Remembering Frank Herbert Whiting – WWII Veteran & American Hero (1924-2023)

This heartfelt tribute celebrates the remarkable life of Frank Herbert Whiting, a World War II veteran who lived 99 extraordinary years of service, faith, and love. Frank’s journey spanned nearly a century of American history, from driving his sergeant through WWII and building bridges for soldiers to cross foreign shores, to his 39-year career at Gates Rubber in Denver, Colorado.

Frank’s Legacy:
– WWII Veteran who served as a driver and bridge builder
– 39 years of dedicated service at Gates Rubber
– Devoted husband who loved ballroom dancing with Betty
– Faithful churchgoer who maintained his spirituality until age 97
– Beloved community member who kept his humor and spirit even at 99

This memorial video features a touching tribute song about Frank’s “99 revolutions around the sun” and includes warm remembrances from those who knew him best. Even in his final days at the nursing home, Frank maintained his wonderful sense of humor, famously telling his daughter Sarah that everyone around him seemed “so old” – despite being older than them all.

Frank Herbert Whiting built bridges throughout his life – both the literal bridges that helped win a war, and the invisible bridges of love, faith, and community that connected hearts across generations. His beautiful run from Denver to heaven touched countless lives along the way.

“Each year a story, each day hard won” – Frank’s century-long journey reminds us of the Greatest Generation’s enduring legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering optimism.

Rest in peace, Frank. Thank you for your service to our nation and for the bridges you built that will last forever.

🇺🇸 God Bless America 🇺🇸

**Timestamp Chapters:**
00:00 – WWII Veteran Introduction & Thank You
00:08 – “God Bless America” Opening
00:20 – Tribute Song Begins: “A Boy Who Built Bridges”
00:32 – Military Service: Driving Through WWII
00:41 – Building Bridges for Soldiers Overseas
00:46 – Coming Home: 39 Years at Gates Rubber
00:53 – Love Story: Dancing with Betty
01:03 – Sunday Morning Faith & Church Drives
01:09 – Keeping Faith Alive at 97
01:17 – “99 Revolutions Around the Sun” Chorus
01:33 – “From Denver to Heaven” – Life’s Beautiful Run
01:40 – Song Conclusion: “The Engine Still Hummed”
01:49 – Frank’s Humor: “Everyone Around Me Is So Old”
02:02 – Still Going Strong at 99 Years Old
02:08 – Celebration & Applause for Frank’s Life