Mike Always Gave Honest Credit

By the way, what does "73" mean? It seems like it might be an appropriate thing to say to Uncle Mike now?

I found this online too -- Coast Guard CW OPerators Website

RMC Bill Bliss:
I just learned a few minutes ago of the death of Bill Bliss, RMC, USCG (Retired). I never knew Bill in the Coast Guard, despite serving 24 years as a Radioman. But when I retired and went to work at KFS, one of the first people I met was Bill Bliss. He was always ready to help, alway trying to find a better way, and always cantankerous, as a good RMC SHOULD BE. He was dedicated, hard working, and devoted to doing the very best, traits he learned I am sure, as a Coastie. He retired some years ago, and as we all do when we are busy with our own lives, I lost track of him. But I am sure he lived his retirement as he lived his life before that, as cocksure and as salty as can be, yet generous, and giving as one could be. Surely he will is seated at a ham station or a work station on high. 73s Bill, you will be missed!

07/02/99 Submitted by: Mike Rems (rems001@aol.com)

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Here we are at the LA Airport before Dad, cousin Gloria and I left for Sydney in 1987. Uncle Mike, Aunt Connie, J.Paul Rems "Dad" and cousin Tony.