[Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Gary Sessums - Silent Key

[Michael Joyce]

For those who have not already found it, Gary's obituary can be viewed at
the following,

https://www.ottandlee.com/obituaries/gary-sessums

73,
W4HFH Alexandria Radio Club
Secretary

Mike Joyce, KQ4WOI

https://w4hfh.org/

On Wed, May 13, 2026 at 3:50 PM Sean Gallagher via AlexandriaRadioClub <
alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> 13 May 2026
>
> It is my sad duty to inform you that Gary Sessums, the Northern Virginia
> Ambassador of Amateur Radio, is now a Silent Key.  Gary passed away
> peacefully this morning, succumbing to the massive stroke that he suffered
> late in the week of 27 April.  The plans for Gary’s services are being put
> together at this time and I will publish specific details on them when they
> are confirmed.  I anticipate that Gary will be transferred to Forest MS for
> services and final internment.
>
> Gary touched a lot of lives as he went through his life's journey and his
> various activities here in the Northern Virginia area and this sudden
> departure has created a significant void filled with great sadness and
> emptiness.  As Gary was a very upbeat and social guy, he would not want us
> to be sad or grieve. Instead, Gary would want us to remember the good times
> and all the fun we had.  What better way to do that than with a social
> event in his honor!
>
> Once Gary completes his journey to his final resting spot, we, the Amateur
> Radio Clubs of Northern Virginia, the Fairlington Social Club group, the
> Shirlington Runners Club among others will organize a Celebration of Life
> at a local (TBD) Northern Virginia venue to honor Gary, his life and his
> accomplishments.  We will send out further details on this Celebration as
> we get a little more organized and as the plan forms up.
>
> God Speed Gary, you fought a good fight!
>
> Sincerely,
> Sean Gallagher
> K4KBK
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