[OKDXA] W2AGW SK

Sat, 7 Dec 2002 23:53:03 -0600

Fellows,

Howie was a tough act to follow.  We've lost a pillar of the
DX fraternity. Very few will accomplish what Howie has managed
over the years in DXing as  he was at the top of the DX list with 391
DX entities worked and confirmed.

Ross K5RH

     received   Saturday Dec 7, 2002  rh

 Subject:                [NJDXA-L] W2AGW SK

 It is with a sad heart that I report that dear friend Howie W2AGW has
 become a SK.

 I just got off the phone with Howie's daughter Ellen. He passed away
 at 1:30 AM today.

 There will be a service at noon on Monday at the Becker Funeral Home
 219 Kinderkamack Rd. Westwood, NJ 07675 Phone: 201 664 0292

 It is the end of an era.

 I will get up a memorial book on the NJDXA website for all to sign
 later this evening.

 I plan on going to the service on Monday if anyone needs a ride.

 Urb, W2DEC

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 Howie was at the top of the DXCC list (391) having worked and confirme=
d
 VP6 and P5 just this past year.

 Several years ago at Dayton, Howie was standing in line for over an ho=
ur
 to get his Chesterfield card from Martti Laine.  When he saw
 Howie's callsign and found out how long Howie waited, Martti replied, =
You
 waited for me??  I should be waiting for you?

 Howie was a true gentleman, both on the air and off.

 Steve
 KF2TI

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