Best wishes
Received: 10/16/2007 @ 9:02am PST
From: Annabelle Gorski

Charlie,

I've been one of your lifetime listeners. You've been a true pleasure to listen to while I'm SITTING ON THE 91 FREEWAY. Your inspiring words, your upbeat personality was something I looked forward to every morning and I Thank you for being a TRUE individual (we need more like you). I wish you nothing but the best, because your future is bright. I've always told my children never to live life in the review mirror and to live each day with new opportunities and you will be blessed with greater adventures.... Remember life is truly the adventure.

Only my best to you and your new endeavor....

Annabelle Gorski
Strategic Sales Business Manager

Good bye!!!!
Received: 10/16/2007 @ 8:57am PST
From: Jessica Rice

Good morning Charlie!!! When I heard the news about you leaving, I was so sad because you have been a legend in radio specially for us that have followed you for the longest time. I just want to say thank you for coming every morning into my house and the house of all of us radio listeners, for bringing joy, happiness and specially the Charlie Tunathon, I work for Children Hospital of Los Angeles and the first time you came to telecast your first Tunathon it was the time I got hired to work for this wonderful hospital and I remember listening to you and thinking "I came to work for a very good place"...Thank you Charlie for making us laugh, cry and for giving us hope, I wish you the best in whatever is coming your way, you deserve it big guy!!! You are the best!!! God bless you and your family! Take care and Good luck!!! Sincerely, Jess Rice.

hello
Received: 10/16/2007 @ 8:46am PST
From: Holly

Hi Charlie!

I just wanted to say that the new 1043MyFM stinks! The morning show sucks and it's horrible without you. The rest of the day shows also suck....I also miss listening to Christian Wheel at night (played the best music). I know that they have to move people around, new voice, and personality. But whoever it is making this changes is completely an idiot. The personality between you and Irma keep my busy morning going. After your last day on air, I gave the station 2 weeks to see what is new, but it's awful, especially the music..sounds like country...it's boring. No uplifting whatsoever!

Charlie, please tell your boss that we need you back and the rest of the old crew that were on air before. We really miss you!
The station is nothing without you!

Thanks for listening and take care!

Holly

So.........where are you?
Received: 10/16/2007 @ 6:46am PST
From: Karla Felix

Ok Charlie, I’ve listened to you for many years and have been a part of sidekicks coming and going but when it was announced you were the one leaving I was in shock! I didn’t and will never understand why the radio industry has the tendency to announce departures of beloved radio personalities so abruptly. I understand Clear Channel is in the business to make money but they’re also in the business of people which should come first. After all they can’t make money w/out people! So after the shock wore down a bit I logged onto your website and you stated that CC was interested in keeping you around and meetings were going to take place which brings me to the subject of this email….so where are you? I don’t see any updates regarding any meetings! Your loyal fans miss you and want you back on the radio so remind the executives at CC they’re in the people business first and foremost!!!

Always a listener!

Karla~

Best Wishes from the East Coast
Received: 10/16/2007 @ 6:35am PST
From: Patrick Cronin

Hi Charlie,

I just wanted to say I’ve enjoyed listening to you here on the east coast via the live stream on KBIG’s website. Also being in the industry, though not nearly as long as you, I have a lot of respect for what you’ve accomplished, and wish you nothing but the best in the future. Your work in mornings was absolutely top notch, you are a true pro!

Patrick Kevin Cronin

Program Director

WWEG 1069 The Eagle/AM 1490 WARK

I Miss You
Received: 10/16/2007 @ 5:28am PST
From: Mary Jo Blakely

Charlie,

As I sit here and listen to the radio this early Tuesday a.m.

.....It will never be the same without hearing your voice to start each day off for me.

One of your many, many, many listeners who miss you deeply!

Hurry back :)

Mary Jo Blakely

Lost my Best Friend
Received: 10/15/2007 @ 7:31am PST
From: Jerri Quintin

Charlie,

Can’t even remember how long I’ve been listening to you, but I know it dates back to KHJ. I will really, really miss hearing your wonderful voice and “takes” on life in general—I’ve lost my best friend in the morning while trying to endure the drive from beach area to USC. I did tune into KBIG after your final morning, but it was the last time, as it’s just a boring, usual station now. I finally had a reason to switch to satellite radio! Take care,

Jerri
Executive Assistant to the Director

Charlie Tuna in the morning
Received: 10/15/2007 @ 5:16am PST
From: Ken Chang

Dear Charlie Tuna,

My name is Ken Chang and I live 7 miles near Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Every day I listened to your show on KBIG live on the internet between 3pm and 6pm (local time). I really liked your show and I hope you'll be back very soon!!!

