People come and people go. It is part of life, part of any company. But, when you visit thousands of people in their homes every night, departures are much more obvious. So when we said so long to Dan Edwards the other night, we got calls and e-mails. There is a lot of turnover behind the cameras, in all parts of the KTAB building, but it's those of us who are on the air that people know and react to when there is a change.
Dan was with us for more than 2 years, doing his weather thing at 5, 6 and 10pm. And doing the overnight severe storm coverage thing which has been a staple of KTAB since we signed on the air. Any type of weather is important to those of us in the Big Country, but when it gets nasty, we really pay attention. Dan had the technique of sitting at the computer, moving us around the area getting different views of the storms and then walking back to his position in front of the radar image. Talking (and making sense) the whole time. Very smooth.
Dan also enjoyed working with various maps and charts, to create something which would visually show the weather he was talking about. He called the forecast more accurately than most meteorologists we've seen come and go over the years. His goal was to make his air time meaningful, educational, even fun. He did that.
Here's wishing Dan and his family well. Thanks, Dan.
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You said it right, when you said that Dan Edwards was the most accurate metorologists that we've had in a long time. He made it interested to watch the weather forecast because of his dedication and accuracy.
ReplyDeleteGodspeed Dan.
Dan will be missed. I have a question about another former KTAM metrologist. What ever happened to Charlie Jordan? I know he was at the Boys' Ranch for a time, but lost track after that. Did he pass away?
ReplyDeleteSure do you miss you Dan and God Bless you and your family. A loyal watcher.
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