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12-14-2013, 02:34 PM | #1 |
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Mighty Mo
In this past Thursday's (12/12) issue of the Granite State News -
Obituary for Bill Whall, aka Mighty Mo. According to the obit, he passed away back in late November at Huggins Hospital. Not a lot of detail about his service to boaters relaying VHF calls, phone messages, weather info, etc. all around the lake. He will be much missed. RIP Mo, and thanks. |
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12-14-2013, 03:42 PM | #2 |
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Yes, I was very sad to read that too. It said he volunteered for the MP. It is the end of an era on the lake. He will be missed.
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12-15-2013, 12:32 PM | #3 |
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Thanks Mighty Mo
Mighty Mo could always be counted on to warn boaters when a storm was coming. And we took his warnings seriously. His radio call of "Attention all boaters on Winnipesaukee ........" always caught our attention.
When we got stranded at a friend's island dock a few years ago, I called him on the radio for the tow boat number, not knowing if we would be able to get going under our own power. (We were able to use the radio, just couldn't start the boat). He provided the number and asked if we needed anything. I advised him that we would be staying the night and figuring out what was wrong in the morning as it was getting dark. He called us on the radio the next morning to see if we were okay and again, to ask if we needed anything. I've never forgotten his kindness and reassuring voice. I'm sure he assisted many a boater on Winni and he will be missed by all. Sue |
12-18-2013, 12:34 AM | #5 |
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Dear friend:
Mighty Mo was always there.
When my kids were out on the Lake they always had the VHF on and if they got in to a fix, and it happened often, Mighty Mo was there to get Deb's Joy or the Misty underway to bring them back home. A real guardian angle. For those who do not know, why Mighty MO? Bill was very proud of his service during the Korean war on the USS Missouri. I believe that he was a "ships serviceman". Sort of a taylor, cobbler, barber and basicly the guy who kept everything going. Not the guy who fired the sixteen inchers, but the guy who really made it happen. Hence his handle, Mighty Mo. He will be mised. God bless you Mighty Mo and I hope that there is a VHF in Heaven. MistyBlue. |
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12-18-2013, 04:22 PM | #6 |
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Mighty Mo
He was a great asset to the area. Many years ago we chatted about the people he knew from when he worked at WBZ-TV (Boston TV-4). I was always amazed at how proficient he was at what he did as he was visually impaired. IIRC he went through a new medical procedure several years ago that restored his sight. I'll look for the News articles about Mighty MO (including the eye surgery) when I have time (and if no one else posts the links before I do).
He will be missed.
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12-18-2013, 05:00 PM | #7 |
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We always looked forward to hearing Mighty Mo's voice on the VHF. We felt he was looking after us even though we never met. He will surely be missed.
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I agree with Sue
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Eye Surgery Article from the Forum...
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• An article from the Citizen is quoted there, which "could not be found"; however, my recollection was that Dr. Eric Lewis, MD, determined that his sight could be restored, and the successful surgery was performed by Dr. William Marsh, MD—both of Wolfeboro. • The link shows an indication of Mighty Mo's sense of humor in this screenshot: |
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