All:

Tad's sister just left me a telephone messasge at 12:17 EST to inform everyone that his heart valve operation was successful.  He is being taken ICU and tomorrow most likely to a room.  Only one valve was replaced due to a heavy amount of calcification planned relocating valve.  The doctors said everything went well with the operation.

We'll keep everyone informed as update are provided. 

73,

Jim C.  KT4MM