Forestburgh, New York — Rally New York USA 2009 has named three Delaware County, New York special stages to honor the memory of Ham Radio volunteer Steve Bogart, N2UZV. Steve passed away suddenly on February 1, 2009. He was an extremely dedicated long term Radio Operator volunteer at many Rally New York events. Steve was a big guy who often worked with Ed Jackson as a mobile operator in one of the course safety cars. When he was not doing that, you could find him helping Olga at a time control. One thing Steve was never without at the Rallies was his great big smile! He will be missed by all his fellow Radio Operators and Marshal volunteers as well as the competitors and crews. Aside from Rally, Steve was a very active volunteer with Ham Radio groups providing Safety and Emergency Communications for many different disasters and Public Service events in the Hudson Valley. As an active member in his local Fire Company, Steve served both as a volunteer and a commissioner. We should all be thankful that we had the opportunity to know and work together with Steve Bogart. With his passing, we have all lost a good friend and volunteer. So, on Saturday afternoon, April 4th, when you are out working or competing on the Steve Bogart Special Stages, please remember Steve, N2UZV, and how much he contributed to our sport!
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