[CQ-Contest] K8DD

[Steve Maki]

On 11/13/2010 9:06 PM, Ian - K8MM wrote:

> My fellow contesters,
>
> As some of you know over the past several weeks Hank Kohl, K8DD, has
> been hospitalized in critical condition following complications from
> surgery to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm. This morning Hank passed
> away peacefully surrounded by family and a few of his dearest friends.
> Hank was my best friend and best friend to several other people in his
> life. He was my contesting Elmer and my life was made immeasurably
> better by him being in it and I couldn't have asked for a better friend.
> Per his wishes there will not be a funeral, but a memorial service will
> be held sometime in the Spring. I'll be sure to post details as to where
> and when it will be held.
>
> His wife Kathie extends her thanks to everyone for their cards, prayers
> and well wishes.
>
> 73,
> Ian - K8MM

Ian,

What terrible news. I didn't know know Hank very well, but just 2 years 
ago my crew and I replaced his tower and I got the immediate impression 
during the job that Hank was one of the really good guys.

My sincerest condolences...

-Steve K8LX