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After Paul Harvey passed away on February 28, 2009, WGN Radio posted a message board so his fans could share their memories. Here are their thoughts:

Paul Harvey remembered!
written by MJ Jones, March 07, 2009

March 7,2009
Several years ago Paul Harvey eloquently read a story from a fellow
Oklahoman, Jenkin Lloyd Jones, "Who is tampering with the sole of America".
After the radio program finished, I called Mr. Harvey's office-and Paul
Harvey asnwered the phone!I said to Mr. Harvey that I had used that article
for a forensic declamation and had gone to state with that particular work
and received a first place in that area in the Wisconsin State Forensic
contest; but I needed to have a copy of the article. Mr. Harvey gave me
Mr. Jones' office phone number and suggested I call. I called Mr. Jones'
home and talked with Mr.Jenkin Lloyd Jones himself! Mr. Jones was flattered! He like my name as well! I told him that Paul Harvey had read the article on his radio program! What a thrill to be able to talk with both men!Paul Harvey always introduced us to positive thoughts!
It made 'your day'!I hope his Paul Harvey radio broadcast will continue and
we continue to hear"the rest of the story"!

"Good day," Paul...you will be greatly missed.
written by Pamela J. Thompson, March 07, 2009

On Sunday March 1, 2009, I found out on page 3 of the front section of The Birmingham News that the legendary newscaster Paul Harvey had died. What a huge shock to the broadcasting industry! His unique, one-of-a-kind style of reporting will be greatly missed by all I'm sure. My father, who died on August 4, 2001, was quite an admirer of Mr. Harvey and almost always listened to his newscasts. He even owned one of his books entitled REMEMBER THESE THINGS. "Good day," Paul...you will never be forgotten.

He was my chastizer...
written by David Valkema, March 07, 2009

Paul Harvey and his beloved wife, Angel, attended the same church I did in the mid 1990's - The Salvation Army's Norridge Citadel. He was happy when I announced that I was going to leave my Salvation Army development officer position to become an ordained and commissioned officer. He took me aside and told me I had "what it takes to lead at the pulpit".

When I left the Norridge Corps to go to the Salvation Army's SFOT (seminary), he made sure to come up to me to tell me he would be following my carreer in the Salvation Army church. However, I became disenfranchised with the Salvation Army's heavy beaurocratic administrative structure and eventually left the SFOT.

Mr. Harvey contacted me at home a few months after this and chastized me for giving up on my "calling". I told him that I just didn't see anyway I could ever work in such a administration heavy organization. He said, "no, no, no! That's not what I mean. I mean that you still have fire in you to do good. Why aren't you doing it even outside of the Salvation Army?". He went on to chastize me into finishing my almost completed Master of Divinity. He told me to continue on challenging people's notion of what they thought of God. He told me to continue to bring God out of the boxes people had created for themselves and God. He reminded me that God did not exist for our purposes, but we for His.

This man was a true loving minister of God and his love! I will always remember him, of course for his wonderful radio voice, but also for his ability to chastize me to continue on "doing good".

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written by Bob and LaVerne Ahrens, March 07, 2009

Unable to adequately express how much Mr. Harvey's broadcasts have meant to us, I realized -- with his voice echoing in my mind, in the pre-dawn darkness -- that the key words are his words.

For more than a half-century, his news and his views, spoken in easy-to-understand shirt-sleeve english, have informed, amused, moved and inspired us. He was an uncommon champion of the common man. We resonated, deeply, to his Middle American perspective and values. He was our spokesman, and he made us Proud to be Americans.

It was while listening to the noon-hour news and farm report from Chicago, the hub of the heartland, that I first heard the voice of Paul Harvey. Uncle Irv -- adept, himself, at packaging a mountain of meaning in a minimum of words -- introduced him, saying, "Paul Harvey can give the best five minute sermons I have ever heard." And I learned important lessons about life as we listened together, then talked and laughed about what he had said.

During that Golden Age of Radio, I loved to don headphones, tune my homemade crystal or superhet radio to the wonderful stories riding the airwaves, and let my imagination soar! There is great power in word pictures, painted in the mind. Paul Harvey understood and said that, and no one could do it better.

We are sad that he has left us ......yet happy that he and his Angel are living, forever together.

Eternally Grateful,
Bob and LaVerne Ahrens

retired federal express crourier
written by paul e. ziaja, March 06, 2009

i was lucky enough to have the harvey family on my route. iwas there everyday for several months.during that time period,i was luck enough to meet all three harveys.they all were super friendly,and happy to see me.ever on days i arrived late with their packages.my route was changed and i never got to say goodbye to some of my best customers and i hope friends.but i have been loyal listener for over thirty plus years.i always enjoyed listening to paul's two newscast but so,so much enjoyed the rest of the story.paul thank you for your wonderful service, and friendship.

One of a Kind
written by Shane Castilo, March 06, 2009

Upon hearing the news of his passing, I was flooded with emotion. It was as though a member of my family had passed away. Larger than life and able to transcend generations, I think many of us as listeners felt as though Paul Harvey would live forever. Sure we knew that he would leave us one day, but in an ever-changing, unstable world, "The Rest of the Story" was one of life's constants. Paul, you were one of a kind. After passing through Heaven's Gates, I look forward to hearing the final "Rest of the Story".

a genius who touched americans' hearts
written by ron barber, March 06, 2009

he had a way with words---and a way to deliver those
words that no one will ever equal.

my best guess is that you could repeat virtually
any broadcast he ever made and find poetry, truth
and beauty.

and, that's the crux of his brilliance.

pick any broadcast he made over the many decades,
and you could listen, and listen to any one of them
and be wowed.

THAT'S the presenter and poet of history and truth
that Paul Harvey was.

he thrilled us with his broadcasts, each and every one,
and he told us 'the way it was'---and to this day, is.

a hundred, a thousand years from now, i defy any broadcaster
to better his legacy.

the radio poet for the ages; he was radio's shakespeare...

sad day!
written by Jamie Mashburn, March 06, 2009

Listening to the news today and found out mr. Harvey had passed on. I remember listening to him almost every morning on my way to work and school. I used to keep my radio tuned in on purpose to hear the rest of the story. I feel like he was part of making a great morning. So he will be missed... RIP Paul Harvey.

