The following is a letter from Jerry to all of you:
Friends,
Susan and I would like to let you know what has been going on with me and my absence from the airwaves over the last couple of weeks.
A little more than two weeks ago, I was hospitalized because of chest pains, numbness in my limbs and other signs of cardiac distress. I was admitted overnight for a complete cardiac evaluation, and the diagnosis from the cardiologist is that although my heart is thankfully healthy now, the angina is a warning sign of future problems. I am being treated for cholesterol, and am under my doctor’s supervision for what seems to be an on-going, stress-related illness. My doctor’s orders are that I must make it a top priority to severely decrease the amount of stress in my life. For this reason I have taken an indefinite leave of absence from the radio program.
We are very supportive of the work and vision of WORD-FM, and of its General Manager and Program Director and the entire staff, and I plan to continue to remain involved in the station in any way possible. We are even now looking for ways that I can continue to work together with them in a way that is consistent with medical advice. I have worked with a lot of people over the years, and Chuck Gratner is one of the greatest encouragers I’ve ever worked for. I hope to continue our relationship for a very long time to come.
Susan and I believe that leadership is a long-term enterprise, something that requires a lifetime investment and a good dose of patient waiting mixed in with the work. It is not a matter of short sprints and quick fruit, and we’d like to be at it for a long time. After all, it’s more a matter of where you end up than where you are in the middle.
With gratitude,
Jerry and Susan Bowyer
You can email Jerry here
6 comments:
Oh goodness PB I'm sorry to hear that. I hope the best for Jerry.
-Anony
I am very sorry to hear this. I've enjoyed listening to Jerry talk since before he was a talk show host. I used to listen to him as a guest on various shows when he was involved with the Allegheny Institute. I'll be hoping and praying for him and his family.
God bless Mr. Bowyer and his family. Its a shame his show didn't last longer, but I understand. He will be in our prayers.
Well, I'm definately going to miss listenng to him on the air, but family & health need to come first. I've heard some of the callers he's had to deal with, and no doubt he has a high-stres job.
Best of luck to all of you in the search for a new talk host.
Dan
I'm so sorry to hear about Jerry, I hope he will be able to return to WordFM. in the future. His talk program was very interesting.
Jerry...you are always a gentleman and a real class act. Take 'er easy, buddy...best of luck to you!
Dan Dunlap
WISH 99.7
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