Remembering Bob Collins [#0 of 988]
Posted on Tue 08 Feb '00 (05:13 PM) by (TribuneRoyce)
The Chicago radio world is a little quieter with the passing of WGN-AM 720 radio legend Bob Collins who was killed in a plane crash. Share your memories of the man who helped Chicago wake up, or send your condolences to his family, friends and fans.

Remembering Bob Collins [#1 of 988]
Posted on Tue 08 Feb '00 (05:49 PM) by (titon)
We send our heartfelt condolences to Bob's immediate family and WGN family. He has been a part of our mornings seemingly forever- we will miss him dearly. Stu and Anita Fishman South Bend, IN

Remembering Bob Collins [#2 of 988]
Posted on Tue 08 Feb '00 (05:51 PM) by (cheryl9667)
I just can't believe it. People used to tease me back when at 20 yrs old I was listening to AM radio. But Bob Collins had such a charm in the morning, I never listened to anyone else over the years. It's going to be very strange and very sad not waking up to his voice. I've learned a lot from him and his radio show. He did a lot for his community and his listeners. My deepest condolences to his family, friends and co-workers. My prayers are with you. Heaven is one lucky place now to have such a great radio host.

Remembering Bob Collins [#3 of 988]
Posted on Tue 08 Feb '00 (05:51 PM) by (chiradio)
Being in the field of radio & print media, words cannot describe the loss of Bob Collins. As an avid listener of radio and all it's formats I can honestly say that Bob Collins was the type of personality that you always turned to. His charm and wit was one that made you feel like you were actually listening to your Father or your Uncle, hence the name Uncle Bobby. He was family so this loss is especially hard. We don't know why things happen the way they do, but Bob left us doing what he loved. I'm pretty sure right now that heaven is a better place and God is enjoying Bob just as much as we did for all his 25 years. God bless and rest easy my friend, you were the best. BP Northwest Indiana

Remembering Bob Collins [#4 of 988]
Posted on Tue 08 Feb '00 (05:55 PM) by (cheryl9667)
I just can't believe it. People used to tease me back when at 20 yrs old I was listening to AM radio. But Bob Collins had such a charm in the morning, I never listened to anyone else over the years. It's going to be very strange and very sad not waking up to his voice. I've learned a lot from him and his radio show. He did a lot for his community and his listeners. My deepest condolences to his family, friends and co-workers. My prayers are with you. Heaven is one lucky place now to have such a great radio host.

Remembering Bob Collins [#5 of 988]
Posted on Tue 08 Feb '00 (05:56 PM) by (Dressler)
We are shocked over this tragedy. We are Harley riders and will always remember meeting him at the "riders breakfast joint" on Sundays in Highwood. He was extremely friendly and was just a Harley Rider out having fun and enjoying the beautiful day. He will be missed. Our prayers are with his family.

Remembering Bob Collins [#6 of 988]
Posted on Tue 08 Feb '00 (05:57 PM) by (langorski)
I flew home tonight and heard about the passing of Bob. I have listened to WGN for over 25 years. I remember when Bob came on the air; early evening I think. The shows were great and I appreciated his perspective even if not always agreeing with him. He was an excellent heir to Wally Phillips and I will miss him for the early morning ride. My condolences and prayers to his wife and family. Spike was talking about family this evening and it is very depressing.

Remembering Bob Collins [#7 of 988]
Posted on Tue 08 Feb '00 (06:01 PM) by (JackieCWO)
We are transplanted to California and have just heard the news. We feel like we have lost a friend. No more will we hear him read Louis Gizzard's column on Bear Bryant before Mother's day. Speak so fondly and lovingly of his parents. Or laugh with such true joy. He made it okay for men of our generation to say, "I love you, Daddy."

