[Milsurplus] Seeking "Torch Bearers"

[Robert Kilian]

You can add me to the list.

Late 30s, and have assembled a substantial collection of WW2-vintage 
milsurp equipment that has all required some degree of restoration. Here 
are a few favorites:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ix4SCQFWwZRyERyr6

Rob Kilian
K6RBK

On 4/4/20 12:32 PM, David Stinson wrote:
> Respectfully and kindly:
> If you are a person who gets uncomfortable discussing issues of 
> mortality, no fault/no shame, just please delete and ignore this 
> thread.  Thank you.
>
> We need "torch bearers."
> The realists among us know there are some reading this thread who will 
> not be with us by the holidays.  Many of us are the caretakers of 
> authentically Unique and Rare items.  If we do not take steps to 
> preserve these and their history beyond our appointed hour, most will 
> be lost forever.
>
> There are Seven Billion people in the world.  Somewhere, there are a 
> few people under 50 who have a genuine interest and passion for this 
> equipment and its history, who can carry what we have learned and what 
> we have preserved into the future.   They will be human and prone to 
> err, but they will do their best and they will suffice if we prepare 
> and inform them.
> Neglecting to do this means all our efforts fade out of the world when 
> we do.  I'm preparing a manuscript outlining the history of our 
> Command Sets and defining what is and is not "rare."  Many similar for 
> other systems and sets should be written.
>
> We need to find these "torch bearers;" someone worthy to inherit 
> unique and rare sets.   If you know someone who might be a candidate, 
> we need to hear about him.
>
> TNX OM ES 73 DE Dave AB5S.
>
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