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Frank replied to my questions within minutes of submitting them, they were
always detailed helpful. His shoes will be virtually impossible to fill.... "Norman Harker" wrote: Hi Everyone! The heading expresses our distress at a loss to the community of Excel. It is with the greatest of sadness that I must report the news that Frank Kabel has died in a tragic accident whilst on holiday in his home country of Germany. I'm afraid that at this stage, whilst the news has been confirmed from his employers, we know nothing more. It falls to me to try and do justice to a good mate on behalf of Bob Phillips, Ron de Bruin and all of Frank's other many "Excel friends". Frank was not only a very major contributor to these newsgroups but he was also a great innovative developer and friend to all. Despite English being his second language his replies to public and private correspondence were always well worth reading for content and charm. It is difficult to believe that Frank only started posting to newsgroups in late 2003 but his posts were immediately prolific and helpful to all. At one stage Frank was such a prolific poster we even thought that he was several people. It was difficult to comprehend how he could compose so many excellent replies at such a high speed. Frank was our newest MVP Excel and he achieved this recognition at the same record speed that he was used to working at. It is distressing to many outside Germany that we never got to meet him in person. Here though is a photograph that we can remember him by. http://www.jumper.ch/infos.htm Many thousands will have benefited from his efforts to help and educate; even more will benefit over the years from the time and considerable energy that Frank devoted to developing and sharing his knowledge. Bob Phillips, Ron de Bruin and I worked many hundreds of hours with Frank on projects such as QDE (Quick Date Entry) and the EasyFilter Addins. A pre-production Addin CFPlus being worked on with Bob Phillips and giving the additional conditional formatting has only happened because of Frank's energy and we know that he was very proud of its concept and implementation. Frank also was driving, contributing, and stimulating other projects and updates and we know that Frank had so much more he wanted to give to the community of Excel users. He was a great team player and we could guarantee high speed, critical and friendly feedback. We will miss him not only for his contributions but also for his humour and sincere friendship. He enjoyed a Single Malt and a good cigar and lived, and gave of his life, to the full. We offer condolences to his family and friends at the loss of Frank at such a young age. Frank came from Hamburg where his family still live and had a long term girlfriend to whom we offer the sympathy that can do little to make up for her loss. We have all lost a good and sincere friend. Frank represented the very highest of the traditions of these Excel Groups. I have undertaken to ensure the collection and collation of responses to this post both public and private and I will ensure a suitable presentation to his family. -- Regards Norman Harker MVP (Excel) on behalf of Bob Phillips, Ron de Bruin Sydney, Australia |
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Unbelievable I had never met Frank yet reading the message below knocked me
for 6. Anytime I searched for an answer to a problem there was usually a response from Frank. For me seeing his name meant credibilty and the right answer. Reading the many responses demonstrates how much he will be missed my sympathies to his family and friends and all who learned from him. Regards Ajay "Norman Harker" wrote: Hi Everyone! The heading expresses our distress at a loss to the community of Excel. It is with the greatest of sadness that I must report the news that Frank Kabel has died in a tragic accident whilst on holiday in his home country of Germany. I'm afraid that at this stage, whilst the news has been confirmed from his employers, we know nothing more. It falls to me to try and do justice to a good mate on behalf of Bob Phillips, Ron de Bruin and all of Frank's other many "Excel friends". Frank was not only a very major contributor to these newsgroups but he was also a great innovative developer and friend to all. Despite English being his second language his replies to public and private correspondence were always well worth reading for content and charm. It is difficult to believe that Frank only started posting to newsgroups in late 2003 but his posts were immediately prolific and helpful to all. At one stage Frank was such a prolific poster we even thought that he was several people. It was difficult to comprehend how he could compose so many excellent replies at such a high speed. Frank was our newest MVP Excel and he achieved this recognition at the same record speed that he was used to working at. It is distressing to many outside Germany that we never got to meet him in person. Here though is a photograph that we can