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14:29
12.12.2005 |
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As the Local Sales Manager of WCMF, I
would just like to say how honored I am to work for such
an incredible radio station that Uncle Roger was so
instrumental in helping to build. I love to hear all the
stories from Kano, WEASE and Dino or their time spent
with Roger. Roger's dedication to WCMF was unmatched by
anyone.
Your legacy will never be forgotten
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Sunday
18:42
12.11.2005 |
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Hey all. I don't know where the press
release came from on the Jeff Cosco Newsletter but the
address for the Vigil is NOT 39 King Street. It's 39
MADISON STREET.
On the Tony and Dee "Get Out of The House" segment today
there was also a bit of misinformation. They set the
time for the vigil beginning at 9pm. This is incorrect.
The vigil is being held from 5pm to 9pm.
Despite all the confusion, I look forward to seeing
whoever shows up at the right place at the right time!
Thanks for everything!
Denise
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116 |
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Tuesday
18:37
12.06.2005 |
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Wow...ok...I think I need to add an
addendum to my last entry because I've managed to hurt
someone who's very dear to me without even meaning to.
What I meant by saying that the music is "secondary" is
that of all of the people I spoke with...Jeff is the
only one...once again...who really came through. It does
seem that people do react better when someone from WCMF
calls them and yes...that does make me sad..and it IS
sad. So..I wanted to bring the focus on another part of
Roger's life that yes..was the most important thing to
him besides his family...in his last years. I figured if
Jeff was going to be the only one playing then at least
I should let people know that the music isn't going to
be the main focus at this function. If anyone is
offended by that then..well...I'm sorry that it's the
truth. There are few veterans out here who actually knew
Roger in his prime and fortunately Jeff happens to be
one of them...apparently the ONLY one of them. Maybe I
went about recruiting the wrong way..hell..I'm not a
promoter or anything....I'm just me. The only thing I
can do is tug on people's heart strings and when that
doesn't work..for a cause like this...it's just plain
heart breaking.
I'm glad Jeff posted my entry even though it may have
come out the wrong way. I'm especially sad that Jeff may
even think I could "lump" him in with those comments. If
I did feel that way about HIM then I simply wouldn't say
anything at all.
I didn't talk to a hundred artists or anything but out
of the one's I did talk to...Jeff is the only one who
responded. And that's fine! That's great! Hey...I know
where his heart is.
I'm not finished trying...I'm just running short on
resourses.
So..again I say...if you understand what my goal is for
Monday...what OUR goal is for Monday...then please come.
Let's just look at this as a time of
togetherness...wether there's music or not...it's the
people that really count.
With my apology to "you know who you are"....
Denise
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115 |
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Sunday
21:38
12.04.2005 |
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Well...thanks all for your kind
words. I do look from time to time. If you do come out
to the vigil on the 12th, please don't do it for the
music...that's so secondary and there's not going to be
much of it anyway. This vigil isn't just about Roger or
showcasing any bands or artists. Perhaps that's why
people did not respond to me but did respond to calls
from 'CMF. Sad really. Anyway...my goal for this vigil
was to focus on Roger's NON musical life. How he wanted
to make a difference in the community by setting an
example for tenants...by caring about their situations
in life. By showing them that there IS such a thing as a
non slum lord. There's so much about Roger that people
don't know and it's my goal to let them know. Seriously
I know that the local music scene definitely took
backseat to his later goals in life. This vigil is
spotlighting EVERYONE who has lost a loved one to a
violent crime over the last two years. These are the
people who will be attending. Most of the people have
lost children which is even more sad. WE need to let
them know that their loved ones are NOT forgotten
either. Maybe I'm fortunate in that Roger was a
celebrity and because of his notoriety his crime gets
more publicity. Because of this I feel it is MY
responsibility to give all the "non" noticed people
notoriety. This didn't just happen to Jason and me...it
happened to so many others. Just because they weren't a
radio personality doesn't make it any less painful or
any less important. So...if you understand what my goal
is for this vigil..which Stan Main has so graciously and
completely partnered with me on..then Monday, December
12th from 5 to 9 pm at 39 Madison Street, off of West
Main is where you need to be. Thanks for reading..and
thanks in advance from ALL of us..for your support.
Denise
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114 |
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Friday
18:20
11.25.2005 |
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Denise & Jason,
Think of you guys often. as you best put it...Cold but
not closed. As long as I'm here it will be my priority!
Keep in touch. G
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113 |
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Sunday
19:53
08.14.2005 |
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Denise,
Unk would be so proud of your courage and perseverence.
He is sadly missed. You cant spend time trying to figure
out "why", In todays society it seems people dont need
reasons...which is sad.
God Bless you and your families..keep your chin up!! Jim
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112 |
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Monday
21:43
08.08.2005 |
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(Haustein) Bruce Richmond |
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I Had the pleasure to work with Uncle
Rog from 1981 to 1983 at WCMF, during which time I had
the pleasure to produce "the Jazz Show". We always had a
blast! Remember the fun; remember the man and his
mission to promote local music with "HOMEGROWN". Sorry
to read of his premature departure. A real talent will
be missed.
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111 |
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Sunday
22:31
06.26.2005 |
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i know that this years benefit has
had many curve balls thrown at it.but no matter what
,this show must go on.not for the bands .for Rog and his
music.we must show this city that a fallen comrade will
NOT be forgotten."have faith,believe". with everything
that the"home grown "show had against it
Rog stuck with it because he believed in it so much.like
roger i believe in this event.
chin up! ,todd
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110 |
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Wednesday
01:55
06.22.2005 |
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Just found this site and think it's
great. I havn't been back to Rochester for many, many
years except for an all too breif visit. Miss you all
but most of all miss Roger and anyone who was a friend
or companion of his. Unk just had a fabulous heart and
brought out the best in all of those who were able to be
in his company. I'll make it a point to stop by here now
and then to keep up on things Denise.
For a few years in the 80's I'd hand Unk the mic at
Midnight and more often than not I'd just hang in the
studio with him for an hour of two. Rog liked the
company and at times would even beg me to hang out a
little longer...I think that was one of the reasons he
always liked the late night shifts because it afforded
him the opportunity to have friends, musicians etc. just
pop on by and say hi without disturbing station business
as would happen during the day. The pay sucked but for
Roger it was all about connecting with the audience,
which to him were all his friends, and at those hours he
could be your best buddy. Just look at the comments here
from those "C" trick types who loved him.
After leaving Rochester in 1991 I moved on to stations
in Baltimore, Albany and now make my home outside
Seattle so it's hard to visit. I've been out of radio
for some years now and don't really miss it, except
those days with UNK at WCMF.
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109 |
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Wednesday
09:44
06.15.2005 |
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moved back to roch sorry to hear
about roger.
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