In case you haven't heard, Bob Heil, K9EID, became a silent key yesterday. He was an amazingly talented individual and supporter of Ham radio. This was the announcement from Heil Radio: "Our beloved founder, Dr. Bob Heil, K9EID, is now a Silent Key. Bob fought a valiant, year-long battle with cancer, and passed peacefully surrounded by his family. Bob’s lifelong passion for amateur radio was clear to everyone involved in the hobby. Everything Bob did for the betterment and growth of amateur radio - from his instructional handbooks and countless presentations to his support of the ARRL and youth programs - was based on the foundation and spirit of service. Bob was an Elmer to all of us. While Bob’s presence will dearly be missed, his impact on the hobby and everyone in it will forever be felt. On behalf of Bob to all ham radio operators worldwide, 73. " It is sad news. 73, Art KØAIZ -- Arthur I. Zygielbaum, K0AIZ ARRL Midwest Division Director Member, Executive Committee Member, Administration and Finance Committee Member, ARRL Foundation Board ARRL - The National Association for Amateur Radio®