remember him by. http://www.jumper.ch/infos.htm Many thousands will have benefited from his efforts to help and educate; even more will benefit over the years from the time and considerable energy that Frank devoted to developing and sharing his knowledge. Bob Phillips, Ron de Bruin and I worked many hundreds of hours with Frank on projects such as QDE (Quick Date Entry) and the EasyFilter Addins. A pre-production Addin CFPlus being worked on with Bob Phillips and giving the additional conditional formatting has only happened because of Frank's energy and we know that he was very proud of its concept and implementation. Frank also was driving, contributing, and stimulating other projects and updates and we know that Frank had so much more he wanted to give to the community of Excel users. He was a great team player and we could guarantee high speed, critical and friendly feedback. We will miss him not only for his contributions but also for his humour and sincere friendship. He enjoyed a Single Malt and a good cigar and lived, and gave of his life, to the full. We offer condolences to his family and friends at the loss of Frank at such a young age. Frank came from Hamburg where his family still live and had a long term girlfriend to whom we offer the sympathy that can do little to make up for her loss. We have all lost a good and sincere friend. Frank represented the very highest of the traditions of these Excel Groups. I have undertaken to ensure the collection and collation of responses to this post both public and private and I will ensure a suitable presentation to his family. -- Regards Norman Harker MVP (Excel) on behalf of Bob Phillips, Ron de Bruin Sydney, Australia |
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I am saddened for us all by this loss. My hearfelt sympathies to his family
and friends. Frank helped us all and his presence will be sorely missed. Marcy "Norman Harker" wrote: Hi Everyone! The heading expresses our distress at a loss to the community of Excel. It is with the greatest of sadness that I must report the news that Frank Kabel has died in a tragic accident whilst on holiday in his home country of Germany. I'm afraid that at this stage, whilst the news has been confirmed from his employers, we know nothing more. It falls to me to try and do justice to a good mate on behalf of Bob Phillips, Ron de Bruin and all of Frank's other many "Excel friends". Frank was not only a very major contributor to these newsgroups but he was also a great innovative developer and friend to all. Despite English being his second language his replies to public and private correspondence were always well worth reading for content and charm. It is difficult to believe that Frank only started posting to newsgroups in late 2003 but his posts were immediately prolific and helpful to all. At one stage Frank was such a prolific poster we even thought that he was several people. It was difficult to comprehend how he could compose so many excellent replies at such a high speed. Frank was our newest MVP Excel and he achieved this recognition at the same record speed that he was used to working at. It is distressing to many outside Germany that we never got to meet him in person. Here though is a photograph that we can remember him by. http://www.jumper.ch/infos.htm Many thousands will have benefited from his efforts to help and educate; even more will benefit over the years from the time and considerable energy that Frank devoted to developing and sharing his knowledge. Bob Phillips, Ron de Bruin and I worked many hundreds of hours with Frank on projects such as QDE (Quick Date Entry) and the EasyFilter Addins. A pre-production Addin CFPlus being worked on with Bob Phillips and giving the additional conditional formatting has only happened because of Frank's energy and we know that he was very proud of its concept and implementation. Frank also was driving, contributing, and stimulating other projects and updates and we know that Frank had so much more he wanted to give to the community of Excel users. He was a great team player and we could guarantee high speed, critical and friendly feedback. We will miss him not only for his contributions but also for his humour and sincere friendship. He enjoyed a Single Malt and a good cigar and lived, and gave of his life, to the full. We offer condolences to his family and friends at the loss of Frank at such a young age. Frank came from Hamburg where his family still live and had a long term girlfriend to whom we offer the sympathy that can do little to make up for her loss. We have all lost a good and sincere friend. Frank represented the very highest of the traditions of these Excel Groups. I have undertaken to ensure the collection and collation of responses to this post both public and private and I will ensure a suitable presentation to his family. -- Regards Norman Harker MVP (Excel) on behalf of Bob Phillips, Ron de Bruin Sydney, Australia |
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Deeply saddened. My condolences to his family.
