WOW…Bob Heil now a Silent Key

Ron

WW8RR

From: GARS@groups.io [mailto:GARS@groups.io] On Behalf Of Bill Eggers, WB2RIS
Sent: Friday, March 01, 2024 10:24 AM
To: GARS@groups.io; atlanta-Hams@groups.io; ATL Radio Club
Subject: [GARS] SK Bob Heil, K9EID

From https://www.dx-world.net/k9eid-s-k/

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: 

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.