[OkHam] Fw: [CARF] Obituary of an interesting man

[Lloyd Colston]

The URL is
http://obit.porterloring.com/obit_display.cgi?id=82269&clientid=porterlor
ing
to go directly to his tribute.

His story is really interesting.

Contribute to the effort, if you wish.

73


Lloyd Colston             Mayes County Emergency Management
Pryor, OK USA           http://www.geocities.com/mccem
        Homeland Security begins at HOME.

--------- Forwarded message ----------
From: "Charles Beckwith" <k4bsf@worldnet.att.net>
To: "CARF Reflector" <carf@mailman.qth.net>
Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2003 22:40:58 -0400
Subject: [CARF] Obituary of an interesting man
Message-ID: <008801c38c7c$74433220$b7b45b0c@i5g2f9>

Thought you'd like to read of this guy.
Best Wishes,
Charlie

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Weil  10/05/2003


Danny Weil of San Antonio, TX was born January 14, 1918 in a suburb of
London England. He was descended from many generations of watchmakers and
was apprenticed in the trade of watchmaking. Later he earned a Degree in
Mechanical Engineering and Navigation. His father, Jack Weil, was killed
during World War II in the London Blitz. Danny joined the Royal Air Force
at
the age of 17 and in the 10 years he served, he was stationed in Ceylon,
India, Norway and Stalingrad. Danny left England in 1954 in a boat he
made
by himself in order to travel the world alone after being inspired when
he
read the book "Kon Tiki" in 1947. In 1963, after 9 years, 3 boats and
travels to the Atlantic, the Carribean and the Pacific Islands, Danny
completed his around the world voyage. Needing a means of communication,
he
taught himself Morse Code, radio theory and obtained a British Amateur
radio
license. Sailing single handedly around the world was a trip he
volunteered
to undertake on behalf of radio "hams". His voyage was integral in
setting
up ham radio stations on remote islands and the expedition was monitored
by
over 100,000 amateur radio enthusiasts around the world. He is remembered
by
most "hams" as "the first DXpeditioner." Danny was known as an adventurer
who had a dry sense of humor which was characteristic to the British but
his
heart was warm and his loyalty as a friend was unparalleled. He was
preceded
in death by his wife, Naomi Weil and his mother, Christine Eckels. Danny
is
survived by his close knit extended family of friends, Dan and Barbara
Mclhany of Fair Oaks; Bonnie and Billy Henderson of San Antonio and all
of
the employees at Towne North Animal Hospital. MEMORIAL SERVICE WEDNESDAY
7:00 P.M. PORTER LORING NORTH CHAPEL In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to the Wild Animal Orphanage, P.O. Box 690422,
San
Antonio, TX. The family invites you to leave a message or memory at
www.porterloring.com by selecting Visitation and Services. Select "Sign
Guestbook" at the bottom of the individual Memorial. Arrangements with
Porter Loring North Mortuary.



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