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Holly I just learned of Dennis passing I am Kandyce Keller Hayden I am Craig Keller sister Dennis and Craig were besties till we lost Craig in 1982 I give you my condolences for your loss of one of the best men I have ever known I would love to speak to you please call me 208. 6160530  I live in Boise Id take care.  
I barely new Dennis, I met him a couple of times exchanging radio stuff. His weath of information on ham radio was great. we talked on the phone many times when I had questions about radio stuff.
When I heard he had passed - It was like I lost an old friend. I still think of calling him when I have radio question :(
Robert Harrison
Hayward, CA, USA to Plymouth Idaho

In December several years ago, Dennis was kind enough to fly Bob and myself with our new dog and my girlfriend and her new dog to Idaho to drop them off for dog training. It was great because we did not have to drive over the Sierra Nevada‘s in December. The ride was somewhat exciting as Dennis gave us a very close-up view of the Sierra mountains snow and Lake Tahoe.

Kathy & Bob  Harrison 

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More Valentine’s Day in S.F. with Holly and Dennis
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After reading many of your memories about Dennis, I realize I got to the party late.  I didn't meet Dennis and Holly until about 1992 (I think) when they bought an Aero Commander 500B and needed insurance required training.
In short order, Dennis absorbed everything I could teach him. He made my job so easy!  One of my favorite memories is of us doing landings at Half Moon Bay with Holly in the back, enjoying the day.  I changed his name to Dennis Piloto in my address book and I would always greet him as "Your Airworthiness."

Our lives continued on for decades centered around aviation.  Then, in 2016, at Dennis's insistence, I re-licensed for Ham Radio.  Now we shared two worlds and we did combine them.  Another favorite memory (so many!) was having a QSO with him from the Falcon 50, using its HF radio and Dennis pointing his huge antenna in my general direction pulling in my signal.  That was a promise to each other fulfilled.  Now I addressed him as "Your Resonance, King of the Ham Shacks."

We talked often of airplanes, radios, poodles and politics.  I never thought there would be a time when I could not pick up the phone and talk to my dearest friend.  I still find myself experiencing something and thinking, I've to to call Dennis and aks (as we used to say to each other)  him about _____"
I will apologize for not attending his memorial.  There is a medical situation with my wife that keeps me from traveling.  I'm sure everyone understands that, but I know I should be there. 

I trust you'll all honor your friendship with Dennis in your particular way, and I hope I'll get to hear about it.


73, Keith S Gordon
K7KSG
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Dennis looking out toward the…
2020, Polito Poodle Palace
Dennis looking out toward the valley and beyond at the golden hour, keeping me and Holly entertained with cocktails and great stories!!
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2020, Polito Poodle Palace
I love this moment ... Holly and Dennis in their happy place with their loves.
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I Only Have Eyes For You 🎶
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Our Wedding Day ❤️
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an evening with Friends
2018, San Mateo, CA, USA
an evening with Friends
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