W6LG has Cancer in his Blood, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Santa Susana Field Laboratory, Rocketdyne

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I have acute myeloid leukemia also called AML and thyroid disease from exposure to radiation and chemicals. I have not worked around either of these hazards. My only exposure I believe occurred while living as a youngster in the San Fernando Valley.
I was in the hospital 5 times last year and 1 time so far this year. I have had 20 transfusions. I have had 7 rounds of chemo that have made me very ill. I think the medical bills last year were greater than $500,000 and this year may be even higher. I do have Kaiser so much of that has been covered.
For those who donate blood, thank you. I have had 20 units of blood so far. Just last week I had to have another unit because my HGB was below the threshold value of 7.2 with RBC, WBC and ANC also being dangerously low again. My blood is tested twice a week. Blood is drawn from a PICC line in my right arm.
What happened at the Santa Susana Field Lab?
LA's Nuclear Secret | From KNBC in Los Angeles:
"During its history, there were several nuclear accidents at the Santa Susana Field Lab. Some experts believe the 1959 partial meltdown at SSFL could be the worst nuclear disaster in U.S. history, surpassing the radiation released during the Three Mile Island accident.
What caused the nuclear accident at the Santa Susana Field Lab in 1959?
Poor environmental and safety practices resulted in radioactive fires at the hot lab and at least four of the reactors suffered significant accidents, including the 1959 partial nuclear meltdown."
There was no containment building around the reactor. I knew of two boys in my neighbor who lived across the street from each other who died from cancer at about the same time after the meltdown.

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@DXCommanderHQ Ай бұрын

The one man I go to when I need to think up a solution. Jim, you are the man.

@richardowens9061 Ай бұрын

The grace and dignity with which you face your condition is an inspiration. Thank you for all your contributions to amateur radio and for sharing the details of your illness.

@wizardkoch Ай бұрын

You have been a major asset to the Ham Radio community. If I can be one tenth of the elmer to my 10 grandchildren as you have to our community and all I've learned from you, I will feel I have contributed a lot to the hobby. I currently binging all your videos and will instruct my herd to do the same. May the angles be with you and hope you are around a lot longer. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. 73 de W3LU

@MrTommy001 Ай бұрын

Let me just say, I'm 78 and live in northern NV. I've got AML as well. I started fighting six years ago. NEVER GIVE UP! I've been put in remission three times. I've had two stem cell transplants. I'm almost two years into my second transplant, and am doing fine (as fine as I can expect after all the stuff I've been through anyway). We did all this at MD Anderson in Houston and Medicare and our secondary covered EVERY bit of it. There are options. Every nurse along the way said, "NEVER GIVE UP!". I never did and never will. Tommy KD7LWL.

@melinda4815 Ай бұрын

There is Superman and Batman and Iron man and Thor and .... well all those superheros, but they arn't real. You are. You are an extroidinary gentleman, one who I wish I had had the opportunity to talk "antenna's " with. You have all the qualities that we should all try to obtain. Honor, integrity, and truth-teller. You are the epitome of a class act. Not only those qualities, but you go out of your way to teach and help everyone in this community. I have only been a ham for a little while, but I have so injoyed watching and learning from you. My heart goes out to you and yours along with my prayers for healing. Thank you so much!!!!! 73, KQ4JFE

@slavetonone3635 Ай бұрын

You have been an instrumental part of me becoming a HAM and appreciate everything you have contributed to our hobby. Concentrate on you and your family. Thank you and will keep you in my prayers!

@kengrey7263 Ай бұрын

Jim, over my 57 years licenced there have been very few people I regard as true radio amateurs. You are the one who stands above all others. You inspire the young and give we older hams a role model. My prayers are with you Jim. God bless and thank you for your years as W6LG.

@DandyDon1 Ай бұрын

My uncle (dad's brother) worked on nuclear submarines in the Navy. He too was exposed to radiation and was diagnosed with blood cancer. There should be lawsuits for having the general public's life's put in danger.

@DandyDon1 Ай бұрын

My heart goes out to Jim.

