[SCCC] Paul Dorey WN6K SK

[Jim Price]

I've known Paul since the '70s when his call was WA6EJL and we were both members of the Mission Trail Net, a 75 meter traffic net.  Over the years, he and I have often been toe-to-toe in contests as LP entries, especially in CW Sweepstakes. But his butt-in-seat time always exceeded mine, and hence he usually won!  And he did this in virtually every contest you can think of, including some you do NOT normally think of, including JIDX, BARTG, etc.  But he read a lot of books while slogging his way through various contests!  It was always fun to read his post-contest reports which included the books he finished, or was working on!I cannot imagine how many contest awards he has accumulated, or if he even cared.  But he was a competitor!I recall him mentoring his Grandson Dylan who I'm pretty sure got his license.And for years Paul would drive Harry W6YOO (s.k.) to San Diego DX Club meetings, month after month, because Harry could no longer drive. RIP and 73, my friend!Jim K6ZH Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
-------- Original message --------From: Dennis Vernacchia <n6ki73 at gmail.com> Date: 4/9/22  5:55 PM  (GMT-08:00) To: SCCC Reflector <sccc at contesting.com> Cc: SDDXC-News at groups.io Subject: [SCCC] Paul Dorey WN6K SK This from Paul Dorey's (WN6K) daughter when I sent my condolencesGood morning. My dad passed away at 11:40 last night. It was very peacefuland we were all with him. We are so thankful he is no longer in pain. ❤️❤️After condolences were sent Cyndy replied:Thank you! Ham Radio was his 2nd love to my Mom for sure! Thank you foryour friendship and for sharing his love and passion for the ham! Would youplease pass the news along to any who may not know? I tried to text thecontacts I had from him as he gave me a list to inform. I will also sharethe plans for his memorial once we have them. He wants to be intern atMiraMar and they let us know they are a month out right now. Thank you foryour kind words! ❤️❤️--------------------------------------------Miramar is newest Military Cemetery next to MCAS Miramar in San Diego_______________________________________________SCCC mailing listSCCC at contesting.comhttp://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/sccc