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Buzz G
September 17, 2014
I had never seen Nancy, but only corresponded with her through the FISTS Club. When I received the latest FISTS newsletter today, and saw her kind face on the cover and saw the SK, I sat down on my front porch and was reminded how very short is our spark in this world.
I had never seen a picture of Nancy and had my own image in my mind whenever she answered my emails or renewed my membership in FISTS.
The picture you chose for the cover of the FISTS newsletter is flawless. I had no idea there was such a genuine, sweet and passionate face behind all those emails and membership emails.
My thoughts go out to her husband Tim and her parents. Amateur radio and Morse has lost a major pillar, a CW cornerstone, and a friend. 73, Nancy. Peace and Goodwill. BCNU agn om.
June 1, 2014
I had a close working relationship with Nancy while she was Editor of WorldRadio. Even after I left, we were in touch...for in some time.
Her passing was a shock, we hadn't spoken in a while.
She will be missed.
May God bless Tim and her family.
W6RWR Glen Rudesill
Al Skornicka
April 15, 2014
Tim and the Family of Nancy Kott.
Very sad to hear the news of your loss and you have my sympathy.
Nancy was a Member of the of the Morse Telegraph Club for many years and she was in my Thomas A. Edison Memorial Chapter. Will miss seeing her smiling face. God Bless
Al Skornicka FISTS#3213 and Morse Telegraph Club "TD" Chapter Sec/Treas
Daniel Pope N8ZP
March 29, 2014
Amateur Radio has lost a tireless worker and great ambassador. May the peace that passes understanding be with Nancy's family and loved ones.
Goeran Kjellstroem
March 26, 2014
Saddened to hear that Nancy now is a silent key. So many a time she helped me in various matters.
Lou Axeman
March 25, 2014
It was a privilege and a pleasure for me to speak with her a number of times at the FISTS table at Dayton. I looked forward to doing so each time I attended. It is saddening to know that she will not be there. May she rest in peace and may her loved ones be consoled by the wonderful memories they have of being with her.
Lou Axeman, N8LA
Joe Falletta--w6udo
March 25, 2014
I am so shocked and sorry to hear of Nancy's passing! A wonderful person and asset to ham radio, I always enjoyed working with her at Fists via e-mail. My heartfelt prayers and condolences for family and all who knew her.
March 25, 2014
It was my pleasure to meet her in Dayton 2013. My sister died on March 12th so I know how such a loss feels.
Bob DJ0RD/WU5T FISTS 14079
Ned Keating
March 22, 2014
I was deeply shocked and saddened to hear of Nancy's passing. She will be sorely missed
Ned, KD8FCB
March 21, 2014
I am shocked and saddened to hear of Nancy's passing. She will be missed.
My most sincere condolences.
Doug VO1DD
William N. Cool
March 20, 2014
Nancy's Family , she was a real asset to ham radio , her time at World Radio was how I met her on the internet , she was always honest and straight forward . She will be missed . RIP. Nick , WD8KNW , Kalamazoo, Mi
March 19, 2014
Very sorry to hear of your sad loss
John 2E0CWJ
March 19, 2014
Tim & Family, I am very sorry to hear about Nancy. My condolences and I am sure she is in a very good place at this time. Her work with Ham Radio will certainly be carried on in her memory.
Bill Calligan N9HKN
Glenview, IL
Roger Van Vechten
March 18, 2014
Tim, My deepest sympathy for the loss of Nancy. I got the sad news from our old house mates Dwight & John Oldani. Our thoughts are with you.
Roger & Sharyl Van Vechten
Patrick Cahill
March 15, 2014
With deepest sympathy to her family. She was an asset to our community and will be missed. Rest in peace Nancy...Patrick Cahill (NY2PO)
Ronald Lunney
March 15, 2014
Tim: Ron and I were so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Sincerely, Ron and Deb Lunney
March 14, 2014
Losing Nancy will sadden many but her legacy lives on and will continue to grow.
