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Frank Anakwad Montanus in his vision seeking answers: What was the purpose in life? What had the Creator planned for him? How would he have served?
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Frank Anakwad Montano said through a vision that his purpose in life was to play music to help others.
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Some pipes made by Frank Montano are available at his home. Today he teaches the art of playing the flute to younger children.
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