Wednesday, May 09, 2007

THE MECK RADIO SHOW w/ Dr. Jim Reese - Supt. of Enterprise Schools. 05/09/07

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The Meck Radio Show w/ Dr. Jim Reese - Supt. of Enterprise Schools. 05/09/07
www.TheMeck.com Posted 5:06a Show Time: 42 mins.

Meck Notes:
Thanks for downloading our show.
An in-depth interview w/ Dr. Jim Reese - Supt. of Enterprise Schools.
It was a privelege to visit with Supt. Jim Reese and his asst. Bob Tomberlin. [ May 2]
Their offices are attached to the devastated Enterprise [ AL] High School.
EHS is adjacent to Hillcrest Elementary which was also severely damaged by the tornado.

Dr. Reese was born and raised in Enterprise.
He's been in the school system for many years and became Superintendent in 2001.
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We stood in the 1st hall as he began to share about that horrible day .. March 1st, 2007.
He talks about the parents who were waiting to pick students up at 1pm.

Dr. Reese talks about his day beginning at 7am talking with the EMA.
He canceled a meeting at Wallace College plus a meeting w/ the Enterprise
mayor so he could stay in his office and monitor the bad weather.

After talking with the EMA and other school officials ..
Dr. Reese made the decision between 9:30 and 10a to dismiss schools at 1p.
At 10:30a - Tornado warning issued .. All students are moved to the halls.

At 1p .. the tornado warning is still in effect.
Schools are not dismissed during a tornado warning.
Dr. Reese hears a WDHN report .. A tornado is near Enterprise [and the High School].
[ Tornado hits EHS at aprox 1:10].
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We walk down the hall and there was The Wildcat.
Flashback: Mar 3, 2007 .. SGA Pres. Megan Parks reminded Pres Bush .. 'Don't step on The Wildcat.'
If he had .. You wonder if Megan would have asked The Pres. to 'scrub it with a toothbrush.'
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Dr. Reese takes me by the science hall.
This wing is flattened and 80-100 students all made it out alive.
It's very still and quiet. Struggling to try and comprehend what happen here.
Dr. Reese tells about the brave, pregnant science teacher who saved students.

We arrive at the 3rd hall .. where 8 young lives were taken by a tornado
with 170 - 180 mph winds.
I will forever remember the lockers ending suddenly .. and then the concrete and re-bar ..
the walls and ceiling stacked in front of me [ for about 25 ft]
and only sky above me.

Dr. Reese told me ..' Meck .. Right here [ pointing a foot away] is where they
pulled the last body out at 12:47am.'
I'll never forget the devastation I saw and the pain I heard in his voice.

I'll always remember what was written and drawn on a chalkboard that stood alone ..
reflecting a bit of light/hope on this dark 3rd hall.
The sun was shining down on a cross with the words: 'For me to live is Christ and to die is gain.'
I had to pause. I was trying to imagine that day.

Dr. Reese picked up a brick and gave it to me .. so I would remember the 3rd hall and the 8 lives lost.
They are building a memorial with the bricks to always remember these young, beautiful lives.
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MICHAEL TOMPKINS - 17, SR.
AJ JACKSON - 16, JR.
KATIE STRUNK - 16, SOPH.
RYAN MOHLER - 17, JR.
MICHAEL BOWEN - 16, JR.
MICHELLE WILSON - 16, SOPH.
PETER DUNN - 16, JR.
JAMIE VIDENSEK - 17, SR.
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Dr. Reese thanks the many responders that day .. firefighters .. doctors .. nurses .. and the many brave teachers and students who saved fellow students.

He talks about the many who have given and helped.
They've even received checks from people in Japan and other countries.
He thanks Paul Finebaum, Coach Nick Saban and the many who have reached out.
He seems really appreciative of the 'rival schools' [ Dothan, Northview, Auburn] and others
who wore The Wildcat Blue to pay tribute to his alma mater - EHS.

Dr. Reese thanks John G. Ralls [ of Andalusia] who sold them 140 acres to relocate and rebuild EHS.
Mr. Ralls is giving 600 thousand dollars [ from the purchase] back to the Enterprise School system.
Hillcrest Elementary will be rebuilt at its current location [ adjacent to the current EHS].

Dr. Reese talks about the monies coming in and the 70 - 75 million needed to rebuild
both Enterprise High School and Hillcrest Elementary.
Plus they also must build a new football stadium.

