Frank Lee Ruggles

The 4th of July changed in 2021 when Frank passed. His art and artistry, his wit and love of music - his own and others - has left a void that will never be filled. I miss his Facebook postings - that was my primary link to Frank. I am fortunate to have bought some prints and "Chasing Light" from Frank before his passing. A year later, another 07/04 changed my life, for the rest of my life, as my sister, Mary Ann, unexpectedly passed away that day. Celebrating the 4th is forever less joyous...

What an outstanding man and photographer.

I am stunned to hear about Frank's passing. I was Frank's Platoon Sergeant in B Co 2/505th Parachute Infantry Regiment. What a great and funny person. He was a great Soldier who could endure hardships and adversity. Words cannot express my sympathy to his family.

With my deepest sympathies. Losing a partner in life is a difficult challenge, but they stand along side us as we move forward in life.

I can´t believe I´m reading this. I just saw his story on WTVR with greg Mcquade recently and such a beautiful story , what a beautiful soul he was and such wonderful photographs. His home in Shenandoah in the mountains was beautiful as well. My condolences to Lisa his wife and his fur baby companion Stanley , I know y´all will miss him so much as well as his many fans and friends may he Rest In Peace

Your beloved work as a color photo artist of God's creation is absolutely wonderful. My hope is you are now richly blessed as a witness to the glorious heavenly beauty found in eternal life.

My deepest condolences to Lisa and family. I met Frank during the opening of Everglades Recreation Center in The Villages where I am a resident. I attended his lecture and purchased his book. I often visit the center to view his beautiful photography as reminders of the many outstanding National Parks which I visited. Frank leaves behind a lasting legacy of capturing the magnificence of our great country to share with the World. He made and will continue to make a difference in my and others...

I was recently thinking of Frank. Back in 2014 I met him in Ashburn Va at a camera store. We got to talking and and told him about a project I was looking to have photographed...me being a landscape architect. Frank was excited to help me out so he agreed and did the shoot. I really enjoyed getting to know him and was very struck by the sudden news of his passing. I was just thinking to ask him if I could buy one of his photos for my house. This is such terrible news. I am so sorry to hear...