All the best,

Ken Chang
the Netherlands
Europe

All the Best from a lone listener
Received: 10/14/2007 @ 3:35pm PST
From: James Roban

Hi Charlie.......... You guys at KBig have made life better for me in the morning. My wife, Karen has MS and I drive over 90 miles a day to keep our boat floating. By the way ... I'm James........ Man, I'm shocked the way all of you were yanked away from so many that love you all....Very bad business.... Who ever these people are... I think they are very cold ............ Just wanted to say to you that you made my mornings better........ You have been part of my life for a long time. .... So my friend....... dont you ever give up.. I"m not. I have been through so much in my own life. My youngest Son, Kyle diagnosed with brain stem glyoma at 7, passed away at 8........ My wife diagnosed with MS about 10 years ago............ You must go on and know that the work you have done is solid, made a mark... I really am going to miss you and the morning crew. I feel that something has been taken away from me................. You can tell them I said that.
Just remember that you and all the rest of the Morning crew that I listened to Every day is going to be really #$%$%^%$#% missed..... Sorry bout the typing......

James

ps You will be back on very soon

You are missed!!
Received: 10/14/2007 @ 12:42pm PST
From: Michael Nguyen

Dear Mr. Tuna,

I can't believe that this transition, and your leaving us, happened so quickly, and I very much miss you and the KBIG I grew up with. During summer vacation I would always love to listen to your morning show, always informative and upbeat. I most certainly hope that Clear Channel will make a way for you to bring joy to thousands of SoCal listeners once again. For now, I want to say thank you for being with us for so many years. You will be remembered as one of SoCal's greatest radio personalities.

Wishing you all the best,

Michael

Not the same without you
Received: 10/14/2007 @ 12:22pm PST
From: Laurie K.

Hi Charlie,

Dedicated listener here for more years than I can recall. Thank you for all of the decades of fantastic radio, all done with class and character.

I can't say that I'll be listening to KBIG any longer, but if Clear Channel creates a show for you, I'll be listening. Please keep your fans informed.

Best of luck to you!

P.S. Love the website that your son created for you..

Sincerely,
Laurie K.
Torrance, CA

Best wishes
Received: 10/14/2007 @ 11:25am PST
From: Ken Flotildes

Charlie,

Like many listeners, I've been a fan of yours for some time. I recall first listening to you almost every day on Armed Forces Network while I was working my first summer job in 1985 at my father's duty station in Keflavik, Iceland. Although I have lived in the L.A. area for nearly twenty years, I discovered your morning broadcast only two years ago. It was like meeting an longtime friend. My wife and I have been devoted listeners ever since. We will certainly miss you and the rest of the KBIG personalities in the mornings! I wish you the best and look forward to your next success!

Best regards,
Ken Flotildes

Upset Fan
Received: 10/14/2007 @ 10:30am PST
From: Mari and Blair

Dear Charlie:

I don't understand! I've listened to you for the past seven years and am very upset to hear of the changes. I listen every morning and your last morning I overslept and did not hear your last show. When I turned the radio on at approximately 10:30 a.m. I heard the new name and thought it was strange that there was no promotion on the air for any changes to come. It was not until I watched the news that I learned that you are no longer there. I'm truly in shock!

You have done such great things with the radio station and feel that Clear Channel has made a terrible decision to take you off the air.

My daughter who is 18 years of age now, has also listened to you for the past seven years and is VERY upset of the changes. She enjoys listening to the 80's music and not too many radio stations play those songs anymore. We both enjoyed listening to Boogie Nights while we worked out at the gym.

KBIG was my favorite radio station and now I must find another station to listen to. I will continue to check your website to find out where and what you're up to.

Charlie, I wish you the very best and I hope to hear your voice back on the radio very soon.

God Bless.

Your fans,

Mari and Blair

We Wish You Well
Received: 10/14/2007 @ 10:14am PST
From: Ian H. Taras, M.D.