W7OJT Dave
Doug Hunter
March 13, 2014
Tim, So sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. Having read the other messages here, she certainly had a record of accomplishment in her life.
Tom Voss
March 13, 2014
Tim,
So very sorry to hear of your wife's passing. Carol and I send our deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your family.
March 12, 2014
This was totally unexpected and sad. I have known Nancy for years since the early days of FISTS. RIP Nancy...Al Tanner/W8FAX
Terry Perry
March 12, 2014
All, please accept my condolences. Nancys passing was a shock. I never met her, but had many exchanges with her thru FISTS CW club. Respectfully, Terry L Perry, Coppell, TX
Mike Nelson
March 12, 2014
Tim, we are so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Mike and Kathie Nelson
John Oldani
March 11, 2014
Shocked and saddened by your loss Tim.
March 11, 2014
My condolences to Nancy's family and friends. I only knew her through FISTS club and met her at Dayton in 2011. She was very bright and an inspiration to
all of the members of FISTS club. Rest in Peace Nancy. Gene Von Dohlen W5GXV 11347.
Dwight Bliss
March 11, 2014
Tim, I just heard about Nancy's passing by way of the CERC communication that Paul Billion sends. We lost contact with you and Nancy several years ago, but still have fond memories. My condolences to you and family. Prayers and thoughts with you as you go through this difficult time.
Dwight & Linda Bliss
March 10, 2014
My condolences to Nancy's family and close friends.
Thank you, Nancy, for all you did for me and the thousands of FISTS members. When people ask, "What can I do?" I will tell them about you and the 16,000 FISTS members you organized and led. -Randall Noon, KC0CCR, 6588
Steven Ashcraft
March 10, 2014
Sorry for your loss. I was shocked and saddened to hear of Nancy's passing. Dayton will never be the same again without Nancy's smile and kind heart.
KC4URI Fists #6128
Tim Porter
March 9, 2014
I only knew Mrs. Kott by way of the Fists Club. Truly a fine lady. May You rest in peace. My deepest sympathy to the family. Tim Porter KA8CPO (13179) Dayton, Ohio
Art Stauber
March 9, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the family. She will be missed but not forgotten by many. Art W8AJS 8244
Dennis Marandos
March 9, 2014
When I first signed onto FISTS, it was Nancy who called on the phone to welcome me to the CW club and to ask if I had any superstitions about numbers. I said no...but why? It was FISTS number 6666, she exclaimed and wanted me to know that it was an OK number of which she personally gave a stamp of approval. It was a fun call and I'll always remember her funny wit and deep sense of humor. I will miss you Nancy! -- Dennis K1LGQ dit-dit.
Jan Miller
March 9, 2014
To Tim, Ken, Rene, Diane and family...My condolences to you in the loss of a very sweet person. She will be missed but know she is at peace and not in pain now.
Nancy in Belize 2006
Steve Smothers - W9DX
March 8, 2014
Bob Mennell
March 8, 2014
One of my passwords on my computer reminds me of Nancy every day. We always had a funny saying that we ended with on our emails to each other. The Last one was to me from Nancy: “Waiting for Snow Pirate”. Nancy will leave a big hole in the World of Amateur Radio for sure. … I called her the “Smoothest Key in the West”. You could not see her fingers move on the straight key. That was on “The Glass Arm DXpedition” in 2006, Belize. We pretended we were pirates of the Caribbean.
Will greatly miss my pirate buddy,
Bob Mennell (WB5IUU)
FISTS #12463
Bob & Nancy - the Pirates
Bob Mennell
March 8, 2014
March 8, 2014
My deepest condolences.
Uria , iz4zbn
March 7, 2014
Nancy was a simply wonderful person. Everyone will miss her and remember her. 73 to you Nancy.