@Steven.Cartwright Ай бұрын

I wish you peace and love Jim M7WLG my call sign was made because of you.

@emfmuffin1153 Ай бұрын

I'm a 24 year old engineering student. Discovering your KZfaq videos about 3 years ago was one of the main reasons I pursued the hobby and surely will do so for years to come. Just wanted to say thank you for all the information and thought provoking ideas over the years. Will always remember your legendary call as the nexus for me into the hobby. 73 W3APT

@mewrongway Ай бұрын

God has a special place for you Jim!! Thank You for everything you teach me! 👍👍👍

@jimbreakall9331 Ай бұрын

I am so sorry to hear this news Jim. I have always enjoyed your videos and your contributions to Amateur Radio. Back in the 1980s, I was a consultant to the California Dept. of Health when I worked at Livermore National Lab working with Dr. Ross Adey of Loma Linda Medical Center. We were asked to investigate the high incidence of childhood leukemias in McFarland caused by the Voice of America in Delano. We used antenna modeling to show that the beam was not towards McFarland and we surmised that it was the intense pesticides in that agricultural area. Keep strong and you are a valuable resource to the Amateur Radio community. 73 de Prof. Jim Breakall WA3FET

@jarneskegge Ай бұрын

Jim, I still call CQ the way you showed us on a video years ago. I remember you calling Europe on 20 meters. Thank you for being an Elmer to all of us. I hope something will be done about that radioactive site.

@Argo16x Ай бұрын

Jim, I became a radio amateur in 2018, and more or less since then, I followed your youtube videos, enjoyed them, and learned from them. A terrible accident happened in my life four years ago and changed it forever and not for the best. I learned from you also to move on and continue to do what I like and can still do, despite adversity. It's a hard thing to admit but there will be no miracles or any amount of prayers that will change the course of our lives. However while anyone of us must die, one day or another, very few have the privilege to leave a mark behind them. You will be one of those, Jim. Be proud of that.

@jeromehope5823 Ай бұрын

Jim, Stay close to Jesus and obtain your Anointing of the sick. I deeply appreciate you and all you helped me and others like me. I am a 65 year old cancer survivor, Jerry Hope, san deigo, enjoyer of CB, DX, station 1212 san diego mountains . I appreciate you Jim and will continue to pray for you ! Big Brother Jim ! ! ! You are a loved Radio Champion !

@-Todays-Tom-Sawyer- Ай бұрын

Three years ago I worked there for a year dismantling and demolishing the labs, rocket test stands, and buildings. I have never worked under such guarded and severe environmental safety protocols.

@vaderx5 Ай бұрын

Did you wear a radiation badge?

@greasydot Ай бұрын

😢😢 I'm still praying for you every day and every night Jim.

Ай бұрын

Jim . . . I have been a quiet listener and consumer of the video guidance you've provided over the years. Your voice stands out above the cacophony of noise in our community for the knowledge, fairness, consistency, empathy, and honesty it carries whenever you speak into that mic at your desk. Thank you for all you've contributed. You should take comfort in knowing that your work has made for so many better hams and, yes, better humans. 73 Jim K1IR

@kd2rdhlarry571 Ай бұрын

Good fighting sir. My father, a vietnam war army veteran, recently passed from multiple cancers. He swore it was related to agent orange or something from the war. He wasn’t able to fight as hard as you are fighting. Don’t give up fighting for the rest of humanity.

@user-bz2sk3if2t Ай бұрын

i am praying for you jim ....73

@kc8aro66 Ай бұрын

My mother in law passed from this, prayers to you. I have watched and enjoyed all you do for the hobby.

@kellydiver 9 күн бұрын

Thank you for all you do, Jim. My wife had AML, and I think about you all the time. I’m glad you’re feeling well enough to video and continue to share your vast knowledge with us. 73.

@RadioMan666 Ай бұрын

I was raised in this part of Southern Calif. My younger brother perish from cancer. My prayers are with Jim.

