Topic: Andy Kirschenbaum, WA2CDL, SK

[W1RC]

I just got word that our friend, Andy Kirschenbaum, WA2CDL, from West Hempstead NY, became a SK yesterday (Thursday May 4th 2023). He was 70. I was shocked; I saw and chatted with him several times less than a week ago at Deerfield as I made my rounds; he seemed fine. 
Andy was a regular at NEAR-Fest for many years. He was a kind and gentle soul; a real mensch.  He set up a mobile repair shop where he evaluated and fixed radios for free.  We will miss him.  NEAR-Fest will not be the same without him. 
May he rest in peace.
MisterMike, W1RC

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/hewlett-ny/andrew-kirschenbaum-11278708

https://youtu.be/Zn6vixabD4Q