Perfection
written by Mike Clemens, March 05, 2009

No sound bites. No callers. No guests. No loud breaking news music beds.

With just a typewriter and a microphone, Mr. Harvey delivered the news of the day with facts, feelings, and some tidbit you could share at the dinner table that evening.

Gosh, I'm going to miss those 15 minutes mid-days from Monday - Saturday on what's happening the world. And his take on those stories.

Paul Harvey did leave us something that will outlast his wonderful, incredible run. Optimism. That tomorrow can, and will be, a better day..

Mike Clemens
Milwaukee

Thank you!
written by Shirley Herring, March 05, 2009

Paul Harvey was one of a kind. I listened to him as I did my father because I felt he was telling me the Whole truth, including details that were omitted from other newscast. I loved his style and his perspective. He will be missed! Blessings on Paul Jr. and his family as they grieve this loss and carry on his legend.

What A Story!!
written by Michael, March 04, 2009

I remember hearing Paul Harvey occasionally when I was young; he was one of the few radio voices my father (who controlled the radio!) would hesitate to listen to. Time passed, and as I became a more regular listener to WGN, I avidly looked forward to every word Mr. Harvey said; especially, "The Rest Of The Story" feature. I loved hearing Paul speak, because it sounded as if he thought very carefully before he spoke .. not in the 'politically correct' way, but to make it clear to the listener that he was not just imparting words, but ideas. Part of my religious activity requires public speaking and reading from manuscripts or outlines, so the ability to speak clearly, and convincingly, is a quality I admire -- and I have to say I envy Scott Shannon, among others, who had a chance to fill in for Paul! And it was a lot of fun trying to figure out who the person was in "The Rest Of The Story" before Paul revealed the name - I got it a couple of times, but still wound up doing more research because my curiosity had been piqued. And now, this warm, powerful and intelligent voice has been stilled -- but I will NEVER forget it!!

Farewell Friend
written by Matt Robertson, March 03, 2009

I can remember for many years now looking forward to hearing Paul Harvey on the radio, and waiting intently for "The REST of the story." I can't help but think of the many humorous lines Mr. Harvey read and the way he presented the stories will never be forgotten. Paul Harvey is a legend and for those of us who for whatever reason grew up listening to the radio, an old friend. Goodbye Paul and may you rest in peace.

Remembering
written by Katherine, March 03, 2009

My father taught us growing up to listen to radio. i am 46 years old now and still listen to radio. I am also trying to teach my 10-yeard old daughter to "listen" to radio. It has worked. With all the stories on the air and television she now is asking who died. I told her Paul Harvey and she said "that guy that tells the stories and ends it with the rest of it" close and it counts. She is paying attention. Everyone loved the stories. My favorite that still is hard to grasp is Adolf Hitler.
May his family and friends find the peace that comes in time.

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written by Bill in Iowa, March 03, 2009

You could tell by listening to him for two minutes, that he truly loved what he was doing.

He was one of the great ones, and he WILL be missed....

God has started to assemble a legendary team of DJs upstairs, THAT'S for sure....Paul Harvey, Bob Collins, and "Chicago Eddie"...God bless all of you.....

miss you paul harvey
written by francis, March 03, 2009

i used love to listen to paul harvey i was 10 years old id have tune it in to listen he was like an old friend later in my years im now 41. i just wish paul harvey jr would take over the program hes really good too. god bless paul we love ya and see later on down the road.
francis

remembering Mr. Harvey
written by Charles Stanley, March 02, 2009

My dad taught Paul Aurandt in Sunday School at the Church of God on Fifth and Madison in Tulsa when Paul was just a boy. Paul attended Tulsa Central High School where Isabelle Ronan taught English and Drama. She also taught what became Radio. In time her students took over a local station (KVOO) for a day every year. Her students included such as Tony Randall, Paul Harvey, and Jim Ruddle.

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written by Sharon James, March 02, 2009

A few years back on Labor Day I called WGN for some information regarding the Paul Harvey program. They transferred me to his telephone and instead of a secretary answering the phone it was Paul Harvey himself. I was so
astonished and thrilled to be able to talk to him. We had a nice chat and to this day I can't remember what I had called about - but I'll never forget how kind he was to me on the phone and how we visited for a few minutes like old friends. I have enjoyed listening to him over the years and will miss his voice. I hope Paul Jr. keeps up "The Rest of the Story"
Thanks for the memories.

The day could not begin
written by Tom Carr , March 02, 2009

As a young man working next to my grandfather on his farm the day could not begin with out the soft voice we all came to love Paul Harvey. Some of the fondest memory's I have are starting my day to the rest of the story, I have an internet radio show and because of his great spirit and knowledge I have fulfilled a dream to be like him. To that I say he will be missed and there is no one that can even come close to replacing this giant of a man who's heart was only for the people he loved. The only joy I can find in his passing is to know that he is walking hand and hand once more with his beloved wife Angel and they can once again continue the rest of their story.

Good night Paul you will be missed

Tom A Carr

What a wonderful voice
written by Theresa, March 02, 2009

My husband and I have always loved listening to Mr. Harvey and his "Rest of the Story". There was many a time when he finished his story that we were surprised at who it was about. What a wonderful history class for us. He will be greatly missed but his voice will live on. Rest in Peace with your Angel. Our condolences to your son, Paul, Jr., and the rest of your family.
Brian & Theresa

remembering paul harvey
written by richard, March 02, 2009

i started listening to paul harvey about maybe 10 years ago on wgn radio. one thing that i recall very well when you heard him during his segments it was like as if you were talking to him face to face giving the news or having a discussion with him at a dinner table. the one remarkable thing that i enjoyed most that he did he always stayed the same way he never changed his style which made him unique. just sitting there listening to wgn radio whether i was at home or going to a cubs game i was always ready to have the radio on to hear him. not only did paul pick stories out but one thing that intrigued me is how he mentioned about what famous people did before they were well known. he started back when radio was just starting to the internet age and in my opinion his voice will be missed but he'll never be forgotten for a very very long time. paul this one's for you good day!!

his velvet voice tucked in our minds......
written by keith sharp, March 02, 2009

that special voice booming through my granpa's old tinny sounding radio in the 60's and 70's first lured me in. i sought his show out as a teen and young adult, always being teased by my family and peers. he was a touchstone. like a favorite uncle you can't wait to visit. his passing ends an era and so so much more. when i was in chicage 2 summers ago i wondered what it would have taken to have met him in person. although larger than life on the radio, i bet he was a real down to earth guy. i will miss his chuckle. god, that chuckle tickled.

