[SMCARA] Silent Key - Roger Chandler (N3AGJ)

Wed, 10 Mar 2004 08:05:14 -0500

I just wanted to add a comment.  I have worked with Roger (he worked for the
old NATC Service Test Division); I have been to sea with Roger (that trip
was the source of my lifetime's greatest "sea story" - I got to see the
inside of a Coast Guard HH-3H 130 Miles off the North Carolina coast)... and
I have changed the engine, using a 4X8 sheet of plywood as a work platform,
at "chandler International".  Roger was a great guy and I, for one, will
certainly miss him.  

Sam 
K3KLC  

-----Original Message-----
From: Pete Butt [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2004 11:38
To: [email protected]
Subject: [SMCARA] Silent Key - Roger Chandler (N3AGJ)

Folks,

  It is with regret that we report the passing of long-time
SMCARA club member Roger Chandler, N3AGJ who died on Saturday,
28 February at St. Mary's Hospital.  Roger was 78 years young.

  An accomplished sailor, aviator, and ham radio enthusiast;
Roger was always interested in keeping abreast of new technology
and would happily exhibit the latest 'toy' he had acquired,
whether it be a new GPS for his sailboat, a new scanner or a
new radio for his airplane.  Roger loved to sail and equipped
his 42' sailboat with the latest in communications equipment
for open ocean sailing.  Roger also was a private pilot with
instrument and instructor ratings, his own airplane and his
own airport at his home in Ridge (how many of you have actually
landed at 'Chandler International')!

  In recent years, Roger was very active in community events,
whether it be the CAP, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Power Squadron,
Ham radio, emergency management, or the Corinthian Yacht Club.
He loved politics and even ran for County Commissioner President
a few years back.  One of his successes was campaigning to get
the activities of the St. Mary's City Commission scaled back
to protect the environment and rights of private property 
owners in the St. Mary's City area.

  Roger is survived by his wife Jean, a sister and 3 sons.  The
family is planning a spring memorial service.

  Roger... we will miss you!

Vr, Pete (WA3UMY)
    President, St. Mary's County Amateur Radio Assn.

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