Rest In Peace Frank_Steiner
Passed away August 12, 1999 of Pancreatic Cancer
We love you and we'll miss you

Where to start... I sit here thinking how could Frank really be gone, after all its not like he's really gone, he's just offline, but he will be back later right? Wrong, not this time. Its so hard to believe. How could this have happened? How could he be gone? Why him? Why now? Someone tell me, cause I really want to know. As do the rest of his friends. He passed away on August 12, 1999 because he had Pancreatic Cancer. Well Cancer in his Pancreas is not a good enough reason for me, I guess it just has to do because its the only one I'm most likely going to get.

Frank, you have done so much for us here, so this is something for you.

Well, I guess now I'll tell you abit about Frank_Steiner, who he was, what I know & remember out him.

In real life, his name was Bernard Cabana, or "Bernie," he was in his mid 50's & his home was in Hull, Quebec, Canada. I'm not sure of about his actual job, so I'll take this quote from the #50+Worldwide Webpage: "Retired from the public service after pursuing a career in the area of informatics," but said he worked for the goverentment doing (in his own words) "computer shit", work with mainframes, programming them & some other programing.

On IRC he was Frank_Steiner, Frank_N_Stein, Francois, his friends called him Frank. To everyone I know, he was Frank. As for his age? It didn't matter, he was in his early 20's like the rest of us. His home was in #WWF_RAW, and he was also well known in #50+Worldwide and #WWFSuperstars.

Frank, was my best friend. I met him one night in #WWFSuperstars, we became good friends and we went on to #WWF_RAW. Shortly afterwards, he became my most trusted friend on IRC and I made him the SOP for #WWF_RAW, and never once regretted it. He'd be the first person to welcome you when you came in the channel, "y00!" He would always role out the red carpet and always talk to everyone. He was on every day for almost 4 years in row, well, it would have been 4 years this Novemeber. When you talk to someone every single day for that long you tend to get attached to them. He once told me he considered me like a son to him, I don't know if he knew, but that really meant alot to me. That's something that will always stick out and I'll never forget it. He was like a father to me and he knew that. He was always there to listen to me complain about my real life problems and all the stuff one goes through in life. He was the person I spilled my guts to when I needed to talk. Frank always had a something, good advice, a story from when he was younger or was just there to talk to. Here's something he said to someone who was down once, "If you live long enough you all get through a lot of messed up shit... its inevitable... life is life..." How true that is. I only once got to hear his voice. He sent me one of his extra microphones so we could chat on FreeTel, but my computer couldn't handle the program very well so we didn't use it for very long.

Things he liked? Well Wrestling, that goes without saying. If it wasn't for wrestling I would have never have met this great person. His favourite wrestler I would say is "Killer" Kowalski. I'm not sure who his current favourite would be, but he always talked about Kowalski and he even joined my e-fed as him. I know he liked Ric Flair and Stephen Regal as well. Frank was nice enough to type up television reports for my web page every week, he never had to, but would always help me out. Also, with his tv capture card, he always took pictures for my page, every week as well. Frank loved to watch Jerry Spinger for some reason, I could never understand that one, Howard Stern's Radio Show, Guinness' Book of World Records, RealTV and he seemed to really like the show and COPS, can't forget COPS. He also watched the Tonight Show with Jay Leno everynight with his wife, he'd always sneak off at Leno time, "Frank_BBL". He'd be right back in on wrestling nights though. I know he liked downloading his share of computer games, him and Booty would always be trading games and going on about their cd-rw's and all. He just bought all that new stuff, upgrading his computer and all. Atleast he had sometime to use it. Frank & I always worked on pIRCh 32 & 98 together. He got that one time so I decided I would try it out too and we've both used it ever since. We made our share of scripts for that program & helped each other out when working on them. He had his blond jokes script, once the channel went silent Frank would start with the Blond jokes, which were always good, either those or his Bobby "The Brain" Heenan quotes, oh, and we can't forget about the "Yo mama" jokes, the Bill Clinton/Monica Lewinski jokes, whenever someone would say 'suck it' he had a message that asked, "Do you see Monica Lewinski in here?" or "Frank looks around for Monica Lweinski." Then there was Crystal, Frank's fortune teller, if you wanted to know the future you could always ask her. Mama & Papa always loved mambo, I think TC and Tarq did too. We got this ping script for pIRCh that took us forever to modify it and get it working the way we wanted it to, it was very annoying. I know Frank hated rap music, hehe, he always made that clear and tourists, damn tourists. That's really the only thing I can think of that he didn't like, oh, and apparently, his reddish-brown, miniature, French Poodle didn't like rap either. "You know the poodle is the smartest of all dogs... without poodles the french would not know where to go." He always talked about his dog, working in his gardening, and taking his father shopping every week. He always offered everyone a tall glass of steinlager, he brewed his own beer at home, making about 50 litres at a time. I know he always used to go out to a tavern for a drink with his friends, it was something he really enjoyed. Luckily, his car always knew the way home. He always used to collect movies, he always said The Postman was cool, & he collected songs on MP3. One thing we always had a riot over, was the fact that it was legal for women to go topless in Ontario. That was just hilarious. We both watched Star Trek, he would talk about 'Seven of Nine' from ST: Voyager. He used to spend weekends on his CB radio, I believe that was a long time ago. He was just the nicest guy, always wanted to help you find something you needed. He once saved my pc from a virus, I have no clue what he did, but he found out which one it was, and what to do to get rid of it. He would always help out people or just be there to talk to, that's Frank, always there for you.

