[BC] Radio's activities during National Events

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In a message dated 09/03/2008 9:50:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
dlh at donnahalper.com writes:

>  Same happened during 9/11-- even sports stations 
>  stopped airing commercials, and "guy talk" shows were not discussing 
>  why the coach was a jerk or why the local team was the worst-- 
>  everybody just dialed back the sports and concentrated on letting 
>  people express their feelings of shock and grief.

I remember some of the Patriotic music being played on a lot of stations... 
and listener call-ins. It was powerful, compelling, and moving. I know that I 
was moved to tears a number of times while listening.

I also remember all of the flags... *everywhere* you looked, the Flag was 
flying high. Sad that it takes an incredible tragedy like that to bring people 
together... and even more sad that the effect of that togetherness wore off so 
quickly. :(

While I was at WFIF, I would dedicate the morning music segment to all 
Patriotic music every Sept 11'th. If I were still there, I'd continue to do it. When 
I have WPHA someday, I'll do it there as well.  I'll need to dial around and 
see if any other stations still do this, now. It is Patriots Day, and should 
always be remembered that way.

Willie...