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Chip Coker KD4C
February 20, 2024
Charlie Harris KF5DBN went SK on 11 February 2024 after a short illness in Dallas. He was 83. Born in Tulsa, OK. Charlie lived all over the country during his training as a cardiologist. He practiced in many places but…
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Chip Coker KD4C
December 31, 2023
Marshall Levett KI5YIA passed away unexpectedly on December 22, 2023. He was 75. Marshall lived in Austin. We first met Marshall when the RWK VE Team tested him for Technician, which he passed with an almost perfect score. This was…
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Chip Coker KD4C
September 19, 2023
Fred Zimring W5HTR died peacefully September 19, 2023 at home. He was 83. Fred was a long-time member of RWK. Fred was an avid amateur radio operator who held an extra-class license, a pilot, flight instructor, former member of the…
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Michael WT9V
July 1, 2023
We were very sad to learn of the unexpected passing of Brian McElroy, N5HL on June 21, 2023 from a pulmonary embolism, he was only 45. Brian was a long time employee of The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)…
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Chip Coker KD4C
August 13, 2021
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Don Bowen K5LHO on August 13, 2021, after a short illness. Don was one of the earliest members of the RWK, held many leadership positions in the club, including treasurer for…
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Chip Coker KD4C
July 18, 2021
We were sad to lose long-time club member John S. “Dick” Sisson on July 18 2021 from a heart attack. He was 87. Dick was one of the club’s most proficient CW operators and enjoyed operating during the club’s Field…
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Chip Coker KD4C
June 4, 2021
I’m sorry to report that Al Barrios KI5CAD passed earlier this afternoon after a brief illness. He was 77. Al was one of the first members of the RWK that I had the privilege to meet. He brought his non-ham…
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Chip Coker KD4C
June 29, 2020
By John Di Filippo, AF5MN The news of Hal’s passing was a shock to most RWK members. The last time you saw Hal, prior to the COVID-19 stay-at-home order, he probably appeared healthy and robust as ever. You might have…
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Chip Coker KD4C
January 19, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Beau Williamson, N5PY (SK). Beau had been fighting an aggressive form of brain cancer for the past year and went SK on January 19, 2020. Beau was a dedicated…
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