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17:46
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Denise |
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Ok..this is an addendum to my
previous entry.
The date for the radio interview is actually
Monday, 3-27-06. Still no word on the television
interview so perhaps they've changed their
minds..I don't know. My apologies for the error
on the radio date though.
Thanks again everyone!!
Denise
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Saturday
09:21
03.25.2006 |
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Denise |
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Hey everyone...
Just wanted to drop a note to let anyone who
reads in Rochester know that on Monday, 4-27-06,
at 1:05 pm I will be doing a radio interview on
WHAM in order to help raise funds for Crime
Stoppers. In case you're not aware of it, this
organization was very instrumental in helping to
solve SEVEN homicides last year and they also
continue to be hopeful and faithful that someone
out there knows SOMETHING about Unkie. I will
also be giving an interview to WHAM television
which I think is going to air on the 5pm news on
Monday also. I'll keep you posted on that date
and time for sure. Crime Stoppers was and
continues to be a very active, very vital part
of helping victims, their families and the
community by offering rewards for any
information leading to the arrest of a criminal.
This organization is COMPLETELY funded by YOUR
generosity! Even if you can't listen or watch,
I'm asking that you rob your piggy banks or dig
a little deeper into your pockets to send a few
dollars their way. The wonderful people who
volunteer their time and knowledge deserve our
support to continue the good work they do.
Thank you SO much in advance for helping with
this very worthy cause.
Love,
Denise
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126 |
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Monday
07:11
03.06.2006 |
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Denise |
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Wow...I really need to check
the guestbook more often! Whoever wrote that
beautiful poem/song, thank you so much! I'm
sorry Rick had to find out in the way he did
about Unkie but I must tell you that I remember
him telling me on several occasions that the
station went off the air and he had to call
Rick! His recollections of you were fond ones.
You know it's weird and wonderful because my
daughter has these dreams from time to time.
Roger comes to her..probably because my son and
I are just so close to the situation that maybe
we're just missing the messages that Unkie is
trying to tell us but this one I want to share
with whomever reads the guestbook.
As you all know, Roger was involved in the
renovation of properties. My daughter had a
dream that she walked into an apartment and it
was empty. She browsed through going into the
kitchen...looking for some form of occupancy.
When she came out of the kitchen there were
boxes and some furniture now in the apartment
and Roger walked through the door. Even though
there was now a sign of life in this place she
knew it wasn't permanent. My daughter started
crying...confused she asked him, "Where do you
live?" He walked over to her..smiling... took
her hand and put it over her heart...then put
his own hand on top of hers. He looked into her
eyes and still smiling said..."I live in here
honey."
Swallow now...let the tears fall..and know that
he is still with us.
Love,
Denise
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125 |
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Sunday
13:04
02.19.2006 |
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Rick Wyffels |
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My name is Rick Wyffels, and
I used to work with Roger at WCMF in the
mid to late 70’s. I am an audio engineer, and I
started my career at
WCMF by working with Unkle Rog, PaulS, and
Bernie Kimple. I was the
engineer for a program called “The Live Quad
Concert From The
Downstairs Studio”, where we would mix local and
national bands in the
basement at WCMF when they where at 129 Leighton
Avenue, and broadcast
live over the air. By the time we where done
picking up, Roger would
be starting his shift at midnight, and I would
sit with him for an
hour or two before heading back to Canandaigua.
He would always say
goodnight to me over the air while I was driving
home. I did not know
about what had happened to Roger until this
morning when I saw the
note on RoadRunner.
Roger was a great guy, and my recollections of
my time at WCMF are
always inclusive of him. You have my heartfelt
condolences.
God Bless,
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124 |
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Thursday
19:41
01.26.2006 |
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Peter DeGroff |
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Hi, Denise! Pete from
Photikon calling. So sorry to hear of your
leaving. I can understand why, When I met you I
told you to keep your resume current. Wasn`t
kidding, was I? No, I really don`t want those
xmas party pictures= I`m trying to get out
myself! Anyway it was awesome getting to know
you and you are really a special person. Too bad
it was too short. Anyway I think I bought a
house!, guess I wont be riding anytime soon.
