In the 16 years that I've been a customer at HRO, I don't think Tom and I had
any chat that lasted longer than 3 minutes! As a SWL back then, I always found
it gratifying to have someone like Tom behind the counter.
Later when I became a ham, I learned that Tom was also in the friendship
business. Whether I was looking for an antenna, a rig, a book, some feedline or
just a connector, Tom was there to serve and to help the beginning ham.
Someone once wrote that the making and keeping of friends is the best token we
have of a man's true success in life. Tom was a very successful person in life, as well as business.
I will always remember the kindnesses shown me through those years. I will truly
miss him.
May we all extend a special blessing to Tom and his bereft family.
Alan M. Vigeant...KI6HPO
I was a manager of one of the HRO stores. Tom was very helpful to me when I was first starting out as a store manager. He was a true gentleman and will be sorely missed.
His call is incorrectly listed here, it should be KM6K, not KM6J.
Rest in peace Tom.
Tom's call was KM6K. Knew him 30 years. Great guy.
I only dealt with Tom twice but each time was a pleasure. He was a good guy. RIP.
Frank