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I visited Francis today and checked the archive to find the last time he was on the air with me was October 25th 2019. Here’s a link: Alison B, Deema & Francis Cover Experience with Uniforms, the Demands of Protesters in Beirut, and America at Large
I vividly remember talking about color with Francis that day.
And when I found out Francis died, it was Nov 1st – while on the air midway through the show – you can hear that over here: Meraki Meets Mourning: RIP Francis Resta
He died on Halloween 2019 — he was collecting wood in his beat up black wheelbarrow. I put the piece of wood nearby his headstone shortly after he died.
Missing my friend and remembering how lucky I am to have had him as part of my life during the last years of his.
Open Arts Spring 2023 
Thank you for passing on.🙏🏼 I will listen later, Alison
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Always honored ❤
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I am so glad I listened to you interview Francis before he died. I was especially moved when he shared about his experiences in the heat of battle during WWII. As I remember, he came away from his wartime experiences believing that war can never really be the solution to our problems–the cost is too high. I am glad he was your dear friend, and I’m sure he felt fortunate to know you. I am also grateful that I know Francis through you. Thank you for helping me remember him near the anniversary of his death.
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borkali, thank you. Thank you for sharing Francis with us. What a gift to know him, through you. Will make some time to tune in. The piece of wood, oh…
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Alison, I loved listening to you and Francis talk. What glorious photographs! And, yes, that piece of wood and the meaning behind it…
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