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Friend : Joe Areyzaga (K1JGA)

Joseph G. Areyzaga, K1JGA, of Manchester NH
accidentally became a Silent Key on Saturday,
July 27th 2019 at Deerfield NH. Joe and Michael
Rancourt, K1EEE, were taking down Mike’s tower
when it suddenly collapsed. They were both
wearing safety belts and fell 40+ feet tethered to
the tower. Joe and Mike were transported to the
Elliott Hospital in Manchester NH where sadly Joe
did not survive his injuries. Mike was very
seriously injured but fortunately he is recovering.

There is a valuable lesson to be learned from this
tragedy.

Both Joe and Mike were regular attendees at
NEAR-Fest. “JoJo” was very active on the
Interstate Repeater Society 146.850 Derry
repeater and a volunteer in the NEAR-Fest
Thursday night campground crew run by Joe,
K1JEK, and the Port City club. Mike was a
member of the Contoocook Valley Radio Club and
was instrumental in building KA1SKY which is the
amateur radio station at the McAuliffe-Shepard
Discovery Center in Concord NH, a gift from
NEAR-Fest nearly a decade ago.

We want to express our condolences to Joe’s XYL
Elizabeth and his six sons and daughters as well
as our hopes to Mike for a speedy and full
recovery. NEAR-Fest XXVI is dedicated in Joe’s
honour and memory.

Contributed by : Michael Crestohl (W1RC)

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Friend's CallsignK1JGA
Friend's NameJoe Areyzaga
Date DeceasedJuly 27, 2019
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