Joe Falcone N8TI #1016
Pam & Steve Manning
March 7, 2014
I was very sad to hear that Nancy passed away. She was a wonderful person and part of our Blacksmith Family... I truly wish I would have had more time to know her even better. She faced her many health issues through the years, with courage & with a smile on her face. She never seemed to be one to complain. We have lost a very special woman, who touched many lives. My heart goes out to Tim & to all of their family, during this sad painful time. Your friends always Pam & Steve Manning
Larry Lawrence
March 7, 2014
I am shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Nancy. I had several emails from her in December about FISTS and we joked around about how bad the MI winter was. She had a wonderful sense of humor. I know she will be missed greatly. Our condolences to the family and R.I.P. dear Nancy.
Larry W8PO
robert russell
March 7, 2014
sorry for your loss and my condolences to the falimy from one amateur to another amateur. mm6chm
Debby Cole
March 7, 2014
Sorry to hear of your passing Nancy, you were a cherished childhood friend.
March 7, 2014
May you now rest in peace Nancy. It was a pleasure to know you through FISTS.
88
Andy
GØJLX
FISTS 358
Nancy and mom Irene at 2013 Dayton Hamvention in Dayton, Ohio
Cliff Fox
March 7, 2014
My sincere condolences to Nancy's family during their time of grieving.I met Nancy and her Mom Irene at the 2013 Dayton Hamvention in Dayton, Ohio and was just tickled to talk with her.I snapped a photo while there I have uploaded with this message.
I will always associate Nancy with my memories of the International Morse Code and the amateur (ham) radio hobby. She will be greatly missed and I will always think of her each time I pound the brass of my old Morse code keys! Godspeed WZ8C and 73 and 88 from KU4GW FISTS#16001
Bill Reed
March 6, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
--Bill Reed, KI4EBD
Fists #11711
March 6, 2014
The heartbeat of FISTS, I will remember you each time I hit the key. RIP Nancy and best regards to the family. KO4OP, #8156, Rick
Richard Singer
March 6, 2014
What sad news. I would email Nancy at times or call her on the landline. She was a trouper and kept FISTS alive and active. Phyllis my wife and I will keep Nancy in our hearts, our condolences to you Tim and your family.
Richard Singer K6KSG
Phyllis Singer KA7JCT
John Porter
March 6, 2014
This is very sad news. Nancy gave so much to the ham community and especially the FISTS organization. Sincere condolences to her husband, Tim, and her family. John Porter, KD5EJA, FISTS #5978, Mobile, AL
Richard Santana
March 6, 2014
My condolences for Nancy's passing. She will be never forgotten. My heart and prayers are with you in these difficult moments.
Richard Santana
KI4GQP
Arlington, VA
March 6, 2014
My condolences to the Knott family.
73, WF1D member of FISTS
March 6, 2014
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Nancy's passing. I knew her as a radio enthusiast, hard worker and author. She represented the epitome in leadership and work ethic.
Be assured of our prayers and condolences for her friends and family.
Patrick E. McPherson WW9E
Major (R)
FOUNDER
Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network
Carl W4EAT Starnes
March 6, 2014
My brother [W4TZU SK] and I had "talked" about making Dayton sometime. After he passed away 12/10/99 and then my wife of 40+ years on 6/1/00 I was invited to go along with some local hams in 2001. One of the highlights of that trip and 4 trips later was meeting Nancy as the FISTS booth. Wish I had been more active on CW and maybe I could have had a QSO. Condolences to her family and her Ham family & friends.
March 6, 2014
My sincere condolences. Nancy was a great person and an outstanding contributor to FISTS. She will be greatly missed.
Bart
K7LTC
Don Seay
March 6, 2014
What a shock to hear of Nancy's passing. My sincere condolences to Ken and Irene. Warm regards to you both. Don Seay, KC4OCS
March 6, 2014
Shock to hear of the death of Nancy. She will leave a big hole in the
Amateur World and the FISTS !
