Paul Harvey

When I was a little boy, I remember hearing Paul Harvey's distinctive voice coming from the radio speakers in my Dad's truck.

Last Friday his voice was, sadly, silenced.

I liked hearing him speak.

It often seemed to me like he was talking to me. And sometimes appreciation for his show was the only thing my dad and I had in common.

He was witty, and well spoken but he sounded very down home. I will miss hearing him.

I loved his "rest of the stories" and I felt that my day had been well rounded when I heard him finally say,"good day". The way his voice would uplift on the last syllable always let me know that while he was signing off I could expect to hear him again on the next day.

He provided continuity where sometimes I didn't have much stability, and that was always a comfort.

When I "outgrew" Mr. Rogers he filled that spot and I truly appreciated it.

There is an ever lengthening list of people who I grew up with who are passing on.

I miss them all.

So this is a tribute to them, those who, I feel have enriched my life, both still living and deceased.

I would encourage my readers to also share here their favorites who have either simply retired or even passed on.

Thank you Mr. Rogers I wish my daughters could have had the chance to grow up with you.

And you too Captain Kangaroo. I really liked Mr. Greenjeans the best though.

Farewell Ladmo. I always cherished the times I was able to watch you and Wallace, even Gerald was a treat for me.

I liked Johnny Carson. very few times was I allowed to stay up late enough to watch his show. but maybe he will show up again??

James Doohan,(thanks for the autograph, you are missed)

Mark Twain, James Herriot, C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Tony Hillerman (wish I could have met you guys)

Richard Dean Anderson, Meg Ryan, Still might meet you?

Kenny Rogers, Reba McIntire, keep on singing.

And Good Day.