[Elecraft] Fwd: [QRP-L] W5YR

[Kevin Rock]

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I had a few private emails with this gentleman and always appreciated his 
explanations.  He will be missed very much.
     Kevin.  KD5ONS
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From: Bill <k5jhp at sbcglobal.net>
To: QRP-L Reflector <QRP-L at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [QRP-L] W5YR
Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2005 16:50:35 -0600

>
>
> George Baker - W5YR - SK
>
>
>
> W5YR, George Baker, known to many of you as the "Yellow Rose" passed away
> while undergoing heart surgery Thursday night. George had struggled with
> medical problems resulting from a heart valve replacement that was 
> performed
> in June of 2004. George was 75-years young.
>
> Many of you know George as a result of his unselfish efforts to help so 
> many
> amateurs expand their technical knowledge. He was always happy to do a
> technical training session or make a technical presentation on antennas,
> baluns, transmission lines, and many other subjects of interest to the 
> ham
> community. He made many such presentations to QRP Amateur Radio Clubs 
> that
> were fortunate to number him among their members, and at many hamfests,
> including Hamcom in Dallas. George was a natural teacher and was more 
> than
> technically qualified to present difficult topics in a meaningful and
> understandable manner.
>
> The family has advised that there will be a viewing Tuesday, 22 Mar. from
> 5-7pm at Ridgeview Memorial Park, Exit 38 off of Hwy 75, Allen, TX 75013,
> Phone: 972-424-7834. A graveside service will be held for family and 
> friends
> Wednesday, 23 Mar. at 2-pm.
>
> The family has requested no flowers be sent, but donations be made to 
> one of
> the ARRL Scholarship Funds (see the details at the bottom of the "Silent
> Keys" list in any QST) or to the American Heart Association (contact a 
> local
> chapter for details).
>
>
> k5jhp at sbcglobal.net
>
> ddlawhon at swbell.net
>
>
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