Whale-ista - 5-8-2015 at 11:07 PM
My father, Frank Saldana, passed away peacefully in hospice earlier today- about the same time the skies opened up and rained heaviest over our house.
He was 87 years young, surrounded by loving family til the end.
A career Marine, a loving father, a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist... He is missed, and loved, by so many.
His grandfather was awarded a land grant in the territory of Baja California after the Mexican Revolution, and he introduced me and my siblings to the
beaches of Baja at an early age. We still have many cousins in Mexicali and Ensenada.
Adios dad- we are so grateful for the lives you made possible, proud of your service, and in awe of your loving, generous, indomitable spirit.
[Edited on 5-9-2015 by Whale-ista]
[Edited on 5-9-2015 by Whale-ista]
redhilltown - 5-8-2015 at 11:39 PM
So touching... best to you and your family.
BajaBlanca - 5-9-2015 at 06:54 AM
very touching - goodbye to your dad and may his Soul RIP. Thanks for sharing.
David K - 5-9-2015 at 07:01 AM
So sorry for your loss, but thank you for sharing him with us. He sounds like a great man and that he shared Baja with you at an early age was a great
thing.
DENNIS - 5-9-2015 at 07:17 AM
My most sincere condolences. Life has its ups and downs, but this is the lowest part.
woody with a view - 5-9-2015 at 07:25 AM
Sounds like a good man with a great family. We should all be so lucky!
MMc - 5-9-2015 at 07:49 AM
A person is known by those that were around him. It nice his family was there when he passed. RIP. Your loss is great.
rts551 - 5-9-2015 at 07:55 AM
My condolences, Whale-ista.
bacquito - 5-9-2015 at 07:56 AM
Your loss is great, but be thankful that you had such a great person to influence you.
Skipjack Joe - 5-9-2015 at 07:59 AM
I'm very sorry for you. Losing a father is usually really tough for a son. That's because the best years of our lives are usually the first 12, when
your father is the most important person in your life.
monoloco - 5-9-2015 at 08:07 AM
Thanks for sharing the story of his life, it sounds like he was a special person.
Pompano - 5-9-2015 at 08:12 AM
Sorry for your loss. Like all the good ones, he was not only a father, but knew how to be a Dad. I remember one like him.
bajacamper - 5-9-2015 at 08:53 AM
What a great life to celebrate. Best to you and your family.
vgabndo - 5-9-2015 at 08:58 AM
I'm sorry for your hurt my friend. What great memories!
Hooker33 - 5-9-2015 at 09:00 AM
Semper Fi and R.I.P. Marine
DianaT - 5-9-2015 at 09:42 AM
Wonderful that he was surrounded by a loving family as he left this earth. Sincere condolences to you and your family for your major loss.
shari - 5-9-2015 at 10:12 AM
What a blessing to have his loved ones by his side when he crossed over. Sorry for your loss amiga but know that he soars with the eagles & swims
with the whales!
TMW - 5-9-2015 at 11:04 AM
My condolences to you and your family. God speed to your dad.
Kgryfon - 5-9-2015 at 12:02 PM
I'm sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences to you and your family. Sounds like you had a great relationship.
Udo - 5-9-2015 at 02:05 PM
My sincerest condolences to you and your family, compadre.
tripledigitken - 5-9-2015 at 02:14 PM
Very sorry for your loss. I'm sure I would have been honored to know him.
Rest easy, Marine
bajaguy - 5-10-2015 at 02:49 PM
From the Marine Corps Hymn.........
If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven's scenes;
They will find the streets are guarded
By United States Marines.
Sergeant Saldana you are in good company. Thank you for your service and RIP.
Ateo - 5-10-2015 at 02:55 PM
I'm sorry of the loss of all people who knew this man, especially you. He will live on in all that knew him! =)
Whale-ista - 5-10-2015 at 02:56 PM
Thanks BajaGuy- I had forgotten that line.... perfect.