Silent KeysUnfortunately there are times in our lives when we have to say a final "goodbye" to fellow hams. Hopefully, as is most often the case, it is after a long, full life. Sometimes though, our friends are taken suddenly and all to soon. In any case, they leave an emptiness behind that only our fond memories can help to fill. "73" to all those hams we've known and loved...
Bob Schisler KC2ARL - SK 11/28/0 Brenda/N2TTO
Joe Pirrotta N2OZX - SK 9/23/05 "With great sorrow I pass along this email I received today from Joe's wife Dee. Joe loved QSY and our Field Days, he will truly be missed. - Brenda/N2TTO 'Dear Brenda, My beloved husband Joe Pirrotta
N2OZX passed away this afternoon after a valiant fight against cancer.'"
Cathy Luty KC2BUW - SK 6/14/05 "It is with deep regret that I report the passing of Cathy Luty, KC2BUW. Cathy had been a licensed ham since 1997, holding a Technician-class license. To all of us who knew her she was always friendly and always willing to participate in our activities." "May she rest in peace." Adam Nowik KC2DAA EC/RO Dutchess County
Ray Spagna W2VIP - SK 12/8/04 "It saddens me deeply to let you all know that Ray Spagna W2VIP became a silent key this morning at 5:00 am. Ray was responsible for getting both Charlie and I interested in the hobby in the early 90's and was a member of both QSY and PEARL. The family will be granting Ray's final wish to not have a service and to have his ashes spread in his favorite hunting spot next week. If you would like to send a card to his Mom please feel free to mail it to me and I will make sure that she gets it." 73,
Brenda Lee Spagna N2TTO
David Reneau AA9KT - SK 7/2/2003 "It is with great sadness that I let everyone know that Dave Reneau, AA9KT, became a silent key on July 2nd, 2003. He was involved in an accident with his motorcycle while traveling in New Windsor. Many of you were able to enjoy some time with Dave during Field Day weekend. Dave came up to the QSY FD site on Saturday, and he and I, along with Adam and several others cooked breakfast for everyone. It was Dave's favorite Field Day meal, Biscuits and Sausage gravy. It was, as always, delicious. All of Dave's family is back in
Indiana. We, as a collective ham community, were
Dave's second family. He was always there to lend a helping hand. I know
personally that Dave appreciated the relationships that he had with all of his
family here. I hope as many of you as
possible could send a card to Dave's family, so they too know how much we loved
Dave, and how much we're going to miss him. He will always have a special
place in our hearts."
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For those members who didn't know Bob he became a ham and a member of QSY at 
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