We are very sad to report that NFARL Club member Lori Young, K4UPI, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with kidney and liver failure. Lori was the wife of Daryl Young, K4RGK, and together they were a great team pursuing their hobby of ham radio collectively, as one. They were particularly interested in facilitating youth contacts with the Space Station through the ARISS program. They spent their 20th wedding anniversary helping students during an ARISS contact at the Mill Springs Academy!
Lori was a registered nurse and got interested in ham radio at the 2013 NFARL Field Day event. She soon obtained her General license and actively enjoyed operating events such as the Georgia QSO Party, 13 Colonies, Field Day, Parks on the Air and especially ARISS contacts.
Please keep Daryl in your thoughts and prayers as he begins to endure the loss of his wonderful and loving wife.
Lori Young at A.L. Burruss Elementary ARISS contact