@piquat1 Ай бұрын

According to one video there are over 500k people living within 10 miles of the place, children are STILL getting sick. From the trichloroethylene solvent they dumped, to the sodium reactor failure, to the open toxic burn pits they used to shoot at with a rifle to light on fire because they couldn't stand close enough (no kidding)... the place was an absolute DISASTER! There are some documentary style presentations on YT if you want the specifics. Jim, your videos have helped me out a lot over they years. I never had an in person Elmer. I did use quite a few of your videos over the years when I was stumped. So I guess you are a youtube Elmer. Thanks for all the help.

@jacquesredmond Ай бұрын

Jim, there are no words. You are the shining example of what an ELMER should be. Be strong. 73 de WW1ZRD

@Klaatu-ij9uz Ай бұрын

JIM -- Thank you for your brave update......you're truly a "Renaissance Man"......John 14:27.

@jeepdog Ай бұрын

My best friend Kenney Vanmetre grew up their died @ 48 from pancreatic cancer sorry to hear this Jim praying for you

@johnzehner4315 Ай бұрын

Jim you have been an inspiration to me, not only as an Elmer, but as a person with dignity. I have watched your videos for years & have learned more than just Amateur Radio-but have learned how I should carry myself as an Elmer to others. The two biggest thrills to me was talking on the radio to you & Bob Heil. Thank you for working so hard to share your love for amateur radio. You have made a difference. God Bless You! K8JMZ

@dasimcoes Ай бұрын

Jim, you’re a great ambassador to the hobby. I always enjoy your videos.

@tsdelaney Ай бұрын

What a miserable turn of events, Jim. I’m so sorry you were exposed to these toxins and the cancer that has been the result. You’ve given so much to amateur radio and each of us as individuals. There are a lot of people praying and pulling for you. I. Sure we all wish we could do something to help, in addition to our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you, sir.

@mastergaroa Ай бұрын

Jim, I'm so sorry about this. I'm very familiar with Rocketdyne, working on a 3200 acre ranch that borders its property to the north b/n Rocketdyne and Tapo Cyn Rd off of Peppertree Lane. Occasionally our cattle would cross onto their property, and on retrieving them we would at times see workers in full hazmat suits, sometimes with what looked like gieger counters. I have learned a hell of a lot from you Jim, and I continue to watch your videos. You are, and will remain, in my thoughts and prayers....

@Cs137matt Ай бұрын

Now I know what killed my mom, she passed away a few years ago with the same thing however hers was extremely aggressive, she was getting quarterly checkups and after one of her checkups she wasn't feeling well and was diagnosed, she passed away less than 6 months later, she grew up in the San Fernando Valley as well.... I am so sorry, your videos helped me to get my ham radio license, thank you for all your help 😢🙏 73 KE0WHX

@zacharycastillo7075 Ай бұрын

Jim, I know I speak for many in our vast community of Hams when I say I am very heart broken to hear of what you have gone through. You have been the Elmer that has helped and inspired many fellow Hams young and old. Please know, that I am praying for you, your family, and your legacy. There is no replacement for an Elmer such as you, and there never will be. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you have done for our community. 73, Zack KK4RUT

@markkelm945 Ай бұрын

My prayers and best wishes for you and your family. Your Elmering helped me grow in the hobby. Thank you. 73 de KØGMK

@paulsmietan5527 Ай бұрын

Jim, I just wanted to add to all the wonderful things that my colleagues are saying. You have had a profound affect on many of us as ham radio operators but even more so as a man's man. Keep fighting the fight and know that you are not alone. Fair winds and following seas, sir. Respectfully, NT7PS.

@lionelreesable Ай бұрын

Hello Jim, my heart is broken hearing about your challenges. Please rest assured that you are loved and will be in my thoughts and prayers. 73.

@brandydarling1 Ай бұрын

My wife had AML and is 7 years past her bone marrow transplant. She went through those horrible fevers and infections and shingles in her entire mouth and CDIFF. She is doing great now I hope you can beat this horrible disease.

