Comments on: Dave Laird Announces Retirement http://www.cnyradio.com/2008/07/10/dave-laird-announces-retirement/ News about radio happenings in Syracuse, Utica-Rome and Ithaca-Cortland. News about TV in Syracuse and Utica. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:43:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: tony fallico http://www.cnyradio.com/2008/07/10/dave-laird-announces-retirement/comment-page-1/#comment-126 tony fallico Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:19:41 +0000 http://www.cnyradio.com/?p=230#comment-126 Not many people can say someone gave them a dream. I was a big fan of radio in the sixties and always was amazed at the style and delivery of some of the great DJ's. Dave is a natural. I so much desired to be on the air and Dave gave me that opportunity at WNTQ. With some encouragment and support we became close friends and I will always be thankful. Syracuse's loss to the airwaves is huge but Dave I wish you the best in your retirement and mant happy healthy years in Tennessee. In the words of Neil Young "with your chrome heart shining in the sun, long may you run". Your friend, Tony Fallico Not many people can say someone gave them a dream. I was a big fan of radio in the sixties and always was amazed at the style and delivery of some of the great DJ’s. Dave is a natural. I so much desired to be on the air and Dave gave me that opportunity at WNTQ. With some encouragment and support we became close friends and I will always be thankful. Syracuse’s loss to the airwaves is huge but Dave I wish you the best in your retirement and mant happy healthy years in Tennessee. In the words of Neil Young “with your chrome heart shining in the sun, long may you run”.
Your friend,
Tony Fallico

]]> By: rick snyder http://www.cnyradio.com/2008/07/10/dave-laird-announces-retirement/comment-page-1/#comment-124 rick snyder Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:46:17 +0000 http://www.cnyradio.com/?p=230#comment-124 I was working at WNDR when I met Dave Laird at Channel 9 just about the time 9 went on the air, I believe that was in 1962. We hit it off and became good friends immediately. I was unaware of the fact that Dave and I were dating the same girl at the same time. But he mentioned her name one night and I thought, "he's such a good guy, I should stop seeing Carol right now because he sounds like he's in love with her." Well, I did and he was and they got married and Dave and I have remained friends for 46 years so far. He really is one of the best people I know. He deserves all the luck in the world as he turns this corner. Dave, you know I'm happy for you and wish you the best. Syracuse is losing a good man but one who leaves a great broadcasting legacy. Rick Snyder I was working at WNDR when I met Dave Laird at Channel 9 just about the time 9 went on the air, I believe that was in 1962. We hit it off and became good friends immediately. I was unaware of the fact that Dave and I were dating the same girl at the same time. But he mentioned her name one night and I thought, “he’s such a good guy, I should stop seeing Carol right now because he sounds like he’s in love with her.” Well, I did and he was and they got married and Dave and I have remained friends for 46 years so far. He really is one of the best people I know. He deserves all the luck in the world as he turns this corner.

Dave, you know I’m happy for you and wish you the best. Syracuse is losing a good man but one who leaves a great broadcasting legacy.

Rick Snyder

]]> By: voiceman http://www.cnyradio.com/2008/07/10/dave-laird-announces-retirement/comment-page-1/#comment-122 voiceman Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:16:26 +0000 http://www.cnyradio.com/?p=230#comment-122 Dave, I always looked up to you as one of the radio greats. You gave me my first break at FIRE 14, WFBL when I was a 19 year old DJ "wanna be" from SU. I'm glad we're still in touch and wish you all the best in Tennessee. Dan Stevens Dave,

I always looked up to you as one of the radio greats. You gave me my first break at FIRE 14, WFBL when I was a 19 year old DJ “wanna be” from SU. I’m glad we’re still in touch and wish you all the best in Tennessee.

Dan Stevens

]]> By: Flower http://www.cnyradio.com/2008/07/10/dave-laird-announces-retirement/comment-page-1/#comment-121 Flower Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:19:55 +0000 http://www.cnyradio.com/?p=230#comment-121 Hey Dave, If you find yourself lonesome for the Radio airwaves please make sure you let your listeners know where to tune in. I'm going to miss you. Thanks for all the song dedications. You and Donna Summer really did help me "survive" some rough times. Best wishes and good luck in Tennessee. Louisiana loves you! Hugs, Flower Hey Dave,
If you find yourself lonesome for the Radio airwaves please make sure you let your listeners know where to tune in.
I’m going to miss you.
Thanks for all the song dedications. You and Donna Summer really did help me “survive” some rough times.
Best wishes and good luck in Tennessee.
Louisiana loves you!
Hugs,
Flower

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