[SOC] Fwd: SOC Call Sign

[J. Ervin Bates]

At the very least, a memorial page for SOC-SK's would be nice.....but I think Hank's number should be retired, never to be used again.  If I recall the story properly, it was excellent timing that got him that number.....or was it a ten spot?  Not sure, but I was involved early on and it was fun times.  Hard to believe we are closing in on 1000 members!!!

I enjoyed the excellent commentary by Jay (W5JAY), too.  Hank had a way about him that made everyone thankful to be called his friend.  I can't call him anything but a friend, because I've only known him to be friendly.  Certainly one of a kind, and always looking to stir the pot. What a great man!  And I have to say....the ONLY SOC member to request a coffee stain on his Certificate, so he didn't have to do it himself.  

72, 73 Hank.....gonna miss ya!


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Erv W8ERV

Second Class Operators' Club Certificate Dude
"I strive for mediocrity"