32 million by the State.
20 - 25 million by insurance.
.. ?? ... by FEMA.
70 - 75 million dollars needed [ for both schools].
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There is great hope for this wonderful town .. The City of Progress.
Their future is so bright .. They gotta wear shades.
I really believe that.

Enterprise Schools has a School Board and a School Supt.
that have one agenda only .. the students.
The board is appointed [ not elected].

No doubt they've been chosen at this special time in history [ to rebuild the school and many lives].
As Dr. Jim Reese said to me .. ' We have a vision for our students ..
In 50 years we want people to look back and say .. 'They really knew what they were doing.'

Believe me .. They really do know what they are doing in Enterprise [and have for a long time].
The City of Progress/Hope.
One of the top School Systems in the Nation. They will rebuild the schools and the stadium.
And most of all .. the lives.

After walking the EHS halls that are shredded apart ..
It's Beyond a Miracle to me that hundreds weren't killed
on Thursday Mar. 1st, 2007 at 1:10p.
Even after you see it .. You still can't believe it.
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Note: The Enterprise High School Students currently go to school
at Enterprise-Ozark Community College [ Mon-Thurs. 12:30p - 5:30p]
and Friday is a normal schedule. [ I believe]
Dr. Reese said the New EHS should be ready in aprox. 3 yrs.
Hillcrest Elementary in about 2 years.

A Special THANKS to the 1,563 Subscribers [ as of today] who download every show
and Forward it to your Friends.
Thanks for your TIME.
Meck
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If you'd like to donate and help them rebuild:
Enterprise City Schools Tornado Relief Fund
C/O CB & T Bank
921 Boll Weevil Circle
Enterprise Al. 36330
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Joe Simpson - Braves TV Announcer
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T I M E spells L O V E
Written by Eddie Carswell and Michael O'Brien

Father's Day, Mother's Day, EVERY Day...

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T I M E spells L O V E

Throw me the ball Daddy
I've been waiting all day
I'm so glad you're home and we got some time
So Let's go out and play
Just me and you
It's my favorite thing to do
Daddy I'm tellin' the truth

Chorus
T I M E time
Spells L O V E love
And Love is the one thing
This world needs more of
The choice is up to you
So what will you do
With your T I M E Time
and your L O V E love

I'll never forget you Daddy
You taught me the game so well
It's taken me places I never dreamed
So many stories to tell
How the time has come and gone
And now I have a son of my own
And I'm making sure your memory lives on

Bridge
I've heard it said a time or two
This game of life can take from you
But I found out love isn't really love
Till you give it away

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Thursday, April 26, 2007

THE MECK RADIO SHOW: Producer Dave Strickland and The Meck. 04/26/07

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www.TheMeck.com Posted 2:33a Show Time: 26 mins.

Meck Notes:
Thanks for downloading our show w/ Producer Dave Strickland.
Meck visits with his longtime friend .. producer and engineer - Dave Strickland.
Super Dave shares about his special day at Shea last Sunday [ Mets - Braves]
and the duel between Hall of Fame pitchers/friends Tom Glavine and John Smoltz.

Riding the No. 7 train and being one of 55 thousand on this perfect day in New York.
Talk about the kindness and generosity of Bobby Cox.

What happened when Bobby was ejected ?
Always Protecting his players .. trying to keep Smoltz from being ejected [arguing balls and strikes].

Kelly Johnson of the Braves HR.
[Glavine, Smoltz and Maddux] 3 Hall of Famers on the same team.
Plus a Hall of Fame Mgr.
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The best to our friend and soldier Mark McDuffie listening at Walter Reed Hospital.[with his family]
Mark is from Geneva, Al and listened to us in the 90's. Please Pray for him.
Super Dave - 'People who have grown up with you can take you with them today.'

Thanks to the internet. It is quite the transmitter.

Meck talks about his visit today w/ Jim Reese - Supt. of Enterprise City Schools.
And an upcoming interv w/ Supt. Reese about the tragedy on Mar. 1st ..
the relocating of Enterprise High School .. and how you can help them rebuild many lives and the school.
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Super Dave asks Meck ..
Your best golf memory ?
One is playing Augusta National in 1982 .. shooting an 82 [ just 5 days before the Masters week started].
The member we played with had a hole-in-one on No. 16.

How about St. Andrews ?
Loved the Old Course [ playing w/ Bobby Clampett and Tommy McClendon].
There's no place like St. Andrews. Everywhere you look is a memory .. etched in history.

