Frank Sinatra
An Evening with James Darren, Nancy Sinatra & Frank Sinatra, Jr
Posted by: Nancy | Feb 22, 2012 12:40 AM | 
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"Frank Sinatra was a true hero. And I’ve purposely left out the term “American Hero”, because he was a Hero on the worlds’ stage. Sinatra was not simply the Greatest Entertainer of His Time, he championed civil rights when no one else had the guts to. He fought oppression everywhere, at great personal sacrifice. He took positions (that were then), extremely unpopular with a huge majority of the populace. He employed extremely talented writers and playwrights (when no one else would), who were “blacklisted and blackballed” as a result of the efforts of a possible paranoid, and extremely unstable, dangerous accusatory predator, who just happened to find his way onto the floor of the United States Senate. The great majority of these charges were later found to be unwarranted, grounded only in rumor and innuendo, and mostly fabricated. Frank Sinatra raised more than one BILLION dollars for the underprivileged, worldwide. True he didn’t give his life in battle for his country, but he devoted most of his adult life towards the betterment of his country and its citizens. He gave to all people, regardless of race, color or creed. If this isn’t what constitutes a hero, I don’t know what does. He’ll always be a hero to me because I spent a good portion of my life simply marveling at his wonderful works."
Posted by: Nancy | Feb 17, 2012 11:26 PM | Comments(10)
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sabaue says:
Feb 21, 2012 6:35 PM
Excellent post Nick! He is a hero to me too!
NickfromPhilly says:
Feb 21, 2012 7:45 PM
Thanks Sally. I know that we're not alone in our feelings. And thank you, Nancy, for featuring my post. Just got back home tonight, after being away since Monday morning for a family funeral in Groton, Connecticut.
It gave me pause, when I entered the Forum this evening, to find my post featured. I'm honored. Whenever I talk about "everything Sinatra," I speak or write from my heart. I'm so glad that, evidently, it shows!
Keith says:
Feb 22, 2012 1:37 AM
I like the idea of the Featured Forum Post and this one by Nick is well deserved - such true words.
June says:
Feb 22, 2012 7:28 AM
Philly Nick, you wrote words of truth. Thank you !
Greggie says:
Feb 22, 2012 8:59 AM
Nick, your words, "he was a hero on the world's stage", were a perfect description of our Frank. Your post deserved the honor of being the first on the "Featured Forum Post". Thank you Nick.
S V PELUZIO JR says:
Feb 22, 2012 9:11 AM
Beautiful post. He was my hero too.
johnofphilly says:
Feb 22, 2012 9:28 AM
When I first read this post in its particular thread of origin, I had found it outstanding. It's no surprise that Nancy appreciates when someone can cover so much ground in just two paragraphs. I'd like to thank Nick for representing the Philadelphia region in truly an exemplary manner.
irene soggia says:
Feb 23, 2012 8:13 AM
Nick, non scrivo in inglese perchè la traduzione mi rimarrebbe troppo difficile, non è come scrivere un post nel Forum quello che scrivo ora.
FRANK è stato un eroe, ed hai usato il termine giusto, per tutto quello che tu hai ricordato ed aggiungerei che lui è stato anche Presidente onorario dell'ASSOCIAZIONE PER I DIRITI CIVILI: " Order Sons Of Italy ". A FRANK dobbiamo anche dire " EROE " perchè ha saputo incarnare " IL SOGNO AMERICANO " non interpretato in senso geografico ma mondiale, lui ha rappresentato la forza vitale di ogni giovane che non si affida alla sorte o alla fortuna per combattere la sua battaglia in onore della vita ma ha LOTTATO con : impegno, tenacia, giustizia per raggiungere il suo " SOGNO ". Per questo è " EROE " per aver dato a tutti i ragazzi del MONDO la forza di credere nelle loro passioni.
GRAZIE FRANK.
irene soggia says:
Feb 23, 2012 9:21 AM
Nick, I translated what I wrote, I helped with google translator, sorry for any inaccuracies.
I thought that translating is easier to read for everyone.
Nick, I do not write in English because the translation I would be too difficult, is not like writing a post in the forum what I write now.
Frank was a hero, and you used the right word, for all that you have mentioned and would add that he was also Honorary President ASSOCIATION FOR CIVIL Diriti: "Order Sons Of Italy". FRANK A must also say "HERO" because it was able to embody "THE AMERICAN DREAM" is not interpreted in a geographical sense but worldwide, he has represented the life force of every young person who does not rely on fate or luck to fight his battle in honor of life but has struggled with: commitment, perseverance and justice to reach his "DREAM". That is "HERO" for giving all children the strength to believe the WORLD in their passions.
THANKS FRANK.
Rich K says:
Mar 6, 2012 3:11 PM
Thank you Nick. That is one fine post, and has much information that, unfortunately, is often forgotten or ignored.
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István says:
Mar 10, 2012 8:47 AM
I also would love to be there so much(but I am so far as well)!
I hope I will have one day a chance to see in concert
performing together Nancy and Frankie!
Everyone who is going to be there have a wonderful time which you will,
you are all so lucky!
santa says:
Mar 14, 2012 6:43 PM
And here I am on the east coast...ah,someday. Good luck with this affair, Nancy. It sounds like a lot of fun and great music!