Silent Key: VK3ZL

[VK4GHZ]

I regret to announce that Bob, VK3ZL, passed away this evening at 10:10 UTC today.

Bob posted many pictures and details on this forum about his wonderful home brew amplifiers, admired by many.

Gavin, VK3HY, informs us that Bob passed away peacefully, after a recent illness.

Vale Robert (Bob) Briggs, VK3ZL (SK)

[N7YA]

:cry::cry::cry:

[N2CHX]

Oh god no! He was a really, really good guy and will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family.

[W2NAP]

sad. always enjoyed his homebrew threads. :cry:

[KC2UGV]

I'm heartbroken hearing this :cry: He was a good man, and will be missed by all here, I'm sure. He goes in my book right next to Albi.

[K7SGJ]

I am truly saddened to hear this news. He presence here was one of the bright spots of the forum, and he will be truly missed. RIP

[WX7P]

What terrible news. I greatly enjoyed reading his stories and looking at the pics of his marvelous craftmanship.

Bob was a shining example of real ham radio spirit.

He will be missed.

[W3WN]

Knowing that this was coming soon does not make it easier to hear.

Our sympathies to Bob's family and friends.

[ad4mg]

Bob was a kind soul, a good and decent person, and a very good friend. I benefited immensely from our correspondence over the years, and appreciate having the pleasure of knowing him. I'm sure going to miss Bob.

[N8YX]

Shit............I'm at a loss for words.

RIP, Bob. You espoused the amateur spirit.

[XE1/N5AL]

It always seems that the best of us are taken away far too soon. I loved reading Bob's stories of his amplifier designs and will greatly miss his presence in the amateur radio fraternity. Our consolations are that he had many friends and that he passed away peacefully. R.I.P. Bob, VK3ZL (SK).

[NQ6U]

73, Bob, wherever you are.

[KG4CGC]

Bob truly embodied the Amateur Radio spirit and the role of World Wide Ambassador better than most.
While I will miss him greatly I know he is no longer in pain and has been set free.

[WØTKX]

Yea, we knew it was coming, and we're thankful he could say goodbye.

One of the best. He made friends all over the world, because he was Bob.

Sigh. :cry:

[PA5COR]

I can only echo all the good things said about Bob.
He will be really missed not only here, condolences to Jeanny and the family, I hope he is at a better place now.
Another sad day, the good ones seem to go first....

R.I.P. Bob.

[KK4AMI]

Bob was my idea of a true Amateur Radio Operator down to his parts scrounging, designing and building technique. I can't believe he left us so soon after his message on 6/15. I'm glad I got to talk to him one last time.

[VE7DCW]

I am truly sorry to hear about Bob's passing,my condolences to his family and friends.

All of us on The Island will miss Bob!

And I will echo it as well ........ 73 Bob RIP

[suddenseer]

:cry:

[N2NH]

I'd like to express my condolences. Vaya con Dios, friend.

[W5BRM]

My Condolences to his family :(

[n2ize]

God Bless you Bob. Although we never met in person I will always remember you. I will miss your emails about your homeland and the interesting pics you sent me of some of the wildlife in rural Australia. And your great sense of humor. You will never be forgotten.

[w2amr]

So sorry to hear this. Bob was a great guy and an amazing craftsman. RIP OM.:(

[N8GAV]

Sad News, Rest In Peace Bob, 73 OM

[NA4BH]

Bob, your garden was beautiful on Earth, I can't wait to see what you do in Heaven. Until we meet.........................

[W7XF]

:sadgoodbye: You will be missed, Bob. :sadgoodbye:

[NY4Q]

Very sad. I missed him and e-mailed him about a month ago and never got a reply so I figured he was sick. RIP OM.

[N2RJ]

RIP Bob, 73, and see you on the other side.

[n0iu]

Our sympathies and prayers go out to his family.

[KB3LAZ]

It saddens me to hear such news. Bob, a man that truly made the island a better place. Quite a loss to our little home land. If there is an afterlife I hope to be graced with your presences in the future. A part of you will live on in the memory of every person that you have ever reached out to and judging by your character on the island I would say that you will remain in the memory of many for years to come. Later as those seeds of knowledge, kindness and friendship that you bestowed upon us start to bloom and the current buds start to wither, new seeds will be planted. Truly a bright flame among mere sparks.

In the end, all I can say is, thank you Bob. It has been a pleasure to be acquainted with you, may you rest in peace.