"Norman Harker" wrote: Hi Everyone! The heading expresses our distress at a loss to the community of Excel. It is with the greatest of sadness that I must report the news that Frank Kabel has died in a tragic accident whilst on holiday in his home country of Germany. I'm afraid that at this stage, whilst the news has been confirmed from his employers, we know nothing more. It falls to me to try and do justice to a good mate on behalf of Bob Phillips, Ron de Bruin and all of Frank's other many "Excel friends". Frank was not only a very major contributor to these newsgroups but he was also a great innovative developer and friend to all. Despite English being his second language his replies to public and private correspondence were always well worth reading for content and charm. It is difficult to believe that Frank only started posting to newsgroups in late 2003 but his posts were immediately prolific and helpful to all. At one stage Frank was such a prolific poster we even thought that he was several people. It was difficult to comprehend how he could compose so many excellent replies at such a high speed. Frank was our newest MVP Excel and he achieved this recognition at the same record speed that he was used to working at. It is distressing to many outside Germany that we never got to meet him in person. Here though is a photograph that we can remember him by. http://www.jumper.ch/infos.htm Many thousands will have benefited from his efforts to help and educate; even more will benefit over the years from the time and considerable energy that Frank devoted to developing and sharing his knowledge. Bob Phillips, Ron de Bruin and I worked many hundreds of hours with Frank on projects such as QDE (Quick Date Entry) and the EasyFilter Addins. A pre-production Addin CFPlus being worked on with Bob Phillips and giving the additional conditional formatting has only happened because of Frank's energy and we know that he was very proud of its concept and implementation. Frank also was driving, contributing, and stimulating other projects and updates and we know that Frank had so much more he wanted to give to the community of Excel users. He was a great team player and we could guarantee high speed, critical and friendly feedback. We will miss him not only for his contributions but also for his humour and sincere friendship. He enjoyed a Single Malt and a good cigar and lived, and gave of his life, to the full. We offer condolences to his family and friends at the loss of Frank at such a young age. Frank came from Hamburg where his family still live and had a long term girlfriend to whom we offer the sympathy that can do little to make up for her loss. We have all lost a good and sincere friend. Frank represented the very highest of the traditions of these Excel Groups. I have undertaken to ensure the collection and collation of responses to this post both public and private and I will ensure a suitable presentation to his family. -- Regards Norman Harker MVP (Excel) on behalf of Bob Phillips, Ron de Bruin Sydney, Australia |
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Words alone can not express the sense of loss this community feels. Frank
was always ready to help, no matter how trivial the question seemed. He did not judge anyone, but gave freely of his time and expertise. He will be sorely missed. Reading the messages of condolence here, it is obvious that I am far from alone in wishing his family comfort in this distressing time. I do not know if Frank had a personal faith, but I pray that God will accept him in Paradise and bless his family with His comforting prsence. Ian "Norman Harker" wrote in message ... Hi Everyone! The heading expresses our distress at a loss to the community of Excel. It is with the greatest of sadness that I must report the news that Frank Kabel has died in a tragic accident whilst on holiday in his home country of Germany. I'm afraid that at this stage, whilst the news has been confirmed from his employers, we know nothing more. It falls to me to try and do justice to a good mate on behalf of Bob Phillips, Ron de Bruin and all of Frank's other many "Excel friends". Frank was not only a very major contributor to these newsgroups but he was also a great innovative developer and friend to all. Despite English being his second language his replies to public and private correspondence were always well worth reading for content and charm. It is difficult to believe that Frank only started posting to newsgroups in late 2003 but his posts were immediately prolific and helpful to all. At one stage Frank was such a prolific poster we even thought that he was several people. It was difficult to comprehend how he could compose so many excellent replies at such a high speed. Frank was our newest MVP Excel and he achieved this recognition at the same record speed that he was used to working at. It is distressing to many outside Germany that we never got to meet him in person. Here though is a photograph that we can remember him by. http://www.jumper.ch/infos.htm Many thousands will have benefited from his efforts to help and educate; even more will benefit over the years from the time and considerable energy that Frank devoted to developing and sharing his knowledge. Bob Phillips, Ron de Bruin and I worked many hundreds of hours with Frank on projects such as QDE (Quick Date Entry) and the EasyFilter Addins. A pre-production Addin CFPlus being worked on with Bob Phillips and giving the additional conditional formatting has only happened because of Frank's energy and we know that he was very proud of its concept and implementation. Frank also was driving, contributing, and stimulating other projects and updates and we know that Frank had so much more he wanted to give to the community of Excel users. He was a great team player and we could guarantee high speed, critical and friendly feedback. We will miss him not only for his contributions but also for his humour and sincere friendship. He enjoyed a Single Malt and a good cigar and lived, and gave of his life, to the full. We offer condolences to his family and friends at the loss of Frank at such a young age. Frank came from Hamburg where his family still live and had a long term girlfriend to whom we offer the sympathy that can do little to make up for her loss. We have all lost a good and sincere friend. Frank represented the very highest of the traditions of these Excel Groups. I have undertaken to ensure the collection and collation of responses to this post both public and private and I will ensure a suitable presentation to his family. -- Regards Norman Harker MVP (Excel) on behalf of Bob Phillips, Ron de Bruin Sydney, Australia |
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I am so sad to hear this...