Anytime you want to write back... my address is
attached. Cocktails? Bye dear=hope to hear from
you again.
Peter B. DeGroff
pbdegroff@earthlink.net
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123 |
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Monday
22:20
01.09.2006 |
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Anonymous |
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HE PUTS DOWN HIS BASS
AND WALKS TOWARDS THE LIGHT
PERFECT, BEAUTIFUL OLD SOUL
FOREVER SILENCED FROM THE NIGHT
A RENISSANCE MAN
NEVER AFRAID TO LET OTHERS SHINE
GRACEFUL AND COMPASSIONATE
SO GENEROUS AND KIND
FORGIVE ME FOR OUR PATHS
HAVE DRIFTED APART
WE SHARED SO MANY MOMENTS
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART
IT DOESN’T MATTER HOW OR WHEN YOU LEFT
ONLY THAT YOU WERE HERE
MY DEAR WISE FRIEND
I WILL ALWAYS FEEL YOU NEAR
PLAY ON
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122 |
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Monday
23:20
12.19.2005 |
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Lisa |
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Well...I have been thinking
for the past week about what I should write
here. First off I want to say what a wonderful
evening last Monday was at the Susan B. Anthony
Park. The feeling was perfect...the cold air was
over taken by the warmth of the reason.
The support from our local officals was so very
touching...Mayor Duffy, DA Mike Green, Senator
Joe Robach, Investigator Gary Galetta, plus
several members of the Rochester police Dept.
These men are extremely busy but found the time
to brave the bitter cold and share thoughts.
To see so many from WCMF...just as touching.
Again, very busy individuals, but they spared
the time to lend their hearts and thoughts for
the moment.
I feel the need to express how I felt as the
vigil ended. The best word to describe my
thoughts is disappointment! I have worked in the
local music industry for more than 25 years, I
have seen hundereds of bands come and go, and
many still remain. Most were the same bands that
Unkle Roger stood behind and supported
relentlessly.
I so expected to see some of these musicians
there. But...nope...just Jeff Cosco and member
of the Fugitives. (If there were any other
musicians there, I apologize, it may be that I
just don't know you)
Sure, time has passed and the shock of losing
Unk has subsided, but the loyality and respect
should remain. The average public was certainly
aware of the vigil, CMF announced it for several
days, the Democrat & Chronicle did a story on
the front page of the local section on the
previous Friday, All of the local TV stations
pushed it as well. So there goes the excuse
of...I didn't know. Some may have not
known...but everyone????
All of our local news stations and the D&C were
there to report on the event. Even some of them
asked if there were any local musicans there
that Rog supported that they could interview.
Other than Jeff, I saw no one that I could refer
them to. Sad...so very sad.
I am sure many will think my words are harsh,
but I needed to vent.
Roger was such a humble man. I only wish we had
honored him before he was taken, but knowing the
man that he was, he would never have allowed it.
May my friend,Unkle Rog rest in peace.
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Thursday
05:44
12.15.2005 |
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Denise |
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I woke up this morning with a
vision in my head. It was from the story that
Jennifer Johnson from Chanel 13 did for the
Vigil on Monday. Of course everyone who spoke
and said such beautiful, touching and funny
things about Roger which Jen managed to squeeze
into a few short minutes were there, but the
thing that stood out..the thing that literally
woke me up...were the smiling happy faces of my
dearest friends all in one place!
My best friend and sister Deb in her hooded,
Hobbit cape, my other sis' Lisa..her face so red
from the cold she slightly resembled
Rudolph...lol, little Karen dressed for the
weather and looking like a Christmas elf, sweet
Sally...ALL of your smiling faces were what
greeted me this morning. How blessed can anyone
be?? THIS, dear friends, is what keeps me going.
