[ICOM] W5YR SK

[Gary Davis]

I am deeply saddened by our loss of this talented, helpful and kind
gentleman.

When I got back into Ham Radio in 1999, after holding an expired Novice
license in 1962, I moved though the license classes on my own, without the
benefit of an Elmer.  Much helpful advice was received from experienced hams
over the air, but the best help and advice I ever received was from the
Yellow Rose.  After seeing some of his comments on the ICOM Reflector, I
emailed him and asked if he would be my "recruited Elmer", and he kindly
agreed.  Thoroughly knowledgeable in the Art of Electronics and Radio, his
answers and explanations were always kindly expressed with a simple clarity
that bespoke high intelligence, not just technical competence.

Ham Radio lost one of its shining lights with the SK of George Baker - W5YR.

May God be with his Family.

Gary/WY5P

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill" <k5jhp at sbcglobal.net>
To: <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2005 4:52 PM
Subject: [ICOM] W5YR


>
>
> 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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