Paul Harvey and Lyle Dean
written by Rich, March 02, 2009

It has been enlightening to hear the stories of great (in their own right) WGN broadcasters reflect with awe and respect on the life and career of Paul Harvey. One example of that awe occurred on the day that iconic newscaster Lyle Dean walked across the Michigan Ave bridge from the WGN studios to Mr. Harvey's studio to substitute for Mr. Harvey that day. Lyle was obviously nervous before hand. He did a fine job, but his nervousness did come across on the air. I don't recall that he ever did that again! I'd love to hear Lyle's thoughts about that day.

News and Wisdom in daily doses
written by Terry Graham, March 02, 2009

I began to listen to Paul Harvey simply by accident while swithing radio stations in my car and with only seconds of hearing his calm yet fatherly voice I was hooked. The news was told to me in clear crisp pronunciations that a young teenage boy could digest. As I grew older I found it still a comfort to hear him share the news stories and insert his own versions of advertisements that convinced me if it was good enough for Paul then its ok for me. The icing on the cake was the wisdom he would impart through a story about someone who would inspire me to think just a little differently than I had before, "The Rest of the Story". One I will always remember was an older man who built a house all alone and reminding the listeners what an accomplishment it was for this older gentleman, and the amazing ending or rest of the story was that this older man was also blind. I never forgot that story and when I had to meet my own challenges in life I am reminded of what a gift we are given as humans to create solutions to our challenges.

Daughters birth...Pauls death
written by David W. Rouzee, March 02, 2009

A lot of parents may save a newspaper on the birth of their child. I, being in radio, was able to tape Paul Harveys fifteen minute report on the day my daughter was born. He was as fresh last week as he was thirty plus years ago. After leaving Green Bay I heard Paul announce "a death in the family". It concerned a person along the vast radio network. Ben Laird owner of WDUZ Green Bay passed away. Now America has suffered another death in the familuy...that of Mr. Harvey. Now there are two angels!

Lunch With Paul Harvey
written by Dave, March 02, 2009

Most of my teenage years were influenced, if not defined by Paul Harvey. He was one of us, just a fellow who grew up in Oklahoma who made good on the American dream. Every day, I spent my lunch hour sitting in my car where I would listen to the Paul Harvey News and Commentary on the am radio. Sometimes, I disagreed with him, but that was ok. Other times, I found his voice reassuring me to hold to my conviction and persevere through some of the most difficult years of my life so far. His wit fascinating and allowed me, along with millions of other Americans, to find someone to whom we could relate in a complex world many of us struggled to understand. During the summer break and well into my military years, I continued to listen to Paul Harvey wherever I went. He was one consistent part of my youth that never waivered and always reminded me of the people I left behind once the time came for me to leave Oklahoma and venture into the world. I'll miss his familiar voice and his "The Rest of the Story" segments the same as I lament the passing of my innocence. He truly was a radio pioneer who touched everyone he met.

Remembrance of Paul Harvey
written by Scott Redman, March 02, 2009

I was thumbing through on the radio dial late Saturday evening when I heard on your station for the first time about the passing of Paul Harvey.
God bless him and his family. I, along with countless others, will remember his unique style of news broadcast and stories that couldn't
help but touch the heart. Radio will never be the same. With that said, Carry On Paul Harvey Jr.
God to Paul Harvey: Good Morning Paul Harvey, Stand by for something new.

Farmer
written by Dana Sauer, March 02, 2009

I listened to Paul Harvey for years. Week day mornings were not complete without Paul Harvey news. The Rest of Story stories my afternoon listening. Paul Harvey's news was unique as were his commercials-they captured the listener and didnt let go. I recall vividly in the 1990s Paul Harvey capturing the listener about the Chevrolet Tahoe-Oh yes-he said-mine is an emerald green Tahoe parked next to the pump house at Reveille-his farm in Missouri.

American
written by Ralph Valentino, March 02, 2009

I was a little 12 year old when I met Paul.I would tack up Mrs. Burminghams horse for him(Rusty)at Sunset Farm in Maywood.He was always appreciative and never forgot anyone.About 7 years later I was getting on a plane at Loves field in Texas.He was seated in first class and as I past I said hi Mr.Harvey and he said hi Ralph,I couldn't beleive he remembered me.I will never forget him.Ride on Mr. Harvey._

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written by Charlene, March 02, 2009

How greatly you will be missed. However, you are now reunited with your "Angel". I can remember hearing you twice a day for most of my life. I hope that Paul, Jr. will continue your legacy.

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written by Michael, March 02, 2009

The best,simply the best, none better. I already miss him but it's comforting to know that Paul is having a "Good Day"! everyday

Government Mgr
written by Frank, March 02, 2009

I discovered Mr Harvey on a South Pacific island in the middle 1970's... his voice that is. You see, I was in the Peace Corps and could often pick up Armed Forces radio on the shortwave. I was always starved for news, especially news from the States, so it was somewhat of a treat to be able to pick up Mr Havey'program. I really enjoyed his news and commentary but my favorite was "The Rest of the Story". Unfortunately, shortwave radio reception could be very spotty in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. One of my biggest frustrations was to be teased by the first part of the story and then lose reception, so I would never get to hear the rest of the story.
Paul, you will be missed by many.

