[Fourlanders] FW: [GARS] SK Bob Heil, K9EID

[Bill Pence]

Wow. Sad news.

On Fri, Mar 1, 2024, 10:36 AM Ron Rogers <ww8rr at charter.net> wrote:

> WOW…Bob Heil now a Silent Key
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> *From:* GARS at groups.io [mailto:GARS at groups.io] *On Behalf Of *Bill
> Eggers, WB2RIS
> *Sent:* Friday, March 01, 2024 10:24 AM
> *To:* GARS at groups.io; atlanta-Hams at groups.io; ATL Radio Club
> *Subject:* [GARS] SK Bob Heil, K9EID
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> From https://www.dx-world.net/k9eid-s-k/
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> Sad news to report that Bob, K9EID – founder of Heil Ham Radio has become
> Silent Key. Following info was recently published on the official Heil Ham
> Radio Facebook page <https://www.facebook.com/HeilHamRadio>:
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> Our beloved founder, Dr. Bob Heil, K9EID, is now a Silent Key. Bob fought
> a valiant, year-long battle with cancer, and passed peacefully surrounded
> by his family. Bob’s lifelong passion for amateur radio was clear to
> everyone involved in the hobby. Everything Bob did for the betterment and
> growth of amateur radio – from his instructional handbooks and countless
> presentations to his support of the ARRL and youth programs – was based on
> the foundation and spirit of service. Bob was an Elmer to all of us. While
> Bob’s presence will dearly be missed, his impact on the hobby and everyone
> in it will forever be felt. On behalf of Bob to all ham radio operators
> worldwide, 73.
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