Always loved playing at the TPC Sawgrass with my Dad.
We had his memorial service on the 17th green .. plus spread his ashes there.
I'll be watching the Players Championship in May.
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Thanks to Super Dave for producing our show and putting it all together.
DLS Voice Productions - Excellent Voice Work - Radio and TV.

A Special THANKS to the 1,427 Subscribers [ as of today] who download every show
and Forward it to your Friends.
Thanks for your TIME.
Meck
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Bobby Cox - The Best Manager in the History of Baseball.
Joe Simpson - Braves TV Announcer
Paul Finebaum - Writer/Talk Show Host
Gov. Mike Huckabee - Presidential Candidate.
Donald Watkins - Business Icon. Ethanol.
Bobby Clampett - Golfer/Announcer for CBS and TNT.
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Friday, April 20, 2007

THE MECK RADIO SHOW w/ Bob Nightengale - USA Today Baseball Writer 04/20/07

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A longtime, loyal listener writes ..
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark McDuffie"
To: <TheMeck@TheMeck.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 9:51 PM
Subject: Hello

Mr. Meck,

I finally found you again. I am originally from Geneva, AL and use to
listen to The Coach and The Meck every night when you were on the air. I
think it was 103.9. I had the honor of meeting you at the P-Nut Festival
one year and you took me to your van and gave me a T-Shirt. "It's Time to
Smell The Cornfields Baby" I will never forget it. I wore the shirt to
school and my buddies would always ask how did you get that shirt man? I
would always say I have connections.

I graduated in 1997 and joined the U.S. Air Force.
I was stationed in Oklahoma, Japan and currently in Ft.Walton Beach, FL.
Nothing like the south.

I was wounded on 2 March 2007 in Iraq by an IED and currently healing at
Walter Reed Hospital in Washington D.C.
I was looking through the internet and I found you and information on
your new show. I just wanted to share my story with you, so I decided to
email you.

I always respected you for what you believed in and how you
expressed yourself. I remembered a quote from you that went like this "
It's not how you start the game of life, but how you finish it. That is so
true. God has a plan for me and tells us in the bible that he will allow us
to prosper. I don't always understand why I got hurt, but I know god has a
plan for me and I look forward to seeing his new plan for me when I am out
of the hospital and back home in the South. Mr. Meck I want to Thank You
for a few minutes of your time and I look forward to downloading some of
your radio shows. Take care and God Bless.

Thanks,
Mark McDuffie

Please pray for our longtime listener and friend .. Mark McDuffie.
A Brave young man and soldier.
Mark .. Thanks for sharing and blessing our lives.

You may email Mark [ themeck@themeck.com] . We'll forward your thoughts to him.
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The Meck Radio Show w/ Bob Nightengale - USA Today Baseball Writer. 04/20/07
www.TheMeck.com Posted 2:02a Show Time: 34 mins.

Meck Notes:
Thanks for downloading our show w/ Bob Nightengale - USA Today Baseball Writer.

Meck visits with his longtime friend .. from the Minneapolis airport.
[ He's en route to Phoenix Az. for an upcoming story on Randy Johnson].
Bob talks about pitcher Randy Johnson and he'll soon be ready to go for Arizona.
Calls Randy 'A Great Baseball Historian.'
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Meck talks w/ Bob about Barry Bonds breaking Aaron's HR Record.
Bob says it 'might be overshadowed by A-Rod breaking Barry's single-season record.' [ 73]

Don't you think A-Rod will break Bonds' and Aaron's record ?
'He'll surpass both of them. No reason in the world why he shouldn't be the HR King.' - BN

[ A-Rod ..Alex Rodriguez currently has 474 HR's.]

Why is Aaron planning not to attend the record breaking HR by Bonds ..?
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Talk about Tom Glavine as he approaches 300 wins.
'A definite Hall of Famer.'
'He embraces the media.'
'Glavine could be a pitching coach, general manager, or maybe a broadcaster [ weekly].' - BN.