Remembering Paul - from TV to Radio
written by Skipper Mitchell, March 02, 2009

My brother Buster and I were in an orphanage in the late 40's & early 50's called Chapin Hall it was on the corner of Foster & Calif here in Chicago. At some point they got a a TV and I think that was the first time I
remember seeing Paul on TV, might have been WBKB. As I recall he would sit on the front of his desk, one leg on the ground - imposing, professional.

Over the years when ever I heard him it always brought back the good memories of of my years at Chapin Hall. Many years later I was attending a bible study at the Salvation Army at Cumberland & Foster, just a few miles west of the orphanage where Paul attended with his wife and son.
I had the opportunity to visit with him at an after Church gathering & he was engaging and friendly and spent a great deal of time answering questions about radio and TV, he wasent real keen about TV.

God Bless this wonderful man, his family & all of us who looked forward to his visits every day. Now that I reflect on it he did make you you feel like it was a "Good Day". Page 2, See ya some day "in the sweet by and by".

raymond skipper mitchell

Quiet now
written by Mike Brose, March 02, 2009

My now adult daughters reminded me not long ago that when we would be traveling in the car and Paul would come on the air, I would say, "Quiet now, Paul Harvey is on." They would comply with my wishes and would sometimes comment on what Mr. Harvey had to say. This continued from kindergarten age to when they went away to college. Thank you Mr. Harvey for all the interesting subjects and contributions to "family time."

The 2nd Passing of Paul Harvey
written by Don Philips, March 02, 2009

Not to make lite of Mr. Harvey's passing, we have lost the best. I remember one Friday in the early-to-mid nineties when Bob Collins ran the Paul Harvey morning news and Paul did not open with his trademark "it's Friday" and all of Chicago went into a panic. The thought prcess went somethin like this: if Paul didn't say "it's Friday" it must be a recording and if it's a recording he must be dead. Uncle Bobby's phones were jamed and and it Bob tracked down Mr. Harvey himself and Paul assured the world he was stil alive and kicking.

No one understood the power of words better than Paul Harvey, especially words unspoken.

Rest in Peace Paul.
Don Phillips
Gardner, IL

Grandma and I in the summer of
written by Justin James, March 01, 2009

It was a a great summer with the Chicago cubs listen to Harry Carry screaming HOLY COW and then hearing Paul Harvey telling his side of the story on WGN both men will be miss on a part of radio history thanks to my grandma she made her grandson a die hearted cubs fan with all sox fans around in the south west burbs but with great times, come with great endings thanks To the men of WGN and now with the passing of Johnny, Red, Kerr, and Norm Van Lier, great men of our past is now gone thanks for everything you all will be miss

grandma kiss

Pastor/Minister
written by Harold W. Davis, March 01, 2009

In 1964, while a student at Van High School in East Texas, I started listening to Paul Harvey. I wanted to listen to him so much that I often would skip lunch and stay in the locked library and listen to him on a small pocket-sized transistor radio. I have always enjoyed listening to Mr. Harvey. He has always been one of my most admired people.

When my wife and I were married in 1970, my oldest brother told my wife to be, "Whatever you do, don't schedule your wedding at a time when Paul Harvey is on radio. If you do, Harold will say, 'Just a minute, I've got to go and listen to Paul Harvey.'" He was close to being correct.

While a student at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, I remember Paul Harvey's broadcast the day after Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon. He said something to this effect, that when something really great, or awesome, or "stupendous" [I'm not for sure he used that word] happens, we are at a loss of words. He explained that the reason that is true is becuase we use those words far too often to overdescribe things that are not great, or awesome, or...you get the picture. So, Paul Harvey explained, when something happens that is really great, or awesome, or stupendous; we have no words to describe it. How true.

I never had the honor of meeting one of my heroes. I and many in our world will miss him. We have few men, if any, like him in this 21st Century. --- Harold Davis, Whitehouse, Texas.

We've lost the best!!!
written by Robert J Rieck, March 01, 2009

Paul Harvey was the genious in the radio business.
My original career was to be in broadcasting. He was a role model and will always be.
Not just in broadcasting ... but his life was intreging and sound. His integrety is and was not duplicable
There are many people on a list I'd like to spend a few hours with talking about life. Mr Harvey was number one on that list. His son is number 2.
Perhaps some day this will happened. If not on this planet then some day in heaven.

Good Day!!!

R.I.P
written by dale , March 01, 2009

I listen to paul harvey for 22 yrs i will miss his voice.He made my day. My heart goes out to his family.

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written by Erik Heidenreich, March 01, 2009

Paul Harvey was a very special part of my life. You see my grandfather and I used to listen to Paul when ever we could. My father and I listened in the semi,most of the time on WGN radio,or whatever station we could find. But grandpa and dad are gone now. I still listened to paul every day, now in my semi the broadcasts always brought calm to my day and memories of the past years. Paul Jr. your father was a very great man,he meant a lot to a very large number. So from my family to yours he will be missed,but never forgotten.

glued to find out what was the rest of the story
written by Gary Paschall, March 01, 2009

To the Paul Harvey Family
I remember hearing his voice " and that my friends is the rest of the story
oh what a great loss I was in Broadcasting class at Northland Community college in Thief River Falls Minnesota and in our class we( the students )
would talk about the ledgens and Mr Harvey was top of the list in my book and allways will be his great voice is now gone but his rest of the story will live on and on Paul rest in peace your job was well done.

In Memoriam
written by Paul Bandurski, March 01, 2009

I have listened to Paul Harvey's broadcasts for about the last 40 years. I have read some of the comments written by others who use this type of forum to criticize. This man was a human being not without faults as are we all. I for one, believe that he was a good christian man truly devoid of malice. I always enjoyed his broadcasts. I believe that he is now again with his special angel. I will miss him.

A great voice was on February 28, 2009
written by Rodger Suprise, March 01, 2009

March 1,2009
It is a sad day in america's heartland to hear about the passing of one of wgn's great voices. It's like the day we all heard about uncle Bobby. I have listened to Paul since I was a young boy. Now at the age of 35 I drive truck all over the country and search the radio for his show because just hearing his show makes me feel good during the day no matter how bad it's going.Paul will be deeply missed by me and all who listen to his program.

