[CQ-Contest] W5WMU SK

[Charles Morrison]

Its with great sorrow that I have to announce to the contesting community that Dr. Pat Sonnier, W5WMU became a silent key last night. I'm sure all of you have worked Pat more times than I can count, in just about every contest. Recently he'd been contesting as W1WMU from his station in Maine and sharing it with any guests who wanted to make the trek. Regretfully, I never made the trip, thinking that I'd have more time to do so. Now it appears as though that time has passed. Pat was a great friend, and a mentor from the first time I saw that antenna farm passing east down I-10 towards Baton Rouge. It took nearly an hour weaving through back roads until I stumbled upon, what to a new ham could only be described as a mecca of ham radio operating. 

I will miss my friend very much, as I know a number of you will also. He was a guarantee from LA and ME. 

Arrangements are pending. 

Thanks 
Charlie 
N5WE