Steve/ W7VI
March 6, 2014
Nancy was a character and the life of FISTS. RIP YL
Tom, K5AX 2996
Lee, WB2YAF Benedict
March 6, 2014
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
March 6, 2014
Dearest Nancy (SK):
Rest in peace my dearest friend. No more pain, worries, or deadlines to meet. I will miss you for awhile but will meet you again soon in a better place.
de W4DON #3936
March 6, 2014
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Nancy's passing. My deepest condolences to her husband Tim, her mom Irene and dad Ken. I met Nancy at the Dayton Hamvention in 1992 shortly after I had joined the Fists CW Club. Every contact I ever had with Nancy was pleasant and memorable. She was a devoted promoter of CW and the Fists CW Club and will be greatly missed by all CW enthusiasts worldwide. Gene Pearson AA8MI, Fists member #0914, Perrysburg, Ohio
Ron Notarius
March 6, 2014
Very sorry and saddened to hear about Nancy. FISTS will never be the same.
My condolences to her family and friends.
73, Ron W3WN
Barbara Orlowski
March 6, 2014
Tim and Mr. and Mrs. Kott -- my condolences. Nanc and I became friends 47 years ago because her Aunt Caroline married my Uncle Ray, and in the 7th grade it just made sense that we should be best friends because of that. I will miss her emails, her giggles during phone calls, and her natural warmth and big heartedness. I have many special memories to treasure of our times together and she will remain in my prayers. Rest in peace Nanc and God bless those she left behind.
Darrel Daley
March 6, 2014
My condolences go out to Nancy's family.
I know what a hole will be left for all of you as well as the worldwide membership of FISTS, to which she gave so unstintingly or her time and talent.
I had the great good fortune to meet her at Dayton and will always treasure that memory.
"We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience." Pierre Teilhard de Chardin.
May God bless her soul and may He bless her friends and family at this sad time.
Requiescat In Pace
Darrel Daley - K1KU/#5173
William Coale
March 5, 2014
So very sorry to hear of Nancy's passing...she'll never be forgotten. 73/88
Dr. William L. Coale, W8WC
Michael Babineau
March 5, 2014
Nancy was the heart and soul of FISTS NA and she will be missed. She always had a smile for everyone who showed up at the FISTS booth at the Dayton Hamvention. My condolences to her family. Michael VE3WMB (FISTS #9437)
Bill Sutter
March 5, 2014
I would like to express my sincere and deepest condolences to Tim and all of the Kott Family. Hopefully you will find comfort in knowing Nancy meant so much to so many.
Thank You for being a Friend, Nancy. You will be greatly missed by all.
Bill, W2RST
Bill Shanney
March 5, 2014
My deepest sympathy. Nancy was a wonderful person and will be missed.
Bill, W6QR (FISTS 1252)
Craig Buck
March 5, 2014
I was fortunate to spend some time with Nancy at breakfast in Dayton. What a nice lady. Her devotion to the FISTS organization was amazing. She will be sorely missed now that her key has gone silent. 73 de k4ia
March 5, 2014
I grew up with Nancy and Paul living right next door to me. My deepest sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Kott. Please know you're in my prays and thoughts. Love, Rosal
John Griswold
March 5, 2014
I'm very sorry for your loss. Our loss. I met Nancy only once, at Dayton, naturally, and found her to be gracious and sweet. May she rest in peace.
73/88
John KK1X
Jeff Huff
March 5, 2014
Nancy made me feel so special when I sent my dues in every year. I will miss her kind words.
JEFF
K3JMH
Ted KC7PM
March 5, 2014
I met Nancy at Dayton several years ago and found her to be hardworking and a pleasure to visit with. Because of her I have been a member of FISTS ever since. I especially enjoyed her published article on "Instant Recognition". I was saddened to hear of her passing. My condolences to her family and friends.