[Glavine, Smoltz and Maddux] ' 3 Hall of Famers in the same rotation.'
'Plus a Hall of Fame Mgr.' - BN

You said on this show before 'Bobby Cox is the greatest manager in the history of baseball ..'
Do you still believe that ?
'Most definitely .. No one's done what he [ Bobby] has.' - BN

Will Andruw Jones stay in Atlanta ??
Bob talks about Scott Boras and his thoughts on Andruw.
'Andruw will set the market price followed by Ichiro.' - BN

Bob picks the Braves to win the East [ followed by the Mets and Phillies].
He also gives his World Series picks [ 'the Buck Showalter factor'].
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Closing thoughts on our moving letter from Mark McDuffie.
A longtime .. loyal listener. A Brave young man and soldier.
Please pray for Mark at Walter Reed Hospital.

Thanks for downloading our show and sharing it with a friend.
Meck
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Bobby Cox - The Best Manager in the History of Baseball.
Joe Simpson - Braves TV Announcer
Paul Finebaum - Writer/Talk Show Host
Gov. Mike Huckabee - Presidential Candidate.
Donald Watkins - Business Icon. Ethanol.
Bobby Clampett - Golfer/Announcer for CBS and TNT.
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T I M E spells L O V E
Written by Eddie Carswell and Michael O'Brien

Father's Day, Mother's Day, EVERY Day...

Click HERE to listen - www.TheMeck.com

T I M E spells L O V E

Throw me the ball Daddy
I've been waiting all day
I'm so glad you're home and we got some time
So Let's go out and play
Just me and you
It's my favorite thing to do
Daddy I'm tellin' the truth

Chorus
T I M E time
Spells L O V E love
And Love is the one thing
This world needs more of
The choice is up to you
So what will you do
With your T I M E Time
and your L O V E love

I'll never forget you Daddy
You taught me the game so well
It's taken me places I never dreamed
So many stories to tell
How the time has come and gone
And now I have a son of my own
And I'm making sure your memory lives on

Bridge
I've heard it said a time or two
This game of life can take from you
But I found out love isn't really love
Till you give it away

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Wednesday, April 11, 2007

THE MECK REPORT - Ventilation Ordered for Powell's Retaliation Jail Utility Closet


THE MECK REPORT
www.TheMeck.com - posted Apr. 11, 2007 - 2:02p
"The only thing in the middle of the road are yellow lines and dead animals."
"More scoop than Baskin Robbins."
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Ventilation Ordered for Powell's Retaliation Jail Utility Closet
The Meck has learned that John Powell and the city have FINALLY decided to give Lt. Duane Herring ventilation for the Retaliation utility closet in the jail that he was moved to last Sept.

POWELL'S RETALIATION
Lt. Herring [almost 23 yrs in the Dothan PD] was retaliated against by John Powell - Chief of Police
because the local union [International Brotherhood of Police Officers]
voted to send a letter to Atty. Gen. Troy King asking the AG to investigate
Chief Powell for ticket fixing allegations. [ criminal activity]

Lt. Herring is Vice Pres. of the local IBPO.
Then union Pres Steve Hamm [under pressure from Powell] pointed the finger at Lt. Herring
as being the architect of the letter.
The letter was actually written by then union attorney Banks Smith.

Timeline: The AG's office confirmed receipt of the union letter in late Aug 06.
Mid September [Less than a month] Lt. Herring was moved by Powell to the Retaliation Jail Utility Closet.

Note: The city says they don't recognize the IBPO. The IBPO has thousands of members nationwide.
Just because you don't believe something exist .. does not eliminate its existence. [ Just ask Chester]
If you don't believe in gravity .. Try jumping. The law still exist.
You might not believe in a certain law or a noise ordinance .. but it still exist.
You might not believe you have an alcohol/drinking problem. That Denial confirms the problem/existence.

Denial is the prelude for ultimate problems.
Just like the city has today.

JOHN WHITE'S BIG CHILL
Chief John White Esquire exposed John Powell - Chief of Retaliation and his brilliant Deputy..
Larry 'Jethro Bo ' Draughon and drilled the city leadership with embarrassment and
shamed them in a 7 hour hearing/teaching session Monday pm.

Less than 12 hrs later .. Workers started measuring and have started drilling through the security wall in the Dothan City jail to give Lt. Duane Herring [what the Animal Shelter has] and he
hasn't had for the last seven months - Ventilation.

Since Chief John White Esquire put a chill on John Powell and the city leadership ..
[and left them on a ventilator]
The word is Lt. Herring might even by-pass a fan and get some AC in the Retaliation Jail Utility Closet.

The security wall at the jail is reinforced with concrete and steel.
How much will this cost the city to try and continue to cover-up the obvious retaliation by Powell ?