Dear Charlie:

With crazy busy days, calling or e-mailing a D.J. has never been a high priority for me, I must admit. But Charlie Tuna is not just an ordinary radio personality! When I was 10 I remember listening to you in the carpool on the way to school. I am 41 now! I think when you were with KHJ, or some other station that no longer exists, I wrote to you & you sent me a promotional ceramic plate. My memory is not that good that I can remember that far back, but a few years ago, when I moved for the dozenth plus time in my life, with my wife & kids, my Mom asked that I clear out my room at my old house and that is when I saw the plate. Not sure where it is now, but I remember saying, "that is a keeper!"

Anyway, so many will be more articulate than me, so please take this brief note as a "we wish you well" note from the usually quiet majority of your fans who always have enjoyed listening to you on the radio.

Ciao, Ian ;-)

Sincerely,
Ian H. Taras, M.D.

And so it is...
Received: 10/13/2007 @ 9:14pm PST
From: Leticia Murillo

Dear Charlie,

I was sad to hear that you would no longer be on the air, as I've gotten quite attached to hearing you in the morning. You did a great job, keeping me going in the morning as I got ready for work. My daughter, Rhiannon-8, would listen in to let me know what the community of the day was, as I prepared my coffee and bagel in the morning. At work we have no radio reception and it was quite boring until I was finally able to use the 'listen live' feature that kept me going throughout the day. As your show ended I wondered what was to become of K-BIG, which is now My FM. After work, I picked up my kids from my mom's house and prepared to go home. I notified my kids (Brendyn-16; Thomas-13; and Rhiannon) that KBIG was no more and that Charlie wasn't going to be on the radio. Thomas (always ready to announce Rhiannon's emotional status) noted that Rhiannon was sad and got teary eyed. You will be missed in our home, Charlie.

May God's love continue to shine on you!

Lots of love,

Leticia Murillo

A great loss for what brings us comfort.....
Received: 10/13/2007 @ 12:47pm PST
From: Kathleen De Guzman

Hello Charlie,

I have to admit, I am not one of your loyal listeners. I have such a long drive from Palmdale to La Puente that I usually switch from one radio station to another trying to find DJs who just want to talk about any topic. I don’t really crave the music. Whenever I hear your voice I really feel the sincerity and warmth that I often find myself not switching anymore and just waiting until you talk again. One particular morning last week I found myself waiting, and waiting to hear your voice but no Charlie Tuna! Instead Valentine speaks! I said to myself, did I stop the radio dial at 98.7? didn’t Valentine just start over there and now he moves over to KBIG? What is going on? Every morning I tried to find the answer by switching back and forth with the 2 stations even though I knew I would not find it. Why does radio do that to people? They did it to Rick Dees. They obviously don’t value relationships that people have built; in this case between the listeners and you, Charlie Tuna. So, I may not be one of your loyal listeners, but I still feel the loss of not having that familiar voice….that warm voice that brings comfort, not to mention information (lots of “oh, I didn’t know that…”). Do not your radio “bosses” know the value of all this, especially in this modern world of technology, where everything seems to get more and more impersonal. I work with high school students. I worry for them and their future since they are at times too engrossed with technology around them (texting instead of just picking up the phone, busy with their Ipods instead of carrying a conversation, etc. They even try to communicate with me by email, which is ok at times, but I would prefer to talk with them face to face).
I hope I will hear that warm, familiar voice again, Charlie. Please keep us updated. I just discovered your website by Google since it was killing me not knowing what happened to you. I am glad you have this website. I am sure your listeners agree with me that it brings us all comfort that you’ve compiled all our emails, past radio segments,etc. and of course your daily emails to us. This surely brought me to tears!

Take care,
Kathleen De Guzman

HS Counselor

You are truly missed
Received: 10/12/2007 @ 7:40pm PST
From: Irene Robledo

Charlie,

You are one of a kind. So real and down to earth. Great personality. The new MYFM does not compete with what you had going.

K-Big just got me in the mood to get me through my work with pleasure, singing along. The guests that you had daily were very inspiring and great to hear their stories. And the disco concerts and game prizes those were fun.

You just made the radio station what it was. I feel if something is working, why fix it or even change it.

I did some channel surfing after you were gone, but I can't find the perfect tones to enjoy that are appropriate for work.

Hope you come back soon! Take care of yourself.

