My friend, my Elmer, passed away after a five
week long illness.
He was a ham for nearly 70 years. Built allot of his
gear, antennas, gadgets.
28 years in the Air Force, he medically retired as
a Master Sargent.
He was a true ham in every sense. Over the last
few years he didn't get on the air much, most of
his friends had passed away.
He will be missed and remembered by those who
knew him, and called him a friend.
Joe was a great friend and Patriot. He was a regular on
14.208. I have decades of memories and QSO's with
him. He will be greatly missed. The group will not be
the same without him.
"To fly West is a flight we must all take for a final check"
Author unknown.
Eternal 73 DE WD7R
Joe was a friend that I will surely miss.I can see him now at the Belton ham fest looking for that rare part under the tables.Gods speed to haven Joe.The ham bands want be the same without you.Your friend sense the seventy's Ron Crowe (KK5CQ)
Going to miss Joe. I haven't talked or seen him in
several years. Years ago on a trip to Austin, I stopped
by Joe's QTH and listened for hours about some of his
military service and ham radio experiences. Joe was a
true patriot. Make no bones about it, Joe was a straight
shooter and would say what was on his mind!