ASNSW honours memory of Barry Gerdes

[tlgerdes]

Many of you will have fond memories of my late father Barry Gerdes. It is with pleasure to inform you all that the Astronomical Society of NSW has honoured his service to the society by naming the house on the astro imaging field on the Wiruna property, the "Barry Gerdes Lodge".

Barry enjoyed his new moon weekends up there and took pride in maintaining and improving the facilities at the house for others to share and enjoy.

The "young boy" in the picture is Barry's grandson (and my son) Anthony.

[Kunama]

I'm very pleased to see this Trevor, the few times I spoke to Barry he was more than happy to offer the advice I sought.

[deanm]

Glad to hear it, Trevor - your Father was appreciated by many, far and wide!
Dean

[strongmanmike]

That's lovely Trev, very fitting indeed :)

You will be reminded of him every time you go inside too mate, so he will always be in our thoughts.

Can't believe that is your son...my they grow up fast :eyepop:

Mike

[graham.hobart]

That's so touching.
You must be very proud.
Warm wishes
Graham

[gary]

Hi Trevor,

That's wonderful and very fitting indeed.

See you next month.

Best Regards

Gary Kopff
Mt Kuring-Gai

[Jen]

Nawww that is so sweet, good to hear this, he would have loved the idea he was a lovely man :)

[GrahamL]

Great stuff Trevor !

[RobF]

Was just thinking of Barry. Only ventured down to SPSP once, but on arrival near the house was greeted by Barry and immediately felt at home.

Fitting memorial for a great guy and amateur astronomer.