Former Ohio SM John P. Haungs, W8STX died on May 10 while working in his garden in Springdale (Cincinnati), OH. John was Assistant SM to Ohio SM Joe Phillips, K8QOE as well as Special Assistant to me as the Great Lakes Division Director. John was also a long-time officer of the Greater Cincinnati Amateur Radio Association, a former officer of ARES and a leader in many additional amateur organizations in Ohio.

John's funeral was May 16. Because so many of his friends had firm  commitments at the Hamvention(r) for this date, Ohio SM Joe Phillips, K8QOE, has arranged a special memorial service for Amateur Radio operators on June 17.