Marine was Citadel grad
Marine Capt. Warren A. Frank was killed last week while distributing humanitarian aid in a province north of Baghdad, becoming the 13th Citadel graduate to die in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Marine Capt. Warren A. Frank, who was killed in Iraq last week, likely will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
Frank, 26, who grew up in the Cincinnati area, died Nov. 25. He was a member of the Class of 2004.
His team was in the Ninewa province when it came under small-arms fire from an attacker dressed in an Iraqi soldier's uniform, according to media reports. It was unclear whether the attacker was wearing the uniform as a possible disguise.
A U.S. Army soldier also was killed and several other Americans were injured, the reports said.
At The Citadel, Frank majored in political science and was a member of Bravo Company. He was the first battalion supply sergeant as a junior and Charlie Company commander as a senior.
School officials said he was remembered for his leadership skills.
"He was a very mature cadet," said Maj. Greg Speaker, a tactical officer on campus who knew Frank. "He never came to me with a problem that he did not have a possible solution to. He was immensely respected by his classmates. This is a real loss."
Attempts to reach Frank's family Monday were unsuccessful. He is survived by his wife, Allison, and two daughters in Okinawa, Japan, where he was part of the 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Frank's father, Warren R. Frank, issued a statement in which he praised his son's mission in life.
"Our son wanted nothing more than to make a difference in our world," he said. "He was not a movie version soldier but a man who looked forward to loving his children."
The statement said Capt. Frank served more than one tour in Iraq.
"Our deep sorrow is not in the life we had with him, but in the loss of life we always thought we would share," the message said. "He was our son, our brother, devoted husband and an enthusiastic father. He is our reminder that all generations have those who comprise 'The Greatest Generation.' "
The statement also said that Frank looked forward to retiring from the service and planned to teach high school history and coach track.
Funeral arrangements were yet to be announced but his family said Frank likely will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
Anyone wishing to make a donation in Capt. Frank's honor was asked to consider several of the organizations he supported, including Wounded Warriors, Boots to Books and Toys for Tots.
Reach Schuyler Kropf at 937-5551 or skropf@postandcourier.com.
E-mail this story
Printer-friendly version
Comments
ColdBud (anonymous) says...
Thank you for your service Capt. Frank. My condolences to the friends and family.
December 2, 2008 at 6:38 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
theronce (anonymous) says...
Thank you, sir. They are all so young. It's almost always the young.
December 2, 2008 at 7:42 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
SimplyMad (anonymous) says...
Thank you sir.
December 2, 2008 at 7:56 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
SC_Native_ElCid07 (anonymous) says...
Man, I am sure sorry to hear that. Thank you for your service.
December 2, 2008 at 8:59 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
eyfigueroa (anonymous) says...
Thank you for your service. My condolences to the friends and family.
December 2, 2008 at 9:25 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ColdBud (anonymous) says...
Thank You, Capt. Frank, for protecting our freedoms and saving the lives of countless Americans. Lives that would have been lost had you not served us so well. When our freedoms and liberties are threatened, great young men and women like yourself step up and make sure that we can continue to live as we are accustomed in the United States. Not all understand your sacrifice and the need for the protection. Some even make unintelligent comments about the job you do and the mission you perform. Rest assured, even though the unintelligent may not understand that you gave your life so that they could continue to make ignorant comments freely, America appreciates the sacrifice you, your family and your friends have made.
December 2, 2008 at 9:39 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
AFWally (anonymous) says...
Salute!
December 2, 2008 at 11:08 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
slimbo6969 (anonymous) says...
JimIslander, I am sorry that you feel this way: Not knowing your age, I make the following comments:
December 7, 1941 The United States of America was attacked by Japan without cause; more than 3,500 US service men were killed during this attack: What would have happened if the United States had not fought back:
During the same War our Allies in Europe were being attacked by the German's lead by a mad man, Adolph Hitler: What would have happened if the United States had not helped support the Allies:
Korean War The United Nations along with the United States intervened into this conflict after North Korea invaded South Korea: What would have happened if the United States had not helped support the South Korean's...