Irene Robledo

No more KBIG for me!
Received: 10/11/2007 @ 10:12pm PST
From: Dianna Leighton

Hi, Charlie!

I know you seem fine with what's happened, but I'm not. The only reason I listened to KBIG was because of you. (Please note: the operative word here is "listened".) I've given a lot of other morning "personalities" a go, but they're totally whack. Most of them rely on tired blue humor, filthy innuendoes and insinuations, and vulgar language. When I listened to your show, I didn't have to worry about having to listen to filth. It was always a safe, enjoyable half hour of good radio that I could rely on upon my daily journey to work. I don't know who I'll tune into, but I can promise you this: it won't be KBIG. I don't know who the junior mint hot shots in management are who made this extremely bad decision to let you go, but I'll bet any kind of money you'll be back a long before they're told to start looking for another job. Please keep me posted about your next gig. Best of luck to you!

Dianna Leighton
Huntington Beach, CA

From a listener
Received: 10/11/2007 @ 9:45pm PST
From: Amy Maughan

Hello Charlie:

And yes, I do remember you from when I was a kid...but only for a little as I moved to Maryland in 1971 not to return to California until 1979.

I listened to KOST for a couple of years because Mark Wallengren's son, Ryan, sat next to my son in the fifth grade. But every year, the day after Thanksgiving, KOST would start to play that $%#@ Christmas music nonstop. Okay, a week beforeChristmas...fine...but a MONTH???? So every Christmas, I would tune to KBIG....and you.

And years ago, I just never turned it back.

I'm not one that calls in for the prizes. I'm just one of the silent ones that every morning needs my car radio and every evening, once again...needs it to debrief from a very hard and draining day.

You provided that.

Thank you.

I was shocked at my response to your news that you were no longer going to be there. I'm not sentimental, and I'm NOT a creature of habit. Yet, I was upset...and angry. I talked about it to coworkers.

I went on to your site and read the blurb you basically said on the air. I was sad.

I hope that you had some warning.

I hope that you had a say in this and that this is what YOU want.

I hope that ultimately, this will turn out to be a great turning point for you.

Again....

I'm just a listener. I don't write. I don't call. I just...well...listen.

Thank you...for helping me each day at a time when I really need it the most.

Sincerely,

Amy-Ann Maughan

I wish you the best
Received: 10/11/2007 @ 9:15pm PST
From: Al Morentin

Hi Charlie,

I was extremely surprised when you announced that you would no longer be hosting the morning show at kbig.

It made no sense to me until I arrived home and found an email stating the new plans for the station. I am definitely not in favor of the new format.

However, I am very grateful for the time that I was able to listen to you and in the morning.

You are definitely a class act. I have never been the type of person to listen to a morning show, but yours was different. Your hosting and interview skills are exceptional to say the least.

The way you conducted yourself on air your last morning was exceptional. You deserve the best.

The Frank Sinatra song was perfect.

I wish you the best in any new ventures that you decide to go with.

Thank you for putting a smile on my face and showing me what it means to be a true professional.

Sincerely,

Alexander Morentin C.E.S.
Holistic Fitness Consultant

Thank you
Received: 10/11/2007 @ 9:02pm PST
From: Dan Wickey

Charlie,

I know this wasn't your decision, but I want to take this moment to thank you for your wonderful radio show each morning. I enjoyed every minute, and honestly not sure how they can top it. But I guess none of us have a say now do we????? :)

I got to meet you when you were on "Scrabble" and you were as nice then as you are now.

Please keep us informed as to where and what you are doing. I'll change stations if I have to. I miss you and didn't like the new format.

Dan Wickey

best wishes
Received: 10/11/2007 @ 8:54pm PST
From: Kelly Mako

Charlie,

I listened to your last program and I have to say that it seems surreal to me at this point. I have enjoyed you on radio for many years and look forward to your next endeavor because I know you're not "done". I think what impresses me the most about you is your compassion for others. I have always said that when I die, I want to be remembered for what I did for others, not for what I did for myself. Thank you for your work with the Tunathon and Children's Hospital. I too love to help kids in need. In my spare time, I volunteer for the Hugs Foundation (www.hugs4ndc.com ), which is a non-profit that helps children who are victims of near-drowning. My neighbor's grandson Seth is a near-drowning survivor (www.prayforseth.com ) and I spend many hours helping with fundraisers for Seth and the other kids affected by this tragic situation.

