Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra has received many fabulous and deserved tributes for his extraordinary gifts as a singer from his rich and famous friends. And now a few words from his “poorest of the poor” friends on skid row.

The Chairman of the Board quietly and without any publicity or fanfare sent me large amounts of money to distribute among the poor and homeless here in Los Angeles. I asked over 1,500 people on skid row (whom I see each Sunday) their reaction to Sinatra’s passing. The tribute I liked the most was from a “long-timer” who said from the heart, “Of all Sinatra’s songs, my favorite was his rendition of the song ‘High Hopes,’ because I have high hopes of getting off of skid row!”

May God grant rest and peace to Frank’s great soul--in God’s way!

FATHER MAURICE CHASE

Los Angeles