Ernie ran the KS4Q DX packet cluster, he was an avid dxer, and all around great guy, he will be missed by all who knew him.
I first met Ernie when he was a teenager and an avid contester. He was a fine person, a great example of what the hobby was all about. Everytime I met Ernie he always had a big smile and a firm hearty welcome handshake.
We've lost a good friend and hopefully the Lord will let him enjoy working DX in the Heavens above. May God be with him and his family.
73 ole friend......Dan, W4EA