July 2002 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[ARRL-ODV:7569] Re: N1MZA - SK
by Frank Fallon 30 Jul '02

30 Jul '02

Well, Steve is at piece now. He was very very ill. In February he was still running around the halls of Congress and we had a hard time keeping up with him. But he was not his old self even then. Steve would sometimes provide me with a reading list of modern Irish writers and I will always regret that I never heard him play Irish music. But I am glad his suffering is over. Frank...N2FF...

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[ARRL-ODV:7568] Re: N1MZA - SK
by Bernard E. Fuller 30 Jul '02

30 Jul '02

Steve was a wonderful friend, and a great fly-fisherman. I certainly will miss the times we had re-living great streams , and just generally telling fishing stories. Bernie-N3EFN -----Original Message----- From: W5JBP(a)aol.com [mailto:W5JBP@aol.com] Sent: Monday, July 29, 2002 6:22 PM To: arrl-odv Cc: N1tdy(a)arrl.org Subject: [ARRL-ODV:7557] N1MZA - SK It is with deep sadness that I report to you that Steve Mansfield, N1MZA became a silent key at 4:00 P. M. today. Ellen his wife was with him at the time. I shall remember his wit, and enthusiasm when we worked together in Washington. He was a true D. C. "Junkie" as he liked to say. He always liked to point out to me, the various "people that are in Washington" and tell me a little about each. One night in particular, Allen Greenspan came in to the restaurant and sat at the table next to ours. You could clearly see that Steve was excited and that he loved his job. We shall miss him. Jim Haynie, W5JBP President --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com) Version: 6.0.372 / Virus Database: 207 - Release Date: 6/20/02 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com) Version: 6.0.372 / Virus Database: 207 - Release Date: 6/20/02

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[ARRL-ODV:7567] Re: N1MZA - SK
by Gary Johnston 30 Jul '02

30 Jul '02

How very sad. Steve was such a cool guy. I'll never forget the time he took some of us to an Irish bar in Hartford and played guitar with a group of Celtic instruments. He was a fine person and I will miss him. Gary on 7/29/02 6:21 PM, W5JBP(a)aol.com at W5JBP(a)aol.com wrote: > It is with deep sadness that I report to you that Steve Mansfield, N1MZA > became a silent key at 4:00 P. M. today. Ellen his wife was with him at the > time. > > I shall remember his wit, and enthusiasm when we worked together in > Washington. He was a true D. C. "Junkie" as he liked to say. He always liked > to point out to me, the various "people that are in Washington" and tell me a > little about each. One night in particular, Allen Greenspan came in to the > restaurant and sat at the table next to ours. You could clearly see that Steve > was excited and that he loved his job. > > We shall miss him. > > Jim Haynie, W5JBP > President

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[ARRL-ODV:7566] Re: N1MZA - SK
by STeve Mendelsohn 30 Jul '02

30 Jul '02

Steve was hired by management at the behest of the Public Relations Committee some years ago because the Board felt that we needed a staff person as the firm we had hired simply was not able to do the job ARRL needed for many reasons. >From the first he showed those of us in the media industry keen insight into getting a byline or video tape quote. As he got to know the League our column inches of print nationally went way up. He was enthusiastic and enjoyed being our "pitchman". When Perry Williams retired it was almost a cinch that Steve should be the guy to take over. His knowledge of Amateur Radio and the League became the launching pad for someone with a reporters love of Washington DC, the news it both generates and the power that resides there. As the years passed, Steve could accurately gauge what would happen with bills and I found him to have unique insight on Capital Hill goings on. The members were well served by Steve Mansfield. He was a pleasure to know, a friend to all who came in contact with him and a true professional. I, too, shall miss the many facets Steve brought to his job, as well as the humor and friendship of many years. - Steve, W2ML

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[ARRL-ODV:7565] Re: N1MZA - SK
by Wade Walstrom 30 Jul '02

30 Jul '02

This is indeed sad, but, unfortunately, expected news. I always enjoyed talking with Steve. He was a true asset for the ARRL and amateur radio in DC. I remember well our last conversation during lunch one day at the last January Board meeting. His illness was a concern, but I was impressed by his optimism and courage as he faced it boldly and head on. I am fortunate to have known him. I will miss him, but never forget him. Wade W0EJ W5JBP(a)aol.com wrote: > It is with deep sadness that I report to you that Steve Mansfield, N1MZA became a silent key at 4:00 P. M. today. Ellen his wife was with him at the time. > > I shall remember his wit, and enthusiasm when we worked together in Washington. He was a true D. C. "Junkie" as he liked to say. He always liked to point out to me, the various "people that are in Washington" and tell me a little about each. One night in particular, Allen Greenspan came in to the restaurant and sat at the table next to ours. You could clearly see that Steve was excited and that he loved his job. > > We shall miss him. > > Jim Haynie, W5JBP > President

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[ARRL-ODV:7564] Re: N1MZA - SK
by dick＠pobox.com 30 Jul '02

