For those who cannot attend the funeral this Saturday and would like to pay tribute to Fran, please join us by bringing fresh rose petals (or any flower) to your nearest ocean, lake or river and releasing them into the open water at exactly 9:00am EDT.
Take a moment of silence to celebrate the life of a true hero, friend, brother, son, teammate and inspiration to all who knew him...
Thanks to...
[read more] For those who cannot attend the funeral this Saturday and would like to pay tribute to Fran, please join us by bringing fresh rose petals (or any flower) to your nearest ocean, lake or river and releasing them into the open water at exactly 9:00am EDT.
Take a moment of silence to celebrate the life of a true hero, friend, brother, son, teammate and inspiration to all who knew him...
Thanks to Xavier Desharnais for the wonderful idea of swimming tomorrow with the initials F.C. written in black marker on your arm or shoulder like the numbers of an OW race...
Capture the moment on camera and upload it to the "Worldwide Tribute to Fran Crippen Photo & Video Memorial" Facebook Page and share it with the world.
POST PHOTOS & VIDEOS =>
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Worldwide-Tribute-to-Fran-Crippen-Photo-Video-Memorial/172138316130186?v=wall
POST YOUR LOCATION =>
http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=172138316130186&topic=242
May you forever swim in peace.
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SERVICE INFO (for those able to attend)
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When: Saturday, October 30
Where: St. Matthews Roman Catholic Church 219 Fayette Street, Conshohocken, PA 19428
Viewing: 8:30 a.m.
Mass: 10:30 a.m.
Burial: Calvery Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, the Crippen family is asking that donations be made to:
The Fran Crippen Elevation Foundation
301 E. 8th Avenue Conshohocken, PA 19428
c/o Peter and Patricia Crippen
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UPDATES
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When it all comes together at 9am pause and think, as we will, of the global collaboration to celebrate the life of one young and special life lost too soon. May Fran's Family and Friends find some comfort in knowing he will never be forgotten.
More than 21,100 people have shown they care on the "In Memory of Fran Crippen" FB page (
http://www.facebook.com/pages/In-Memory-of-Fran-Crippen/118842241510389). We also hope thousands will take the time to attend this Saturday's Worldwide Tribute Event.
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