The Cuban Missile Crisis In 1961 a group of Cuban exiles who were opposed to Castro invaded Cuba to over throw him: The Cuban army quickly terminated this invasion: In fear that Cuba was to be invaded by the United States, Castro declared that Cuba was a Socialist Republic and a satellite state of the Soviet Union: What would have happened if the United States had not intervened in this matter:
Vietnam War We helped out the South Vietnamese, but the out cry from the citizens of the United States caused us to retreat from the War: What would have happened if the United States had stayed the course:
September 11, 2001 The United States was attacked by yet another mad man, Osama Bin Laden who has his own hatred for our Nation: What would have happened if the United States had not gone in and removed Saddan Hussein from power:
These United States would not be as we are right now: We have been given the right as individuals to select who leads us and how we are governed:
With out these freedoms what kind of place would this be:
I thank every service person that has served our nation, in peace time and times of war: I especially thank the families of those service men and women that have given there all for the FREEDOM that we have:
GOD BLESS THIS NATION, NOW AND FOR EVER MORE:
December 2, 2008 at 11:13 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
AFWally (anonymous) says...
slimbo6969, Thanks.....glad somebody here remembers those that have worn the uniform.
December 2, 2008 at 11:22 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ColdBud (anonymous) says...
slimbo6969, it's best to just skip over any post starting with JimIslander's name. His only purpose here is to stir up hate and discontent. Not even he believes what he posts. He just posts what he thinks will get people riled up. It's known as being an internet troll.
December 2, 2008 at 11:42 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
exorcist_pencocky4u (anonymous) says...
JimIslander -
Frank's father, Warren R. Frank, issued a statement in which he praised his son's mission in life.
"Our son wanted nothing more than to make a difference in our world," he said. "He was not a movie version soldier but a man who looked forward to loving his children."
The statement said Capt. Frank served more than one tour in Iraq.
"Our deep sorrow is not in the life we had with him, but in the loss of life we always thought we would share," the message said. "He was our son, our brother, devoted husband and an enthusiastic father. He is our reminder that all generations have those who comprise 'The Greatest Generation.' "
His son died offering humanitarian aid to victims of partisan hatred, the very thing you are so full of.
What sacrifices have you made for your fellow man, other than showing your stupidity on this post. You aren't fit to pick up Frank's nail clippings.
December 2, 2008 at 11:55 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Hwebster (anonymous) says...
Still appropriate:
"War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself."
-- John Stuart Mill (1806 - 1873)
December 2, 2008 at 12:04 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Rggr (anonymous) says...
Please show some class. This is not an appropriate place to share your political views. This man, his family, and all others that have served the country deserve our respect and gratitude.
Capt. Frank, thank you for your service and sacrifice, and my thoughts are with the family.
December 2, 2008 at 12:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
willie08 (anonymous) says...
"Thou Shalt Not Kill"
-God
December 2, 2008 at 12:26 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
willie08 (anonymous) says...
He could have served his country by staying home and defending our land on our soil, rather than going and supporting the invasion of another country.
This is a perfect place to get through to people, because it isn't until they lose a loved one that they question this war.
December 2, 2008 at 12:35 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Siri (anonymous) says...
Hwebster
Wow!!! Great thoughts indeed! I'm sure Capt. Frank falls into the better man category.
December 2, 2008 at 12:38 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
bigwhip (anonymous) says...
Once again the death of one of our uniformed heros is spat upon by an idiot who is mad with the world as well as totally selfish. May the Almighty eventually take a liking to JI.
December 2, 2008 at 12:40 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
a_set_love (anonymous) says...
Posted by willie08 on December 2, 2008 at 12:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
"Thou Shalt Not Kill"
-God
-----------------------------------------------------------------
"And I will call for a sword against him throughout all my mountains, saith the Lord GOD: every man's sword shall be against his brother.
And I will plead against him with pestilence and with blood; and I will rain upon him, and upon his bands, and upon the many people that are with him, an overflowing rain, and great hailstones, fire, and brimstone.
