My heart is heavy.
We lost a radio guy (in the middle of this photo)
My thoughts are with family and friends who will be missing his footprint he left on our lives.
Ike Erickson was the best.
He was instrumental in my career...
1.
My first day on the job in 1988 at CKSY, Ike handed me the keys to the CKSY Van and said "make sure this is clean and get it washed please." His lesson, we all pitch in around here, and multi task. Team effort.
2.
In 1989, Ike went to the GM at CKSY and said, "Why don't we give this Hetherington kid a try at mornings on air?"
I dont know what Ike saw in me, but thanks to his push, I Started my run as a morning show host in CK. It lasted 35 years. Faith.
3.
The year...I dont recall. (Too many to mention)
I was making a few mistakes..... A late arrival to work at 5am occasionally, some bad choices on air... and management was considering letting me go. Ike went to bat for me. "He's 22 years old, give him a chance to grow into the role" They kept me. Give second chances to your people. See how they respond.
He always had my back.
I owe you more Ike than you'll ever know. I look forward to our next get together. ❤️