<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" class=""><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><blockquote type="cite" class=""><center class="" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" height="100%" width="100%" id="bodyTable" class="" style="border-collapse: collapse; height: 1373px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 985px; background-image: none; background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;"><tbody class=""><tr class=""><td align="left" valign="top" id="bodyCell" class="" style="height: 1353px; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; width: 965px; border-top-width: 0px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="templateContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 0px; max-width: 600px !important; width: 600px !important;"><tbody class=""><tr class=""></tr><tr class=""><td valign="top" id="templateHeader" class="" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr class=""><td valign="top" class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%;"><tbody class=""><tr class=""><td valign="top" class="mcnTextContent" style="word-break: break-word; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px;"><h1 class="" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 32.5px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;" class="">N9DOO SK</span></h1></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr class=""><td valign="top" id="templateBody" class="" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr class=""><td valign="top" class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%;"><tbody class=""><tr class=""><td valign="top" class="mcnTextContent" style="word-break: break-word; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px;"><h4 class="" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 22.5px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;" class="">I just saw this posting on Facebook. If this is old news then I apologize for posting it. I was unaware of Don's passing. I have made a contribution to the GoFundMe page. I wanted it to be from the Hamfest, but there was no way to do that. I have searched for an obituary, but could not find one. — Mike, WA9FDO</span></h4><h4 class="" style="font-size: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 22.5px;"> </h4><h4 class="" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 22.5px;"><span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">Note: Don N9DOO was known for being involved in the repeaters on the ISP 52 tower. And for being on the Indy Hamfest committee.</span><span class=""> --</span><span style="font-size: 14px;" class="">N9NWO</span></h4><div style="font-size: 16px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="font-size: 16px;" class=""><br class=""></div><h4 class="" style="font-size: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 22.5px;"> <a href="https://indyradioclub.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d443c3928353dc320626845f4&id=5f0d666446&e=c994b5739a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="" style="color: rgb(0, 124, 137);"><strong class="">Integrated Public Safety Commission - Indiana</strong></a></h4><div class="" style="font-size: 16px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 24px;"> <br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div><p class="" style="font-size: 16px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 24px;">Don Hemenover, radio genius, cat/animal lover, cycling enthusiast, communications tower-climber, ham-radio Elmer, sci-fi nerd, general all-around amazing guy, died November 5, 2020.</p><p class="" style="font-size: 16px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 24px;">Don was a dedicated state employee for 34 years. He came to the Integrated Public Safety Commission (IPSC) after working for the Indiana State Police (ISP). Those who had the privilege of working with or knowing him as a friend will remember him not only for his encyclopedic knowledge about all things radio, but more for his willingness to share it with others. Don was passionate about first responder safety and public safety communications, and was an esteemed “Elmer” within the amateur radio community (N9D00). He was often heard saying that “We are all here to help one another.” He lived each day exemplifying this principle.</p><p class="" style="font-size: 16px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 24px;">Don never met a stray animal he didn’t rescue. His gentle spirit and compassionate nature was especially evident in his care for the uncountable numbers of cats and dogs who crossed his path.</p><p class="" style="font-size: 16px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 24px;">A kind soul, with a huge heart, Don enthusiastically shared his knowledge and his “toys” with others. More than a few of his coworkers are in possession of bicycles, radios or other equipment he so generously gifted. His spirit will live on in our hearts.</p><p class="" style="font-size: 16px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 24px;">Due to the pandemic, there will not be a service. This gofundme account has been set up to assist his widow, Tracy, with expenses. <a href="https://indyradioclub.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d443c3928353dc320626845f4&id=f0775327f5&e=c994b5739a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="" style="color: rgb(0, 124, 137);">https://www.gofundme.com/f/don-hemenover-memorial-fund</a></p><p class="" style="font-size: 16px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 24px;">Please share your memories of Don as we celebrate his life and legacy.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><br class=""><br class=""><br class=""><br class=""></td></tr></tbody></table></center></blockquote></div><div class=""><center class="" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" height="100%" width="100%" class="" style="border-collapse: collapse; height: 1373px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 985px; background-image: none; background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;"><tbody class=""><tr class=""><td align="left" valign="top" class="" style="height: 1353px; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; width: 965px; border-top-width: 0px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="templateContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 0px; max-width: 600px !important; width: 600px !important;"><tbody class=""><tr class=""><td valign="top" class="" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr class=""><td valign="top" class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%;"><tbody class=""><tr class=""><td valign="top" class="mcnTextContent" style="word-break: break-word; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px;"><p class="" style="font-size: 16px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 24px;"><br class=""></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></center></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><br class=""><div class=""><blockquote type="cite" class=""><div class="">Begin forwarded message:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);" class=""><b class="">From: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class="">Greg Dean N9NWO <<a href="mailto:n9nwo@arrl.net" class="">n9nwo@arrl.net</a>><br class=""></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);" class=""><b class="">Subject: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class=""><b class="">N9DOO SK</b><br class=""></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);" class=""><b class="">Date: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class="">November 18, 2020 at 2:48:29 PM EST<br class=""></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);" class=""><b class="">To: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class=""><<a