Findlay Hamfest 2010
April 1, 1945 - October 15, 2014
Findlay Hamfest 2010
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Former Ohio OOC - Rick Swain, KK8O is now a Silent Key |
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Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:00:36 -0400 (EDT) |
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ARRL Members Only Web site <memberlist@www.arrl.org> |
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Hi Gang, It is with a very heavy heart that I announce the following Silent Key.. Richard Lee Swain - KK8O, 69, of Galion died Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at Galion Community Hospital. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at Snyder Funeral Home Richardson Davis Chapel in Galion where services will be held at 11 a.m. with Pastor Seth Ellis officiating. Full military honors will be conducted by the United States Air Force and Galion Crestline Veterans Military Funeral Detail. Burial will be at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Richard’s grandchildren’s college fund in care of the funeral home. Snyder Funeral Home Richardson Davis Chapel in Galion is honored to serve the family of Richard Swain, and condolences may be made to them at www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com. I've known Rick for most of my ham life and I always regarded him as a very personal friend.. 73, Scott, N8SY.. --------------------------------------------------------------------
Fort Wayne Hamfest 2010
Very sad news...
Rick passed away due to the result of a heart attack!
Much can be said about his accomplishments and he will be sorely missed!
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family!
73, Bill - N8TQ
Findlay Hamfest 2011
Wow.
That certainly wasn’t expected. Very sorry to hear he passed away.
73
John
N5AAA
HamVention 2011
Sad news indeed. Rick and I flew
combat together (not as crew mates)
and served together at Offutt AFB in the early 80's. This is a shock.
73,
Ron Murdock, W6KJ
Findlay Hamfest 2012
I got to know Rick through the IOOK.
Several years ago he convinced me to become an Official Observer.
I always enjoyed having the opportunity to visit with him!
R.I.P. Rick! We shall miss you!
73, Keith - WA8ZWJ
HamVention 2012 with Bill - N8TQ
Obituary
Richard
Lee Swain, 69, of Galion died Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at Galion Community
Hospital. Born April 1, 1945 in
Ashland County, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Faith (Mackey) Swain. He
married Coreen "Corkey" (Price) Swain on April 4, 1964 and she
survives. Richard retired from the
United States Air Force after a 22 year career and then worked for the Ohio
Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections for 16 years as a telecommunication
manager. He was a member of Galion
Masonic Lodge 414 Free and Accepted Masons, American Legion Scarbrough Post 243
and Air Force Gunners Association. Richard
was an amateur radio operator and a member of the American Radio Relay League
(ARRL). In addition to his wife he
is survived by daughter Cori Swain and fiancé Phillip Crowder of Columbus;
grandchildren Ayiana and Gunner; brothers John (Jo Ann) Swain and Kenneth
(Helen) Swain and sisters Catherine (Denny) Easterday, Bonnie Anschutz and Karen
(Paul) Lightfoot all of Galion. The
family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday,
October 21, 2014 at Snyder Funeral Home Richardson Davis Chapel in Galion where
services will be held at 11 a.m. with Pastor Seth Ellis officiating. Full
military honors will be conducted by the United States Air Force and Galion
Crestline Veterans Military Funeral Detail.
Burial will be at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Richard's
grandchildren's college fund in care of the funeral home.
Snyder Funeral Home Richardson Davis Chapel in Galion is honored to serve
the family of Richard Swain, and condolences may be made to them at www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com.
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See more at:
Findlay Hamfest 2013
HamVention 2014
God Bless you Rick!
