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Re: Doug Fleming 1977-2005

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Re: Doug Fleming 1977-2005

Doug was a great guy that I had the pleasure of meeting through my partner and friend JD. Our conversations, sometimes thousands of miles apart, seemed as if we were merely seconds away from each other, because of the love that we each respectfully shared for radio. It is this kind of love that brought the visions of Doug, Lance, and Tanim together, and whose thoughts and ideas were later skillfully crafted and realized, in a virtual form and in a language all too foreign to me, by Sam Buca. It is this kind of love that brought us all to Radio - Info, whether we were all thirsting to acquire more radio knowledge, or merely looking for the latest radio scoop in our respective markets. Thankfully, JD and I were very fortunate to have met with him just two weeks ago, while he was in town for business. Again we immersed ourselves in some more thoughtful conversation, while indulging in some delicious Chicago Deep Dish Pizza. Doug was such a connoisseur for Italian delicacies!

Being so young, Doug's passing has literally floored me, since I am just a few years older than him. I continue to be reminded of the very morbid philosophy of mortality, because it continues to echo through my mind as I write this, like the seconds' hand on an analog clock. This tragedy is a constant reminder to all of us that every second that passes us by is precious and we should treat it as such. Doug did, and his closest friends and acquaintances know that. While we all extend our thoughts to his family and loved ones, those that knew him best would say that Doug wouldn't want us to be sad for long, rather, he would want us to remember all the good times we had with him, and focus on what's most precious to each and everyone of us and live life by what brings us all together: THE LOVE OF RADIO!<P ID="signature">______________
Rob Austin
Vice President
JamTraxx Media Inc.
http://www.jamtraxxmedia.com
"Major Market Solutions for Your Radio Station's Needs!"</P><P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by Rocketman on 07/21/05 07:11 AM.</FONT></P>
 
Re: Doug Fleming 1977-2005

> Being so young, Doug's passing has literally floored me,
> since I am just a few years older than him. I continue to
> be reminded of the very morbid philosophy of mortality,
> because it continues to echo through my mind as I write
> this, like the seconds' hand on an analog clock. This
> tragedy is a constant reminder to all of us that every
> second that passes us by is precious and we should treat it
> as such. Doug did, and his closest friends and
> acquaintances know that. While we all extend our thoughts
> to his family and loved ones, those that knew him best would
> say that Doug wouldn't want us to be sad for long, rather,
> he would want us to remember all the good times we had with
> him, and focus on what's most precious to each and everyone
> of us and live life by what brings us all together: THE
> LOVE OF RADIO!

Amen to that. Doug was a class guy and will be missed. He had more enthusiasm for radio than many people in the field itself.
 
Re: Doug Fleming 1977-2005

(I am reposting this message here because he grew up here in Chicago.)

I was shocked when I learned the news earlier this week. My business partner Rob and I had just had dinner with him not even two weeks ago here in Chicago. We had been speaking back and forth with him until he went missing. I am feeling a massive combination of shock, disbelief, sadness, anger, grief, and frustration that a good man and good friend has passed away.

My thanks to Bill (WYTZZ95FM), Lance, Sam, and Tanim, for everything they have done to handle this tragedy and everything they have done for Radio-Info. Doug was extremely proud of how Radio-Info.com has grown since its humble beginnings, and he still had SO MUCH in store for the site.

This is probably the most difficult message board posting I have ever made. So many people has expressed that they want to know more about Doug. Doug and I had chatted on the phone, email, and in message boards (including Zecom Communications' notorious CROW board and Cyber Radio's message board) before I finally met him face-to-face in 1997. I was working for Cyber Radio 92.7 and Doug came to the studios for a visit. Doug had always been an avid fan and supporter of dance radio.

Since then, Doug and I have been friends who shared common interests in a wider range than just dance music and radio broadcasting. Whenever there was a format or ownership change, I could expect a phone call or email from him discussing it. Whenever he came across a unique jingle or acquired a new aircheck of a format change, he was eager to share it with me.

We have gone tower-chasing all over the south and western suburbs together with my business partner Rob. Doug was a gracious host when he showed me and my wife around San Francisco and the massive antenna tree on the mountain just outside the city. Of course, we ended that night laughing over an awesome Italian dinner in the city.

Doug grew up in Chicago listening to stations like Z95, Energy 88.7, B96, and WJMK. In addition to Radio-Info.com, Doug had written columns for DMA (Dance Music Authority) magazine discussing dance radio. He had served as a valuable member on JamTraxx Media's executive team during its humble beginnings. Together, we developed seriously-ambitious proposals and presentations for companies such as ABC Radio and Infinity Broadcasting. I knew that I could always rely on his financial knowledge that he accumulated from his experiences through IN3 Partners and his brief time at JPMorgan.

From the very beginning, I was simply amazed at the knowledge and passion he had for radio broadcasting. He gave his opinions and spoke with great articulation and knowledge that commanded respect from me and the radio executives that we had dealings with.

