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I just received word that Paul Opitz (UPMan) passed away Saturday from his long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family when he passed. That is all the news I have at this time. To say he will be missed is an understatement.

R.I.P. "Tank" Baughman [January 20, 1950 - Friday, November 1, 2019] Leonard "Tank" Baughman, a senior radio systems Trainer at Harris (Lynchburg) passed away yesterday. Many members of this forum have taken classes from Tank over the past few decades. He is survived by his Wife Susan and...

This is the kind of news I don't like to report - from the SWLing.com blog and my old friend Bob Zanotti https://swling.com/blog/2019/08/swiss-shortwave-merry-go-round-founder-bob-thomann-hb9gx-is-silent-key/ I don't know if any of Bob T's family is here, but if they are, I'm sure I speak for...

Our long time amigo passed away today at 4:29pm. John was a long time personality and presence in the radio world. He will be greatly missed. I will post funeral arrangements when they are announced.

This morning I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Daniel Michael KM4WLV. Daniel was very active here at RR in both the NC & Unication Forums. Daniel was a great guy who personified what it means to be a radio elmer in that he always made time to help others learn more about our...

Rest in peace to the best boss there ever was. Herb Kelleher Southwest Airlines.

Saddened to learn today that long time member “Troymail” Troy Odendhal passed away unexpectedly at his home in North Carolina. His experience and insight will be missed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It is with heavy heart that I notify everyone of the passing of RR member Troymail. Ray Zimmerman From the G4/G5 users group posted the following where Troy was an active member: Troy was a great ambassador for the hobby and was always helpful to anyone that asked. He will be missed here...

There was a post on the Facebook G4/G5 page announcing that one of most proficient posters, Troymail has died. No cause of death, but the post stated he was in good health and that he was 56. RIP Troy, your comments, help, and assistance will be missed.

Wanted to let northern IN know and others as well, that Ted Moran had passed away yesterday. Founder of the Chicagoland CARMA group which supported IN too. He also grouped together at the lakefront during airshow time to meet and help many of us with our hobbies. I know there are many of us from...

Ted Moran, N9UQW (Chgomonitor) passed away this morning from complications due to cancer. We are awaiting word on any type of services planned. Ted was a founding member and moving force behind CARMA and was extremely influential in its origination and operations. He started the original...

For those that are members of the North American SW Association (NASWA) and might not have heard - Bill Oliver, who handled the publishing duties of the Journal, passed away from a heart attack this past March Consequently the old address on Wildflower Road has been closed down, and the club's...

All, I was just notified that Al Stern passed away yesterday. edit: I don't think he was active here - but he ran several yahoo groups-based scanning resource pages. I have no other details on his passing, sorry. regards, doug

Hello with some sad news to report, I am now listenning to Coast 2 Coast AM on our WOAI 1200 AM station in San Antonio, TX tonight and radio host George Nooray just announced that Art Bell has died today at 72 years old at his home in Pahrump Nevada,” the Sheriff’s Department in Nye County...

Hey Folks I have some sad news, Mike Fink OHIOSCAN http://forums.radioreference.com/members/ohioscan.html Passed away March 1 Michael G. Fink Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Just found out that DickH passed away last week. Richard "Dick" Harris Obituary, Portland, OR

It with my deepest sympathies to announce the passing of David E. Richman KB2VXL of Haddon Township (RR user name of Plato). Dave was an avid scanner enthusiast and amateur radio operator. Dave was a retired Camden Police officer. His radio knowledge was second to none, and he will be missed...

>Forum Admins< Please move if you find a more appropriate forum Clyde N1BHH - Silent Key Very sorry to report the news of Clyde N1BHH's passing Friday. Clyde had been diagnosed just weeks ago with pancreatic cancer. He will be missed. :( Rest in Peace our Friend and watch over our...

Sad story. Listened to archived calls from Minnesota and some other states with big events. Real nice site he ran. Obit: Jeff Sandell, brains behind mnpoliceclips.com, police scanner monitoring site Mystery man behind MN Police Clips, police scanner site, dies at 39 - StarTribune.com

Probably few here have been around long enough to know of a Hennepin County Sheriff's Radio dispatcher by the name of Jack Benver, also known as Father Hennepin. He has passed and here is a bit about him: Sergeant Jack Benver In Loving Memory Of Retired Hennepin County Deputy Sheriff...