Frank Ceresi

[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.

[mrvster]

I do not know this gentleman, but please send my love......may peace be with him and his family and friends......

johnny v

[ElCabron]

I'm on my way back to Colorado now. When I get home, I will try to post a bit more about Frank and why he is such an amazing person. Thanks again for all the posts, emails and messages. Each one has made it to Frank and it has been a source of comfort for the family. He is surrounded by people who love him and hopefully that will help him let go and not suffer much longer. When I left, he was sleeping peacefully and was not in any pain. His pain meds are being given hourly now.

As we've seen from this thread, everyone who knew him experienced the same kindness and generosity that are so much a part of who he is. I am heartbroken that today is the last time I will ever get to see him.

-Ryan

[scgaynor]

Frank, we go back about 20 years, you have done so much for me, I can't even articulate how I feel.

I love you man......

Scott

[mark evans]

Everyone should be so fortunate as to have a friend like Ryan.

Mark

[Ami]

My name is Ami. I am going to introduce myself with a story. Frank's son, Dan, had developed deep feelings for me in the summer of 2010. Dan asked Frank what he should do about it, so Frank gave Dan tickets to a Nationals game and told him that he knows what to do next. The rest is history. Now that the introduction is out of the way, first and foremost, Dan and I want to thank you for the outpouring of love and respect. I found this post on Google, and read all 42 posts so far, all thanks to sleepless nights. You are truly a kind group of people with a deeply rooted respect for Frank that delves so far beyond a shared hobby and/or profession.

It is so clear why everybody is so deeply hurt by this. Frank is a remarkable man. In fact, he has been a gentleman through and through. His kindness is such a part of him that, on Friday, "yes, please" and "no, thank you” were still in his lexicon. Because of this intrinsic warmth, he raised Nicole to be a lovely lady and Dan to be a proper gentleman. Between Frank’s family and friends and his immeasurable contributions as a baseball enthusiast, his legacy will live on forever. There will not be a single day that he is not remembered.

I’m fascinated by Frank’s description of Lou Brissie.

Originally Posted by The National Pastime Museum

“A gentleman and real hero but never ever one to brag.” Ceresi added, “…He may be in a better place now, but his influence and spirit will be with us forever.” (Via: www.thenationalpastimemuseum.com/article/baseballs-purple-heart-game)

Frank, your words haunt me because you are a gentleman and real hero but never ever one to brag. When you reach a better place where you are free of the sort of pain that nobody ever wanted you to know, your influence and spirit will be with us forever. Thank you for pulling me close for a hug tonight and telling me that you love me back. You have no idea how much that means to me. I thought that I had stopped crying for the night. I guess not. I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you. Thank you for everything. I love you, one more time.

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Ryan, thank you for making this thread, flying out from Colorado, and being a true friend to Frank. You are great.

Leon, thank you for the kind note and for approving my registration so quickly.

[Kawika]

Ami: Ten years on Net54. First time a post bought a tear to my eye. I only knew Mr Ceresi by his publications, didn't know what a wonderful and decent man he is, and am saddened to learn of his circumstances. I wish kind blessings on the Ceresi ohana.

Ryan: You're a mensch, buddy.