It is with the deepest regret I have to inform you that Chris Burnat passed away on Wednesday 11th June.
Chris had been unwell for some time but despite all his problems he had continued to work on SME until very recently.
As many of you know, Chris had been a long time supporter of SME, and latterly Koozali.
He worked tirelessly in the background, one of the great unsung heroes, and his recent work on v9 has been phenomenal.
Quite simply v9 would be nowhere near ready without is enthusiasm and invaluable contributions to it.
We all owe him the most enormous debt of gratitude.
Though professional in his approach he was never one to make a fuss, particularly as his illness took its toll, and I am sure that if he knew that I was writing this much he would have blown my ears off !
However, his support of both SME, and me personally, should not pass as quietly as he has.
Amongst his wide and varied interests I know that he was a lover of music, and a piano player, a lover of food, loved his weekend retreat to the jungle for time in the bush with his partner, had a keen interest and knowledgeable of local radio, was quietly funny, and an all round lovely man.
He will be sorely missed by us all.
Ironically his last words to me a few days ago were 'I wish I could do a little more SME'.
So do I Chris. So do we all.
https://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/vale-chris-burnatJohn Crisp
President - Koozali Foundation