[SCCC] W6RW SK

[David Hachadorian]

I'm sad to report that Mike Mitchell, W6RW, passed away on July 23rd, 
his 78th birthday.  He was an avid contester and DX'er, both in southern 
California and Yuma, Arizona.  I knew him ever since he showed up in 
Yuma, after selling his accounting business in California.  He loved to 
operate in CW and RTTY multi-op contests, and operated many times at the 
famous W6BA superstation in Twentynine Palms, CA, and then in Yuma at 
K6LL and W7WW, as well as single-op from his fine home station.  He was 
an excellent operator, and his work ethic was particularly outstanding.  
Once he sat down in the operating chair, he just wouldn't quit.  Mike 
was very active in the Yuma community, being a past president of Yuma 
Rotary.  He loved his accounting work, and always said that he planned 
to never retire. He was working remotely for a large Yuma accounting 
firm right up to the end.  He enjoyed breakfast meetings with local Yuma 
hams, and enjoyed regaling us with his interesting stories about 
contesting at W6BA.  He always had a smile on his face.  RIP, Mike!

Dave Hachadorian, K6LL
Yuma, AZ