@sphinxskates Ай бұрын

Jim, although I'm newer to radio, in my eyes, you are the standard of what it means to be an Elmer and what I strive to be as an operator. Someone else said that everyone will pass but few will leave a legacy. When I wasn't sure how to properly communicate and what "QSL" was all about, it was your videos I learned from. I will never not think of you and chuckle when I hear someone saying "QSL" every other word. Recently, I heard someone say "Hi Hi" on SSB. Immediately, I heard your voice saying "...just laugh". For me and many other operators who are newer, you will always pop into our minds in so many little moments like that. Gradually, those little moments will become a lifetime of radio which will have been guided and shaped by you. You are most certainly in that few who will leave a legacy. Even more few are those who will leave such a positive and constructive legacy as yours. Thank you so much for everything, Jim. 73 KJ5CNK

@VE3NMW Ай бұрын

Thank you Jim for your update. You’re truly an asset to Amateur Radio. Our prayers are with you and your family for what ever God has planned for you!!🙏

@hermannharms8401 Ай бұрын

Jim, thank you for this statement. Remainded me to be thankful for having survived thyroid cancer for 24 years now. 73 from Germany.

@rcbrush99 Ай бұрын

When I began researching amateur radio you were one of the first YT personalities I found. I enjoy your polished presentations and always enjoy seeing you post a new video. I consider you my Elmer as I have learned more from you than anyone else in this hobby. I support you and your effort to publicize this radiation hot spot - this is the first time hearing of it in my life. It sounds like it was a waste dump Wild West of the 1950-60’s out there. I am a chemist by training and do agree you must have had one or more severe radiation exposures in your childhood. I’ll visit your Patreon account after this. All the best, Jim. Please keep the channel up to date as you are able. I wish I could shake your hand in person, sir! Godspeed and 73 in the 19th century meaning.

@philka2qik959 Ай бұрын

Hang in there Jim. We are pulling for you. You have an impressive body of work on YT!

@timothygraichen8535 Ай бұрын

You, my friend, have been absolutely instrumental in getting me into HAM radio at age 59. I found your KZfaq videos a couple years ago and was hooked. Your knowledge of the craft and the grace and dignity with your current situation is nothing short of inspiring and most admirable. Thank you for what you have done. You are in my thoughts, Jim. Tim KE8IPC

@garyh8315 Ай бұрын

Bless you sir, we lost my father in law to myeloma two years ago. Take care sir. Thoughts are with you and your family.

@BABYPOP028 Ай бұрын

I’m sorry to hear this Jim

@jameski5oeb668 Ай бұрын

Thank you for giving amateurs a mentor to look up to!

@jamescomstock3352 Ай бұрын

Jim, We have never met except on the radio but I feel like I know you after watching your videos for years. You have been an inspiration. Best wishes and 73 for now. James k0jjf

@union310 Ай бұрын

Sending you best wishes and prayers from Cumbria, United Kingdom of Great Britain, God bless you Sir.

@stevehall6539 Ай бұрын

I think a lot of people are unaware of this Jim. I’ve never heard about this to be honest. There was a lot of “covering up “ stuff like that back in the day . I’m wishing you the best Jim , I’ve been here since the beginning of your channel , and you are the reason I’m licensed today. If you need anything don’t be afraid to reach out Jim , even if just having a qso on the air . Again love your content buddy and wishing you the best , I don’t think you realize the impact you have had on us in the amateur radio community. Feel better and rest up Jim , 73’ N2JDX

@poiu477 Ай бұрын

Jim, thank you for sharing your story, you've been instrumental to me developing as a HAM, and you have, and will continue to teach people worldwide through your videos and contacts. 73 Jim, from KC1SEK Paul Hughes.

@kevinkc3onohelijeepworld953 Ай бұрын

🙏praying for you Jim, don’t know you personally but watched a lot of your vids thank you 😊

@briansauk6837 Ай бұрын

I was blessed to have a qso with you a few months ago. You took the time to help me adjust my audio and give me some good elmering. You have my humble thanks and a place in my prayers.

@Ei2iP Ай бұрын

Jim, my thoughts are with you and your family.. You've been and are a great asset to our hobby.