John Fitzer
March 5, 2014
Rest in peace Nancy. Your good work on behalf of FISTS & CW are greatly appreciated. May you rest eternally in Gods loving arms. de W3BNO
James P Merrill
March 5, 2014
My wife Paddy and I send our condolences to Tim and
the Kott family.
73 / de Jim / W8JPM
Galen Johnson
March 5, 2014
Tim, my wife Gloria and I send our deepest condolences to you, Irene, and the family. Nancy was an exceptional and truly wonderful lady. Her advocacy and love of CW and our hobby will be a legacy that will last forever,
I had the honor to correspond with her on several occasions and her kindness shown like a beacon.
She will be missed forever,
Galen, WA6SBB (Lodi, CA)
Henry Knoll
March 5, 2014
I met Nancy a couple of times at Dayton. She was one fine lady and dedicated to CW. She and her work will be missed by many.
Henry WA0GOZ
Gary Martek, W7DO
March 5, 2014
Tim, and Nancy's family, it is with great sadness to learn of her passing. Nancy was a staunch proponent of our beloved Morse code as used by traditional amateur radio operators world over, with her dedicated contributions to the FISTS organization, despite changing technologies that drive us to minimize its use in these contemporary times. Thank you Nancy! Rest in Peace.
March 5, 2014
Tim - I'm so sorry for your loss, and I can't imagine what you are going through. Please know that you (and Nancy) are in our thoughts and prayers....
Dave & Chimmi Herwig
Tim O'Conner
March 5, 2014
She will be greatly missed.
73 88 RIP to Nancy, WZ8C
My deepest sympathies to her family and many many friends.
From Tim, AC5SH
Steve Sims
March 5, 2014
She was one gracious lady to me when I had to contact her about FISTS. That is something I will NEVER forget. We lost a winner. For those left behind, my condolences.
Steve WØOOW #7808
Dennis Franklin K6DF
March 5, 2014
My wife Pam and I send our condolences to Tim, Irene, Ken, and all of Nancy's family. I will forever remember her laugh when I'd call on the phone and announce it was her favorite manure salesman . . . we will all miss you and your positive influence on the use of CW and the leadership of FISTS CW Club.
Fair Winds, Following Seas, God's Speed . . . 88's K6DF
Ray Orlowski
March 5, 2014
Tim, Irene, and all family members and friends, I am sorry about your loss. Nancy had a way brightening your day when you were with her.
Uncle Ray
Douglas Knuth
March 5, 2014
I went to high school with Nancy. And am saddened by the news of her passing. My condolences to her family and close friends.
Bill Palmer
March 5, 2014
so sorry for your loss,please don't hesitate to call if you need anything
Richard Fowler
March 5, 2014
Our Thoughts and prayers are with the family. Good memories of Nancy and Irene hugs at Dayton and good conversations. We always talked about key collecting and the FISTS organization. We will miss her smile and kindness. God's peace!
Rich (K8MEG) and Helene (W8MEG) Fowler
March 5, 2014
So very sorry ...
Jeff Pender
March 5, 2014
Nancy was a great ambasador for both CW and Amateur Radio, both my wife and I are proud and lucky to have known her. She will be missed by all in the ham community. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family at this difficult time.
Jeff (K8KZB) and Amy (WA8MY)
Chris Petro
March 4, 2014
I'm so sorry.... Tim, Irene, Ken, Diane: we can only imagine your pain. You're in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Chris and Tim
Barbara and Christopher Good
March 4, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
March 4, 2014
I was very sad to hear this news. My name is Rod Brown (WG8W). I remember when Nancy came to test for her Extra Class Amateur license. I was one of the attending VE's. We will all miss her. My sincere condolences to you Tim and all your family. Rod
March 4, 2014
I was so saddened to hear of Nancy's passing. I always enjoyed seeing her smiling face at the FISTS booth each year at the Dayton Hamvention.
She will be missed by many.
73,88 - Pi - K1RV # 7012
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