Anyone "Got milk?"

He once said, "Its always hard to lose a friend." How right he was. Frank, you were one of the best friends I ever had. I just hope I can be half the friend to someone as you were to me.

I hope to see you on the flip side. So long my friend, you won't be forgotten.

Cool_Dave, Dave Gabriel

Frank & his brother-in-law Randy.

Frank and his grandson Dany.

I was asked recently to recall what I knew of the man I met on Irc. His nick was Frank_Steiner although he had others. I only learned after his recent traumatic death that his real name was Benard Cabana. As for the times I spent chatting or discussing things with Benard. Those were some of my most enjoyable moments on Irc. He always seemed to have time to chat or give advice to someone that needed it. He was always helping others or giving of himself. When I first saw a pic of him it kind of reminded me of a school teacher for some reason. Frank also had a penchant for blonde jokes and trademark sayings, like, got milk? As well as, Mama likes Mambo. What I really liked about Frank was that he was willing to share his time on irc with others. While so many of us are blindly pursuing something or other to pass the time. Frank took the time to get to know people. Also, he never really took sides on issues but worked to resolve them. I won't say he was perfect because we all have our personal devils to wrestle with. I'm not sure if he knew about his illness or not. For before his long absence from Irc the only thing I had heard from Cool_Dave was that he had went in for tests. We then learned that he had died of pancreatic cancer. I think it was one of the saddest moments of my life. I had lost a real friend. For those of you who say its just the internet. Well its not! Frank\Benard, gave us some of the best times and was with us during some of the worst I'm sure as well. All I know is that I will sorely miss him and there will be a void that cannot be filled on Irc now that he is gone. Rest In Peace Benard Cabana and I hope that you pass on to a better place when Judgment Day comes for us all. Your humour and wisdom will be missed by all.

SUPERBOOTYMAN, Riley M.

I just wanted to write a little something about Frank. Frank was one of the only trustworthy friends that I had on mIRC. When I went into a channel that I know that Frank goes into and I saw that topic that was up I didn't beleive it at first. But then I had found it to be true. So I surffed the net to find the purfect poem to remind me of you Frank and so here it is:

In Memory Of Frank_Steiner:

May God bless you and comfort you Frank and may you rest in peace like you deserve. I will dearly miss you and the conversations that we had and that garden that you would always make me dream of that I wished I had. Those of you that didn't know him I can tell you that you have missed out on one real true friend. He always had and ear for anyone at anytime. I will miss you dearly Frank and you will always be in my heart.

Love Your True Friend,
Matinee

:~( xoxoxoxoxox

Frank was one of the few genuinely nice, caring people that I have met on irc. Always willing to help or offer a kind word. If you had a problem, Frank would try his hardest to fix it... no matter how trivial. I will always remember Frank as a totally selfless person.