@willwitecki552 Ай бұрын

So sorry to hear about the health struggles Jim. I came across your videos while studying for the technician license found an interest in radio which is far from my day to day as a mechanical engineer. The amount of people you've helped to teach and inspire to pursue radio as a hobby or as a career is immeasurable, not to mention all the friendships formed on the air over the years. Your theory on the cause of your health issues makes me motivated to continue on my path in the industrial wastewater treatment industry designing systems to prevent pollution, and hopefully in turn preventing symptoms like you are experiencing. Your catalog of videos will undoubtedly continue to serve those new to hobby, and those like myself who are in the infant stages of the hobby but recognize the value and expertise put forth in your videos. We appreciate what you do, and what you have done more than you can know. We all look forward to any videos you may continue to post as health allows. I wanted to express my gratitude as others have done in hopes that you get a chance to read it. Thank you for all you do, and may the signals be in your favor. Best of luck for you in the future, and 73.

@Andrew-yx7sf Ай бұрын

I am a lymphoma survivor. God bless you.

@RS265trophy Ай бұрын

I was also diagnosed with an uncurable environmental blood cancer due to to external circumstances. we have bad luck, Jim. whishing you comfort and peace.

@sloppydoggy9257 Ай бұрын

Each of us is blessed by life and cursed with death for their is not one without the other.

@jamescady723 Ай бұрын

Thank you, Jim, for letting everyone know what's going on. I too have been diagnosed with terminal cancer. I pray you find peace and strength throughout.

@g0fvt Ай бұрын

Thank you for your amateur radio videos but also for the inspiration to face terrifying situations with dignity. I know we have had engineering discussions by email very recently despite your health conditions. My very best wishes from the UK.

@NatesRandomVideo Ай бұрын

Appreciate you sharing, Jim. As an avid reader and (over)studier of our nuclear history here in the United States, I’m very well aware of Santa Susana. Sadly, my own local facility which amongst other things, “lost” over seventy pounds of polonium, was the subject of a Grand Jury investigation in the early 90s. The Grand Jury worked for two years on the case and came to the conclusion that Rockwell should be charged with environmental crimes. Instead, the government settled with itself and the Grand Jury was threatened with imprisonment as traitors, if they ever spoke of the details of the case. Eventually of course, they spoke. Recently numerous lawsuits on behalf of the workers at the facility were planned, to cover their significant care needs as they age. They’re sick. Very sick like you. Surprise, surprise. All 60 boxes of the Grand Jury work which ended in 1992, are “missing”. Just like the over seventy pounds of plutonium from the facility, all of which is likely in the local environment. People who have moved here in more recent years have no idea about Rocky Flats. They have no idea how much was dumped there nor about the missing nuclear material. The local powers that be have opened trails and a recreation area right through the facility. So called open space. You won’t see me hiking those trails. Will any of these folks ever admit what was dumped and / or simply clean it up? I have my doubts, but you’ve done your part to share your experience. Be at peace. You’ve done what you can. And thanks from us all.

@raymondmartin6737 Ай бұрын

Jim, so sorry to hear this with your health. I have diabetes, now with Insulin, many years, and will be 80 next month. But mine is comparatively a walk in a park. My wife needed white cells once some years ago. When I had a bleeding ulcer, and received blood, mine was 9 and I had to take Fergon to build up back to 14. Sorry to tell you these stories, but we pray for you that there is hope. 73 de Ray W2CH and Marylyn KC2NKU 😢

@ytube777 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the update and getting the word out. Here in upstate NY we've had problems with PFOA chemicals. The settlements only came about from research that locals took upon themselves (look up John & Michael Hickey). Of course, the large amount of PCB dumping in the past by GE is also well known and left us a river we can't eat fish from. All the best and I'll see you on the other side.

@gregtruchot8826 Ай бұрын

So sorry to hear, Jim.

@paulcarlsen4088 Ай бұрын

Jim, thank you for your channel. I now understand proper grounding. Yes, that site is hazardous. Many people have cancer because of it, even people from a younger generation.

