KC2GIL and WA2QQU are Silent Keys (SK). Ray, KC2GIL was a fire chief for the Village of McGraw, drove truck and tended to his garden with his wife Red. He will be missed at our various events as Ray always pitched in when he could and where he could. Be it moving tables or just helping out at the hamfest he was always there with a warm greeting and firm handshake. Ray passed away after a long illness and we will miss him.
Merv, WA2QQU was very active in the club and brilliant at the craft of radio. He was also a pilot and served in USAAF during WW II. Merv will be missed by the radio club as he always helped out at hamfests and special events.
To these two we say 73 and God Bless.
-Pat KC2BQZ

