Hear, Hear. Well said.
On Nov 15, 2011, at 2:59 PM, Wayne Smith wrote:
> Joe Carr announced his last Maine hockey game for us Friday night.
>
> Joe has been the consummate professional for UMaine hockey and in
> his "real job" as UMaine campus spokesman, leaving as Director of
> University Relations for a position at his undergraduate alma
> mater, Providence College.
>
> I'll miss Joe, as from the start our acquaintance at the Alfond and
> around campus seemed more like an immediate friendship. Joe is one
> of those rare individuals that while superb at his crafts, shows
> respect for all and seems to know everyone. OK, I'm jealous of
> such a person!
>
> Joe Carr was thrust into Maine Hockey lime-light as the replacement
> of Maine's first radio play-by-play announcer, Gary Thorne. It
> was impossible to replace Old Town's Thorne, but the Hermon native
> quickly won the interest and respect of Maine fans with his
> preparation, skill, excitement and professionalism. Joe's part in
> the success of the Maine hockey program has been substantial,
> IMHO. I believe Joe retired from radio play-by-play to spend time
> with his family, yet we've been blessed for many years with his
> excellent WABI-TV play-by-play of several games each season. WABI
> and UMaine will have a void that may be filled, but cannot be equaled.
>
> Fare thee well, Joe Carr,
> and farewell for a while. ...
>
> Best regards and cheers, Wayne
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