THE PASSING OF FRANK DANIEL

[william williams]

THERE IS SAD NEWS IN THE FORUM NOW AS OUR PAST EDITOR AND PRESIDENT FRANK DANIEL HAS PASSED AWAY AT 12.00 CLOCK TODAY MAY GOD REST HIS SOUL

BILL WILLIAMS

[Neville Briggs]

Thanks Bill. A sad day, he'll be remembered for a long time.

[Maureen K Clifford]

Travel well Frank - God speed

[Lorraine McCrimmon]

I have known Frank for a long long time ,in fact he got me statred in poetry in 1996 , he also alawys ran the poetry at Bungendore Muster each year up until a couple of years ago , he will be remembered and will be sorely missed by all the poets who met and knew him, condolences to his closest friends and family

[Ron]

Sad indeed, I'll always remember Frank for his encouragement on his bush poetry website in the early days. R.I.P. Frank.

Ron

[Neville Briggs]

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If any don't know Frank, that's him in the white shirt.

[Vic Jefferies]

All of those connected with the Australian bush poetry community and indeed all Australians who value their heritage are very much poorer today because of the passing of Frank Daniel.
Frank was one of the main people responsible for the resurgence of bush poetry in this country and most of us who consider ourselves "bush poets" owe him a great debt. He was responsible for organizing many competitions, poets breakfasts, poetry concerts and events and through his efforts he provided many of us with the opportunity to not only perform, but more importantly to learn.
Frank not only had an encyclopedic knowledge of Australian poetry, but also an unbelievable knowledge regarding those who wrote, performed or simply supported bush poetry.
Vale a true Australian, Frank Daniel.

[Robyn]

Vale Frank Daniel. A great loss to our community.

[Glenny Palmer]

Farewell old mate. So very sad to lose your amazing knowledge, commitment & support. You will be always fondly remembered. My heartfelt condolences to 'Joe's' family & many friends. Glenny Palmer

[thestoryteller]

It's always tough to watch men who have such a zest for life struggle with physical setbacks such as Frank did towards the end of his life.

He did his best to the end to continue to enjoy his love of bush verse.

I shared those early years with Frank when bush poetry had a resurgence and sadly he now joins a growing number of those who pioneered the modern day Association.

Recently I compiled a book on my years of entertaining and it rekindled a lot of great memories. Frank certainly would have had his share as well.

My condolences to all of Frank's family and friends.


Merv Webster