The Last Part Of The America I Knew As A Boy Is Now Gone...
written by Pastor Todd W. White, March 01, 2009

Paul Harvey WAS America: his faith in God, his love of country and family, an his incurable optimism will never be duplicated in the media world - not because there will never be another with his vocal quality, ability to write and deliver the news in a unique style. There are plenty of talented people out there, so that's not why he cannot be replaced.

There will never be another Paul Harvey because those who populate the media of today haven't LIVED in the REAL America - they haven't watched their family suffer through tough times, watched Americans love and get married - and stay that way. They've grown up in a world cluttered with tinsel and glitter....of glamor and shadow. And yet, while THEY would claim that THEY have lived in the real world, they have not and do not live where WE do. And, therefore, their concept of who WE are and how WE live is so totally out of touch that they will never be the quality of Christian, husband, father - or American that he was, and, as such, could never take his place.

I grew up in Tulsa, Paul Harvey's home town. All of my life, we listened to Paul Harvey's News & Comments, The Rest of the Story, etc. It was my dad who grew up listening to him first on the radio in the farm house of my pastor/farmer grandfather. Dad raised me to do listen to him, too. I dutifully raised my children to listen to Paul Harvey everyday at Noon. It was part of what Americans did....

Now my children are grown and have their own little ones, and my grandchildren, I'm sad to say, will never know what they have lost today as Paul Harvey has passed on and left his microphone behind - silent and sad, never to convey his heart to America via the airwaves again....

God bless you, Mr. Harvey. Tell Dad and Mom I love them, miss them, and that, until I join you there in Heaven, I'll do my best to make every day a Good DAY!

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written by Mr. & Mrs Jim Schilawski, Pat Bollheimer,Fred Connor, March 01, 2009

We loved the show He made us think & he made us laugh with his "FOR WHAT
IT'S WORTH' My husband & I tried "THERA_GESIC on his recomendation. And
It works! We will miss him It Is a sad day for radid
Debby,Jim,Pat,& Fred

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written by Chris , March 01, 2009

Radio news will never be the same.
Paul Harvey .........Good Day!

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written by Ben Sandifer, March 01, 2009

I remember first hearing Paul Harvey in the 60's. My best friend and I would eat lunch together in high school. We would rush through our lunch so that we could be in my friend's car by 12:30 to catch Paul Harvey's 15-minute program. When I got into the radio business in the mid 70's, I had the pleasure of running Paul Harvey during my morning show. We even sent him a local story one day which he thought was too good to pass up and used it as his "kicker." This particular story was about a local fireman who had gone into a burning house and rescued the family's dog with mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. After everything was secure, and the firemen were leaving this fireman went over to say goodbye to the family.
He reached down to pet the dog, and the dog bit him. And of course, Paul Harvey presented this story as only he could. He was definitely one-of-a-kind and the end of an era in broadcasting. But this is one life-long fan who will never forget him.

Former VP of Marketing for ServiceMaster
written by Dave Baseler, March 01, 2009

It was summer of 1984 when I joined ServiceMaster in Downers Grove, IL, and became well acquainted with Paul Harvey. I had listened to him since I was a boy and even (unsuccessfully) tried to emulate him when I graduated from college and went into broadcasting. Now, here I was at ServiceMaster - Paul Harvey's longest running sponsor. Would I get to meet him?

Sure enough, I not only got to meet him, but I was able to sit in on several of his broadcasts high up in that Michigan Avenue studio. I was able to welcome him to ServiceMaster franchise conferences and to lunches at ServiceMaster with one of Paul's best friends, ServiceMaster Chairman Ken Wessner.

One of my favorite Paul Harvey stories is the time Ken asked Paul to speak to a ServiceMaster franchise convention. Paul, a ServiceMaster shareholder, replied, "Ken, you know how much I make for a speech. As a shareholder, I think that's a terrible waste of company funds!" Ken let the matter drop for a few weeks. Then he called Paul and said, "You know, it's been awhile since we've had lunch together. Can we schedule a lunch date?" Paul agreed, so Ken named a date a few weeks in the future. When Paul agreed, Ken said, "Oh, by the way, I'd like to bring a few of our franchise owners with me to lunch," to which Paul also agreed. Then Ken asked, "Do you think after lunch you might just say a few words to our franchise owners?" Again, Paul agreed. So, a few weeks later, Paul and Ken had lunch together - at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare - along with about a thousand ServiceMaster franchise owners. And Paul graciously "said a few words" for about 20 minutes!

I miss the days when I could call Paul's office, get through to June Westgaard, and ask for a couple of minutes with Paul to address an advertising question. I miss the times we got to sit in on his broadcasts and listen to him warm up his voice just before going on the air ("me me moo moo maw maw mo mo"). But most of all, I will miss his unique, precise style of speaking. Paul Harvey knew how to pronounce the English language like nobody else. He was an example of how we were MEANT to speak, but rarely did. But I know he is where he has wanted to be for years - resting in the arms of his Savior, along with his beloved Angel.

As so many have already said, Paul Harvey now truly knows "the REST of the story!"

Paul Harvey
written by Pete P, March 01, 2009

Listening to Wally Phillips and Paul Harvey made WGN the very best in radio. These legends will never be duplicated again.

Will Be Truly Missed!
written by Norb, March 01, 2009

I've listened to Paul Harvey off and on for 50 years. His voice brought comfort and logic to a chaotic world! He will be missed for this and many other reasons. May we be able to find someone who can fill his shoes!

