Former Vancouver radio reporter John "Newfie" Stirling had planned on attending the R.P.M. Luncheon at the White Spot this week, but the best laid plans... Just received this note from John's wife Lorene...
"John is hospitalized after having had a serious and unexpected heart attack on April 12th. He has barely survived, been operated on once, and is slated for another procedure on the 18th or 20th. If he gets a day pass, he will not be driving, thus will not, physically be able to attend the old guys broadcaster lying and bragging session on the 17th. Would you be so kind to express his disappointment to Red Robinson, please. John & Red worked together at wx and nw, and those two had a lot of fun together. John just missed Red as John joined 14-cfun after Red had departed, but still he has many good memories from his 24 years of on-air broadcasting in this province. He’d appreciate it because he enjoyed so many of the guys he spent years competing with and against. He’s a stubborn Newfie, and never was or will be a quitter. He’ll be back soon."
Hoping for a full recovery, and being able to see John at the next R.P.M lunch, in 6 months time!