I have been a fan of Frank Sinatra for as long as I can
remember. My parents grew up listening to him. He grew up in Hoboken, New Jersey, a
neighboring town of my father's. His music was always playing in our home.
Several years ago, I finally had the opportunity to see "Ole Blue Eyes" in
concert in West Palm Beach, Florida. It was one of his last performances. For
me, it was the thrill of a lifetime!
Like so many others, I feel as though I have lost a dear
friend. Thankfully, his music will continue to live on in our hearts. This site
is my way of saying, "Thank you, Mr. Sinatra, for all of the wonderful memories. I
will miss you very much!"
The man may be silent now, but The
Voice will live forever.
IN LOVING MEMORY The world will miss you!
Francis Albert Sinatra
December 12, 1915 - May 14, 1998
Here's to the songs he'd sing.
Here's to the "ring-a-ding-ding".
Here's to the singer who could really swing, swing with a band.
Here's to the musical memories, here's to the beautiful melodies
To Mr. Sinatra, I believe we owe him a hand.
Through all those years he was singin', singin' the songs of our lives.
Here's to the Chairman Of The Board. Here's to Ol Blue Eyes.
Here's to just One More For The Road.
He had the World Tied On A String and for The Second Time Around here's to
the man.
I don't remember just Where Or When but the sound Flew Us To The Moon.
It was his singing and all of his tunes that we loved.
Here's to that voice in The Wee Small Hours from the saloons to the silver
screen.
From Hoboken to Caesar's Palace; here's To Ol Blue Eyes.
Here's to you singin' Night And Day. Under Our Skin you're gonna stay.
You gave your All Or Nothin' At All, All The Way.
We Get A Kick Frank out of you and Nice And Easy it's so true.
Over the years you've been there too singin' your songs.
Frank thanks for the music, for all the hits and it's my pleasure to say
today.
You undoubtedly did it your way-here's to Ol Blue Eyes.
He undoubtedly did it his way-here's to Ol Blue Eyes.
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What an unexpected surprise ... we received this
recognition on 12-9-99:
In his lifetime, Frank Sinatra raised more than a billion
dollars for the needy, the hungry, the very young, the very old, the very ill and those
seeking an education all over the world.
His family has reinstated the Frank Sinatra Foundation,
which will act as collector and distributor of financial contributions from corporate and
private donors.
The Frank Sinatra Foundation
Federal I.D. number 95-4691329
When Frank Sinatra made his first solo appearance at New
York's famed Paramount Theatre as the "Extra Added Attraction" on the same bill
as the late great Benny Goodman, what was the feature film?
"Star Spangled Rhythm"
MGM Paired Frank Sinatra with Gene Kelly in three memorable musicals.
What are the titles?
"Anchors Aweigh," "Take Me Out
To The Ballgame,"
and "On The Town."
In how many films did Frank Sinatra portray a priest? Name them.
One; "Miracle of the Bells."
In what film did Frank Sinatra portray a member of the media?
Last week was a very big one for our family. In
Washington, D.C. we received Dad's Congressional Gold Medal, referred to by the United
States Mint as the "Frank Sinatra National Medal", and at the Songwriters' Hall
of Fame banquet in New York, we were presented with the first check for the Frank Sinatra
Foundation.
Congressman Jose E. Serrano presented the medal to Nancy
on Friday, June 5 in his suite at the Rayburn House Office Building. Some of Nancy's
friends were there with flowers, cameras, champagne and, of course, a bottle of Jack
Daniels.
Congressman Serrano made a moving presentation speech as
Frank's niece Michele taped the ceremony. Serrano's dedicated staff looked on as the green
velvet box containing the precious gift was passed from his hands to Nancy's. It was a
very emotional moment and Nancy couldn't speak.
Afterward, plastic cups containing the honey-colored
whiskey were raised in a toast led by Nancy, "To Poppa!"
Congressman Serrano then read a very moving letter from
his son about Frank, which moved everyone to tears.
On Wednesday, June 10, the Songwriters' Hall of Fame
honored Frank with a loving look at his career via film and television clips and presented
a generous check to the Frank Sinatra Foundation. The foundation, in turn, will donate to
the many charities Frank supported in his lifetime. Nancy assured all at the banquet that
the legacy will most definitely continue through the Sinatra children and grand children.
And that the bloodline and the beat DO go on.
The dedication of the Frank Sinatra Park in Hoboken is
open to the public and took place on July 14th in what is was formerly known as North
Park. After dark, there was a celebration with a dance band and fireworks.
