Frank-Shankwitz-Obituary

Frank Shankwitz

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Frank Shankwitz was a former Arizona Highway Patrol officer who co-founded the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

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I just saw the movie about Frank's life. I brought Children's Wish to Windsor in 1985. I wanted you to know that because of Frank - a 10 yr old boy got his wish to meet Arnold Schwarzenegger - at the time of the wish, Arnold was filming Total Recall in Mexico - and untouchable! but when he was filming Kindergarten Kop , Arnold arranged to meet with Scott in Hollywood, California. ( I had to go through some fighting to make it happen - but it did!!) I called Air Canada and asked if there was...

Ich habe mir sein Film angesehen und viel Respekt vor Frank. Danke Frank.

He always treated me with respect while working for ADOT.

A great policeman, and man.

What an amazing legacy and a pretty amazing human being. He is missed here I am sure of that but what a welcoming he must have had❤

A great man with a good heart who i am sure is watching over his family and other sick kids from heaven, together with all the Make a Wish kids who passed before and he made them smile on earth, even if for a bit. God bless you. If only everybody was like you, the world would be a better place

Just watched wish man what you did was amazing inspiring &down right awesome it is a legacy that will be forever we all thank you

WE just watched the movie Wish Man. The story is an amazing example of how even small acts of kindness can change many lives. The restaurant owner's act of kindness impacted Frank's life and started a ripple effect that is still going today. Frank was an amazing man. May his story be an inspiration to us all. And may his example of forgiveness and healing be an example for us to follow.

This man's life and his existence will live on in the wishes made by those who need just one wish to come true! Thank you for being the true meaning of the good in the world! I trust that there is more of you in it. May GOD Bless you and keep you! My heart and prayers go out to your family.