Christian radio talk show host Frank Pastore, who was
described by his colleagues and friends as "larger than life," died
Monday, one month after a motorcycle accident on a Southern California
freeway left him in a coma. He was 55. In perhaps prophetic words on the
same night as the accident, the former Major League Baseball pitcher
had talked about a strikingly similar scenario in which he said his soul
would leave his body.
In a discussion about life after death, Pastore said, "I mean look,
you guys know I ride a motorcycle don't you? So, at any moment … I could
be spread out all over the 210 (Freeway), but that's not me, that's my
body parts."
His pastor, David Rosales of Calvary Chapel Chino Valley, released a statement in the afternoon.
"It
is with sorrow mixed with joy that I share with you that my dear friend
Frank Pastore went home to be with Jesus today," stated Rosales.
"[Pastor] David Bustamante and I went to pray for him, and while we were
there he passed gently into the loving arms of Jesus.
"Frank was a
bigger than life kind of guy, and over the many years I have been his
pastor, he became a true voice for Jesus as he hosted his daily talk
show on KKLA. Our love and prayers are for Gina, Frankie, and Christina,
as well as his precious grand baby.
"Ps 116:15 reads, 'Precious
in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.' Indeed, Frank is
now beholding the face of the one he faithfully served, and knowing this
is what gives all who loved him joy. Please keep his precious family in
prayer as so many arrangements now need to be made, and the grief will
be great. We will hold a memorial service here in the near future, and
the date will be announced for those who might be able to join us. The
Lord gives, and the Lord takes away. Blessed be the Name of the Lord."
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