href="mailto:af9a@arrl.net" class="">af9a@arrl.net</a>><br class=""></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);" class=""><b class="">Reply-To: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class="">Greg Dean N9NWO <<a href="mailto:n9nwo@arrl.net" class="">n9nwo@arrl.net</a>><br class=""></span></div><br class=""><div class=""><center style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration: none;" class=""><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" height="100%" width="100%" id="bodyTable" style="border-collapse: collapse; height: 1373px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 985px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-image: none; background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;" class=""><tbody class=""><tr class=""><td align="left" valign="top" id="bodyCell" style="height: 1353px; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; width: 965px; border-top-width: 0px;" class=""><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="templateContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 600px !important; border: 0px; width: 600px !important;"><tbody class=""><tr class=""><td valign="top" id="templateHeader" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px;" class=""><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr class=""><td valign="top" class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%;"><tbody class=""><tr class=""><td valign="top" class="mcnTextContent" style="word-break: break-word; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; text-align: left; padding: 0px 18px 9px;"><h1 style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 26px; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; line-height: 32.5px; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left;" class="">N9DOO SK</h1></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr class=""><td valign="top" id="templateBody" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px;" class=""><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr class=""><td valign="top" class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%;"><tbody class=""><tr class=""><td valign="top" class="mcnTextContent" style="word-break: break-word; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: Helvetica; line-height: 24px; text-align: left; padding: 0px 18px 9px;"><h4 style="font-size: 18px; display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22.5px; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left;" class="">I just saw this posting on Facebook. If this is old news then I apologize for posting it. I was unaware of Don's passing. I have made a contribution to the GoFundMe page. I wanted it to be from the Hamfest, but there was no way to do that. I have searched for an obituary, but could not find one. — Mike, WA9FDO</h4><h4 style="font-size: 18px; display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22.5px; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left;" class=""> </h4><h4 style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22.5px; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left;" class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class="">Note: Don N9DOO was known for being involved in the repeaters on the ISP 52 tower. And for being on the Indy Hamfest committee.</span><span class=""> --</span><span style="font-size: 14px;" class="">N9NWO</span></h4><div style="font-size: 16px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="font-size: 16px;" class=""><br class=""></div><h4 style="font-size: 18px; display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22.5px; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left;" class=""> <a href="https://indyradioclub.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d443c3928353dc320626845f4&id=5f0d666446&e=c994b5739a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 124, 137); font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" class=""><strong class="">Integrated Public Safety Commission - Indiana</strong></a></h4><div style="font-size: 16px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: Helvetica; line-height: 24px; text-align: left;" class=""> <br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div><p style="font-size: 16px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: Helvetica; line-height: 24px; text-align: left;" class="">Don Hemenover, radio genius, cat/animal lover, cycling enthusiast, communications tower-climber, ham-radio Elmer, sci-fi nerd, general all-around amazing guy, died November 5, 2020.</p><p style="font-size: 16px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: Helvetica; line-height: 24px; text-align: left;" class="">Don was a dedicated state employee for 34 years. He came to the Integrated Public Safety Commission (IPSC) after working for the Indiana State Police (ISP). Those who had the privilege of working with or knowing him as a friend will remember him not only for his encyclopedic knowledge about all things radio, but more for his willingness to share it with others. Don was passionate about first responder safety and public safety communications, and was an esteemed “Elmer” within the amateur radio community (N9D00). He was often heard saying that “We are all here to help one another.” He lived each day exemplifying this principle.</p><p style="font-size: 16px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: Helvetica; line-height: 24px; text-align: left;" class="">Don never met a stray animal he didn’t rescue. His gentle spirit and compassionate nature was especially evident in his care for the uncountable numbers of cats and dogs who crossed his path.</p><p style="font-size: 16px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: Helvetica; line-height: 24px; text-align: left;" class="">A kind soul, with a huge heart, Don enthusiastically shared his knowledge and his “toys” with others. More than a few of his coworkers are in possession of bicycles, radios or other equipment he so generously gifted. His spirit will live on in our hearts.</p><p style="font-size: 16px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: Helvetica; line-height: 24px; text-align: left;" class="">Due to the pandemic, there will not be a service. This gofundme account has been set up to assist his widow, Tracy, with expenses. <a href="https://indyradioclub.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d443c3928353dc320626845f4&id=f0775327f5&e=c994b5739a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 124, 137); font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" class="">https://www.gofundme.com/f/don-hemenover-memorial-fund</a></p><p style="font-size: 16px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: Helvetica; line-height: 24px; text-align: left;" class="">Please share your memories of Don as we celebrate his life and legacy.</p><div class=""><br class=""></div><div style="font-size: 16px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-family: Helvetica; line-height: 24px; text-align: left;" class=""> <br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr class=""><td valign="top" id="templateFooter" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px;" class=""><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr class=""><td valign="top" class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;"><br class=""></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></center><img src="https://indyradioclub.us10.list-manage.com/track/open.php?u=d443c3928353dc320626845f4&id=7776c32aca&e=c994b5739a" height="1" width="1" style="border: 0px; height: auto; outline: none; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class=""><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration: none; float: none; display: inline !important;" class=""></span></div></blockquote></div><br class=""></div></body></html>