One of my heroes lays dying

[Haunted]

Casey Kasem Dead -- Radio Legend Dies at 82 After Battling Parkinson's Disease | TMZ.com

The world grieves.

 

[GNTLGNT]

...dammit, dammit, dammit!!!!!!!!....god I am just sick, even though I knew it was coming...his star is for sure at the top of life's Billboard charts...thank you man, for being an inspiration to a wet behind the ears announcer...35 years now in the biz, and I have you to thank for much of it...

 

[Haunted]

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/16/business/media/casey-kasem-wholesome-voice-of-pop-radio-dies-at-82.html?emc=edit_na_20140615&nlid=60724521&_r=0

The consummate gentleman.

 

[Neesy]

Rest in Peace Casey Kasem

 

[blunthead]

(((((Scott)))))
(((((Casey Kasem, family, friends and fans)))))

 

[king family fan]

RIP

 

[Dana Jean]

Aw dang. Thanks for everything Casey.

 

[Spideyman]

May he now be in total peace. RIP, Casey.

((((Scott))))

 

[ghost19]

RIP to Mr. Kasem. Best wishes to the family.

 

[doowopgirl]

...I don't wish to sound melodramatic, but one of my true heroes in the broadcasting business is not long from his clearing. You may or may not be aware of the circus surrounding Casey Kasem, as his family bickers over what's "right" for him. Frankly, all I care about is him-not the idiocy of his brood. Casey doesn't know me, he'll never know of me and that's OK. I know him...spent years listening to his legendary American Top 40 Countdown. Also, many a Saturday afternoon I sat in the jock chair in the radio studio with Casey, spinning the big old four hour show on vinyl-this was in my "cub" days as a DJ and Announcer...he was my inspiration, my teacher and my "friend"...I have always tried to let those who have a profound influence on me, know that...but he slipped through my fingers...somewhere in "other worlds" I may get the opportunity...I struggle to try to convey how much this one will hurt my heart, how he made me love radio as much as he did...not only that, but he gave me many a laugh as the voice of Shaggy on Scooby-Doo...his was a unique and God-given talent, and now that he can only communicate through gestures and that wonderful voice is silenced, a little piece of me will die with him...I can think of no more fitting tribute to Casey than to wish you all, his favorite closing line from AT-40..."Keep Your Feet on the Ground and Keep Reaching for the Stars"....

As usual you hit the nail on the head. I hope they can get over themselves.

 

[arista]

RIP Casey a true iconic gentleman and forever Shaggy

 

[Out of Order]

Used to listen all the time. What a voice..................

RIP

 

[mjs9153]

Sorry for the loss of one of your heroes,GNT,losing our past is never easy..hope you get to shake his hand in the clearing at the end of path,or on that Pacific beach,or wherever,whatever,lies ahead..