Larry Van Horn is a well-known figure and expert  in the Dxing community, known for his extensive experience as a Dxer and publisher of specialized publications in the field. While I have not had the pleasure of meeting him in person, I do have a few books from his Tiare Publications company in my radio bookshelf, including a book on QSL hunting and another on writing letters in Malay which I purchased in the early 90s. More recently, I purchased one of Gale's radio guides authored by his wife.(Ai enhanced text for better clarification )

Here is the news as stated in swling: https://swling.com/blog/2023/10/rest-in-peace-larry-van-horn/
I’ve been away for almost a week and a number of readers have written in to express their condolences after only recently learning that a legend in our radio world, Larry Van Horn, passed away in August after a short period of illness. 
I remember meeting Larry once when I stopped in unannounced at The Monitoring Times HQ in Brasstown, North Carolina. He was a true gentleman and shared his enthusiasm for the airwaves with me for a couple of hours. He was a passionate radio man through and through. 
Of course, our condolences and hearts go out to his wife Gayle Van Horn and son, Loyd Van Horn, both of whom are also prominent figures in our radio world.

Zacharias Liangas

exMusic Producer Greek Music Refuge / Dangdut  and Beyond
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