Thus will I magnify myself, and sanctify myself; and I will be known in the eyes of many nations, and they shall know that I am the LORD."
- GOD
December 2, 2008 at 1:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ColdBud (anonymous) says...
Posted by willie08 on December 2, 2008 at 12:35 p.m.:
He could have served his country by staying home and defending our land on our soil, rather than going and supporting the invasion of another country.
willie08, please don't confuse your cowardness with serving our country. It doesn't work that way. Do you really think you can protect this country from terrorist by yelling "Shoo! Shoo!" at the airplane as it heads towards the next office building? At first I laughed at your comment. Then I realized that it was too silly to be funny.
December 2, 2008 at 1:17 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Rggr (anonymous) says...
I hope for your sake that you never get brave enough to question the wrong family in person in their time of grief.
December 2, 2008 at 1:26 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
SC_Native_ElCid07 (anonymous) says...
To JimIslander and Willie08,
You should have a little respect for the man and his service to YOUR country!!! You can keep your f-cking political views to your self at time like this!!! He is dead now and it makes me furious that you will disgrace his memory and this article w/ your BS comments!!! Soldiers do as they are told, whether or not they support the mission or not is of no consiquence, so don't you dare spew off that BS!!!
I would knock your f-cking teeth out if you ever said that kinda crap in my air space!!!
SEMPER FI MARINES!
December 2, 2008 at 1:36 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Satanssybil2007 (anonymous) says...
AMEN SC_Native Semper Fi Capt. Frank and my deepest sympathies to the family.
December 2, 2008 at 2:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Chilldiesel83 (anonymous) says...
To all of those that criticize this man, this friend, this war, this country. First off, the duty of a soldier is to serve and protect their country. Public opinion of a war has no bearing whatsoever. To join the military means to join something and to have a belief in something that is bigger than yourselves. US soldiers not only protect you, but they protect the rest of the world. Go tell all of your Nazi Hussein loving comments to the families of the northern Kurds in Iraq that were wiped out by Hussein with Chemical and Biological Weapons. While Hussein might not have been considered a direct threat to the US itself, he was however a direct threat to the national security of the world. I did not want to turn this into a Political comment but sometimes it just needs to be said. Our military boys and girls are trained to do a terrible and unthinkable thing, however, their peace of mind comes from their unfiltered belief in the unified chain of command. The word soldier actually means to follow orders and when you devote yourself to the service of others, whether public opinion agrees or not, you remove yourself from the norm and become something that is worth pride and self worth. This man that I call my friend gave his life for the security of others. "If you dont stand behind them, feel free to stand in front of them"
Trey McMillan
Citadel 05
Lima Company
"We Wear The Ring"
December 2, 2008 at 2:17 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
SC_Native_ElCid07 (anonymous) says...
Why do all your posts have to be about Bush?
I don't agree with everything Bush has done either but as long as he is my president I will stand behind him. I will always support my country and my military. When a Marine and Citadel brother dies, it makes me angry that people like yourself will smear his memory with your BS. Where is your patriotism? I am willing to bet you wouldn't talk that way in front of your father or grandfather? My grandfather was a WWII vet and I'd really hate it for you if ever said anything like that in front of him.
Your a disgrace JimIslander. You really should be ashamed of yourself.
December 2, 2008 at 3:17 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
AFWally (anonymous) says...
How ironic......killed while distributing supplies to the needy......he was one big man, salute!
May God's peace and comfort rest upon his family.
Semper Fi!
December 2, 2008 at 3:18 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
theronce (anonymous) says...
JI, you have not a clue what this man and many like him have and will do for us, including you, you ungrateful, disrespectful agitator. And, Willie08, you have no idea what the Bible says; you can read but have no understanding. Until you do, you might refrain from quoting what you do not understand to keep from sounding like a fool.
December 2, 2008 at 3:18 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ColdBud (anonymous) says...
SC_Native_ElCid07, FYI, you're trying to have an intelligent conversation with someone that isn't... well... intelligent.
