[VHFcontesting] Jimmy Long, W4ZRZ Alive, not an SK

[Les Rayburn]

With great regret, I must apologize for a huge error. I spoke to Jimmy’s XYL, Chris Long, who explained that Jim is alive and well, physically. He has been suffering from some dementia and is currently undergoing treatment at a memory center. 

She has been communicating with some of his ham radio friends, and it seems that someone misunderstood her reports about his health. 

I apologize for the emotional distress that I caused. I should have verified the reports directly with his family before passing along the news. I regret it deeply. 


73,

Les Rayburn, N1LF
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