December 11, 1939 - October 10, 2007

 

It is with deep sadness and regret that I today learned that Long time Net
member Willie, K1UFO has become a silent key.

Willie had been courageously battling cancer for the past year.  In speaking
with him only a short while ago, he was still in good spirits despite his
illness.

Needless to say Willie was a good friend and he will be greatly missed by
myself and the MMSN.

As always,
73,
Rene
K4EDX
Manager
Maritime Mobile Service Net.

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WILLIAM L. BRANDT, 68, born and raised in INTERLAKEN, died peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 10, in Palatka, Fla. near his longtime residence in Melrose, Fla. Born Dec. 11, 1939,

Mr. Brandt attended Asbury Park High School, then trained as a radioman and served in the U.S. Navy on board ship in the 3rd, 6th, and 7th fleet operations. Mr. Brandt attended college at the University of Hawaii, and worked as a stockbroker on Wall Street in the early 1970s. He then settled in Melrose, Fla. and began working for a custom home builder, in which he spent the summer months in Vermont.

Mr. Brandt then retired in the late 1980s and enjoyed living in his owner-built home in Melrose. He was fascinated by the beauty of nature, and had an extreme passion for amateur radio, music, and playing guitar.

From The Hometown News - New Jersy