pat was a great friend to me also. he bought ALL my antennas at a fair price when I needed to move. twice! we REALLY 'passed a good time' when we did All Asia on a whim, a couple years ago, with N8OO. I sure hope they have contests in heaven. Au revoir, cher ami....a bientot, j'espere w5xz, dan
On Friday, May 5, 2017 12:31 PM, Gary Smith <g...@ka1j.com> wrote: Pat, W5WMU, passed on April 6. I met him in 1985 when I moved to New Iberia, LA to start off as a new Chiropractor. I met Pat within weeks of that time and we became good friends who have been in contact monthly since then. He had the finest "shack" and antenna farm of any I have ever seen, anywhere and he loved Ham Radio and contesting to the end of his being. His 160M array was something I will never forget. Truly a wonderful friend and mentor. 73 OM W5WMU de KA1J SK http://www.arrl.org/news/noted-contester-d r-pat-sonnier-w5wmu-sk _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband