[South Florida DX Association] [RTTY] Jules W2JGR SK

[Bill Marx]

 It's with deep sadness to report that Jules, W2JGR, became silent key
> yesterday
> > January 9, 2006.  May he rest in peace.
> >
> > Don AA5AU
> >
> > > Dear Jim and Bob:  I wanted to let you know that my dad, W2JGR, passed
> > > away
> > > peacefully earlier today, after a week-long hospital stay.  He
valiantly
> > > tried to fight off a bad case of pneumonia, but it finally got the
> better
> > > of him.  We feel lucky that his passing was swift and gentle.  I
wanted
> to
> > > be sure to let you know, since you and other members of the TCDXA have
> > > been
> > > such a supportive part of his life these past several years.
> > >
> > > We are planning a memorial service at the Kenwood on Friday afternoon,
> > > January 13th (exact time still to be determined). Several family
members
> > > will be speaking, but I wondered whether you think anyone from the
TCDXA
> > > might have the time and inclination to say a few words about Jules's
ham
> > > radio 'hobby,' since it was such a very important part of his life.
> > > Absolutely no obligation, of course, but thought I'd ask, just in case
> > > either of you might be inclined, or you know someone else who might
be.
> I
> > > also want to extend a warm invitation to other members of the TCDXA to
> > > attend the service, and I'll let you know when we have an exact time.
> > >
> > > The Kenwood
> > > 825 Summit Avenue
> > > Minneapolis, MN  55403
> > > 612-377-3600
> > >
> > > Finally, I wanted to mention that if any of my father's friends and
> family
> > > members are moved to make a memorial contribution in honor of his
life,
> we
> > > plan to direct them to the TCDXA and one other fund.  Could you let me
> > > know
> > > the best way for the TCDXA to receive donations?
> > >
> > > 73, and thanks again for everything,
> > > Laura
>