Due to our hectic schedules and our necessary business discussions, I deeply regret not talking to Doug on a personal level and just joke around as often as I would like. He and I had so much in common: we both worked hard to build and develop our own companies without relying on our families for financial support. We shared an appreciation for culture, traveling, aviation, and technology.

I will miss our inside jokes. I will miss his enthusiastic opinions on radio. I will miss his valuable knowledge about radio acquisitions and mergers. And I will miss him greatly.

He was extremely proud of this site, and I am sure that he would have liked to express his deepest thanks to every single one of you for your contributions to Radio-Info. I'll try to post some of his pictures in the future.

God bless Doug and his family.

-JD

 
Re: Doug Fleming 1977-2005

While I don't know this young man, it's a tragedy to pass so young, especially one who seems to have so many friends. My condolences to the staff who worked with him and his family. I'll be lighting a candle for him this Sunday.

> (I am reposting this message here because he grew up here in
> Chicago.)
>
> I was shocked when I learned the news earlier this week. My
> business partner Rob and I had just had dinner with him not
> even two weeks ago here in Chicago. We had been speaking
> back and forth with him until he went missing. I am feeling
> a massive combination of shock, disbelief, sadness, anger,
> grief, and frustration that a good man and good friend has
> passed away.
>
> My thanks to Bill (WYTZZ95FM), Lance, Sam, and Tanim, for
> everything they have done to handle this tragedy and
> everything they have done for Radio-Info. Doug was extremely
> proud of how Radio-Info.com has grown since its humble
> beginnings, and he still had SO MUCH in store for the site.
>
>
> This is probably the most difficult message board posting I
> have ever made. So many people has expressed that they want
> to know more about Doug. Doug and I had chatted on the
> phone, email, and in message boards (including Zecom
> Communications' notorious CROW board and Cyber Radio's
> message board) before I finally met him face-to-face in
> 1997. I was working for Cyber Radio 92.7 and Doug came to
> the studios for a visit. Doug had always been an avid fan
> and supporter of dance radio.
>
> Since then, Doug and I have been friends who shared common
> interests in a wider range than just dance music and radio
> broadcasting. Whenever there was a format or ownership
> change, I could expect a phone call or email from him
> discussing it. Whenever he came across a unique jingle or
> acquired a new aircheck of a format change, he was eager to
> share it with me.
>
> We have gone tower-chasing all over the south and western
> suburbs together with my business partner Rob. Doug was a
> gracious host when he showed me and my wife around San
> Francisco and the massive antenna tree on the mountain just
> outside the city. Of course, we ended that night laughing
> over an awesome Italian dinner in the city.
>
> Doug grew up in Chicago listening to stations like Z95,
> Energy 88.7, B96, and WJMK. In addition to Radio-Info.com,
> Doug had written columns for DMA (Dance Music Authority)
> magazine discussing dance radio. He had served as a valuable
> member on JamTraxx Media's executive team during its humble
> beginnings. Together, we developed seriously-ambitious
> proposals and presentations for companies such as ABC Radio
> and Infinity Broadcasting. I knew that I could always rely
> on his financial knowledge that he accumulated from his
> experiences through IN3 Partners and his brief time at
> JPMorgan.
>
> From the very beginning, I was simply amazed at the
> knowledge and passion he had for radio broadcasting. He gave
> his opinions and spoke with great articulation and knowledge
> that commanded respect from me and the radio executives that
> we had dealings with.
>
> Due to our hectic schedules and our necessary business
> discussions, I deeply regret not talking to Doug on a
> personal level and just joke around as often as I would
> like. He and I had so much in common: we both worked hard to
> build and develop our own companies without relying on our
> families for financial support. We shared an appreciation
> for culture, traveling, aviation, and technology.
>
> I will miss our inside jokes. I will miss his enthusiastic
> opinions on radio. I will miss his valuable knowledge about
> radio acquisitions and mergers. And I will miss him greatly.
>
>
> He was extremely proud of this site, and I am sure that he
> would have liked to express his deepest thanks to every
> single one of you for your contributions to Radio-Info. I'll
> try to post some of his pictures in the future.
>
> God bless Doug and his family.
>
> -JD
>
 
Re: Doug Fleming 1977-2005

Greetings all...this is the first post I've made on a radio message board in at least 6 years.

I first met Doug when we ran competing websites (1996...or stone age in www terms)...he was at Boudwin and I thought he was another one of those "punk kids", us jaded old time radio types ran into. However, that was far from the case. Soon we found we had more in common and to fight against and became very good friends...keeping in regular contact (including an email I got from his anticipating the latest book last week).

Words can't describe all that I've been feeling today...the frustration, the anger, the sadness. But I also can hear that laughing, vibrant "Hey Marty...Doug...you gotta hear this one..." on the phone or answering machine. He always had something interesting to share. I'll miss those 2am Central calls as Doug was traveling or something came to his mind and didn't hestitate to call. I'll also remember many long sessions discussing radio past, present and future...and some of our many exploits (too many to list here) that we would become involved in.

I'm heartened to hear words from old online friends and want to pass on my deepest sympathies to not just Doug's family, but to everyone whose life he touched. We've all lost someone very special.

Cheers and Peace

- Marty -
 
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