PATIENTLY WAITING TO HEAR, "THE REST OF THE STORY."
written by Paul Freiberger, III, March 01, 2009

My father used to listen to his soothing, homey voice all of the time. I came to be interested in what was the rest of those interesting stories. I lost track of what radio station he was on in my early 20's , but then miraculously there he was one day. That same familiar voice I could recognize as if it were a family member. I still loved his news and stories. I knew someday this sadness would happen. Fortunately, this is not the end for Mr. Paul Harvey. It is just the glorious beginning into the great unknown. I hope I get a chance to hear, "THE REST OF THE STORY,"
when I see him again. Good-bye for now, Mr. Harvey. You have been a great inspiration in my life.
Paul Freiberger, III

GOOD BYE TO A TRUE PROFESSIONAL
written by ROY ERIKSON , March 01, 2009

REST IN PEACE MR. HARVEY,

Happy Retirement Home
written by Lynda Narug, March 01, 2009

Without hearing a Paul Harvey commercial about 12 yrs. ago we would never have heard about Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. He described it so beaufifully we just had to check it out. Planning on retiring to Florida, we quickly changed our plans and have never regretted our decision. Thanks to Paul Harvey we feel he made our retirement years so much more beautiful.

a treasured memory!
written by tim F, March 01, 2009

Years ago, the regis and kathy lee show did a live show from chicago. Thousands attended the show and many local Chicago celebrities were the guests on the show. The most thundering applause came when Paul Harvey was introduced. He did "The Rest of the Story" for the crowd. What a treasured memory!

The Passing of a Lifetime Companion
written by Mike Tritle, March 01, 2009

It was but moments ago learned the final page has been turned on a career that began right about the time life began for me. While it is a sad evening for so many, there is comfort that Paul Harvey is now united with his life partner and soul mate once again.

While I was literally but a few cells in my mother’s womb, arguably one of the greatest broadcasters of all time began a 58 year run as America’s news and commentary source. Though he was on the air for several years before first memory of “Stand by for news!” in the singular vocal punctuation of none other registered through my ears, Paul Harvey was a regular visitor via the radio in our family homes as we grew through Omaha, Salt Lake and later on to suburban Cook County. Ever familiar, the “And now, page two” floated through the rooms of the house with something for each of us from pre-kindergarten through high school and college.

It was during my tenure navigating a Schwan’s Ice Cream Truck through rural regions that my route was planned around lunch time with the ever entertaining and informative Paul Harvey. It was during my breaks with his seeds of thought that our relationship became closest. From the 8:00 am five minute offering to the 15 minutes before the WGN Noon Show to the 4:30 pm Rest of the Story, Mr. Harvey and I made it through several years of customer service. The commentaries on the policies of “Cool Hand Carter”, the confusing tempos of 70’s rock music, the restoration of his beloved old Nash which he deftly slipped into the ads for Duro Extend are forever burned in my memories. I began using “Extend” on his recommendation then and use it even today on my own automotive projects. Upon leaving for other paths in my career, Paul Harvey came with me though not as often due to increased responsibility and a more inflexible schedule. We didn’t always agree but the well thought out reasoning behind his opinions was always apparent.

I’ve traveled the entire United States and parts of Canada in pursuit of making a living. Rarely was there a location where the golden voice of Paul Harvey wasn’t heard. His commentaries were an oasis for a road warrior. From North Carolina to California, morning, noon and afternoon was as familiar as home day after day.

I missed him in 2001 during his bout with uncooperative vocal chords. It was then that I knew we were on borrowed time. After all, he had been on the radio all of my life and I certainly wasn’t getting any younger myself. When he so lovingly commented on the passing of his beloved Angel last year I knew then that today’s news would be coming very soon.

So, Mr. Harvey, my beloved faithful traveling companion, rest easy and go with God in knowing that you filled countless lives beyond what you could have ever realized in your earthly realm. As you pass through those pearly gates in seg-way to Page Eternity, I sure hope you don’t mind if I close this to you and for you with a final, “This was Paul Harvey, Good Day!”

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written by Philip Goggans, March 01, 2009

This great man was welcomed in our homes, and our hearts. He was the voice you looked forward to hearing each day like an old friend. He will be missed so much by so many as he was a big part of peoples lives. Good bye my friend, I will miss you. I bid you a final "GOOD DAY!!!!"

Remembering Mr. Harvey
written by Tim Hess, March 01, 2009

A beloved voice that could be heard across America. One that I tresured listening to at home or on a road trip,
Telling us stories about the President or snows holding us in it's icy grip.
Giving us little insites to the common man trying to make an honest buck,
To showing his delight on how a street cop held up traffic to rescue a dozen chicks and their scared mother duck.
How he praised the people in uniform especially while they were in Nam,
And made us laugh at unlucky robbers when they slipped on their own flim-flam.
How he made us feel good over morning coffee from our familiar mugs,
I even remember a story Mr. Harvey told us about somebody giving away loving hugs.
How he gave away those verbal flowers to couples on their way to "forever together",
And spend a few moments talking about those who were given the Brittish title of "Sir".
So many stories that I'll have a hard time to recount,
That I would catch his broadcast for a second time to hear what I missed as I drove along my route.
Like millions of his faithful listeners that waited to his noontime chat,
My heart has been sadened. Mr. Harvey please let me salute you by taking off my hat.
All we can do now is praise the man that told us "The Rest of the Story",
We know you are with your Angel and held in God's Glory.

My Heart is Hurting Right Now
written by Zak Trotter, March 01, 2009

As a local truck driver in Alabama, my heart is low because I am missing Paul already. I listened to him whenever I could as I was driving a truck.
My days were incomplete if I could not hear his voice. I loved the way he spoke and his funny expressions kept me smiling. He will be missed very much because his very distinctive voice and his character was bigger than life. He always ended his talk with Good Day and I will really miss him.

Farewell
written by WENZ, March 01, 2009

I first heard Paul Harvey's radio show 23 years ago. I was a young Airman stationed in Reese AFB, Lubbock, Texas. Being the junior (lowest) ranking member of my office, I was detailed to pull weeds and mow and trim the lawn that wrapped around our huge building. After hours in the sun, some time around 1200 hrs I found a small patch of shade and took a break. I flipped my radio on and heard Paul Harvey's voice for the first time. His voice had a certain cheeriness to it and the rhythm of each headline recharged me. The show was entertaining and informative. I never listened to "talk radio" before. Since then I have been a fan. Rest in peace my friend.

