A friend of mine in the NAVY was Jim Wilson. When I arrived in San Miguel, P.I. in Nov. 1964, Jim had a show on the base AFRS (Armed Forces Radio) station. When he transferred back to the states for discharge, I inherited his radio show. Sometime in the late 60's/early 70's, he returned to Okinawa as a civilian to work at KSBK/JORO radio as a D.J. in Naha, Okinawa. Here is his epitaph: JIM WILSON has passed away, in Texas. Jim died on May 5th/2015, of a Heart Attack. Jim was one of the mainstays of the Station. He worked a Daily Show on both KSBK, and was at JORO, during the closure of the Station, with Bob Wales & ART BELL**. Following his years at KSBK/JORO, Jim became Program Director for a Station in Puerto Rico. Then moved to Padre Island, Texas where he was Program Director & on-the-air personality. A Personal Note...... Jim was a Radio Genius! His "Side Stories, and Mini-Dramas", were Masterful. I'll remember him as a very sound Professional. Jim was 72 years old. May You Rest In Peace. Jim wsn't a ham, but, he would've made a good one ! He was a Morse Intercept Operator with the Naval Security Group. (Being on AFRS was just a "side-job" in addition to his normal duties) https://www.valleymorningstar.com/c...cle_f520244c-fa48-11e4-b79f-c70c01143488.html (The article has the callsign KEBK - It was KSBK) Jim worked with ART BELL on Okinawa @ KSBK/JORO They both died at age 72 (much too young) **ART BELL: Art Bell
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I'm sure he would have some really funny contributions to the topic, no question!! "Toilet paper hats" would must assuredly replace those made from tin foil RIP Art.... I so wish I'd have had our great chat earlier than we did, and your card on my wall. You'll be missed for sure - for a long time to come Dave W7UUU
A SINCERE THANK YOU TO ALL OF ART'S FRIENDS WHO HAVE EXPRESSED THEIR CONDOLENCES. ==================== ============================== ======================= ================..======= =======================....======== RESPECTFULLY,
