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Frank Edward Arnold
October 18, 1923 - August 18, 2012
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<div itemprop="description"> <p> Arnold, Frank Edward </p> <p> &nbsp; </p> <p> Frank passed away at the age of 88 in his sleep, August 18, 2012. Predeceased by his loving wife Rita (2011). Survived by his son Allen. Wonderful grandfather to Kevin, Kristi (Jim) and Travis (Bev). Proud great-grandfather of Owen, Rachel and Adam. Dear brother to Lorraine, Fred (Edna), Lillian (Gord). Frank was a WWII Veteran and served with the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa 3rd Infantry Battalion. He was a longtime avid member of the Royal Canadian Legion and the Lions Club. </p> <p> <i> A Soldier Die&rsquo;d Today </i> </p> <p> <i> He was getting old and Paunchy, and his hair was falling fast and he sat around the legion, telling stories of the past. Of a war that he once fought in and the deeds that he had done, in his exploits with his buddies; they were heroes, every one. And &lsquo;tho sometimes to his neighbors his tales became a joke, all his buddies listened quietly for they knew where of he the spoke. But we&rsquo;ll hear his tales no longer, for ol Frank has passed away, and the world&rsquo;s a little poorer for a soldier that died today. He won&rsquo;t be mourned by many, just his children and his wife. For he lived an ordinary, very quiet sort of life. He held a job and raised a family, going quietly on his way and the world won&rsquo;t note his passing, and proclaim that they were great. Papers tell of their life stories from the time that they were young but the passing of a soldier goes unnoticed, and unsung. Is the greatest contribution to the welfare of our land, some jerk who breaks his promise and cons his fellow man? Or the ordinary fellow who in times of war and strife, goes off to serve his country and offers up his life? The politician&rsquo;s stipend and the style in which he lives are often disproportionate, to the service that he gives. While the ordinary solider, who offered up his all is paid off with a medal and perhaps a pension, small. It is not the politicians with their compromise and ploys, who won for us the freedom that our country now enjoys. Should you find yourself in danger with your enemies at hand, would you really want some cop-out, with his ever waffling stand? Or would you want a soldier his home, his country, his kin, Just a common Soldier, who would fight until the end. He was just a common soldier, and his ranks are growing thin, but his presence should remind us we may need his like again. For when countries are in conflict, we find the solder&rsquo;s part is to clean up all the troubles that the politicians start. If we cannot do him honor while he&rsquo;s here to hear the praise, then at least let&rsquo;s give him homage at the ending of his days. Perhaps just a simply headline in the paper that might say: &ldquo;our country is in mourning a soldier died today&rdquo;- Author Unknown </i> </p> <p> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Family and Friends may call at PINE HILLS CEMETERY&nbsp;&amp; VISITATION CENTRE,&nbsp;625 Birchmount Rd., Scarborough&nbsp;(north of St. Clair Ave. E.,&nbsp;416-267-8229) on Wednesday August 22nd, 2012 from 4-7pm for visitation. The Funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 1pm in the Chapel Located at Pine Hills with an Interment to follow. The family would appreciate donations to the Royal Canadian Legion or flowers are welcome. </p> </div>