I wish patience to his family and friends all over the internet. He was one of thouse guys that was always "there" to help. J_J "Norman Harker" wrote in message ... Hi Everyone! The heading expresses our distress at a loss to the community of Excel. It is with the greatest of sadness that I must report the news that Frank Kabel has died in a tragic accident whilst on holiday in his home country of Germany. I'm afraid that at this stage, whilst the news has been confirmed from his employers, we know nothing more. It falls to me to try and do justice to a good mate on behalf of Bob Phillips, Ron de Bruin and all of Frank's other many "Excel friends". Frank was not only a very major contributor to these newsgroups but he was also a great innovative developer and friend to all. Despite English being his second language his replies to public and private correspondence were always well worth reading for content and charm. It is difficult to believe that Frank only started posting to newsgroups in late 2003 but his posts were immediately prolific and helpful to all. At one stage Frank was such a prolific poster we even thought that he was several people. It was difficult to comprehend how he could compose so many excellent replies at such a high speed. Frank was our newest MVP Excel and he achieved this recognition at the same record speed that he was used to working at. It is distressing to many outside Germany that we never got to meet him in person. Here though is a photograph that we can remember him by. http://www.jumper.ch/infos.htm Many thousands will have benefited from his efforts to help and educate; even more will benefit over the years from the time and considerable energy that Frank devoted to developing and sharing his knowledge. Bob Phillips, Ron de Bruin and I worked many hundreds of hours with Frank on projects such as QDE (Quick Date Entry) and the EasyFilter Addins. A pre-production Addin CFPlus being worked on with Bob Phillips and giving the additional conditional formatting has only happened because of Frank's energy and we know that he was very proud of its concept and implementation. Frank also was driving, contributing, and stimulating other projects and updates and we know that Frank had so much more he wanted to give to the community of Excel users. He was a great team player and we could guarantee high speed, critical and friendly feedback. We will miss him not only for his contributions but also for his humour and sincere friendship. He enjoyed a Single Malt and a good cigar and lived, and gave of his life, to the full. We offer condolences to his family and friends at the loss of Frank at such a young age. Frank came from Hamburg where his family still live and had a long term girlfriend to whom we offer the sympathy that can do little to make up for her loss. We have all lost a good and sincere friend. Frank represented the very highest of the traditions of these Excel Groups. I have undertaken to ensure the collection and collation of responses to this post both public and private and I will ensure a suitable presentation to his family. -- Regards Norman Harker MVP (Excel) on behalf of Bob Phillips, Ron de Bruin Sydney, Australia |
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I have been away from the newsgroups for the last couple of months. I just
checked in today and was shocked and saddened to hear the news. Although I never met Frank in person, I thought of him as a friend. I will greatly miss his presence in the newsgroups, as well as his willingness to help others and his sense of humor. -- Vasant "Norman Harker" wrote in message ... Hi Everyone! The heading expresses our distress at a loss to the community of Excel. It is with the greatest of sadness that I must report the news that Frank Kabel has died in a tragic accident whilst on holiday in his home country of Germany. I'm afraid that at this stage, whilst the news has been confirmed from his employers, we know nothing more. It falls to me to try and do justice to a good mate on behalf of Bob Phillips, Ron de Bruin and all of Frank's other many "Excel friends". Frank was not only a very major contributor to these newsgroups but he was also a great innovative developer and friend to all. Despite English being his second language his replies to public and private correspondence were always well worth reading for content and charm. It is difficult to believe that Frank only started posting to newsgroups in late 2003 but his posts were immediately prolific and helpful to all. At one stage Frank was such a prolific poster we even thought that he was several people. It was difficult to comprehend how he could compose so many excellent replies at such a high speed. Frank was our newest MVP Excel and he achieved this recognition at the same record speed that he was used to working at. It is distressing to many outside Germany that we never got to meet him in person. Here though is a photograph that we can remember him by. http://www.jumper.ch/infos.htm Many thousands will have benefited from his efforts to help and educate; even more will benefit over the years from the time and considerable energy that Frank devoted to developing and sharing his knowledge. Bob Phillips, Ron de Bruin and I worked many hundreds of hours with Frank on projects such as QDE (Quick Date Entry) and the EasyFilter Addins. A pre-production Addin CFPlus being worked on with Bob Phillips and giving the additional conditional formatting has only happened because of Frank's energy and we know that he was very proud of its concept and implementation. Frank also was driving, contributing, and stimulating other projects and updates and we know that Frank had so much more he wanted to give to the community of Excel users. He was a great team player and we could guarantee high speed, critical and friendly feedback. We will miss him not only for his contributions but also for his humour and sincere friendship. He enjoyed a Single Malt and a good cigar and lived, and gave of his life, to the full. We offer condolences to his family and friends at the loss of Frank at such a young age. Frank came from Hamburg where his family still live and had a long term girlfriend to whom we offer the sympathy that can do little to make up for her loss. We have all lost a good and sincere friend. Frank represented the very highest of the traditions of these Excel Groups. I have undertaken to ensure the collection and collation of responses to this post both public and private and I will ensure a suitable presentation to his family. -- Regards Norman Harker MVP (Excel) on behalf of Bob Phillips, Ron de Bruin Sydney, Australia |
