[SOC] Fwd: SOC Call Sign

[Bob Patten]

On 11/18/2010 6:37 AM, J. Ervin Bates wrote:
> 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
No the number will certainly never be reissued.
> 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
It WAS by special request.  :-)  My memory is a little foggy, but think 
we skipped over 10-15 numbers to fulfill his request.
>
> 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
Yep, that was certainly DD!

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