[QCWA Everglades Chapter #69] Don Search - W3AZD - Silent Key

[Bill]

*_Donald Search - W3AZD - SK

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It is with much sadness that I report that Donald Search, W3AZD, resides 
no longer on Earth for us to enjoy. Happily, he has been given to God 
for his Eternal care now. I was informed by his nephew, Fred Reed, this 
morning that his uncle passed away between 2 and 3 am March 26, 2020 as 
a hospice patient at Wilton Manors Rehab Center. Don had long struggled 
with health issues related to a fall where he hit his head on a table at 
a restaurant on December 17, 2019.

Don was enamored of Amateur radio most of his life and worked as a 
Electronic Technician for Burrows Communications in Maryland among other 
businesses. He served in the ARRL in Connecticut as Administrator for 
the DXCC Award for 15 years. Per Hope, he took care of QSL for many, 
many years too.

Among some of his side interests, Don enjoyed reading about Astronomy. 
Being devoted to the care of Hope for over 55 years, and being a member 
of several clubs for Amateur Radio and traveling from one Ham Fest or 
another, occupied most of his retirement in Florida. He had many friends 
all over the Northeast of this country as well as locally.

It is impossible to recreate a life in a few paragraphs so I shall not 
try at this juncture. I will simply say with pride that I knew Donald 
Search and was very pleased to know him. I will look for him in the 
stars and hear his voice saying “W3AZD” for much longer.

Arrangements have not been made to my knowledge thus far but if and when 
I do find out what is being done, I will pass the word on. Meanwhile, it 
would be such a kindness if you pray for his longtime partner, Hope 
Smith, and possibly drop her a line or card to my address  in my care so 
I may make sure she gets it. The address is:

Hope Smith
c/o Melanie Fernandez
4860 NW 3 ST, Apt D
Delray Beach, FL. 33445.

I do not know at this time where Hope will be residing in the near 
future and I want to make sure the mail gets to her. Thank you for every 
prayer that went upon Don’s behalf. I am sure God heard them.

Melanie Fernandez, KJ4VCT

Melanie Fernandez, KJ4VCT
President, Gold Coast Amateur Radio Association
Mobile: 954-560-3706
eMail: earthymel1950 at gmail.com <mailto:earthymel1950 at gmail.com>
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