December 2, 2008 at 4:31 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
SC_Native_ElCid07 (anonymous) says...
JI,
You won't see me in hell, I love my God and my country and I know where I'm going when Gabriel blows his horn; you with all the hatred spewing out of you, I'm not so sure about... better check yourself before you wreck yourself.
Thanks again for service Capt. Franks - my heart truly hurts for his young family and parents.
December 2, 2008 at 4:33 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Chilldiesel83 (anonymous) says...
Jim Islander, just a short comment or two to you. I am fully aware as well as anyone else on here is aware that you are not a Bush supporter, and that is fine. I am sure that there probably were lies and all those things that you have mentioned but how do you know that for sure. Have you seen security briefings from your office in the Pentagon? The way you seem to intelligently portray yourself on the subject matter would make one believe that you were on the inside. You only know of lies and stuff that the media has told you about. You act as if you have choices at all. Even as much as the clothes you were wearing...there are people right now designing something specifically for you. They will research people like you, create something, and then put it on commercials on shows that they know you want, and then they have succeeded because you have bought it. What I am saying is that your blind impotence is fueled only by a left wing media and other media outlets. As far as Bush goes, hate the man or whatever, but he is The President of the United States. The Presidency is more than any one person and all respect should be given to the President, whether you agree with the person that it happens to be or not. And Yes, I have learned that you believe in the chain of command and the orders of your superiors. If you have never been in the military or in a military environment I would be able to understand how you would not be able to understand this concept. Whether you believe it or not, the soldiers in those uniforms believe that what they are doing with their lives has meaning. Warranted or not, wrong or right, moral or immoral, like I said public opinion about a war has nothing to do with the issue. The issue is that not supporting the military all the time dishonors not only those that have died in this war, but those that have died in previous wars. What would have happened if people like you had been prominent when Farmers and mothers sent their sons off to fight against the British, knowing they were sending them to their death, to fight against a King that they were still loyal too? There are people out there that would kill you and your family for the mear fact that you are American and breathe however small percentage of the atmosphere that you share. I disagree with your comments and do not appreciate you calling me names as you know nothing about me other than the fact that I am not as old as you and that our views about certain things are of a deep contrast in nature. However, I respect your comments, as misguided as I think they are, but seriously, as intelligent as you may be, and as strong of a conviction as you might think you have in your own beliefs, if you portray yourself in public they way that you have on here today, I would just like to say that I am sorry and hope that one day this country is exactly how you and the like-minded would like for it to be.
December 2, 2008 at 4:46 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Chilldiesel83 (anonymous) says...
My apologies for having to take away from the true meaning of my comments to have to deal with JimIslander. My condolences go out to the family and friends of my friend from The Citadel, as well as to all other families and friends to all of those who have served in this war, or in the next, or in the past.
December 2, 2008 at 4:52 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
hollyman (anonymous) says...
Well said, Chilldiesel83. I agree with your comments and admire the patience you have shown toward JI. I do not know why it is so hard for some people to understand the consequences of his viewpoint. How can they be so short-sighted, not seeing past the ends of their noses? The Islamic radicals and their like will just as soon kill any American as look at him. In fact, they feel the only good American is a dead one! It is certainly better to engage them "over there" than to wait for them to attack us here on our soil. How can that be so hard to understand, JI? Can you not see that? They cannot be negotiated with, because they do not think logically. Hence, "ethnic cleansing", and such.
Thank you, Captain Frank, for you unselfish service.
December 2, 2008 at 5:31 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Rggr (anonymous) says...
You disagree with Bush and the war, and that's fine. To feel the need to express it here and in response to the loss of a young man is selfish and tasteless.
December 2, 2008 at 5:42 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Chilldiesel83 (anonymous) says...
Can I call you Jim, I guess that is your name. I guess your intelligence directly impacts your sight and reading capabilities as well because if I recall, I made it a point to say that I respected your comments but continued to disagree with them. In the like, you have chosen to disagree with my comments as well but you do not respect them and do not respect me for whatever reason either as far as I can tell. I do not remember calling you any names or anything along those lines so I am not fully aware of your motivation to lash back out at me. I will pray for you.
