[SixClub] VK9NS SK

[Richard J. Fiero II W5TFW]

Ladies & gentlemen,

 This HAM,  will be Sorely, Missed !



                                                      A.R.S. W5TFW
                                                      Richard J. Fiero II
                                                      ARRL Awards Manager
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                                                      www.w5tfw.com

> 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
> Bruce, 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
> illness.
>
> 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)
>
>
>
>
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