[South Florida DX Association] Danny Weil

[william greeson]

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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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