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
njharker@optusnet.com.au
My deepest sympathies to Frank's family and girlfriend. If Frank was
anything like the person that helped us through his posts, then he was truly
an extraordinary man.
Enough said.
"Norman Harker" <njharker@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
news:uWGnOtZ$EHA.2104@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> 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
> njharker@optusnet.com.au
>
>
Oh my God!
Say this isn't true. Say this isn't a joke. How awful!
If this is so, he will be so missed by so many.
To his Family, I'm so sorry, Frank touched so many lives. My thoughts and
prayers are with you.
Are there any plans for an online memorial?
I know so many have been helped by him.
To all his friends "out there" let us stop for a moment to remember a
special person, dear to us all.
"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
> njharker@optusnet.com.au
>
>
>
Frank's knowledge and his willing to help others will be missed on the
newsgroups, it hard to believe Frank answered so many questions in a short
time span, Excel Newsgroup Postings,
http://www.contextures.com/xlngstats.html I know that I, and many others,
have learned a lot form his post. My deepest sympathies go out to Frank's
family and friends.
Paul B
--
Paul B
Always backup your data before trying something new
Please post any response to the newsgroups so others can benefit from it
Feedback on answers is always appreciated!
Using Excel 2002 & 2003
"Norman Harker" <njharker@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
news:uWGnOtZ$EHA.2104@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> 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
> njharker@optusnet.com.au
>
My deepest sympathies to Frank's family. My knowledge of excel is very
limited and what I have learned is through the generosity of the persona,
such as Frank and others. Frank you will forever be remebered by your Excel
friends.
Greg
"Paul B" <to_much_spam_to_list@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:uuGO8Da$EHA.3924@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> Frank's knowledge and his willing to help others will be missed on the
> newsgroups, it hard to believe Frank answered so many questions in a short
> time span, Excel Newsgroup Postings,
> http://www.contextures.com/xlngstats.html I know that I, and many others,
> have learned a lot form his post. My deepest sympathies go out to Frank's
> family and friends.
>
> Paul B
>
>
> --
> Paul B
> Always backup your data before trying something new
> Please post any response to the newsgroups so others can benefit from it
> Feedback on answers is always appreciated!
> Using Excel 2002 & 2003
>
>
> "Norman Harker" <njharker@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
> news:uWGnOtZ$EHA.2104@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> > 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
> > njharker@optusnet.com.au
> >
>
>
I've only been coming to this community for a short time, but Frank's answers
have always been enlightening. He will be sorely missed.
tj
"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
> njharker@optusnet.com.au
>
>
>
Frank helped me out countless times on this forum. I don't know what to say,
except, although I never met him, I feel as though I've lost a close friend.
My condolences to all close to him, my thoughts and prayers are with them.
"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
> njharker@optusnet.com.au
>
>
>
It is truly a sad day. My condolences go out to his family and friends.
He will be sorely missed.
In article <uWGnOtZ$EHA.2104@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl>,
"Norman Harker" <njharker@optusnet.com.au> 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.
Norman,
Thanks for sharing this information. Frank will truly be missed and I
express my condolences to his family, friends and those of us who have
benefited from his selfless generosity. It certainly is a sad day and a day
of great loss for all in this community.
--
Tom Ogilvy
"Norman Harker" <njharker@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
news:uWGnOtZ$EHA.2104@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> 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
> njharker@optusnet.com.au
>
>
My sincerest condolences to Frank's familly. If the patience and generosity
Frank always displayed in sharing his time and knowledge on this forum is any
indication of the man, then the world is a poorer place for this tragic loss.
"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
> njharker@optusnet.com.au
>
>
>
I'm very sorry to hear this.
He was on my "trust this guy's advice" list.
--
Regards;
Rob
------------------------------------------------------------------------
"Norman Harker" <njharker@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
news:uWGnOtZ$EHA.2104@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> Hi Everyone!
>
> The heading expresses our distress at a loss to the community of
> Excel.
>
> It is with the greatest of sadness that I must report the news that
> Frank Kabel has died in a tragic accident whilst on holiday in his
> home country of Germany.
>
<snip>
Norman,
I'm shocked and sad to know it.
Frank was a real talent and always happy to share his knowledge.
My thoughts go out to his family.
We'll miss and remember him.
Rob
"Norman Harker" <njharker@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
news:uWGnOtZ$EHA.2104@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> 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
> njharker@optusnet.com.au
>
Hard to believe this. He only helped me out on the last day of 2004.
Like most people on this forum I never met Frank, but this really makes
me feel sad.
Condolences to all his family, friends and colleagues.
RBS
"Norman Harker" <njharker@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
news:uWGnOtZ$EHA.2104@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> 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
> njharker@optusnet.com.au
>
"Norman Harker" <njharker@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
news:uWGnOtZ$EHA.2104@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> 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
> njharker@optusnet.com.au
>
My condolencies to Franks family. This news saddend me immensly. A man of
staure and wisdom has been taken.
N10
My deepest sympathies to Frank's family, girlfriend and friends.
Unfortunately, this year has had a bad start. I recently found out that a
former colleague of mine along with her husband, toddler, father and mother
are missing since the tsunami. And then a neighbour passed away from cancer.
Frank's death makes things worse. They were all very giving people.
/Fredrik
"Norman Harker" <njharker@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
news:uWGnOtZ$EHA.2104@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> 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
> njharker@optusnet.com.au
>
>
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