I only met Bruce on air one time - but your very first QSO as a ham is always memorable. March 12, 1976. He was signing WN0RQV, while I was WN0RXL. He was very patient with my nervous code sending and inability to receive very well due to - again, nerves. But we both persisted - each in our own way - and I know I was thrilled with the 30 minute contact. While looking through my logbook I decided to research his call. Unfortunately I discovered he had passed away back in 2019. I learned he had been an Industrial Arts teacher for many years. (Which probably explains his patience with me during that contact.)
Thank you for the memory, Bruce. 73. John-WB0RXL