International Amateur Radio Union
Region 1
Working for the future of amateur radio
Royal Honours for PA0LOU
8 May 2003
by Hans van de Groenendaal, ZS6AKV
Lou
van de Nadort PA0LOU, retired Chairman of the International Amateur
Radio Union Region 1 was recognised by Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands
this week for his outstanding contribution to Amateur Radio.
He was decorated with Member of the “Order of Oranje Nassau”. Lou was
one of the 3594 people who were recognised this year by the queen when
the Royal Recognition awards were announced on April 30, 2003, in
Holland known as “Koningine dag”, the queens birthday .
The decoration is an acknowledgement for personal and outstanding
contribution to the community.
Lou van de Nadort retired from the IARU Region 1 Executive in October
last year after having been almost 28 years at the helm of the
organisation. In his farewell editorial in Region 1 News he called it
retirement from active duty and wrote “I will always have IARU and its
work at heart and will continue to support the cause"
"I will look back fondly on my involvement in IARU. While not always
smooth sailing, I have experienced many moments of triumph like when the
organisation achieved major successes in protecting and growing the
frequencies available to Amateur Radio". Lou said.
"It was a wonderful experience to work with so many dedicated people
from all walks of life, from all parts of the world. I thank you all for
your support and above all your friendship. I will miss you all … but
then of cause there is Amateur Radio that will allow me to keep in touch
with all my friends be it on the key or microphone."
The medal was presented to Lou at his home in Zundert in Holland when
the Major and a delegation of civics and members of the VERON Council
arrived there on April 30, 2003. Lou said it took my totally by
surprise, I never expected it.
Lou van de Nadort PA0LOU, we salute you!