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In Memorium – Frank DeSomma

Patriot Ordnance Factory shared the tragic news today that founder and President Frank DeSomma succumbed to wounds from a traffic accident.

It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should Thank God that such men lived.

-George S. Patton

It is with great sadness that we bring to you, the news that POF-USA’s founder and President, Frank DeSomma, passed away yesterday evening. Thank you to everyone who has been part of Frank’s journey. POF-USA will do everything in our power to build on Frank’s legacy of patriotism, passion, and innovation.

Frank was always a good friend. I was once criticized for talking about how much Frank loved the Second Amendment, but it was true. He lived and breathed gun rights. It was only second to his love of family.

Aside from that, Frank always wanted to build the most reliable guns he could. I always felt he over engineered, but the man could always explain why he made the material and design choices he did.

He leaves a legacy of excellence behind. His shoes won’t easily be filled. He will be missed by many.

May he Rest In Peace.

-Eric Graves

5 Responses to “In Memorium – Frank DeSomma”

  1. Ross Botha says:

    RIP Frank!
    May our Lord Jesus bring peace to your family.
    You will be sorely missed my friend, I will remember our conversations with sad joy.
    You will be remembered as one of the good guys and a patriot!

  2. Matthew Kime says:

    Gone too soon. One hell of a man, may we all leave such a legacy.

  3. MM says:

    RIP Frank. My condolences to his family.

  4. Mark G says:

    We’re diminished without him. Godspeed Frank…

  5. T. Azares says:

    Never met or spoke to Frank….but have seen many of his videos while researching his firearms…I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing…prayed for his family…even though I never knew Frank, I enjoyed very much his enthusiasm, insight, and his game changing innovations…

    Again so very saddened of the loss this man….I hope that POF-USA will be able to carry on….as a legacy to his life’s accomplishments