Gord Robison (1951-2008)

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Postby segueking2 » Thu Mar 27, 2008 3:13 pm

Hi guys - first off - GREAT to see Mr. Cleaver at today's fun fest at M club. Senny, it woulda been great to have ya there!


CAB - great. I am on it....Red will be a help, I am sure.
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Postby Marty Forbes » Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:52 pm

....Rob Christie, Seanna Collins, Doug Rutherford and I are working on a 'tribute event' shortly in Edmonton...I don't think a 'bursary for young talent' would be out of the question at NAIT ....give us a few days and we'll post details here....
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Postby Jack Bennest » Thu Mar 27, 2008 7:04 pm

If you see an obit Marty we would like a copy


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Obit...

Postby Marty Forbes » Thu Mar 27, 2008 7:08 pm

Jack..probably won't be one...they have decided to have a 'family only' funeral.
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Postby Jack Bennest » Fri Mar 28, 2008 6:34 am

Gord Robson Obit
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ROBISON, Gord

It is with great sadness that the family of Gord Robison announce his sudden passing on March 21, 2008 at the age of 56 years. Gord is lovingly remembered by his twin sons Curtis (Andrea) and Brett (Zuzana) and daughter Patricia along with their mother Audrey. Gord was predeceased by his mother Pat and by his father Ron.

Being a radio broadcaster for the past 40 years Gord touched many peoples lives. From his early days at CKXL in Calgary to his final days at CHQT in Edmonton Gord loved being on the air. He was also passionate about mentoring new talent and enjoyed watching them progress in their careers. Gord will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

A Private Family Memorial Service celebrating Gord's life took place on Thursday, March 27, 2008. Inurnment followed in the Riverside Cemetery Columbarium in Vegreville, Alberta.

In lieu of other tributes the "Gord Robson Scholarship Fund" has been set up through the NAIT Radio & Television Program. Cheques can be made payable to the NAIT Advancement Office 11762-106 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G 2R1. To send condolences please visit: www.remembering.ca Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd., Vegreville,780-603-5800.
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Postby jon » Sat Mar 29, 2008 2:36 pm

A friend said that he saw a piece on Global Lethbridge about Gord Robson while he was there shortly after Gord's death. It makes sense given Gord's years on Morning Drive in Lethbridge a few years back. But still nice to hear about.
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Postby jon » Sun Mar 30, 2008 8:13 am

Small but nice tribute to Gord on reelradio.com debuted this morning, as part (green sidebar) of the description of a Doors Special that Corus syndicated nation-wide a year ago today.

http://www.reelradio.com/jp/doors40.html
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Postby Eileen » Sun Mar 30, 2008 10:59 am

Very nice piece. Excellently done.
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