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written by Patrick C. Kansoer Sr., March 01, 2009

In 1963 I was a senior in high school. While the rest of my friends would hang out at the snack shop across the street from the school at lunch time, I would find a secluded spot on the campus, tune in a small transistor radio with a tinny speaker and be transported for 15 minutes by the mellifluous voice of a man that called himself, "your newsboy".

Paul Harvey Aurandt could read the phone book and make it entertaining. Always an unabashed patriot, Mr. Harvey was never bashful about letting you know exactly where he stood. He was the soundtrack of the newly born conservative movement and an early cheerleader for the Senator from Arizona who would be the Republican nominee for President in 1964, (and, in whose service I got to meet a snotty doctors' daughter who was a "Goldwater girl" and later grew up to be the current Secretary of State).

But it was that voice... that golden, musical, captivating and mesmerizing voice... convincing, sincere and commanding, it was always a pleasure to listen to even when you disagreed with the content of the text.

In later years, as a public speaker, I aped and emulated, (or tried to) his intonation and delivery... but I was but a poor imitation. There was and could only be one original.

In heaven tonite I can imagine Mr. Harvey, with his wife "Angel" by his side, (she preceded him in death 9 months ago) entertaining the Heavenly Host with the celestial news and comment.

I never had the privilege of meeting him, but I feel as though I have lost a true and dear friend. God Speed Paul Harvey and thank you for so many Good Days.

We will miss him
written by Ed & Carla Bickel, March 01, 2009

I have listened to Mr Harvey from fire bases in Vietnam to my duties in Germany and other parts of the world. He Brought smiles and tears,and did not always agree with Him. BUT He was home to me in my travels. God Bless He and his Angel and the rest of his family and friends. Ed & Carla Bickel

A good friend and inspiration
written by Dennis Duffner, March 01, 2009

We've all lost a good friend. As someone who does a podcast, Paul was my inspiration for how things MUST be done. Try as we might, we will not see his kind again.

My prayers to his son, Paul Jr., and the family.

a common thread
written by Fred Raymond, March 01, 2009

A common thread that ties each of us together is that Paul Harvey gave us sanctuary, he gave us a security, he made us all feel like family---part of HIS family. He possessed the qualities we all treasure like honesty, humility, loyalty, and each day of his life he shared these with us. I have been a loyal listener to Paul's shows since my sevice days in the mid 60's. My sincere condolences go out to his son and I hope that he will continue his dad's work. It should be left to nobody else. I feel that we all have suffered a great loss but I feel certain that Paul and Angel are now at PEACE together enjoying each other once again which makes this loss easier to take. REST IN PEACE Mr. Harvey. YOu will never be forgotten.

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written by bob, March 01, 2009

A wonderful man that I had the pleasure of meeting as we lived in the same area of Chicago. His kindness spread from him through those that worked for him. Anyone who ever came in contact with anyone associated with Mr. Harvey was always treated kindly and with great respect. We will all mourn his loss.

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written by Carol Littlejohn, March 01, 2009

Many years ago Paul Harvey came to Huntoon Stables, the site of the now Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, IL to take riding lessons. He didn't want anyone to know who he was because he didn't want anyone to make a fuss. My daughter worked there and both of us took lessons. He was just a down to earth person, which of course always came through in his broadcasts. These are some of our most special memories.

Don't disturb PaPa when Paul Harvey's on.
written by Kathy, March 01, 2009

I remember growing up my father standing at the kitchen counter listening to the radio and playing solitare. You could always talk to him then. The only exception was during the noon broadcast of Paul Harvey. Not only the kitchen must remain quiet but the entire house. If you tried to ask a question his answer was always, "Can't you just wait 20 minutes. At the time I didn't understand it. But after I married and had kids I repeated my fathers mantra-'Just wait until Paul Harvey is over!'

Another icon gone
written by blufloyd, March 01, 2009

Back in late 70's maybe 1980 spent a week in Kansas City at Hyatt, Paul was there at some convention across the way at Crown Center. Every day at 4.45 pm or so he showed up at lobby on way to duck dinner. We had 15 minute conversation about the Ozarks and why Missouri was hot real estate and food. Every day. Then he shook everyone's hand and darted up the steps.

I never had the pleasure to meet this great man or have I?
written by Thomas Sand, March 01, 2009

Growing up in Germany in the early seventies keep me far from the news and culture of America. Yet, after hearing a Paul Harvey news cast in late 1970 changed all that. I remember listening to Paul as a child using my little transister radio which I used to receive his show on the Armed Forces Network. I remember hearing his commentary every night before going to bed. I would also take my little radio on my volkesmarches so not to miss a show.

Later, as an Airman in Germany and Italy, I again sought out the reassurance of his broadcast with an attachment I will never know again.
Even now in the last nine years, as a retired Air Force member working in Germany, I still enjoyed his news and "the rest of the story" with awe.

No other public figure has given me the feelings of admiration as Paul Harvey. He will be missed....

Mr. Harvey, you will be missed.
written by Virginia, March 01, 2009

I don't think I can remember a time that Mr. Harvey was not an anticipated part of my life. As a child growing up in central Illinois, I listened to him with my grandmother. When I attended college, he went with me. He was even there when I was a student teacher and drove to my student teaching assignment. When I graduated and moved to the Chicago area, he was closer and and I eagerly awaited his daily program. I knew that if Mr.Harvey endorsed it, it had to be good and true. I continued to listen with my children after we moved to Phoenix and was excited to find that he lived here near us. Four generations of my family have loved listening to this wonderful man and his wise commentary. We will miss him. Our condolences to his son and family

Paul Harvey...Good Day...
written by Deb Zarka, March 01, 2009

My sincere condolences to the Harvey family ~ all I can say is that when his voice would come over the airwaves, it's sort of as if time stood still, just long enough to take that few minutes to listen intently and put the rest of the world on hold. I will miss him and what he represented in my day - he gave me peace of mind that good decent people do exist and I will forever be grateful.

Paul Harvey, R.I.P.
written by John, March 01, 2009

The spoken language has lost its voice.

