Note: This post was written about a friend of mine who passed away last Wens. I've posted a link to his obituary for context.
Obituary For Dennis Poletti (ka8prx)
Denny was in so many ways a character in a half. Yet you could see in his face. His love of his family. Especially his wife Sue. His fellow Knights. His fellow community members. Both at St Roberts and at Mt. Zion. The love of the faith came through in how he loved and cared for others. Even me. Denny also had a love of storms and a love of chasing them. I recall one time when we had both of our radios and went after a few storms rolling though Mt. Morris. One of those rare times in life when you were both fascinated by what God has given. Along with being extremely terrified.
I recall spending many an hour inside his small Ham Shack. Which is pretty much a room that has a lot of radios. All kind of fun stuff and setups I clearly would never have the space for. It was during this time that helped to give me the encouragement needed to follow and become a Ham myself. Denny was the one who took me to Midland back in 2003. After helping me study for nearly two weeks so I could pass my test. Once I got my license. It was Denny who helped me to get confidence to get on the air.
Though the Amateur Radio I have learned a lot of things. I have met a lot of amazing people. All of that thanks to Denny. To me he was a true mentor. He will be greatly missed.
73's my friend. You are now at peace. Your memory will remain with those who love you.
