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Thom Whetston
- Thomas Whetston
- From 1972-97 I was a radio announcer, mostly in the Northeast. I had the most fun with Armed Forces Radio first in Korea then in Panama. A lot of the time it was spontaneous or improvised and that made for a great learning laboratory. The network DJs, Charlie Tuna, Wolfman, Kris Erik Stevens, Jim Pewter, LaRita Shelby and the rest were so consistent, it was and amazing thing to hear. Then to Massachusetts and WEIM, WKNE, WKBK, WFGL, WMDK, WKBR, WCGY, WSRS, WGAW. Most of them don't exist as anything that resembles a radio station. I'm always ready to trade war stories... Thom Whetston afrts@live.com 612-356-AFRS (612)356-2377
During Wolfman's visit myself (SGT John J. Ancellotti) and SGT Mike Ogle were the Military Policeman (MPs) assigned as Wolfman's security team. Mike and I were very serious when introduced to Wolfman, and he could see that the two of us both over 6' tall meant business. Wolfman looked right at us and said, "So you are the two assigned to protect my secret stash!" I looked straight into his eyes and with a very serious face said, "Yes we are!" He let out a dee laugh and gave a Wolfman howl. As the night went on he encouraged Mike and I to dance with the high school kids and as we were sort of dancing he said, "Guys looks like your night sticks are getting pretty excited!" Great memory of a great man - Cousin Brucie would have loved to be there!
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