@thomasmcgarry1802 Ай бұрын

Jim, thank you for your contribution to the ham radio world. I hope you remain comfortable and pain free with your illness. Peace to you and your family.

@thomasbecker5313 Ай бұрын

I see a lot of your friends here are praying for you as am I. Thank you for all you have done for the Amature Radio community. I will continue to look for videos from you as you feel able. God Bless you. KC3NRA

@markhill9912 Ай бұрын

I've enjoyed your videos Jim, learned from them too! Thank you for taking the time to do them for us and, thank you for sharing your private life and explaining the illness you're going through. I hope you know and have accepted Jesus as your Savior at some time in your life. I'm sure glad I did years ago and would be happy to see you there when I enter heaven for eternity! Prayers going out for you Jim!!

@SurvivorChronicIes Ай бұрын

Even though I am not a ham op, I am a GMRS operator. You will get through this battle as it will be hard, but fight and keep fighting. Always keep hamming!

@LeeMcc_KI5YPR Ай бұрын

Jim, thank you for being the KZfaq Elmer. Your experience has taught me much. 73

@Kd4stt. Ай бұрын

Thank you for your years of service to most of us who are subscribed to your channel. You know you have our thoughts and prayers.

@kenblanton9726 Ай бұрын

Jim. The Ham radio family loves you and you are in our hearts. We will hold you in our prayers. God speed. 73

@FosterFarmsOk Ай бұрын

im not a ham but love listening to shortwave and when I found your channel I learned so much.

@joelahnstein2281 Ай бұрын

prayers and then some. your value to the radio community has been inestimable and we hope it will continue to be so. best wishes for a quick and complete recovery. (strongly recommend MD Anderson, the leading cancer treatment / research center here in Houston)

@user-pd5ot4zd4b Ай бұрын

Jim, I enjoy your show and I'm sorry to hear all the difficult news. Those early cold war years were played fast and loose, and I regret that people, especially from your generation, were put unnecessarily at risk, and that we've failed to deal with the damages. I know a boomer guy who worked at Rockedyne during the Shuttle era on the environmental engineering side. As cool as witnessing some of those tests might have been, he told me about what some of the teams were willing to dump in those open water ponds - unbelievably egregious cases where he had to intervene personally to prevent uncontained chemical releases. I can't imagine what went on in the earlier days. At any rate, if we have the budget to spin up these projects, we have the budget and means to prevent these decades long, very expensive horror shows. As a GenX era kid, I consider you an inspiration, not just in radio, but for your grit and as motivation to do the right thing and pick a fight on these issues. I've seen them again and again and again since the 70's. Be well Jim.

@ethang6735 Ай бұрын

This was not the video I wanted to come home to... Its very sad to hear your so ill sir, wishing you the best. You were my guiding light through my early years of ham radio, love your videos. Your what all hams should aspire to be, especially in terms of helpfulness and kindness.

@francescodoenz Ай бұрын

I own you my licence I got in 2018...many many thanks from Verbier in Switzerland...

@machfive916 Ай бұрын

You sir, will remain in my prayers. You are an icon in the Ham radio field and I have truly enjoyed many of your videos. Take care. 73, K2CDM

@IAmBolverk Ай бұрын

You are an asset to the HAM community and an Elmer of the highest level. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.

@ssrrocks22 Ай бұрын

I am so sorry to here about the cancer, Jim. I lived in Southern California for most of my life in Ventura County. I heard about the Rockadine rocket fuel issues as far back as the 80s. I had no idea there was a nuclear reactor on the site that had blew up. I have to agree the radiation more than likely had a major effect on your health. God speed, Jim

@alanpfahler1707 Ай бұрын

Thank you Jim for all the things you have done for myself and all of ham radio. May God be with you always!!! KB8RXY 73

@tomramberg5625 Ай бұрын

Jim, seeing your struggle just breaks my heart. Having talked to you on the radio since you were KB6SX I consider you one of my oldest ham friends, and my thoughts and prayers are with you always. ❤

@johnnorton6085 Ай бұрын

Praying for you Jim. I've enjoyed your videos and appreciate all you've done for the hobby.

