Good Day, Paul Harvey. Good Day

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Matt Todd

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Listening to Paul Harvey has always made me think of my Grandpa. There was nothing about his voice that sounded like Grandpa’s. Nothing about his appearance that looked like Grandpa. But listening to him always made me think of Grandpa.

Grandpa owned a trophy shop. During Summer Break, when business was especially busy and I had tons of free time, I’d go over to Grandpa’s shop and help him assemble trophies. And without fail, we listened to Paul Harvey.

After Grandpa died, I would remember him every time I heard Mr. Harvey on the radio. I can’t help but think about how much Aiden and Alyson would have loved Grandpa. I know he was passionate about things and I’m sure he got upset about things, but I remember him as a big man full of love and laughter. He would have gotten such a kick out of Alyson running around like a dog, and Aiden rockin’ out on air guitar.

And, of course, he would be happy to know that I’m raising my kids right – they bleed Cream & Crimson.

So tonight, I weep over the passing of Paul Harvey. Not just because the nation has lost a radio legend, but because of the memories his voice would evoke (even though he’s been off the air since 2001). And tonight, I cannot help but long for the time when I finally make it home…

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Howdy. I'm Matt. My wife, Christy, and I have four kids and two dogs, I'm passionate about orphan care. I'm a die-hard fan of the Evansville Aces, the Indiana Hoosiers, and Star Wars. I'm trying to live life by the Todd family motto: "It behooves us to live!"