We’ve lost some great members in the past few years and this is a place for a small tribute and remembrance.
Don Bowen K5LHO – SK
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 many years. Don was voted “Director Emeritus” in 2019 in honor of his long-time RWK service. Don led the Volunteer Examiner team for the ARRL West Gulf division for ...Read Full Post...Dick Sisson W5ONL – SK
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 Day outings. Dick was first licensed as a ham at age 14 and, upon reaching age 16 and getting his driver’s license, proceeded to build a setup so he ...Read Full Post...Al Barrios KI5CAD – SK
June 4, 2021
Al Barrios KI5CAD working on another backyard antenna 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 talents to the RWK. Al redesigned the RWK logo to its current design and was instrumental in getting club shirts and other items ...Read Full Post...Hal Wolff N5BT – SK
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 seen him at Winter Field Day, or at a board meeting or a general meeting. You might have spoken to him about programming his DMR radio, or using his digital hotspot ...Read Full Post...Beau Williamson N5PY – SK
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 and involved member of the North Texas ham community, serving as Director of Mentoring and Education for RWK until very recently. In that capacity he helped many hams learn and ...Read Full Post...