THE COVER-UP
It would be so easy for Powell and the city to admit their mistakes and move Lt Herring
from the Retaliation Utility Jail Closet .. into an humane environment where he can work without
jail inmates banging on the glass window screaming at him and Lt. Herring having to evacuate the
utility closet for 2 days because of pepper spray [ that was used on an inmate].

As we've all seen in life .. It's always the cover-up that you always pay the most for.
The retaliation and now the cover-up will probably cost the City of Dothan millions as the city leadership continues to back John Powell - Chief of Retaliation.

It will cost John Powell his job.
He should have already been fired by CM Mike West ..
but the CM has a hard time admitting he blew this hire - BIG TIME.

John Powell must be removed as Police Chief. Today.
He has destroyed our police dept and is ruining our city.
He is not qualified to be a Police Chief. [That's not exactly breaking news from Christopher Columbus.]

Thanks for forwading THE MECK REPORT to your friends ..
and helping shine light on this darkness in our hometown - Dothan.

WRITE ON.

Filed by The Meck.

THE MECK REPORT
www.TheMeck.com - posted Apr. 11, 2007 - 2:02p
"The only thing in the middle of the road are yellow lines and dead animals."
"More scoop than Baskin Robbins."

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Friday, March 16, 2007

Brad Delp and Javy Lopez visited Dothan Al. Jan 15, 1996. Video Clips. 03/16/07

THE MECK REPORT
Brad Delp and Javy Lopez visited Dothan Al. Jan 15, 1996 [ Video Clips]. 03/16/07
www.TheMeck.com - posted - 2:09a
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Meck Notes:
Mon. nite [ Jan 15, 1996] Brad Delp and Javy Lopez drew over
5 thousand people at the Holiday Inn South [ Dothan Al ].
They were wrapped around the motel and down 231 South [ in the misting rain].

Brad and Javy signed autographs as we did the radio show together.
Several Brad Delp fans drove from New Orleans to meet him [ 6 hrs one way].
Javy gave Brad an autographed jersey. Brad gave Javy an autographed guitar.
They both rocked my hometown. Wonderful memories.

Chief John White estimated the record crowd at 5 thousand plus.
Noting that Javy and Brad even outdrew Pres. Reagan's 1986 visit to Dothan.
I'm grateful they both came to my hometown.

We will miss Brad Delp for A Long Time.
His heavenly voice that lifted our spirits and most of
all his compassion, kindness and TIME he gave us all.

I'll never be the same .. because of Brad Delp's life.

Be sure and watch this 5 min. clip as we continue our
Wonderful/Long Time Memories of Brad Delp.
The You Tube link is just under the Brad Delp photos
at www.TheMeck.com [HomePage].

Thanks for forwarding this page to your friends.
Meck

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Thursday, March 15, 2007

Thank you, Meck. Note from Brad Delp's close friend, Bill Faulkner.

----- Original Message -----
From: Bill Faulkner
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 7:20 AM
Subject: Thank You, Meck

Meck,
I want to thank you for the wonderful, heart felt article you wrote in remembrance of my friend Brad.

From the minute he met you in Atlanta, you were part of his lexicon, part of his life, a friend. We would often fondly recall "The Meck", your heart and your kindness. He would always look forward to the southeast shows, as that meant he'd visit with you again.

It meant a lot to Brad when you invited him to the ballpark in Atlanta, and we all had a memorable time. You took such good care of us, like we were family, although we had known you for just a day. I have great photos of that event taken by Walter, the legendary Braves official photographer.

You have a wonderful heart Meck, and you made an impression on Brad. Whenever we spoke of The Meck, we would smile and a story or two would ensue, always punctuated with an enthusiastic "It's Time To Smell The Cornfields, Baby"!

Yesterday, we said goodbye to our friend in a very private ceremony in New Hampshire.
Again, thanks for your heartfelt remembrance.

Best Regards,

Bill Faulkner

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Wednesday, March 14, 2007

THE MECK RADIO SHOW - Long Time Memories of Brad Delp. 03/14/07

Message from Tom Scholz - posted on www.bandboston.com
As you all know by now, BOSTON'S lead singer, Brad Delp, was found
dead in his home on Friday, March 9th 2007. Plans for live BOSTON performances this summer have, of course, been cancelled.

