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Red Cross honors J.R.

Orange County, Texas Chapter of the American Red Cross has awarded J.R. Aaron, K5SUB, a special award for his many many years of service to the Red Cross.

They will also be honoring Amateur radio operators each year, with an award called the "J. R. Aaron K5SUB Award". Each year, from now on, a ham who has provided outstanding emcomm service will be honored by this award. His/her call-sign will added to a plaque that wll hang in the main meeting room of the Red Cross, Orange County Chapter.

On behalf of the Texas Traffic Net, it gives me GREAT pleasure to congratulate our fellow Amatuer Radio Operator, J.R. Aaron, K5SUB, for this fine achievement. J.R. is a wonderful example of what Amateur Radio is all about, and how an Amateur radio Operator should serve his community.

J.R. has also been a faithful member of the Texas Traffic Net. Hearing him check into the net has always been a GREAT pleasure for all the Net Control Stations. We thank you J.R. Your Service is appreciated.

—Lou Everett, Sr., Net Manager, Texas Traffic Net