30 Jul '02

29 JUL, 2002 - 2125 CDT The only time I had a chance to talk to Steve, one-on-one, was at the January 2002 board meeting. We had a very pleasant, very informational discussion about Washington, DC lobbying. I found it to be most enlightening. Even though I knew him for only a short time, I will miss his insight on the regulatory issues now facing us. 73 - Dick, W9GIG

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[ARRL-ODV:7563] Re: N1MZA - SK
by Tuck Miller NZ6T ARRL SWD Vice Director 30 Jul '02

30 Jul '02

I am very saddened by the news of Steve's passing. Being a newcomer to the Board family I did not have the pleasure of knowing Steve well, but I was able to meet him at the January board meeting, and was very impressed by his humor, and his always ready smile, even with his health problems. I can see why he was so close to everyone. I wish I had known him better. Tuck W5JBP(a)aol.com wrote: > It is with deep sadness that I report to you that Steve Mansfield, N1MZA became a silent key at 4:00 P. M. today. Ellen his wife was with him at the time. > > I shall remember his wit, and enthusiasm when we worked together in Washington. He was a true D. C. "Junkie" as he liked to say. He always liked to point out to me, the various "people that are in Washington" and tell me a little about each. One night in particular, Allen Greenspan came in to the restaurant and sat at the table next to ours. You could clearly see that Steve was excited and that he loved his job. > > We shall miss him. > > Jim Haynie, W5JBP > President -- ************************************************ Remember, Helping Others....Always Worthwhile!! Southwestern Division Vice Director American Radio Relay League (ARRL) The national association for AMATEUR RADIO Are you a member yet? If not, visit http://www.arrl.org/join.html 2002 SWD Convention, Aug 16-18 For Registration forms, click on http://sd2002.hamcon.net/mainpage.html?registration.html Tuck's Personal Web Page: http://www.qsl.net/nz6t Follow Tuck around the Division via APRS: http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/find.cgi?NZ6T-9

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[ARRL-ODV:7562] Re: N1MZA - SK
by jmax＠attglobal.net 30 Jul '02

30 Jul '02

One of my very favorite people. A real loss to us all. 73. Jim, W6CF W5JBP(a)aol.com wrote: > It is with deep sadness that I report to you that Steve Mansfield, N1MZA became a silent key at 4:00 P. M. today. Ellen his wife was with him at the time. > > I shall remember his wit, and enthusiasm when we worked together in Washington. He was a true D. C. "Junkie" as he liked to say. He always liked to point out to me, the various "people that are in Washington" and tell me a little about each. One night in particular, Allen Greenspan came in to the restaurant and sat at the table next to ours. You could clearly see that Steve was excited and that he loved his job. > > We shall miss him. > > Jim Haynie, W5JBP > President

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[ARRL-ODV:7560] Re: N1MZA - SK
by Dennis Bodson 30 Jul '02

30 Jul '02

Steve was a very dedicated, and hard woking indivdual who loved his work and the League. He will sorely be missed. Dennis W4PWF -----Original Message----- From: W5JBP(a)aol.com [mailto:W5JBP@aol.com] Sent: Monday, July 29, 2002 6:22 PM To: arrl-odv Cc: N1tdy(a)arrl.org Subject: [ARRL-ODV:7557] N1MZA - SK It is with deep sadness that I report to you that Steve Mansfield, N1MZA became a silent key at 4:00 P. M. today. Ellen his wife was with him at the time. I shall remember his wit, and enthusiasm when we worked together in Washington. He was a true D. C. "Junkie" as he liked to say. He always liked to point out to me, the various "people that are in Washington" and tell me a little about each. One night in particular, Allen Greenspan came in to the restaurant and sat at the table next to ours. You could clearly see that Steve was excited and that he loved his job. We shall miss him. Jim Haynie, W5JBP President

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[ARRL-ODV:7559] Re: N1MZA - SK
by Greg Milnes 30 Jul '02

30 Jul '02

What a sad but expected report. He invited my wife and I to have dinner with him at the University Club in D.C. last year. He was gracious and in good humor. I shall miss him a lot. 73/Greg Milnes, W7OZ ----- Original Message ----- From: <W5JBP(a)aol.com> To: "arrl-odv" <arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org> Cc: <N1tdy(a)arrl.org> Sent: Monday, July 29, 2002 3:21 PM Subject: [ARRL-ODV:7557] N1MZA - SK It is with deep sadness that I report to you that Steve Mansfield, N1MZA became a silent key at 4:00 P. M. today. Ellen his wife was with him at the time. I shall remember his wit, and enthusiasm when we worked together in Washington. He was a true D. C. "Junkie" as he liked to say. He always liked to point out to me, the various "people that are in Washington" and tell me a little about each. One night in particular, Allen Greenspan came in to the restaurant and sat at the table next to ours. You could clearly see that Steve was excited and that he loved his job. We shall miss him. Jim Haynie, W5JBP President

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