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Hey Moe,
Discovered you 14 years ago when WHDH merged into WRKO, and I used to work Sat. mornings and tuned you in and grew to like you a lot. I don’t always agree with you, I think you are a bit more libertarian than me, but we do agree probably 90% of the time, which ain’t bad, and have always appreciated you being there. Will always remember and appreciate your being there for us during the 2000 election scandal and right after 911. Also appreciate your 7am hour when you interview our men and women in Iraq. I don’t think anyone, even on a national basis has been doing what you did. You have a lot to be proud of Moe.

WRKO has no idea what it’s doing. Seems like forever they’ve been monkeying around with your schedule, they tried moving it forwards, then cropping an hour off, then taking you off Sat’s and only having you on with Jim Z. on Sundays, then brought you back and eventually back to your regular 6-10 slot. That was till last year, I had a feeling that something was up when they stole an hour at the end off. Well in the end it is our loss Moe and will eventually be WRKO’s loss. I hope you wind up someplace better up the dial and hope you will let us know where you wind up.
All the best to you Moe. Take care and hope to hear you again soon.
Joe, Burlington, MA

Mo,

It has probably all been said in more poetic terms...
I am a bit younger than you, but in the same stage of life...
The world is moving faster & I am beginning to slow down...
I go to the grocery store & can't find products that I have relied upon
for decades (have you tried to find just plain, waxed floss
lately?)...
I look for something every day to ground me as I try to stay afloat in
this ever-changing world...

One of my 'grounders' is/was Mo on Saturday mornings helping start my
weekend with topical chatter, laughter & poignancy. My Saturday morning
wake up.
I remember the birth of your son. I loved sharing the stories of your
grandchildren. These last 18 months I've made sure the radio was on by
7 so I could listen to the real heroes...so I would not forget in the
bustle of my own life. I learned even more than my Dad taught me about
how the game of baseball is played.
I have listened to talk radio for many moons, back to Jerry Williams. I
listen to many of the stations because I want to hear all the views.
I have never called a talk show. I have never written/emailed a talk
show host. But I could not be silent now. I have to thank you for the
many years of education, entertainment & friendship.
Your show was my favorite, Our own local 'Prairie Home Companion'.
Sophisticated, yet folksy. You ranted & raved with love & laughter &
courtesy (unless the person was a real #$^&*). You never seemed so full of
yourself that you didn't let your caller have his/her say. That is a lost
art.
Just a week ago at lunch with a few friends your show came up during a
political discussion. We commented on how we looked forward to
Saturday's Mo-slant on life.
I remember thinking after the Patriot's debacle that Mo would have to
apologize to that older woman who called up with a really low score
prediction!
There are many, many of us who will miss you. Keep my email address &
let me know when you get back on the air. Who knows where this road may
lead. You could always become the color man on baseball broadcasts.

I am feeling pitiful for myself. I will miss our Saturday mornings
together. You, however, have the gift of seeing the glass half full & will
come out of this situation by 'sticking' your landing. You have a great
family & many friends (as you have regaled us with stories over the
years) to help you through the shock & aftermath.

I wish you well & good health.
May the laughter, love & insight that you have brought to us all these
years rebound back to you in triplicate.

A longtime fan,
Pat


All the best. May we hear from you for another great 25 somewhere else. 96.9FM?

Patricia G
North Andover, MA


Just a short note from a long term listener- I am saddened that I will no longer have your show to wake up to on Saturday mornings. Best of luck to you - you will be missed on Wrko!

Elaine


Dear Mo Lausier: I have listened to you for so many years, includingthose hilarious shows with Jim Zoppo, and I want totell you how much I appreciate you and love you. Yourepresent all that is good about our country, ourculture, our faith in God and Savior and each other.Your love of your family, your wife, your childrenand the life with them that you have shared with usover the years has been priceless to me and to manyothers. WRKO is only as good as its broadcasters, and while they had you, they had a first quality show. Newowners bring in new values, and, alas, the new valueshave opened the gates to lesser talent. I have utmost faith that God Almighty leads those whowill follow, and I pray you are following His lead nowas in the past. Many lessons in love of country, love of family, loveof others have come to us from you. Indeed, I thinkof your work on the radio as a ministry to yourlisteners. With deepest affection and appreciation I urge you toperservere even as you let go of those who cannotlive in the high standard of broadcasting you represent. God has work for you to do--I pray youwill press on with joy and fulfillment. I will be listening for you wherever you are. Love and blessings to you and all your family,
Mary Anne
Arlington MA


Your loyal fan for many years hi Moe, I loved your show. I listened faithfully and found reasons to be in my car to hear it up here in NH. I am 51, and have listened to talk radio since using the home made crystal radio by my pillow growing up in mattapan in the 60's. our neighborhood claim to fame? woo woo's brother lived next door. I hope to hear you in some fashion and trust if you get a show somewhere you will post it. this site is on my favorites. I would never listen to that canned crapola syndicated radio. and a restaurant getting a free plug because they bring the host in food that may have cost them $20 is low. i was a BZ listener way back when and i guess it was jerry williams coming back in town that got me to RKO. I never ever listen to music in the car, my options are getting slimmer every year. "local" talk radio is going away for the most part i am afraid.
Good luck to you Moe.

Bob

MOE,>> Thanks for all the wonderful Saturday mornings especially reveille.I was in the army years ago and the music brings back fond>memories (believe it or not)...(It helps being a morning person // I believe I was a dairy farmer in my prior life).>>I enjoyed your gardening show on Sun (as a matter of fact I went>over to Sharon one day and met Mr. Zona...one of a kind).

At the present time I am itching to get back out into my garden (the only thing that seems to make sense now "a-days".>>

Years ago I had a call at a jewelry manufacturer in the Fall River>area and ran into your sister (or sister in law) and told her>how much I enjoyed your show.>>

"Change Is Good"...you will come up smelling like a rose (all things happen for a reason).>> HEY ! Watching Ellsbury go from home to third on a bloop single>> is something that will brighten up the Spring.>>
Best Of Luck,>>
Bob, Norwood MA


Hey, Mo; I just don't understand what is going on; that RKO can let you go and still retain that mindless criminal/politician, Finneran. It is a double-disgrace for them. Don't let the bastards win; how about WBZ, or the station at 950 am; I know they are basically religious, but they have Dr. Slessinger and others on. Many, many listeners will follow you there. WRKO is so stupid, really. At times I have been listening to Coast to Coast, and they will have a great show on. Then suddenly, at say 3 or 4 am, they put on one of those insipid, phoney infomercials. What an insult to one's intelligence. Find a space for yourself; we need your voice. You're a great guy; don't want to lose you. Too young to retire. Love ya, Paul , Wakefield I'll be checking your website for hope of a return. For 25 years we could tell it was a Saturday morning, because there would be Moe Lauzier's voice. We did not always agree with you, but always appreciated your passion and decency. We will miss you.
Good luck.
Elise and Marvin


Moe: Say it ain't so! No need to respond to this e-mail. I just wanted to let you know that I very much looked forward to listening to your show on Saturdays. Hang in there and don't give up! I fully expect to hear your show on a new station. I have gleaned the following mantra from some of the soldiers that you have interviewed: "keep going!" You'll land on your feet so get past those pillars of self-doubt and do what you do best: engage minds. Warmest wishes.

BillWilliam
CPA-Attorney at Law
Boston, MA