It seems that as we all get older ourselves, it hits all the harder when we lose comrades. Besides the pain of loss, it's a reminder of our own mortality.
Jim Tonne, W4ENE:
The Jim Tonne of Tonne's Software. Sept 21st, 2025.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/james-tonne-obituary?id=59587279Joe DiMaggio, WA1HFQ: Well-known and respected engineer at local television station WVIT for many decades. Sept. 27th 2025.
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/wethersfield-ct/joseph-dimaggio-12540652Ed Hare, W1RFI: Long-serving League engineer and accomplished ham. Oct. 10th, 2025.
https://www.arrl.org/news/ed-hare-w1rfi-long-time-arrl-lab-engineer-passes-awayJohn Bartscherer (John Bee), N1GNV: Owner of Quicksilver Radio and a regular fixture at local hamfests, in his customary yellow shirt with suspenders. Oct. 23rd, 2025.
Sad losses in each case, but the passing of Joe DiMaggio hit me the hardest, since I would speak with him at just about every local hamfest; the last time being this past September 6th, where he looked hale and healthy. I just found out a couple of days ago that he was gone, and I'm still in shock. Cherish each day, and the friends that fill them.
