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John Walker G0JQN went silent key on the 21st april 2008.
John was a member of our contest group for several years until ill health made it difficult for him to operate.
I just returned from John’s funeral, it was very well attended. John was a non beleiver so the service was not religious but a very interesting insight to his life over the years mixed with some of his favourite music etc. Reference to his amateur radio activities past and new from his son’s perspective was amusing. His coffin was even drapped with his infamous ” high vis Raynet jacket “ that he wore everywhere.
After we went to his wake and again this was full to bursting, we had a drink on John and swopped story’s.
Rest in peace John, I will miss you.
73 Paul G6PZ
Posted: April 29th, 2008 by G6PZ under G6PZ's entries.
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Comment from Samantha Andrews
Time: April 30, 2008, 1:26 pm
Paul,
By chance this afternoon I stumbled upon your lovely tribute above. Just wanted to let you know how nice it was to read.
The infamous G0JQN would have been chuffed to bits to know he was so well thought of, especially by his radio chums and would have been very gratefull to those who attended his funeral and sent such warm messages to him whilst he was sick.
Thank you for the above as it means so much to the family.
With warmest regards
Samantha (John’s eldest grandaughter)
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