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