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Bill Davis posted a condolence
Monday, May 26, 2008
Words that I think of when I reflect on the life of Lowell W. Franklin from the perspective of a child and then a grown adult. By Bill Davis, grandson.
Dedication: I knew Lowell when he worked at Baronet Litho and Noteworthy; I even recall that my grandfather worked for a brief period of time for Baronet Litho in retirement. He felt good that he was wanted for some part-time work.
I never recall grandpa taking a day off from work because of sickness; I recall a man dedicated to his work to support his family.
Commitment: Support to his family and country with his service in the Air Force. There are not enough words to describe his love and commitment to his family and country.
Volunteerism: As a volunteer myself today, I now understand how important it is to serve others so that we may make the world a better place. Lowell volunteered for numerous veterans groups, and, as a kid, I also thought it was great that he volunteered for the Special Olympics. Upon reflection, I would have liked it if my grandfather came to more of my baseball, football, and track meets. In the grand scheme of the world â?? in my view as an adult â?? I now understand and fully appreciate the values of volunteerism.
Leadership: I saw my grandfather as a leader of his family and veterans organizations. I recall fondly how I interviewed Lowell for a school project to talk to him about his role as the Montgomery County commander. As a 7th /8th grader, Montgomery County seemed like a big place and I was very proud of my grandfather. Lowell spoke with conviction and pride of his volunteer work.
Patriotism: There were always signs of the American flags and patriotic symbols when I came to my grandparents home. I was reminded of this by seeing so many patriotic pins on his hats; the flag was always flying; and veterans affairs items and literature were throughout the house.
Humble: Despite of all of Lowellâ??s accomplishments and service - to me - he was a humble man who did not talk to me much about his achievements unless I asked specifically. He asked how I was doing; what I doing. For those that know me, I am still working on being humble as my Aunt Patti recently reminded me.
Civic Mindedness: As an adult, most of my discussions with grandpa centered around politics and world affairs. He had passionate opinions, and I did my best to try to temper them with my views.
Frugal: By example, my grandfather taught me the value of saving; only spending money when you have it; and focusing on needs rather than wants. These are all values that are lost in the 21st century by many â?? especially those in my age group 30â??s.
I thank my grandfather for instilling these values in me; I will miss him, but I will always remember and honor what Lowell W. Franklin stood for in his life. Finally, I would be remiss if I did not also thank my Aunt Laura, grandmother - Virginia, mom - Lydia, and my Uncle Frank, who each in their personal way had an influence on me. But on this occasion, my grandfather takes the center stage.
Rest in Peace Grandpa. Love your grandon, Bill
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Christine Latour posted a condolence
Sunday, May 25, 2008
I'm sorry to hear about your loss.My heartfelt condolences go out to the family.
Christine Latour
The Franklin's Recorder
Carrier
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Mary Ellen Scoop & Marc posted a condolence
Sunday, May 25, 2008
To The Franklin Family
I'm one of Lowell's on line friends and I will be missing him. He had a store of knowledge on many things and subjects and was always willing to share. He is at peace.
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Jo Ann Tuer Wright posted a condolence
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Lowell and I graduated from El Monte HS the same year, he contacted me a few years ago and said he remembered me as cute and perky. Tnat made me laugh because I am now a grandmother. We kept our friendship going on the El Monte site, card and phone calls. Reading his obituary made me see what a fine life he as lived. I will miss him.
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Benita Morgan posted a condolence
Sunday, May 25, 2008
I will miss you Lowell and all your funny email forwards. I salute you veteran for serving this country!
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Dave and Mary Lou Morrissey posted a condolence
Sunday, May 25, 2008
My Frankie and My Pati-cakes and Laura, My heart goes out to you during this difficult time....I remember to well how it feels to have lost a parent. We just have to KNOW that he is in a much better place than we are and one day we will all meet again. His pain and suffering is gone forever.
Our prayers are with you. Love ya.
Mary Lou
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Rick Cardenas '72 posted a condolence
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Now I know why Lowell and I connected.
My father too is from TX and was in the USAF. I've been involved with BSA for 20 yrs. And of course we're both LIONS. He was a big supporter of the of LAPS scholarship @ EMHS. I wish we had known sooner how much we had in common. Rest In Peace my friend and may you watch over us.
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Vivian Romero posted a condolence
Friday, May 23, 2008
To The Franklin Famliy,
On behalf of my The Romero's we all sent our Condolences & Prayers.
I'm senting you my poem that I left on our school's website :
GOODBYE MY FRIEND
Time has passed
in many a days,
Years have gone
and went away.