My heart goes out to his wonderful fiance Pamela, his two children and other family members, his close friends and band mates, and to the millions of people whose lives were made a little brighter by the sound of his voice.
He will be dearly missed. -- Tom Scholz
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www.TheMeck.com Posted 6:02a ct. Show Time: 40 Mins.

Meck Notes:
Thanks for downloading our show re Long Time Memories of Brad Delp ..
The lead singer of the band Boston.

Bobby Cox intros our show as always .. [ clips by Donald Watkins - Paul Finebaum - Glenn Matthews].
Plus a promo by the 1 and only Brad Delp .. and also Javy Lopez.

A visit with Super Dave Strickland, my friend and producer. [ DLS Voice Productions]
We share our memories of Brad Delp.

Plus Jess Bailey of Rock 102.5 [in Dothan] visits with The Meck as we pay tribute to Brad.
[the day after his shocking death]. He was just 55.
We talk about Brad's majestic voice and his kindness that will outlive his music.
Thanks Jess for honoring Brad on your show and letting me be a part of it.

Backstage memories in Atlanta, Birmingham, Pensacola, Biloxi ..
and Brad's visits to watch Javy and the Braves.
Plus Brad and Javy's visit to Dothan - Jan. 15, 1996 [ Over 5 thousand showed up to greet and meet them].
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Brad Delp .. The Singer with The Heavenly Voice that would Reach Out and Lift You Up.
Brad Delp .. The Man who was a Servant to Everyone he met. He loved People more than his Music.

He sold over 30 million albums and no doubt touched millions of lives even off the stage.
If he ever shook your hand .. and said 'Thanks For Coming ..' You knew he meant it.
Brad's grattitude was an attitude that was genuine. Life was More Than a Feeling to him.
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Thanks to Marty Hom and Glenn Matthews for always including me on The Boston Tours.
I can't believe I'll never hear Brad again in concert. He was always the last one to leave.
The reminiscing, autographs, pictures, hugs. No one could greet and meet like Brad Delp.

Brad had TIME for everyone. The Greatest gift you can give anyone.

Thanks to Brad's close friend, Bill Faulkner, for reaching out and connecting with me.
I met him many years ago with Brad. Saw him in Atlanta in 2003 [ Chastain Park concert].
He's always encouraged me. Just like Brad.
I appreciate his kind and gracious words.

----- Original Message -----
From: Bill Faulkner
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 7:20 AM
Subject: Thank You, Meck

Meck,
I want to thank you for the wonderful, heart felt article you wrote in remembrance of my friend Brad.

From the minute he met you in Atlanta, you were part of his lexicon, part of his life, a friend. We would often fondly recall "The Meck", your heart and your kindness. He would always look forward to the southeast shows, as that meant he'd visit with you again.

It meant a lot to Brad when you invited him to the ballpark in Atlanta, and we all had a memorable time. You took such good care of us, like we were family, although we had known you for just a day. I have great photos of that event taken by Walter, the legendary Braves official photographer.

You have a wonderful heart Meck, and you made an impression on Brad. Whenever we spoke of The Meck, we would smile and a story or two would ensue, always punctuated with an enthusiastic "It's Time To Smell The Cornfields, Baby"!

Yesterday, we said goodbye to our friend in a very private ceremony in New Hampshire.
Again, thanks for your heartfelt remembrance.

Best Regards,

Bill Faulkner

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Thanks Bill for sharing your heart. I will treasure your words for a Long Time.
I hope we can interview you soon regarding your dear friend .. Brad Delp.

Coming soon .. We'll post some interviews we did with Brad on our Radio Show.
And we might post some video clips from Brad's visit to Dothan with Javy.

Thanks for listening today as we pay tribute to our friend Brad Delp.
The internet is full of praise for Brad's music and even higher adoration for him as a person.

What will they say about you when you die?
Will they say anything at all ?

Brad Delp's Legacy is that he Served Others. Giving him Everlasting Fame and Fortune.
Will your legacy outlive your music [ your profession] ?
It's the question we all must ask ourselves.
Meck

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Jess Bailey - www.Rock1025.com

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Coming soon on The Meck Radio Show.
Bobby Cox - The Best Manager in the History of Baseball.
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T I M E spells L O V E

Throw me the ball Daddy
I've been waiting all day
I'm so glad you're home and we got some time
So Let's go out and play
Just me and you
It's my favorite thing to do
Daddy I'm tellin' the truth

Chorus
T I M E time
Spells L O V E love
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This world needs more of
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With your T I M E Time
and your L O V E love

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So many stories to tell
How the time has come and gone
And now I have a son of my own
And I'm making sure your memory lives on

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I've heard it said a time or two
This game of life can take from you
But I found out love isn't really love
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Monday, March 12, 2007

THE MECK REPORT - I'll Always Remember Brad Delp: The Mother Teresa of Rock n Roll. 03/12/07

posted Mar 12, 2007 - 3:02p
THE MECK REPORT
I'll Always Remember Brad Delp: The Mother Teresa of Rock n Roll.