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I can't stop crying! I could always depend on Frank for a quick (and even
personal) response. Today is my birthday, and I am so sad. Frank is the epitome of MVP. I will miss him. Carole Ostrander "Norman Harker" wrote: Hi Everyone! The heading expresses our distress at a loss to the community of Excel. It is with the greatest of sadness that I must report the news that Frank Kabel has died in a tragic accident whilst on holiday in his home country of Germany. I'm afraid that at this stage, whilst the news has been confirmed from his employers, we know nothing more. It falls to me to try and do justice to a good mate on behalf of Bob Phillips, Ron de Bruin and all of Frank's other many "Excel friends". Frank was not only a very major contributor to these newsgroups but he was also a great innovative developer and friend to all. Despite English being his second language his replies to public and private correspondence were always well worth reading for content and charm. It is difficult to believe that Frank only started posting to newsgroups in late 2003 but his posts were immediately prolific and helpful to all. At one stage Frank was such a prolific poster we even thought that he was several people. It was difficult to comprehend how he could compose so many excellent replies at such a high speed. Frank was our newest MVP Excel and he achieved this recognition at the same record speed that he was used to working at. It is distressing to many outside Germany that we never got to meet him in person. Here though is a photograph that we can remember him by. http://www.jumper.ch/infos.htm Many thousands will have benefited from his efforts to help and educate; even more will benefit over the years from the time and considerable energy that Frank devoted to developing and sharing his knowledge. Bob Phillips, Ron de Bruin and I worked many hundreds of hours with Frank on projects such as QDE (Quick Date Entry) and the EasyFilter Addins. A pre-production Addin CFPlus being worked on with Bob Phillips and giving the additional conditional formatting has only happened because of Frank's energy and we know that he was very proud of its concept and implementation. Frank also was driving, contributing, and stimulating other projects and updates and we know that Frank had so much more he wanted to give to the community of Excel users. He was a great team player and we could guarantee high speed, critical and friendly feedback. We will miss him not only for his contributions but also for his humour and sincere friendship. He enjoyed a Single Malt and a good cigar and lived, and gave of his life, to the full. We offer condolences to his family and friends at the loss of Frank at such a young age. Frank came from Hamburg where his family still live and had a long term girlfriend to whom we offer the sympathy that can do little to make up for her loss. We have all lost a good and sincere friend. Frank represented the very highest of the traditions of these Excel Groups. I have undertaken to ensure the collection and collation of responses to this post both public and private and I will ensure a suitable presentation to his family. -- Regards Norman Harker MVP (Excel) on behalf of Bob Phillips, Ron de Bruin Sydney, Australia |
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Hi,
It was in April last year that I encountered a NG for the first time in my life. Seeing the multiple replies by the same person I thought that Frank Kabel was a Microsoft alias. So prolific was he, that I remember a later post where the OP complained about seeing majority of replies from a single person. He has helped so many of us with his instant responses and to the point answers that it's difficult to enumerate. I recollect posts where if a solution proffered didnt work to OP's requirement, Frank would ask for the workbook to be mailed. Such was his dedication. For a few of my friends and colleagues who used to face a lot of problems in Excel, Frank and NG were synonymous. For me, Frank epitomised the spirit of NG. Years would pass but I would recollect him greatfully for the solid support he rendered. Iam wondering that, if Frank could touch so many of us strangers, then what would he have been to people who knew him intimately. An irreplaceable loss. Regards, Hari India PS: Somehow I had been posting a lot of queries in the last one month but other than follow up on the replies to my posts, I didnt pursue any new posts. |
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I've just heard today about Frank. I had received many numerous obliging
help and code from Frank over the last 18 mths. Franks way seemed to be if he knew it and you didn't he wanted to educate you. He once said to me 'we all learn something knew in Excel every day' RIP "Hari" wrote in message ups.com... Hi, It was in April last year that I encountered a NG for the first time in my life. Seeing the multiple replies by the same person I thought that Frank Kabel was a Microsoft alias. So prolific was he, that I remember a later post where the OP complained about seeing majority of replies from a single person. He has helped so many of us with his instant responses and to the point answers that it's difficult to enumerate. I recollect posts where if a solution proffered didnt work to OP's requirement, Frank would ask for the workbook to be mailed. Such was his dedication. For a few of my friends and colleagues who used to face a lot of problems in Excel, Frank and NG were synonymous. For me, Frank epitomised the spirit of NG. Years would pass but I would recollect him greatfully for the solid support he rendered. Iam wondering that, if Frank could touch so many of us strangers, then what would he have been to people who knew him intimately. An irreplaceable loss. Regards, Hari India PS: Somehow I had been posting a lot of queries in the last one month but other than follow up on the replies to my posts, I didnt pursue any new posts. |
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