[ADXA] K5CKS SK

[WB5JJJ]

Rory was always VoIP calling me when he spotted (and of course after he
worked) a new Challenge Point.  I last worked him in July 2022 during the
CQWW VHF Contest.

When I look at my VoIP phone, I always think about pushing his button from
time to time, even the past couple of days.  But I knew that if he was home
and at his station with all the DXCC happening lately, he would have been
ringing me up almost daily.  Always enjoyed his VoIP calls and some lasted
for almost an hour.  Sure miss those calls.

He was my go-to for Card Checking when I had a short stack.  The first time
I met him was at Joel's QTH when the ADXA met there.  So, I have a very
short history with him, but it was a pleasure for sure.  That was also my
first ADXA meeting as well.

I've been notified recently of several other hams I'm familiar with that
are now SK's.  Unfortunately it happens much too often when your
organization is full of aging members.

73's
George - WB5JJJ
HoIP - 100105


On Mon, Jan 23, 2023 at 8:14 AM Pat Patterson <patw5vy at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks for the update Jay.  Rory had an uphill battle but never complained
> about it. He was a great fellow and enthusiastic about many aspects of ham
> radio.  RIP Rory.
>
> Pat, W5VY
>
> On Mon, Jan 23, 2023, 12:33 AM jayw5jay <jayw5jay at cox.net> wrote:
>
>> The below is some very sad news off the FSAARC Facebook page. I knew this
>> was a possibility, but I was pretty much in a state of denial.  He was a
>> good friend and I enjoyed being around Rory. He will be missed!  73
>> Jay/w5jay
>>
>>
>> Sad news -  just received word That Rory Bowers K5CKS just passed away.
>> Please pray for his Family.  Will update when I have more information.
>>
>>
>> Sent from my Galaxy
>>
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