Terry Webb, N0TW, 36547, tragically passed away unexpectedly on March, 6 2022. Terry was a longtime member of Ten-Ten International and served in a number of positions within the organization to include serving as the President. Terry had recently remarried and moved to the Philippines. His wife, Susan Webb, KN4MDC, 77621, has penned the following tribute to her late husband that she wished to share with the membership.

Celebrating Life of Terry Ray Webb

Terry Ray Webb was a retired US Navy and an electrical engineer by profession. But his huge passion as a Ham Radio Operator starts at a very young age of eleven. As his wife, I have proven his long years of service and not surprised as I witness 95% of operators I met knew who he was. His love in Ham radio extends not only to himself but i should say to almost all whom he come in contact, in fact, his first aim is to let me engage in it by joining him after our marriage as a member and indeed, I am in KN4MDC and Ten Ten with a call sign of 77621. In just a short time, I’ve witness his zealousness in giving aid as Ham operator when we both travel fulfill the task. Unforgettable moment was during the hurricane “operation Michael”, where his break was only a meal and personal necessities. It was indeed a heartfelt and great experience with him.

 After seating as President of Ten Ten for a decade, he resigned and in just few months he decided that we migrate to my country. Not to fully cease as an operator but halted for a while due to our migration time.

 My man was not an outgoing buddy, nonetheless, he never ran out of jokes in all our conversation. A simple man with a big heart, truly honest, and a dedicated man of action. As a person and a friend, he is sincere. Being a Ham Radio operator and engineer combined, contributed largely his knowledge and skill. As a “Lolo Terry” (grandfather), to my grandchildren, he enjoys sitting with them once in a while and even teaching them Morris Code and anything under the sun.

 As a husband, a selfless one, the love shared and given to me outgrows the hardship this life brings turning bitterness sweetly. His sudden loss was indeed arduously painful, an explainable grief esp. with such huge plans in his mind that only he can accomplish. 

In his behalf, am thanking everyone for sharing with him the greatest love of his life, a Ham radio operator. I also would like all to know that the blood of him as a Ham operator never cease, as his plan was to set up here in our country. He even tried to set up a 10 meter pole if it would work but sadly failed due to a season of bad weather condition. He did connect to radio operators here, but never had an opportunity to personally meet them due to COVID situation. He brought all his equipment here with the aim of continuing his Ham Radio operator life to share its benefits and usefulness to my countrymen, especially to my children. 

I will forever be grateful to the great N0TW, my husband, my buddy, my friend, my joy. A Ham Radio Operator in his blood to connect, to lend a hand, and to save people’s lives. May we all continue his legacy.