Paul Harvey was a great commentator and communicator. I had the privilege of seeing him live and in person on two separate occasions. He spoke at Vic Gentry's "All American Cattleman's Field Day" back in 1980. I remember him flying into the location in a helicopter. He got out, hobnobbed with the ranchers for awhile, and then took the podium to give a rousing speech. It was a delightful day.
On another earlier occasion, Paul Harvey spoke at the Rapid City Civic Center. It was a pretty new facility, so I am guessing this was in the late 1970's. My cousin and I went together. I am a "back row" type of person, but he wanted a good seat so he could record the message. We got there early and plopped down in the front row, directly below and the closest we could get to where Mr. Harvey would be speaking. He no more that took the microphone to start his talk when there was a bomb scare, and we all had to evacuate the building. My cousin was afraid we wouldn't get our front row seats back, and I was afraid we would. :wink: Anyway, Paul Harvey seemed unfazed by the bomb scare, and presented a good talk. My cousin and I both came away thinking he should run for President.
I even had the honor of having my name mentioned one time on Paul Harvey News and Comment. He challenged his radio listening audience to come up with a word to properly identify, chastise, and embarrass people who displayed road rage. My contribution was "highwaniac." It got mentioned the following day.
Paul Harvey will be greatly missed. Hearing his fifteen minute segment once each day gave the listener all the news they need, without giving that listener an overdose.
Thank God for adults that don't change the channel to suit the kids. I started listening to Paul Harvey because our Driver's Ed. coach/teacher listened to him and didn't change the station to Rock 101 KLOL, etc. I was an instant fan.