Apparently... Mama & Papa REALLY love Mambo... but I never could figure out why ;)

For some reason I don’t really get upset when people pass on... maybe that’s because the only truly dead are those that are forgotten :) and Frank won’t be forgotten anytime soon

later Frank :)

Tarqlet, Katharine

What can we say about Frank? Well, I can't say much, because I didn't know him as well as most of you do. From what I do know, he seems to be a real good person. He seems to be the kid of person that likes to help people. I didn't know him too well, and Booty told me to ask Frank for some help about my computer. I had a slow connection to the internet then, and Frank took a lot of time out just to send me some helpful things. Although, it really didn't help, and it just literally raped my computer. At least he tried. Frank would drop whatever he was doing just to help out a stranger. I can't say that's always a good thing, but he didn't care. As long as people were happy, so was he. From what I know, he was a good man and will be missed. Hope you're having fun in the after life. Rest in peace brother.

KoRn-n-BizKitz, Jon, "Human Suplex Machine" GWAR (DIWF)

Frank_Steiner was a great person, but more important he was a great friend who was always there to help you when you needed.

Frank you will be missed by many but you are in a better place and I hope I'm fortunate enough to meet you in that better place when my time comes.

I'll never forget you.

{Jason}

Even though i don't go into raw much, (or anywhere else) I knew Frank well, and will miss him greatly. When he first came on IRC, he came to my channel, he was there for our famous "Takeovers." As a matter of fact, strangely, he was in about a month or so ago. He was one of my first AOPS, and one of the "older generation" of wrestling. And one of the few "gentlemen" on IRC. Frank, I thank you for all the roses and the cold beers you gave to me, I will never forget you, babe :)

Proxi

Hey y00 Frank,

You will be dearly misssed by both me and my little brother Kevin. I can always remember asking you about the latest wrestling gossip or anything and you would so kindly tell me what has happened or explain to me how it worked. But the most enjoyable memory I will remember you for was our discussion on the possum furry nipple holders. You will always be remebered in our hearts and will be dearly missed.

Sincerely,

deaththreat & |^^BEZELBUB^^|, Robert & Kevin

It is with great sadness that we note the passing of "François". He was a joy to chat with and his enthusiasm was unabated as he joked and played with all on the channel. He will be sorely missed for his witticism and his unabashed good nature. Taken too early in his life he will be remembered fondly on our channel.

Scouter

I just heard about what happened to Frank from Booty and I was in shock. He was one hell of a guy and the right in the beginning when I wasn't familiar with the internet he always helped me out. My condolences go to his family and friends. Losing such a great guy is going to be hard on everyone and I don't know whether we'll ever be the same. Rest In Peace Frank.

Wrestler

To Bernie's wife and family and friends I'd like to add the condolences of all the folks on #50+worldwide. Many of us knew him as Frank_Steiner originally, way back, 3 years ago. Then he changed his nick on our channel to Francois, which was so sweet; he truly was our little frenchman. Within our community of people from all over the world the news of his untimely passing has been such a shock. It's hard to lose a friend, and it's even harder to try to put into words the sorrow that is felt.

Like Cool_Dave says, we shall never forget the good times, the fun times and all the countless conversations we had on everything ranging from his garden and his home brew to the computers of yesterday and the advances of technology.

Repos dans la paix mon ami

Let me start by saying that this passing saddens my heart greatly. I've known Frank though IRC for almost 3 years, at which time I have grown and gained a great deal of respect for the man. To see one that is as kind as him leave this world to soon, is devastating, but if his pain has been eased then I'll try to feel no remorse. To Frank I send this poem.

Let us keep his spirit alive!

Kisses Babe!
Carnation, ChrissyH

I met frank around 3 years ago, just about the time I started IRC'ing. I was never into wrestling and my friendship with Dave acquainted me more or less with #WWF_RAW.

I will always remember Frank's sweetness. He always had a kind word to say and always remembered stuff happening in my life no matter how small or trivial. I will always remember how much he loved his wife ..he always talked about her in our dcc's .. talked about his garden.

Another thing we had in common was our love for Dave. He genuinely, cared for Dave as much as I did and didn't look at the people he talked to in IRC as..well, lines on the screen, but as real live people on the other end of the spectrum. I remember a time where there was this quarrel in the channel, I didn't want to get into a catfight and he helped me avoid it by messaging me and telling me not to lose sight of who I am. He placed things in perspective with me. ..giving advise and always there to listen. I haven't talked to him in a long time, but he will always be remembered as the ultimate gentleman.

