[South Florida DX Association] VK9NS SK

[Dave Novoa]

Subject: VK9NS SK

I see a notice this morning on the packet cluser that Jim Smith, VK9NS  and 
WORLD CLASS DXer Member of CQ Hall of Fame and author has passed  away in 
his sleep yesterday on Norfolk Is.

The note was from his son:  A SAD day for TRUE BLUE DXers Bbruce, G3SHR, is 
Jim's son

VK9NS - Jim Smith, SK
February 10, 2009 . No Comments

It is with deep sadness that I inform you that Jim (VK9NS) passed 
peacefully away on Norfolk Island at 15:40 local time on 10 February 2009 
after a short llness.

Jim is survived by his wife Kirsti (VK9NL) and his four children: Bruce 
(G3HSR), Stuart, Sheena and Fraser (all living in the UK).

Jim's contribution to Amateur Radio, DX-ing and IOTA is inestimable.

He will be sadly missed. Further information and condolences can be sent to 
Kirsti at jimkirsti at ni.net.nf

 Bruce (G3HSR)