I am really sad to hear this Patrick. Tom and I met in W. Lafayette in 1973 or '74 just after I got out of the Navy. He was one of those incredible DXers who could hear anything on a kitchen table radio. He helped me step up to the next level of DXing, taught me about graveyard DXing, CPC tests, helped me log a Montana graveyarder's CW ID, and was responsible for many, many great stations in my log book and QSL collection. He used to come over to my place on Monday mornings and we'd stay up all night with various receivers, my Space Magnet and other gear. I lost touch with him in the late 70s when he moved away from Indiana. I'm truly sorry to hear of his fate.
73, Jim Pogue Memphis -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Patrick Martin Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 12:50 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: [IRCA] Tom McCormick, active DXer in the 70s passed away I don't know if anyone has posted this, but I have not seen it. I got a phone call from Eldon Luoma of BC last night. He said about 2 weeks ago. Tom McCormick (West Lafayette IN) was on his way North into Alberta Canada and his van rolled. He passed away of head injuries. He was 61. I remember Tom at IRCA conventions back in the early 70s. He was quite a active DXer then and really a nice guy. In recent years, he was married to a Canadian lady and they lived in Edmonton. I am sad to hear this. My prayers go out to his family. Cards can be sent to: Karen Nipshank (wife), #9 Sundance NW, Edmonton AB T5H 4B4 Canada. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected] _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected]
