rotating group of volunteers, chapter leaders, and Council
members read all the nominations, and voting in secret,
rank the nominees. No one knows the winner until all the
rankings have been received. View the list of past inductees
and think about whom we are missing. Sometimes when a
person dedicates himself to a cause, we may begin to take
it for granted after a couple of decades. Do we thank them
enough when we still have the chance? Please download
the Hall of Fame nomination form and send in your suggestions for the 2014 award before March 1, 2014. We need
your input.
When it came time for the Ultralight Hall of Fame
presentation, a short video about Frank Beagle was shown.
Anyone who has watched ultralights flying at EAA Oshkosh
for the last quarter century has heard Frank's voice as the
ultralight announcer. His enthusiasm and knowledge of
the sport made a significant contribution. After the video,
Frank's family was asked to come to the stage and accept
the award. That's when I saw his wife, Nancy, rise from
the next table and begin to walk to the stage with her wine
glass still in hand. For a second I thought it was a mistake
Frank Beagle is not gone; he will
always be with us, thanks to that
family of EAA friends. Cathy asked
us to raise our glasses for a toast
and a "woof " to Frank.
until I saw his son, Frankie, and daughter, Cathy, do the
same. Something was coming.
A TOAST AND A 'WOOF'
In the acceptance address, Cathy said she has come to
recognize that Frank had a larger family than simply his
own. She understands that Frank had a family of EAA
friends from all over the country and that he was very
important to us. Frank Beagle is not gone; he will always be
with us, thanks to that family of EAA friends. Cathy asked
us to raise our glasses for a toast and a "woof " to Frank.
For those who don't know, "woof " is not a nickname for
Frank Beagle's family offering a toast and "woof" during November's Hall of Fame ceremony. (L-R) Nancy, Cathy, and Frank Jr.
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