Best of luck to you always,

Kelly Mako

from Boston to LA
Received: 10/11/2007 @ 8:16pm PST
From: Thom Colby

Dear Charlie Tuna,

I listened to you in Boston and then lost you for a number of years until I came to southern CA and found you again on KBIG. You made the morning drive from Irvine to Long Beach bearable and started my day with smiles.

Best of luck to you, as you move into the next chapter of your life-long passion and career on the radio. I hop to find you “on the dial” again soon.

Warm regards,

Thom Colby
Keller Williams Realty

Goodbye Charlie...Goodbye KBIG
Received: 10/11/2007 @ 7:41pm PST
From: Brian LeBlanc

Hi Charlie,

I started writing you a sentimental e-mail about my times with you and KBIG, but looking at the "new" 104.3 is just too depressing.. So I'll keep this short, and say I miss listening to you in the morning, I definitely miss 104.3 KBIG.. and I'm not sure I will ever listen to 104.3 again. What they've done is an abomination.

I know you still work for Clear Channel, so you probably don't want to do anything to risk upsetting them, but is there any way you could start a petition on your website? Maybe if enough people sign it we can not only get you back on 104.3, but get KBIG back as well. As you said, all their changes are about ratings and revenue. Well they've lost one listener (me) with all this change, and from what I heard, they lost a lot more just by getting rid of you alone. Let's see what that does to their precious ratings.

Anyway, best of luck Charlie. I hope both you and KBIG come back some day.

~Brian

You made the difference
Received: 10/11/2007 @ 5:32pm PST
From: Olga Di Guida

Dear Charlie,

I am one of your listeners and was shocked when you said that it was your last day with the show.

I have to say that the story that you recently told ,this past September 11th, really made me think.

I was driving to work and you were telling different incidents that had occured to some people who made it to work late (therefore they are alive today) that may seem insignificant but made a difference. Then you said something as to think that I am where I am right know because that is the place where God wants me to be at this time.

Those words mean a lot to me. They offer comfort.

Your show was always decent, positive, humorous and enjoyable. I believe it was quality radio.

I'm sure that you are and you will be where God wants and would like you to be.

I am sure that you will have another show.

Keep up the faith and outstanding work.

Sincerely,

A listener

I said it before
Received: 10/11/2007 @ 1:49pm PST
From: Mary Guerrero

and I'll say it again. WHAT is Clear Channel thinking?

If I wanted rude, nasty morning people there are plenty of other stations to listen to (some of the Clear Channel).

Your morning show was fun, clean (ok, sometimes a LITTLE naughty) entertainment. Ok for all ages to listen to. Now KBig is just like any other station.

For Irma's sake, I've tried to remain a loyal listener but more and more I'm channel surfing or listening to CDs. So sad.

Charlie, you are truly missed.

Mary Guerrero
Legal Secretary

You're definitely missed!
Received: 10/10/2007 @ 8:57pm PST
From: Kaaren Parker

Dear Charlie,

Our mornings of driving to school have changed! We miss hearing you in the morning on KBig 104. We are not even listening to channel 104 anymore. It is very disappointing. We miss your great humor and personality. Please let us know when you are back on the air. That will be the next channel we will listen to. Clear Channel has made a big mistake.

K. Parker and daughters

So Sad
Received: 10/10/2007 @ 8:51pm PST
From: Charlene Costa

Hi Charlie,

I was fooled by your April Fool's Day resignation that fateful day you pulled the prank on your listeners, but your last morning I was stunned to hear it again......only this time it's for real! You are the reason I listen to KBIG and it cannot be the same without you. I have listened to all of your sidekicks coming and going, but you've always been a constant presence and I always admired the professional way you conduct yourself.

I wish you all the best in your new, exciting endeavors and I look forward to finding out what it is!

Charlene Costa

Missing You
Received: 10/10/2007 @ 8:07pm PST
From: Suzanne Simons

Charlie,
It has been a real treat listening to you for it seems forever. Clear Channel made a big mistake removing you from the radio. You are by far my favorite DJ ever. I am sure it is all about money and now a days companies do not look at the long range effect. Good luck with everything that you do and take care.

Your loyal fan,
Suzanne