[Mid-State Amateur Radio Club] 11/01/2007 08:57:00 PM

[Matt]

Vernon Gill, N9QBO, SK

It is with great sadness that we have to relay the news of the passing of longtime Mid-State Amateur Radio Club treasurer and lifetime member Vernon Gill, N9QBO Vernon passed away on Wednesday Night.

Long known as "The Voice of Johnson County", Vern's steady voice was once a fixture of our Sunday night nets. From his home in Franklin, he would broadcast Amateur News Weekly, Newsline, and take checkins from as far away as Greensburg. His voice could also be heard on Johnson County's other VHF repeater, the KN9E 145.11 MHz system, colloqiely known as "The 511".

Vern also served as a longtime treasurer of the club, and played an active role in deciding club policy and direction through his involvement with the club's executive committee. This club wouldn't be here today without his effort.

Some of Vern's other interests included the railroad (he was an avid train historian and a retired railroad employee) and computer technology. On the ham bands, he was a fixture on packet (including APRS), VHF/UHF, and SSTV. He was also a routine fixture at the supper gathering every week.

His showing is tomorrow (2 November 2007) from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Vandivier-Tudor Chapel, 951 North Main Street, in Franklin. There is also a celebration of life service this Saturday at 10:30 AM at the same location. His Obituary is featured in the Daily Journal and The Indianapolis Star.

Although Vern caught a train bound for a better location Wednesday, he left some pretty big shoes to fill back at the station. Have a safe journey, my friend. We'll miss you.

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Posted By Matt to Mid-State Amateur Radio Club at 11/01/2007 08:57:00 PM