Words cannot honestly express my sadness over the death of national radio personality Kidd Kraddick.
When I was 12 years old, my dad and I started listening to a local DJ out of our hometown with this funny radio show. His show grew into this national sensation and I listened every step of the way.
Meeting Kidd last July was one of the highlights of my life. He was so warm and friendly. He hugged me, he asked me questions about my family, he was engaging and interested. He was fabulous. Then when I went back this February, he not only remembered me, he remembered things we had discussed, he told me he followed me on Twitter…he was absolutely delightful.
Andrew and I are so sad for this loss. Kidd was a huge part of not only our community, but of our mornings. Andrew listened every morning while he was at the gym and in the car, while I listed from my i-Phone at home. My heart breaks for Kidd’s daughter, family and friends.
I checked Kidd’s Twitter account tonight when I heard the news…and it still says that he follows me. I am so honored.
I am thankful for all the laughs, all the memories, and my mornings won’t be quite as bright any more.
Kim @ Hungry Healthy Girl says
I am so incredibly shocked and sad too. I've been listening for around 20 years. What I don't hear in the morning, I listen to on the podcast later. I was just listening to Friday's show this morning on my run. I've never met Kidd, but like many others, I feel like he was one of my friends. Such a great guy. I will miss him so much.
Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says
My morning drives will never be the same. I'm so sad for Caroline, his family, and his radio family. I know that you said he was just as nice as he could be. You were so lucky to have met him.
Kaliwood says
I am still shocked as well. For some reason this one has really gotten to me more than others when hearing of a "celebrity" passing. Maybe it's because listening to him every morning makes you feel like he's your close friend. And the fact that it was so unexpected really saddens me.I feel for those close to him.
Kali
Pink and Green Mom says
I'd been listening to Kidd since I moved to TX in the 8th grade. My kids have been listening to him since birth. When we moved away from TX, we were so excited to find Kidd and the crew on a local radio station in GA. He always made our commute and days so much brighter. Prayers for Caroline, his radio family, friends and listeners.
Meagan @ The Clanahan Fam says
I'm just so, so sad. Growing up in Dallas, 106.1 and Kidd were a huge part of my childhood and adolescence. I remember when I was driving on the LSU campus on my way to school and heard his voice come on when he was nationally syndicated. It was like having a piece of home away. He will be so missed. As talented as he was, I pray his biggest legacy will be Kidd's Kids and all he did to help so many families.
Kyle Hagstrom says
I was so sad to hear the news. I listened to him every morning and loved that he dedicated his life to helping sick children. My mornings will never be the same.
Kelly Stamps says
I just can't believe it. I have listened to him for years. I just feel like it can't be true.
So sad.
Life is so short.
Diana Buchanan says
I am having the same surreal shock reaction. I have been listening to him for YEARS and I was able to connect the face with the voice just ONE WEEK ago when I saw him at a dog park in Dallas. I cannot believe he is gone, he will truly be missed! I so feel for his family, friends, and especially the cast mates on the show. Such a sad day.
Shoshanah says
The first I heard of it was your tweet, and I couldn't believe it was true. It's just so sad, and always is, when someone dies unexpected and before anyone could have imagined.
C says
I was so sad when I heard the news. We lived in Dallas for three years and listened every morning. I remember exactly where I was when certain moments happened on the show and my husband and I still quote things often. We moved from Dallas 5 years ago but still listened online some and followed the blogs of everyone. Just so so sad.
{Hi Sugarplum!} says
I'm so shocked…and I actually found out the news from your IG post!! I love Kidd and that show. Did you listen this morning?? Just heart breaking.