In my 60 years I've listened to many speakers, on radio and television
as well as in person. Paul Harvey had no peer. Rather, he was, and is,
the standard to which every speaker, of any language, should aspire.
His command of the language and his manner of delivery left no doubt
that something important was about to be said, to which everybody had
better listen. And agree or disagree, when Paul Harvey spoke, everybody listened. I've heard it said that Paul Harvey could say more in a single sentence than the average person could say in a week.

We will never be able to hear Paganini play the violin, or Liszt the
piano, for they lived before the technology of audio recording had been
invented. But we will always be able to hear Paul Harvey speak.

Rest in peace, Mr. Harvey, as you join your beloved Angel in forever together.

Too soon we are parted
written by Adam Zak, March 01, 2009

About to turn 64, I remember my first exposure to Paul Harvey at the age of seven. I would hurry home from school for lunch, my dad would have the radio on and we would listen to that velvet voice. In those days he would end his broadcast of 15 minutes with the statement; "Remember folks things have got to get worse before they get better". Over the years I was in different parts of the country, and Paul Harvey's News and Comments was always an anchor to home in Chicago. He seemed so much like the man next door. He has been taken from us all too soon. I for one will suffer a void as with the loss of a family member. He was a part of MY family for more than a half a century. May he rest in peace with his beloved Angel.

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written by mike, March 01, 2009

I found out less than an hour ago about the passage of Paul Harvey. I started to listen to Paul Harvey when I would visit my grandfather in Manistee, Michigan back in the early 1970's. It was like having another grandfather to learn from. Great stories, funny stories and serious stories all put into a few minutes of radio. I learned a lot from Paul Harvey. My grandfather passed away in the mid 70's. It feels like I lost my grandfather all over once again. My prayers to those who knew Paul Harvey the best. I can really say that I think every American who listened to Paul Harvey knew him very well.

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written by jeff, March 01, 2009

i looked forward to lunch everyday when i would sit down, relax and wait for his broadcast. i dont know why but it always made me feel good. prayers to his family. we've all lost a good friend

A great loss
written by Sue Hunter, March 01, 2009

First, my condolences to Paul Harvey, Jr. I hope he will continue his parents' work. Paul Harvey was an American treasure. He was honest and caring. His love of the English language is one of the things I always enjoyed about him. He chose his words so carefully and his precise diction was a gift to his listeners. He will be missed so much. He brought so much pleasure to so many as well as a good deal of useful education.

Mr
written by Jerry Marcin, March 01, 2009

I met Mr. Harvey at a dinner in Chicago hosted by W. Clement Stone for President Nixon. I was a nobody kid and Mr. Harvey was quite famous already. That made no difference to him as he graciously shook my hand and asked about me. He had no self ego, he was genuinely interested in who I was and what plans I had for my future. These days I am old myself and no one has an interest in my future but recently I drove by the winter home Mr. Harvey and Angel shared in Phoenix and I wished him well. Today he is with his beloved Angel and they are both angels who will watch over us forever. And that is the rest of the story, Mr. Harvey ... Good Day!

May he rest in peace
written by Mona Madden, February 28, 2009

I will always remember listening to Paul Harvey when I was young. My Mom and Dad always listened to his broadcasts. His voice is unmistakable and will never be forgotten by many who have heard him over the many years.
My condolences go out to his son. May he find comfort in knowing that his Mom and Dad are back together again...and are looking down on him from above.
May Paul rest in Peace.

I will miss you my friend.....
written by George Fields - N9BEC, February 28, 2009

When I first heard Paul I was 16yrs old and for 31 yrs I have never missed a boardcast..I bought his first book when I was 17 and read it over and over, I still have that book and will keep it forever...A few years ago Paul mention a Amateur Radio group from Iowa in one of his midday news.THe group had just won the Presidental Lighthouse award, I know these guys and it brought goose bumps...So I will miss him dearly,and now you know "The Rest of the Story" ....Good Day.......

A link to a "simpler" America
written by Stephen, February 28, 2009

Paul Harvey and the noon report. The link to my grandparent's farm south of Champaign and my youth. His was a comforting voice to Americans. Hearing his distinctive voice never failed to perk up my ears. Especially his reading of his commercials :>)

Paul will be missed.

A very sad day .....I will miss you Paul
written by George Fields - N9BEC, February 28, 2009

When I was a kid I remember hearing Paul on the radio one night and fell in love with his voice and sense of humor and before long I was a regualr listener. I bought his first book " The Rest of the Story" Story and enjoyed it very very much and in fact still have it today almost 30 yrs. later...I will miss him dearly and hope they will continue to play some of his stories for some time .....And now you know "The Rest of the Story"...Good Day...

Remembering Paul Harvey
written by Margaret, February 28, 2009

In 1984, I was newly married. My husband was a medical student at Southern Illinois University and always busy studying. I was very lonely and missing Chicago but when I heard Paul Harvey and WGN, I felt for at least a little while, I was back home in Chicago. may he rest in peace with his beloved Angel. I wish I had had that type of marriage.
Margaret

A very sad night, my condolences to his family
written by Jo Kissinger, February 28, 2009

As a child growing up in Colorado, I was coming home for lunch and my mother always had the noon time radio on and here is this bold voice "page 3" and as we sat and ate our lunches Paul Harvey would come back on and finish his colorful news reports ending in his "Good Day" Well, I left home, went on to college and started teaching forgetting about this wonderful voice for a while until I started teaching drivers ed here in Denver and I always had my students listen to radio talk 85 KOA and there was that voice that I remembered back in elementary school.
From then on I would try to listen to his 3 broadcasts during the day loving the "Rest of the Story" because he would always have me guessing who that person might be. Most of the time I had the wrong person.
I will miss his voice but hope you continue with they guy who fills in even when his son is not broadcasting.
I am so sorry for his loss but know he will be remembered for a long long time.

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written by James, February 28, 2009

Nick, you're doing an excellent job at covering this tragedy. You and Andy are amazing at putting this show together in such a short time. Thanks so much for changing everything to honor this great man. You guys are unbelievably caring! Paul Harvey was one of the greatest people in broadcasting. I can't thank you guys enough for covering this. :-)