Seasons change
as we do to,
But We'll neverforget
knowing you.
you were so kind
withall your words,
We'll always remember
thosewe heard.
The things you askedwere never harsh,
And you showed concern
from the heart.
Father has called you
away from this time,
We thank him for you
as a friend of ours.
Peace will now be
at your side,
As you walk with him
in the Heavenly Sky.
We'll all miss you Lowell
Vivian Romero
EMHS ~ 1971
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Lisa Galindo Montiel posted a condolence
Friday, May 23, 2008
To Lowells Family,My Sincere Condolences for the Loss of Our Beloved Lowell' I am So Glad That I the Opportunity of meeting Lowell on The memeries of El Monte Website ,He Really Made me feel good when he Told me There was no need to apologise about an Issue regarding imagration.he said he and his Son had Served in The Airforce for 24 years to give me that right Freedom Of Speech,and since I am one of the younger alumni who speak their mind on the site he made me feel it was cool So ,because he Had Been in the Airforce & was the Class 0f 1948 I Felt Proud to Know Someone with such experience was defending me.. So I will Honor Lowell This Monday Memorial Day With all the Love and Respect he Deserves, And I will Miss all his Jokes ~ Love You Homie~ Peaceout~ And Fly With The Angels~ Lisa Lions78"
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Esther Becerra posted a condolence
Friday, May 23, 2008
To Lowells' family, I use to love reading the jokes that he would post on our El Monte Website.
May our lord give you all peace at this time and know that Lowell will truly be missed by all of us.
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Judy Simpson posted a condolence
Friday, May 23, 2008
My heartfelt condolences to the family of Lowell Franklin. I met Lowell on the "Memories of El Monte" website. He was the first to welcome me to the website. He was always such a kind and caring soul -- alway positive and complimentary to all. Lowell was very witty and full of fun, and was the ultimate gentleman. His e-mails and postings on our high school alumni website will be sorely missed. As one alumni said, "the website will never be the same". You can be very proud of your husband, father, and grandfather and know that he has many friends from all graduating classes at El Monte. I will always remember Lowell. My prayers are with you all.
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Joan Guiffre China posted a condolence
Friday, May 23, 2008
Dear Virginia, Lydia, Laura & Lowell,
My heartfelt sympathy to all of you on the loss of Lowell Sr..I spent a good part of my teen years at the Franklin house, and always considered Lowell and Virginia my second parents. Their home was always open to me, as well as their hearts. I will always think so fondly of all the times I spent with your family. Your Dad was one of the best men I ever knew, and I will never forget all those trips up to Woodworth Lake to visit "Dad & Frankie". May he rest in peace, and may your memories help to carry you through this difficult time.
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Elaine Ko posted a condolence
Friday, May 23, 2008
Dear Franklin Family,
It is with a sad heart I learned today of Lowell's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I am sorry that I can not be with you tomorrow.
Elaine Ko
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Lowell W.Franklin Jr. posted a condolence
Friday, May 23, 2008
Dad,
I don't think anyone truly knows the importance of their parents until they feel the loss of one themselves. A part of who I am died
when my dad drew his last breath. From Scotland to New York my dad did what he thought was best for our family. As a member of the Air Force there were things he could never discuss. I am sure there were things he took with him when he went to glory. To my Mom and sisters, know we will get through it. To his friends and E mail buddies, I thank you for your frienship to him. Don and Barb, thanks for coming, he loved you both.
To my Dad, I know you are in heaven in a glorified body with no pain. I praise GOD for his mercy and LOVE.
I will miss you, but we will meet again in heaven. Thank you for your love and guidance. Thank you for your service to our great country. I salute you.
Far Winds and Following Seas
Your Son,
Lowell Jr.
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Valerie Van Antwerp posted a condolence
Friday, May 23, 2008
Franklin Family, my deepest sympathy is with you at this time of greif. The time that I spoke with Lowell I knew he was a great man, husband, father and friend. He will surly be missed. May you be a peace to know he is watching over family and friends.
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Pam & Chuck Saul posted a condolence
Friday, May 23, 2008
To the Franklin Family
We are sorry for your loss
With great sympathy
Pam & Chuck
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ERNESTINE ROMERO SESMAS posted a condolence
Friday, May 23, 2008
I'm sorry for lost, My family and I sent our prayers & condolences to you and all your family. Even though I didn't know him he made everyone laugh and felt great. I only knew of him through the "MEMORIES of EL MONTE's" website .Our prayers are with you & your family
Tina Romero
Class of 1968
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Clare Smart posted a condolence
Friday, May 23, 2008
Dear Family of Lowell. I never met Lowell personally but had the wonderful opportunity of reading his interesting comments on the Memories of El Monte High School web site. He was a true gentlemen and a great alumni of El Monte High School. Lowell will truly be missed by all who visit the web site and looked forward to their chats with him. My sincere condolences to Lowell's entire family.
