Frank Ceresi

[ElCabron]

So, here is an update. I apologize for not going into greater detail but I still haven't slept since I found out how dire the situation was yesterday.

I spent 5 or 6 hours with Frank today. It is really awful. If you knew Frank previously you would not recognize him now. He is in a lot of pain. He was in and out of consciousness for the first hour or two I was there. I was able to hold his hand and tell him that I love him and thank him for his friendship and everything he meant to me and my children. Shorter after that, stronger pain meds kicked in and he was not conscious at any point for the next 4 or 5 hours. I fear he may not regain consciousness again.

I am going back in the morning and I am going to relay each individual message anyone has posted here or messaged me privately about, regardless if he is awake. I will probably print out this thread before I go over in the morning, so you can continue to post messages here, or send them to me privately if you prefer.

There's a lot more I'd like to say right now but I simply don't have the energy. Thank you for all your kind words about Frank. He is one of the best men I have ever known.

Please direct any thoughts or prayers to Frank and his family, and not me. I will be fine. Frank, his wife, his kids, and many others who love him are the ones that need it.

-Ryan

[Hankphenom]

How terrible. I hope he goes peacefully without any more pain.

[Kenny Cole]

Ryan,

I didn't know Frank. But I know and respect you so you have my deepest sympathies. Watching a friend go is an awful thing. Please tell him that my prayers are with he and his family and that I hope his passage takes him to a peaceful, happy place where there is no pain. Best,

Kenny

[drcy]

Best thoughts to Frank, who I don't know. Ryan, you're a credit to the force.

[tjb1952tjb]

Ryan,
You are a true friend. God bless you, and may Frank rest in peace.

[t213]

I've probably known Frank about 15 years or so, chatted with him many times about cards and baseball history at the local shows in Northern Virginia. A super guy.

Andy

[Tom Hufford]

Frank and I spent a lot of time working on a project together in early 2013, but I hadn't talked with him in several months. I'm sorry to say I had no idea about his illness - he never mentioned anything.

My thoughts and prayers go out for Frank, his family and friends. All of us who know Frank are better for it.

[tennisguy]

My thoughts and prayers are with Frank and his family. God Bless.

[rc4157]

Prayers to all. Ryan you are a true friend, we all need someone like you to be with us when we pass.
RC

[Al C.risafulli]

We should all have -- or better yet, be -- friends like Ryan.

I cannot say enough about the friendship of Ryan Christoff.

I'm aching as I read this thread, and Frank (who I do not know) has been in my thoughts all day.

-Al

[the 'stache]

Originally Posted by rc4157

Ryan you are a true friend, we all need someone like you to be with us when we pass.
RC

I agree, Richard. We should all be so lucky to have true friends like Ryan.