Tag Archives: Order of Merit

Grosses Verdienstkreuz mit Stern

.. Today the German General Consul notified me that I received the German Federal Republic’s “Grosses Verdienstkreuz mit Stern”, which translates into “Knight Commander’s Cross”, an order of merit. Wow!  I have become more important now. I was given the choice of getting the medal now in a quick personal meeting with the General Consul, … Continue reading

Angela’s Letter

. . I had the honor of receiving a letter by Angela Merkel congratulating me on  my 80th Birthday. Here it is.  I’m adding a translation below.   Sehr geehrter Herr Professor Frank, zu Ihrem 80. Geburtstag gratuliere ich Ihnen sehr herzlich. Ihren Ehrentag nehme ich gerne zum Anlass, Ihnen fuer Ihre Verdienste um die … Continue reading


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