[Dx-qsl] FW: VK9NS SK

[Ed Swiderski, KU4BP]

>From Floyd Gerald N5FG

Subject: VK9NS SK 

I see a notice this morning on the packet cluser that Jim Smith, VK9NS and
WORLD CLASS DXer Member of CQ Hall of Fame and author has passed away in his
sleep yesterday on Norfolk Is.
The note was from his son
A SAD day for TRUE BLUE DXers
Bruce, G3SHR, is Jim's son

VK9NS - Jim Smith, SK
February 10, 2009 . No Comments
It is with deep sadness that I inform you that Jim (VK9NS) passed peacefully
away on Norfolk Island at 15:40 local time on 10 February 2009 after a short
illness.

Jim is survived by his wife Kirsti (VK9NL) and his four children: Bruce
(G3HSR), Stuart, Sheena and Fraser (all living in the UK).

Jim's contribution to Amateur Radio, DX-ing and IOTA is inestimable. He will
be sadly missed. Further information and condolences can be sent to Kirsti
at jimkirsti at ni.net.nf

Bruce (G3HSR)