Sad day for radio

A voice from my youth is gone.  Martin Streek from CFNY (The Spirit of Radio) and the Edge 102.1 (I know the same station, but not to me)

http://www.torontomike.com/2009/07/martin_streek_dead.html

From Toronto Mike

Martin Streek Dead

Published July 6, 2009 @ 23:11 in Edge 102 ~ CFNY, Radio

I’m not sure how to write this one, so I’m just going to tell you what I know.

As a long time fan of CFNY / Edge 102, I was sad to learn recently that Martin Streek had been fired after over 20 years of service. As of this writing, that entry had 88 comments from others who wanted to wish Martin well. Soon enough, Martin Streek himself chimed in to say thanks.

Thank to those of you who made comments, both good and bad…either way, it’s proof that you listened and/or cared about the scene I/we were part of…

Earlier today, Martin Streek updated his Facebook status message with words that sound so ominous now. This, it turns out, is Martin’s farewell to the world.

So…I guess that’s it…thanks everyone…I’m sorry to those I should be sorry to, I love you to those that I love, and I will see you all again soon (not too soon though)… Let the stories begin.

My entry about Martin Streek leaving CFNY / Edge102 is #1 when you Google his name, and Steve did just that an hour ago.

I just heard that Martin has passed away… very sad to hear…. (I was a cfny staffer back in the 80s and just heard this from Earl J.)

At first, I thought it was a cruel joke. Martin Streek seemed so vibrant, so full of life. But after chatting with Steve, and seeing the Facebook status message, I’m afraid it’s true.

Martin Streek has taken his own life.