God does only take the best.

Cielito

Frank was a great friend to me. I talked to him pretty much every time I got on IRC. He would always be nice to everyone, and in the older days he used to give everyone roses. He always remembered that I liked black roses and would change his colors to make the roses black. He was one of the nicest guys I ever knew. When I would be upset and come on IRC he would always make me laugh and always help me to remember that live does go on. Frank might be gone, to a better place I am sure, but he is not forgotten. Frank will live on in the hearts of everyone that ever knew him. He was one of the sweetest gentleman I have ever met. I hope that somewhere in heaven, Frank has his brewery, a computer packed with all the latest goodies, a TV that will play all his favorite shows over and over again, and most of all.. a book of e-mail addresses... so when someday we all pass away too, we will all get an e-mail from Frank... and I can almost guess how he will start it.. Hey y00......

Loved but never forgotten Frank_Steiner

_-MandyKitten-_

I first met Bernie/Frank about 3 years ago. I had suffered a serious back injury and was outta work. I was new to IRC and had been hanging around in #WWF_RAW on Dalnet. I had no clue about IRC or how to run any scripts in pIRCh. He was willing to take many hours of his time to chat with me and explain to me how to edit the scripts so that I could get kewl colors and text... (like a Lahmah..hehe)

Frank would always be the first to greet me with a y00! when I began to hang out regularly in #WWF_RAW, and helped me to get to know everyone. We spent many hours sharing about our families and what we have done in our lives. He too had a bad back and would tell me that my injury would soon get better. He always said something to make me feel better. It was customary for me to call him Frank'O and we would share a virtual cold one or two.. We supported one another when those lil bastards would come in and try to take over the channel. He always opped me when they would attack, so that if he got bumped off I could manage the channel. He then campaigned for me to become an AOP in the channel, giving me my first OPportunity.

When I got the news from Cool_Dave, I was crushed. When you have talked to someone as much as I have you begin to really get to know them. I am still having trouble keeping the tears from coming as I write this. Frank was my closest IRC pal. I will miss him dearly.

This for you Frank'O, I will always remember you...

Your forever pal,

BigMikeD

I don't really know where to start...it kind of happened pretty fast for me. I've known Frank_Steiner for a few years now and there has not been ONE time that he hasn't been able to make me laugh. His jokes were hilarious but that's not the only reason I'm going to miss him. He was always there when I needed him, personal and irc problems. He was a great listener and he always seemed to know the right things to say.

He was gone for a while and I just figured he didn't have time to come on. I never realized it was much serious that I thought. I didn't even think that something might br wrong...I don't think anyone did. I came on irc and found out by Cool_Dave and I just couldn't believe it. A really good friend of mine..was gone.

There are alot of good memories that he left me with and they will never fade away. He was a great friend and I KNOW he will never be forgotten. We all know he is now in a better place but I bet each and every one of us just wish we could give him that last goodbye.

Da_Hitman

Although it's been nearly a year since Frank_Steiner's death, the news just hit me recently. I had not known of his tragic loss to cancer until Dave had told me this night, August 10th, 2000. It seemed like a joke, I didn't believe it when Dave said "he died". To me, whenever someone says that, I don't take it seriously. I don't really believe that the person's dead, but they've just got off the internet because of their parents or some kind of bad connection. This was different. When Dave said it was true and showed me the page, I just couldn't believe it. It was like the night when Owen Hart had passed away, I just could not believe it. I remember last summer, back in 1999, Frank was just there in the channel, hanging around with Dave and Booty. Greeted with casual 'y00' of his, I felt relaxed and knew it'd just be another night. When I had stopped going into the channel, #WWF_RAW, due to server changes to suit my channel's needs, I never would have thought someone would leave permanently. Frank_Steiner was the kind of guy that always would cheer you up. For some reason, he always would serve up some of his zany beers all the time. I know I'll miss him, and I just hope that he will be remembered by all of us. Goodbye, Frank, Bernie, whatever he would like to be called.

Son_Goku

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