I've lost another friend. Had lunch with Glen, along with Garry Raible and Tom Mark back in March. Talked to him a couple of weeks ago. Didn't know it would be for the last time. Rest In Peace my friend.
Story from KISS FM Vernon:
Posted on 6/13/2016 10:12 AM by Ron Manz
Glen Morrison, former Kiss FM and CJIB newsman passed away June 12
One of Vernon's most recognizable voices has been quieted.
Former newsman Glen Morrison lost his battle with cancer and died Sunday in hospice.
Glen started with CJIB radio in Vernon in 1977 and spent 34 years as the morning newsman and News Director.
His broadcasting career spanned over 40 years before he retired in March of 2015.
Morrison spent nearly 30 years working with Morning Man Frank Martina.
"He was absolutely a gem to work with. He was just a lot of fun., and he was very serious, and very serious about his drag racing. We had to work that into the program in many cases," says Martina.
Former Program Director Don Weglo said Glen was the ultimate pro.
"When you wake up that many mornings in a row, and you turn on the radio and listen to the 7 or 8 o'clock news, and you would hear an authoritative news voice like Glen Morrison, being so consistent, being there all the time, easy to listen to. You knew he had the story. He was very comfortable in doing that," says Weglo.
Morrison's first radio job was the overnight DJ at CHNL Kamloops in 1972, joining Vernon's CJIB in 1977.
Morrison, in his time off, was a fixture at Thunder Mt. Raceway. As fellow racer Tim Deplonty notes....Glen's second love was drag racing and he stood out.
"He was about as laid back as you can get. At the track over the PA system, they always called him "Gentleman Glen." You can't get much better than that. He was a very nice guy," says Deplonty.
The 67 year old Morrison leaves behind his wife Marion and four sons.