It's what dries my tears. It's my silver lining
to this cloud. There are no treasures in the
world that compare to this.
I was thinking about seeing another face in the
crowd and I actually thought my imagination was
getting the best of me for a few seconds. Former
"Fugitive" great...singer...songwriter and
legendary sex symbol *wink*...Matt "Tigerboy"
Sabo! "I miss you most of all Scarecrow". For
the first and only time that night...I cried
when I saw YOU. A flood of such wonderful
memories come over me whenever I see any of you
from that band. We had such a close little
family in that phase of our life and I know it
was always a memory that Roger treasured and
along with him...so do I.
Jeff honey...as always...you make me laugh so
much! When you arrived with your winter, French
Bistro look going and soon enough donned your
"homie" look with your knitted hat and
sunglasses...you kill me! LOL! It was
coooooooold baby! Good thing you had a plan "B"!
Needless to say...Christmas is certainly not my
favorite holiday anymore. For obvious reasons
the "joy" of the season has been robbed
certainly from me...but most of all from my son.
It's difficult to say but those gunshots will
echo in his head for the rest of his life. The
struggle HE goes through is so much
different..so much more heartbreaking than mine
I believe. But for me...hanging on to the memory
of these gatherings..as difficult as they are in
the planning...make the season just a little
brighter again. I just can't say "THANK YOU"
enough.
I wish everyone the Merriest of Christmases and
the happiest of new years. God is blessing you
all as I write this I know! Be safe out there my
friends until we meet again.
Denise
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Tuesday
08:37
12.13.2005 |
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Denise |
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Well where do I begin to talk
about how absolutely PERFECT last night turned
out!!?? There are NO possible words to express
the intense gratitude and admiration for
EVERYONE who braved the bitter cold temperatures
to come out to the vigil and support what Roger
believed in and what I stand for in our
community. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!
The atmosphere was one of complete love and and
amazing spirit and as solemn as the event could
have been, it was actually EXACTLY what I had in
mind when Stan Main came to me about doing
something this year. Everyone was in good
spirits and remembered Roger in the way I know
he wanted to be remembered in.
Jeff honey...what can I say? Freezing fingers
and toes and God only knows what that did to
your guitar too but YOU ALWAYS PERSEVERE and I
can't even tell you how valuable your friendship
and your support are to me! For a change I've
been crying tears of joy instead of intense
sadness and it feels so GOOD!
Lisa my love..you're a treasure. I knew you
would be the one to arrive there and just whip
everyone into order! LOL! EVERYONE from WCMF was
so incredible with setting up that tent and
putting up with this idea! But you guys...you
saw my vision and you made it exactly the way I
envisioned the event! Dare I say how happy I
am??
My warmest thanks also go out to Mayor Duffy not
only for braving the cold to be with all of us
but for his very poignant speech, Mr. Green for
showing your support too, Senator Rorbach for
once again letting us know that you will not
forget us! I think it was really important for
the community to see you come out and support
not just Roger's memory and my cause, but for
EVERYONE who's been affected by crime in our
city. THANK YOU!
Weeze, Kano, Dino, Vince, God...everyone at the
station...what you guys share and bring to this
kind of event is absolutely priceless and I will
never forget you or stop admiring you for this.
There is no gratitude that seems sufficient but
I'll think of something I swear!
Gary Galetta. My hero...my supporter...my
friend. You ease the pain of this whole
situation so very much and again..words can't
say what you mean to me. You need to hear from
someone how awesome you really are and how much
faith I have in what you're doing and how well
you do your job. YOU dear man, have so much
heart and I feel like God drop kicked you into
our lives to personally handle this case. I know
in my heart of hearts that you won't give up
until this crime is solved.
I know I've got more to say but it will have to
wait until later because I have to get to work!
I haven't forgotten about all the friends who
showed up last night but I'll write more later!
LOVE YOU ALL!!!
Denise
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119 |
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Monday
15:49
12.12.2005 |
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Tristan |
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My love is with you Rog. I'll
miss you allways.
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