This is pretty gut wrenching (I know that’s an understatement…not sure of the right words)…I knew Tom briefly through Bob and always had a blast talking with him about multiple topics, Amateur Radio and Radio Astronomy being among them.  He was always very encouraging to a newcomer like me in the world of Amateur Satellites and to academic research (both daunting in their own ways).  He always had some new widget to share and discuss or some new idea to kick around…..I wish we had more time together.  He will be missed.

-Zach, KJ4QLP

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Aerospace & Ocean Systems Division (AOSD)

Virginia Tech National Security Institute (VT-NSI)

Ted & Karyn Hume Center for National Security & Technology

Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (VT)

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From: Ed Long <wa4swj@hotmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2021 3:53 PM
To: Robert McGwier <rwmcgwier@gmail.com>; amsat bb <amsat-bb@amsat.org>
Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: K3IO ex-W3IWI

Also sad to hear this news. A loss for sure.

Ed Long

WA4SWJ

Former Editor, The AMSAT Journal

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From: Robert McGwier <rwmcgwier@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2021 12:13 PM
To: amsat bb <amsat-bb@amsat.org>
Subject: [AMSAT-BB] K3IO ex-W3IWI

It is a terribly sad duty for me to tell you that our dear friend, peer and colleague, Tom Clark passed away.

I have already agreed with AMSAT managment to put together a memorial talk for the AMSAT meeting and extended effort for the journal and online. 

I heartbroken to lose my friend.

Bob

N4HY

Dr. Robert W McGwier, Ph.D.
Adjunct Faculty, Virginia Tech
ARDC Member of Board
N4HY: ARRL, TAPR, AMSAT, EARC
Sky: AAVSO, SkyHub, Auburn AS, Skyscrapers