A friend [Gene Dews] called Friday nite [ Mar. 9th] and gave me the news: 'Brad Delp is dead.'
I could hardly speak. This was the first time Brad Delp had ever made me sad.
It's also the first time the music ever stopped.

Tears filled my eyes as the wonderful memories flooded my soul.
I immediately called Marty Hom [ in Indianapolis] and Glenn Matthews [in The Czech Republic].
I'm grateful to longtime friends, Marty and Glenn, for always including me [and my friends].

Thanks to Marty Hom .. I was able to go see Boston in concert [ in the early 90's].
Marty gave me a backstage pass and I met the man with the incredible voice - Brad Delp.
He was so kind and accessible. No ego. He made you feel like a rock star.
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JAVY MEETS BRAD IN ATLANTA
In the summer of 1995 .. Boston was playing Chastain Park in Atlanta.
Marty said .. 'Meck .. Invite any of the Braves players to come hear the concert.'
I asked Javy Lopez if he liked the group Boston ..?
He said .. 'Boston is my favorite group of all-time.
I can find no tickets to the concert.'

I said .. 'My friend Marty will take care of you.'
Ryan Klesko joined Javy and I at the concert that Sunday nite.
We hung out backstage with Brad and Marty and visited with the band.
Javy really enjoyed talking with Brad Delp.
He invited the band to the game the next day.

Brad, Tom Scholz, Gary Pihl, Dave Sikes, Marty Hom, and Glenn Matthews
rode with me and we got to the yard early for batting practice.

Jim Schultz and Glen Serra took great care of us.
It was a wonderful day. I know Brad was a big baseball fan.
And a Javy Lopez fan. It was really cool sitting with Brad and the band.
They were always friendly.

He joined me several other times [ thru the years] for a Braves game.
Brad loved hanging out at the yard and visiting.
I'll never forget [ as we watched one game] his song 'Long Time' played between innings.
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BRAD AND JAVY COME TO DOTHAN
I had a radio show in Southeast Al. I invited Javy to come to Dothan.
I then called Brad and asked him if he'd join us.
He said he'd be glad to. I couldn't believe it. I was thrilled.

Brad flew into Dothan International [ Gate 1] on Sat. Jan 13, 1996.
On Sunday morning he joined me at Bro. Jerry Spencer's church - Ridgecrest.
As we walked in Brad said .. 'Meck .. You've got drums and guitars at your church.'
Brother Jerry and I presented Brad with a Bible [ his name engraved on it].
He was deeply touched.

I shared with the audience .. 'Some of you are thinking .. Don't he sing that there Rock n Roll ?'
'Yes he does .. So well that he has the Number 1 debut album in music history.'
'He came all the way from Boston [ at no charge] to tell your kids .. It's Cool To Be Straight.'
'What are you doing .. ?'

Brad was warmly received [ to put it mildly].

Mon afternoon we had a reception at Sam and Maria Cherry's house. Brad loved their piano.
Mon nite [ Jan 15, 96] Brad Delp and Javy Lopez drew over 5 thousand people
at the Holiday Inn South [ Dothan].
They were wrapped around the motel and down 231 South [ in the misting rain].

They signed autographs as we did the radio show together.
Several Brad Delp fans drove from New Orleans to meet him [ 6 hrs one way].
Javy gave Brad an autographed jersey. Brad gave Javy an autographed guitar.
They both rocked my hometown. Wonderful memories.

Chief John White estimated the record crowd at 5 thousand plus.
Noting that Javy and Brad even outdrew Pres. Reagan's 1986 visit to Dothan.

Later that nite Brad and I hung out with my friend July Lopez at Applebees ..
visiting with my friend Tammy Carter. They couldn't believe how humble and kind Brad was.

