A few minutes ago I informed the staff of George's passing. Dave K1ZZ _____________________________________________ From: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 8:48 AM To: HQ Staff Subject: George Wilson, W4OYI, Silent Key I am sad to report that ARRL President Emeritus George S. Wilson III, W4OYI died yesterday at his home in Owensboro, Kentucky. George served as President from January 1992 to July 1995. In February 1995 he suffered a severe stroke while on ARRL business in Washington, DC. The stroke left George physically limited but he remained mentally active and stayed in touch with his friends, mainly by email and some CW operating. Longtime staff members are likely to have fond memories of George. In debates he played the role of a simple small-town lawyer disarmingly well, right up to the point where he skewered his opponent with surgical precision. It was great fun to watch as long as you weren't the one being skewered! Prior to being elected President, George served the ARRL for more than a decade as Section Communications Manager, Vice Director, Director, and Vice President. The history of the ARRL is highlighted - indeed, our history has been made possible - by the extraordinary contributions of many volunteers. With George's death we've lost one of the great ones. David Sumner, K1ZZ Chief Executive Officer