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Laura Kauhane posted a condolence
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Dear Virginia, Laura and Family,
We were saddened to read of Lowell's passing. Since our boyscouting days, First Baptist Church, Ward Products Can't ever forget the best Christmas cookies ever! and Iroquois Seniors our families have been connected. We feel as if we have lost a family member of our own. Please know that we are keeping you all in our hearts and prayers. Your faith will keep you strong.
Love,
Laura and John Kauhane
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Beverly Benjamin Copeland posted a condolence
Thursday, May 22, 2008
To my friend Laura,
My sincerest condolences to you, Lowell, Lydia and your mother. I have such fond memories of Tribes Hill and meeting your family for the first time upon your arrival from Hawaii! My thoughts and prayers are will all of you during this time. May you find peace in your hearts.
Bev
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Melody Coster posted a condolence
Thursday, May 22, 2008
My condolances and best wishes to Lowell's family at this time. Though we never met personally, I will truly miss Lowell as both a friend and fellow High School alumni. His emails I have in a folder marked with his name will be a peaceful reminder of him and I shall think of him always when I go back and revisit his file. May you rest in peace my friend and know that you shall never be forgotten and I look forward to meeting you one day when I too am called to that great classroom in the sky.
Melody Coster El Monte Class/1973
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ErwinDutch Hull posted a condolence
Thursday, May 22, 2008
To the family of Lowell Franklin,I have been on line with Lowell for quite sometime.We met each other after many years when we both worked at Woodworth Camp for the Boy Scouts back when.Lowell and I were more than e-mail friends.WE both were Air Force and most of our e-mail topics were about the Air Force,etc.I will certainly miss him and I will pray for him.GOD BLESS---Rest Lowell.You AF buddy-Dutch
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JOHN M VERNON posted a condolence
Thursday, May 22, 2008
well lowel its been a short life but it looks like the good lord got you.
i can only remember you working at t6he gas station across the st from the gas station i worked at.well farwell good boddey see you again and may the lord bles and and give all good things to you
for ever.
JOHN M VERNON
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Jon Roeder posted a condolence
Thursday, May 22, 2008
The Franklin's took me under their wing in Zweibrucken, Germany when I was a 19 year kid in the summer of 1960. I think I spent every major holiday in the Franklin home for the next three years.
While "Frank" was my boss, he was also my good friend and stand in "father." Ginny called me "Son" and I called her "Mom."
Once while traveling through New York, my wife and I stopped in Tribes Hill to visit the Franklins. I still remember that they gave up their own bed to give us a place to sleep overnight.
For 46 years since I left the Air Force, the Roeders and Franklins have exchaned geetings at least once a year. Usually at Christmas.
Then there were Frank's emails. Always the patriot, always the champion of good sense values.
Now the 19 year kid is 67. But, never a year has gone by without a loving thought for Lowell Franklin and his family.
God bless you, Frank.
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Arlene Brouillette posted a condolence
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Lowell,
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I can remember how difficult it was when my Father died. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Arlene Gritzback Brouillette
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Janice Chastain Lund posted a condolence
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Lopwell and I attended the same High School in El Monte, California. Those were the good years in the 40's and 50's. We have a My Family website called "Memories of El Monte" and that's where I met Lowell. He will be greatly missed as he was a very caring person. My condolences to his family. They can be very proud of Lowell.
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Charlene Albers posted a condolence
Thursday, May 22, 2008
My deepest and heartfelt sympathy in the loss of Lowell. I pray our gracious Lord will grant you peace and comfort at this time.
Charlene
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Dave Andrews posted a condolence
Thursday, May 22, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Lowell Jr. was in my graduating class. May you find peace through this difficult time. God Bless you.
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Jeanne Thoma Moore posted a condolence
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Lowell was a dear loving cousin, and we will always remember the time we spent with him. To Virginia and his children, we cherish the memories we have of him and our sincere condolences to your family.
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Andrew Lawton posted a condolence
Thursday, May 22, 2008
My condolences to the Franklin family at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Peggy Perry Davis posted a condolence
Thursday, May 22, 2008
I will forever cherish my e-mail and phone conversations with Lowell-
He was a good friend and I will miss him eminsely.....may God bless all of you and keep you well and safe.
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Ronald Olson posted a condolence
Thursday, May 22, 2008
My sincere condolences to Lowell's family and friends.
Rest In peace with our Lord, dear friend and fellow El Monte Lion.
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