Brad stayed 3 nites in my hometown of Dothan, Al.
He gave us his greatest gift .. TIME.
His compassion and kindness is still remembered today.
My hometown will never be the same because Brad Delp reached out.
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BACKSTAGE MEMORIES
I'll never forget taking my radio listeners/friends with me [on a bus] to see Boston in concert in Pensacola.
Marty Hom helped make it possible and took great care us.
Of course Brad had time to meet my friends and sign autographs.

Brad was always grateful that people gave their time and money to come hear Boston.
He never took the fans and his success for granted.
I truly believe he enjoyed visiting with people more than the music.

I'll never forget backstage at Oak Mtn. in Birmingham, Al. when Brad asked me ..
'Meck .. Would you like a vegetarian sandwich?'
I joined Brad for a vegetarian hamburger. It was really good.

That was always Brad Delp. Including others in his life.
He was all about serving others. That's where the power is.
Everlasting fame and fortune.

I'll never forget the last 2 times I saw him in Atlanta [ 2003]
and the Beau Rivage in Biloxi.[ 2004].

I remember sound check in Atlanta standing on stage while he warmed up.
Visiting back stage. Standing side stage with Glenn Matthews during the concert.
As always Brad stayed late .. signing for everyone and pictures too.

The Beau Rivage. Very small auditorium.
It was like a concert in your living room. He was fabulous as always.
I visited with him at dinner after the concert.
Brad was a blessing. He always encouraged me.

I remember walking with Brad and several others out to the bus.[ late that nite]
He signed autographs. Never saw him turn anyone down.
I remember he gave me a hug.
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THE MOTHER TERESA OF ROCK
I appreciate the times he came on my radio show.
He even cut promos for me as we drove to the airport in Dothan.
He was so willing to help you in any way he could.

Brad reached out to me and brought so much joy to me and many of my friends.
That's what caused me to admire Brad so much.
He always had TIME for me and my friends.

What will they say about you when you die ??
Will they say anything at all ..?
Have you ever thought about it ??

They still talk about my mother, Eunice, and her kindness to others [ 17 years after her passing].
No Doubt the lives Brad touched will even outlive his music.
His incredible voice was trumped only by the TIME and kindness he gave to others.

Brad Delp was The Mother Teresa of Rock n Roll.
He had the gift of Greatness - 'The ability to make those around him feel great.'
Brad was simply a servant to everyone he met.
That's his everlasting legacy .. Fame and Fortune.

Hanging out with Brad Delp and watching him taught me an important lesson.
I need to accept people - Just As They Are.
Not how I want them to be. [ as I so often did]

Also .. I'm learning that this life is not all about me.
It's all about Others. Compassion.
No Doubt .. Brad Delp learned that Tune long ago.
And Sang it every day with his life.

That's the No. 1 hit I'll remember most by Brad Delp.
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WHAT WILL THEY SAY?
I can only imagine .. Fri Afternoon about 1:20p [ Mar. 9, 2007]
when Jesus welcomed Brad home and gave him a Back Stage Pass 4 Eternity.
Surely Jesus must have said [ what we've been thinking since 1976]
'Brad .. Well Done. Where'd you get that incredible voice ..?'
I'm sure he replied [ humbly as always] 'Thank You Father.'

I'm Feelin' Satisfied that one day I'll see Brad again.
And I thought it'd be this summer on the Boston - REO Speedwagon Tour.

Brad Delp. His life was definitely More than a Feeling.
He had Passion and Compassion - ' 2 essentials that meet in the middle to reach a goal.'
Passion - What you Do in Life. Compassion - Others. Others. Others.

Think about it .. What will they say about you when you die ??
Will they say anything at all ..?

No Doubt .. We will be singing Brad Delp's tunes for a Long Time.
His Uplifting Songs. Undeniable Vocals. The TIME and Compassion he had for Others.

Brad Delp .. the lead singer of Boston .. has the Number 1 debut album in music history.
[Boston by Boston - 17 million copies].
Brad's life touched and inspired so many of us .. Leaving Countless trophies that will last forever.

Here's what Brad wrote on my 'Third Stage' CD.
To Meck - Hope This Keeps You company on some of Those Long Road Trips!
Thanks for having me to your town, your church & your home.
Best of Luck in all you do!
Brad Delp - Boston '96'

My life will never be the same because I knew Brad Delp.
Thanks for letting me share my thoughts with you.
It's time to turn the music back on. Turn it up.

Meck .. David Meckley

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