Thanks Harold - my thoughts and prayers go out to his family. This is a terrible loss. 73's, Rod, K0DAS ------- Original Message -------

From : Kramer, Harold, WJ1B[mailto:wj1b@arrl.org] Sent : 8/19/2012 11:28:38 AM To : arrl-odv@arrl.org Cc : Subject : RE: [arrl-odv:21020] Very Sad News

I am very sad to report that Joel Kleinman passed away in a fire at his home last night. This is a great loss to the ARRL. On behalf on HQ staff, I would like to extend our condolences to his family and friends. At this time, funeral arrangements are incomplete. Here is the news story: http://www.myrecordjournal.com/meriden/article_8106d062-e987-11e1-a081-001a4... Harold Harold Kramer, WJ1B Chief Operating Officer ARRL - The National Association for Amateur Radio 225 Main Street Newington , CT 06111 860 594 0220 www.arrl.org