As we grow older, the shock of losing friends and legendary colleagues seems to become more constant, yet we still dont want to believe they are gone. Awoke today to learn of the death of Don Cannon. Ive been blessed to work with so many brilliant people who helped me, taught me, molded me into what I have become as a broadcaster after 40 years in this industry, very few have had the impact that Don did. Listened to him growing up while I was working at WFIL in the early 70s when he was a legend at WIBG in the glory days of AM radio wars. I was just a young news/sports guy hoping to move up the food chain after learning from the best newscasters at Famous 56. I got to work with Don in 1978 after a moved back to WFIL from Birmingham, Alabama to become the sports director of Famous 56. Don gave me my first morning drive exposure in my hometown when Philly sports was crazy good. When FIL flipped to country, Don went to Sunny 104.5 and along with the incredibly talented Dennis Malloy, brought me along to become Cannon and Company. So many great times, fun radio and memories of a colleague who became a great friend and godfather to my 2nd son Chris. He was the first person to take me golfing at Cedarbrook Country Club in Blue Bell even though I really sucked. He made me a better broadcaster, showed me so many wonderful times with my young family at Disney World and other remote broadcasts and made me a better person. RIP Don! Will never forget what you meant to me.
Posted on: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 16:19:32 +0000
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