Thanks
December 2, 2008 at 6:44 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
greyman (anonymous) says...
hey JimIslander
I find it hard to believe you were ever in the military. You sound like an ignorant idiot on this blog. If you were in the military than you sound even more stupid. I have been to Iraq. I was in the military. I understand were these people are coming form. I don't see how you can say you support the military. If you are in the military let me hazard a guess that you are in the navy or coastguard. The closest you have gotten to Iraq is probably a day at the beach. While it might not have been the best idea to go into Iraq we are there now. If we were to pull out there could be bad concequences. I'm sure you don't really care though. You will be safe behind you're computer making you're ignorant brainwashed comments. Yeah I said brainwashed b/c you spout off the typical anti bush anti Iraq retoric. Iraq is a great place to kill muslim radical turds. Everyone always wines about what the USA is doing.Look at what Saddam and his 2 psychopath sons did to there own people. He had it coming. If you don't like the USA get out. Move to France or Iran. Go try and live in Iran, and speek out about the government. Then see what happens to you. You are a turd.
RIP
December 2, 2008 at 6:49 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
bdogr03 (anonymous) says...
My heart goes out to this young hero's family. He passed away in the line of duty doing what was right and just, helping those who needed to be helped. There is nothing bad you can say about how this man died, or how he lived. He is a hero and his life should be celebrated as such.
My heart also goes out to those of his extended Citadel family as it hard to bear the loss of any of our few who wear the ring. I cannot imagine what it is like to serve our country and protect our freedom so far from home. So much you must sacrifice, the love of those so close to you, but yet so far away. Again, my heart goes out to your family.
And for those select few who wish to make this blog about politics, go somewhere else. This is not the place. This is a place for those who wish to say their final goodbyes and spred out their love and respect the this young man's family. Nothing else should be written here. Suck up your negative commentaries and show some respect.
December 2, 2008 at 7:35 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
B_Fwank (anonymous) says...
JimIslander (malcom) & willie08, are nothing more than keyboard cowards. they are the very definition of pusillanimous, little boys.
They wouldnt even know how to begin to defend their own freedom.
I would love nothing more than to spit in their mommy boy faces. Scum, and bottom feeders. Worthless parasites.
December 2, 2008 at 8:30 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
B_Fwank (anonymous) says...
JimIslander (malcom) - I dare you to produce your DD214. Liar and coward.
December 2, 2008 at 8:33 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ColdBud (anonymous) says...
JimIslander has claimed to have served in the military in the past, under his other user-ids that he had before they got banned. He wouldn't know a military uniform if it crawled up his ass and blew taps. He is a coward in the true sense of the word.
December 2, 2008 at 10:19 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
yird (anonymous) says...
Jim I Slander everything and everyone, is the epitome of a self loathing misfit who really lends no dignity to any discussion, especially when it concerns the loss of one of our brave warriors.
I spent ten years in the military and my experience tells me that Jim's attitude and his constant whining would not fare well within the military structure.
If he was truly in service he was probably put out with a less than honorable discharge.
December 2, 2008 at 11:50 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Postandcourier.com is pleased to offer readers the enhanced ability to comment on stories. We expect our readers to engage in lively, yet civil discourse. Postandcourier.com does not edit user submitted statements and we cannot promise that readers will not occasionally find offensive or inaccurate comments posted in the comments area. Responsibility for the statements posted lies with the person submitting the comment, not postandcourier.com. If you find a comment that is objectionable, please click "report abuse" and we will review it for possible removal. Please be reminded, however, that in accordance with our Terms of Use and federal law, we are under no obligation to remove any third party comments posted on our website.
Users can now build user-to-user connections, follow friends' recent posts, add an avatar that fits their personality, and more. If you have posted here before you'll need to sign up again, or if you've never posted before, start now by signing up!
Full terms and conditions can be read here.