Weldon Joe Blair, 88, a life and senior member of APCO, passed away January 4.
Joe was a U.S. Army veteran and worked on classified projects for Collins Radio. He also worked at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport. A lifetime member of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), Joe enjoyed meeting and talking to people worldwide as a Ham Radio operator.
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Nathan Dixon McClure, III, 80, at his Lynchburg, Virginia, home on December 20, 2024. Nate was a Life Member of APCO and joined the association nearly 60 years ago. His contributions covered many years of service to numerous committees, including as APCO’s president from 1978-1979 and […]
Garrett Mayer, 81, of Los Angeles, was a Life Member of APCO.
Mark Spross, RPL, CPE and APCO International’s second vice president, passed away last weekend.
Lysa Renee Baker, RPL, CPE, passed away Jan. 26 in Yukon, Oklahoma, at the age of 48. Baker served in public safety for more than 25 years, marked by notable achievements.
Paul Linnée, 76, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, has passed away after a life contributing to public safety communications.
Tiffany Nicole Gibbs, assistant communications supervisor, Orange County (North Carolina) Emergency Services, passed away August 22. Gibbs, 40, of Burlington, was a North Carolina APCO member. Gibbs was known for her unwavering dedication and calmness during emergencies. Her commitment to her work saved countless lives and brought comfort to those in distress. Her tireless efforts […]
APCO member Richard H. Tuma, 76, passed away June 16, at his home in Williams Bay, Wisconsin, after a long career in public safety.
APCO Life Member Mary Katherine Messamore of Marion, Kansas, passed away May 10 at the age of 75. She worked for improvements to the state and national association as well as the public safety communications industry until her retirement in 2011.
Born in 1950, he graduated from Peninsula Catholic High School in Newport News and then spent more than 54 years in the communications and technology industry, starting with Gately Communications as president then later as chairman of the board.
