franks passing. Danny
     
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  14. pitman
    Joined: May 14, 2006
    Posts: 5,148

    pitman

    Sad news. I take some consolation cause he shared his love of rods, and his help to so many of us here!
     
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  15. beatnik
    Joined: Nov 8, 2002
    Posts: 2,209

    beatnik
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    Rest in peace Frank, I'll miss our conversations.


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  16. Steve
    Joined: Mar 5, 2001
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    Steve
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    RIP


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  17. Lucky77
    Joined: Mar 27, 2006
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    Thanks HRP.


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  18. olcurmdgeon
    Joined: Dec 15, 2007
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    olcurmdgeon
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    RIP Frank. While I didn't know you personally, we old timers are a fraternity linked by our love of hot rods and things mechanical, each a "part of the main". The loss of one is felt by all. The poet John Donne said "send not to know for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for thee". My sympathies and prayers to his friends and family.
     
  19. Lucky77
    Joined: Mar 27, 2006
    Posts: 2,495

    Lucky77
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    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1420571982.505030.jpg ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1420571998.837284.jpg

    Look at all these deuce guys and they let a kid with crappy old Model A hang around with them. Fuelpump, fab32, Tom May and myself heading to Flint in 2008. The other picture is a garage thrash at my place in 2007. Fuelpump is supervising while fab32 and Mike (Coupster) are conversing.


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  20. Never what you want to hear but unfortunately one of these experiences some of us have more frequently than we used to. We are "that" generation. Serves as a reminder to spend time with each other, even if it through a computer. Tim
     
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  21. krylon32
    Joined: Jan 29, 2006
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    krylon32
    ALLIANCE MEMBER
    from Nebraska
    1. Central Nebraska H.A.M.B.

    Really sad, he was great to talk to, very knowledgeable. It was just a short time ago he was asking about my 4 dr body and talking about building a highboy.
     
  22. Sad news. R.I.P. Frank.
    Al.
     
  23. opunui
    Joined: May 29, 2014
    Posts: 75

    opunui
    Member
    from Honolulu

    Condolences to the family. Prayers sent.
     
  24. slammed
    Joined: Jun 10, 2004
    Posts: 8,150

    slammed
    Member

    Denise introduced Frank to me at a Pile Up show and we clicked. Straight shooter w/a heart of gold. The next Pie Up we spoke a very heartfelt conversation about life, not just cars. We had teared up when talking about people we cared for (You too Denise). He said he would be honored to be my friend. A while ago he sent a email of his mothers passing. He was there at the hospital, sitting holding her hand when she took a last breath, sighed and peacefully left, Holding her hand. Now he can rejoin her and those before him. Maybe I will get to see you again Frank, no more tears then.
     
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  25. Damnit, gonna miss you bud, rest in peace.
     
  26. Sad :(

    Frank will be missed! ...

    I always enjoyed reading his posts ... always informative and/or complementary ... Here's his last H.A.M.B. post (from exactly a month ago):


    If he didn't have something nice to say, he kept it to himself ... or politely explained his disagreement ... a true gentleman!

    RIP @fab32 ... My condolences to the Burrell family and all of Frank's friends.
     
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  27. 31Apickup
    Joined: Nov 8, 2005
    Posts: 3,378

    31Apickup
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    Sad to hear. I always enjoyed reading Frank's posts. Although I didn't personally know him, being from Michigan, I'm sure we had crossed paths through the years.
    My Condolences to his family & friends.
     
  28. 345winder
    Joined: Oct 27, 2010
    Posts: 1,059

    345winder
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    damn,,sorry to hear, Denise introduced him to me over 10 years ago at the Street Rod Nats,,great guy and always enjoyed his posts
     
  29. Rest in peace my friend.
     

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