[Park] Fw: [Radio Officers, &c] O-I-C Pitcairn Radio / ZPB, Tom Christian, Silent Key

[John]

For all of you DX'rs who may have wished to work Pitcairn Island and actually did so. This sad news is relayed for your info.

73

J J Miller W3DHO
----- Original Message ----- 
From: D.J.J. Ring, Jr. 
To: Radio Officers &c 
Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 17:54
Subject: [Radio Officers, &c] O-I-C Pitcairn Radio / ZPB, Tom Christian, Silent Key


Thanks to HB, K0HB and Strictly_DX email list for this report.

Operator-in-Charge (O-I-C) of Pitcairn Radio/ZPB and amateur radio operator VP6TC/VR6TC, Tom Christian, longtime famous ham from Pitcairn Island, who probably gave most of us that "new one," has passed away,  peacefully, on July 7th.  Tom was diagnosed with possible Parkinson's and early signs of Alzheimer's/dementia in December, 2009, while on a family visit in New Zealand.  His wife, VP6YL/VR6YL, Betty Christian,
says his health "deteriorated all too quickly," and the last few
months were "cruel ones to watch such a strong, vibrant man reduced to where he was not really aware of his surroundings and then was unable to walk and swallow food or liquid."  Tom was buried July 8th in the cemetery on Pitcairn.  Lack of available transportation prevented most of Tom and Betty's children making it back for the funeral.  Tom was known as the "Voice of Pitcairn," was an M.B.E., Member of the British Empire, and served on the Pitcairn Island Council as the Governor's Representative for 40 years.



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