@billcameron Ай бұрын

Your legacy in the Hobby will last above and beyond this time amongst us. Your honesty and knowledge and contributions to us all is appreciated. We all sending thoughts and prayers thanks for all you do from VE8AP

@brucemacdougall1274 Ай бұрын

Jim, You are an inspiration to everyone. At one time or another, most of us will face our own mortality (be it natural or otherwise) but few will face it so publicly or with such a calm acceptance. Actually, acceptance may be the wrong word for you because you have chosen to act by announcing and condemning the source of your sickness. I hope that your openness will raise awareness and greater action by the appropriate agencies. I will forward this video to California state representatives and would encourage all your subscribers to do the same.

@ai5dd Ай бұрын

I'm sorry to hear about this, you were one of my first QSOs when I became a HAM back in 2020 on 20 meters SSB as KI5JCO and you are one of the few youtube HAMS that have inspired me. Take care and I hope you hang in there for as long as possible. 73 de AI5DD Also, I had half of my thyroid removed due to a benign tumor with a cyst over it when I was 25 years old, I'm now 57. I was born outside of Barstow California on a Marine Corps logistics base when my dad was in Vietnam.

@sc20910 Ай бұрын

Hey Jim - it’s truly awesome when a person puts an engineering mindset onto human health situations. Thanks for your inspiring dedication and perseverance

@VictorJenks Ай бұрын

So sorry Jim . Prayers sent up for you . We all love your soft spoken voice . Peace to you and your family .

@seankm6nfo990 Ай бұрын

Praying for you and your family. Thank you, Jim. God Bless.

@CamilleCullen-ow6qj Ай бұрын

I'm so very sorry for your illness Jim. You will be in my prayers. I'll never forget when we worked each other by chance on 20 meters a couple of weeks ago. That was the high point of my ham radio experience for sure. Many thanks for all you do for amateur radio, your videos are the best learning tools on the internet in my opinion. Please keep making them, I pray you will make many, many more and keep teaching us newbies! Robert Cullen K5TPC

@WC6Q Ай бұрын

We opted not to buy a house in West Hills because of this. Bought in Chatsworth instead. I'm sorry this happened to you.

@Jim.Hummel Ай бұрын

May God bless you and your family. Your wealth of knowledge and willingness to share it is a tribute to the outstanding man you are.

@wolfhawg Ай бұрын

Sorry to hear about your illness Jim. I wish you well 73s

@albertl2542 Ай бұрын

Prayers

@musicalintuition Ай бұрын

There is a documentary on this if I'm not mistaken: In the Dark of the Valley Thinking of you Jim, hang in there.

@Andy2e0ree Ай бұрын

Sorry to hear the news Jim 🙏🙏

@361cctx-vv6ch Ай бұрын

Jim you are not alone my friend, you have done a lot for the community, i may not be a ham operator but your videos along with dx commender also ham radio crash course i have started to study for tech and extra license. I have learned a lot from you videos and i continue learning more. Thank you for all of videos and thank you for sparking the radio love i have. Keep you the fight. 73’s De 361cctx

@5Perf65mm Ай бұрын

Many thanks for explaining this matter. I had no idea about the accidents at this facility. I am preying for a health miracle that will assist you. Taking this opportunity, i would like to thank you so much for all the amazing amateur radio videos that you have produced. They are a huge benefit to amateurs around the globe. Thank you!

@brandonhoffman4387 Ай бұрын

Jim, I am praying for you and your family.

@philbou1 Ай бұрын

Keep fighting, and I will pray for you and the family.

@theodoresears4369 Ай бұрын

My Uncle just passed away easter sunday 3 31 24. May god have live for him. To keep him in his love forever.

@richardadams6853 Ай бұрын

We've never met Jim but you've brought me to tears. I've always thought my thyroid cancer was as a result of nuclear testing fallout in the food chain. Not much I can say to make you better other than thankyou for educating me in our ham community... 73 Jim.