[ADXA] W5BPT - SK

[Dennis Schaefer]

We’ve all lost people but it is a real kick in the gut to lose someone like Frank.  I remember when he first arrived in Arkansas and it was clear that he was a real “big gun”.  I liked his booming voice and always enjoyed seeing him and Madge.  He always made me feel like he was glad to see me, too, and I think he treated everyone that way.  I remember when he needed a medical procedure (heart, I think) but he also needed an upcoming Johnston Island DXPedition on RTTY.  You can guess how that came out.  He survived the Dxpedition but as Hugh Cassidy would say, he was one of the “deserving” and he just worked ‘em.  

Rest in peace, Frank.  You won’t be forgotten.

Dennis

> On Dec 30, 2020, at 2:50 PM, w5zn at w5zn.org wrote:
> 
> 
> It is with a sad, heavy heart that I must report to you that our dear ADXA fried and member Frank Kollatt, W5BPT, is a Silent Key.
> 
> Madge called a few minutes ago with the news. Although Frank did have a number of medical issues this was somewhat unexpected. He passed away around 10 AM this morning.
> 
> Frank was an excellent example to follow in his operating and the way he conducted himself on the air. ADXA bestowed an "Honorary Life Membership" to Frank a few years ago.
> 
> No details on a service other than it will be in Palestine, Texas as Frank's request.
> 
> On behalf of ADXA, our hearts and sympathy go out to Madge and the Kollatt family.
> 
> Sad 73,
> 
> Joel W5ZN
> 
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