Remembering Bob Collins [#8 of 988]
Posted on Tue 08 Feb '00 (06:01 PM) by (mummsy)
I wish to send my most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the entire Collins family and to the family's of the other's who also passed away. Let all of you remember them in your own way. Prayer will help to ease your pain. T.L. Canada

Remembering Bob Collins [#9 of 988]
Posted on Tue 08 Feb '00 (06:03 PM) by (mlebrun)
It was meant to be that gridlock would come to the radio website at 720 PM. all of us wanting to find a way to cry. I first listened to Uncle Bobby ("2 'L's', 1 'O'"on a cold, snowy day, feeling sorry for myself because I had teeth pulled. His laughter and the Tyrone Gyndleman moments were good medicine. I called in, once... ironically to ask why Black Boxes were called that, when they weren't? He answered my question most courteously. Callin' him home, Chicago...Christine, I hold you; Booger, let me join in your keening; the first voice I hear in the morning is stilled. Love,Marie and a lot of friends in St.Charles

Remembering Bob Collins [#10 of 988]
Posted on Tue 08 Feb '00 (06:06 PM) by (lungs1)
From Las Vegas, we join in prayers for Robert and his family in this so difficult time. Like all radio friends past (like us) and present will MISS him. We believe he is with God and may He provide comfort and peace to Robert's family.

Remembering Bob Collins [#11 of 988]
Posted on Tue 08 Feb '00 (06:06 PM) by (anonymous)
It is so hard to believe that he is gone. We will miss that warm gentle giggle that just let everyone know that the day was going to be a brighter one, Bob found, and was passing on, a little humor, to make everyone's day a bit better. The world will miss him. Our hearts and prayers go out to all those family's that were touched by this accident.

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Posted on Tue 08 Feb '00 (06:08 PM) by (copper6500)
I'm not a Chicago native, but my husband is. I "converted" to WGN during our engagement, and for the last 6 years, Bob has been a part of our weekday mornings. Bob's show started at 5am, and that's when our alarm went off so that we wouldn't miss anything. Just two weeks ago at the Cubs convention we gave Bob a Michigan State Police patch that we had picked up for him. (he just *loved* the Michigan State Police. :) You will be sorely missed, Uncle Bobby. Our prayers and condolences to Christine & Booger, and Mom & Dad Collins. Frank & Carla Martinek Antioch, IL

Remembering Bob Collins [#13 of 988]
Posted on Tue 08 Feb '00 (06:14 PM) by (copper6500)
I'm not a Chicago native, but my husband is. I "converted" to WGN during our engagement, and for the last 6 years, Bob has been a part of our weekday mornings. Bob's show started at 5am, and that's when our alarm went off so that we wouldn't miss anything. Just two weeks ago at the Cubs convention we gave Bob a Michigan State Police patch that we had picked up for him. (he just *loved* the Michigan State Police. :) You will be sorely missed, Uncle Bobby. Our prayers and condolences to Christine & Booger, and Mom & Dad Collins. Frank & Carla Martinek Antioch, IL

Remembering Bob Collins [#14 of 988]
Posted on Tue 08 Feb '00 (06:16 PM) by (lungs1)
As former WGN Radio family fans, we join in prayers for Bob and for his family. Like all former and present radio friends of his, for all the wonderful and funny times, we will MISS him and not forget him. We believe he is now with God and ask His blessing on Bob's family. Ed & Jan, Las Vegas, NV

Remembering Bob Collins [#18 of 988]
Posted on Tue 08 Feb '00 (06:32 PM) by (4theirish)
In numerous trips between Milwaukee and Northern Indiana over the last eight years, I have become accustomed to listening to the WGN radio family. Bob Collins was one of my "Road Buddies" that made my frequent trips all the more enjoyable. My heartfelt condolences to his wife Christine and the Collins' family, along with his colleagues at WGN.

Remembering Bob Collins [#19 of 988]
Posted on Tue 08 Feb '00 (06:44 PM) by (cschlans)
Bob, I will sure miss you after these last 25 years. I've listened to you as often as I could. I set my radio to come on 1 hour before I had to get up in the morning so I could hear a little more of you. You are the only person on earth that I would loose sleep over! You made me laugh and cry, sometimes at the same time. Now I find myself crying but at the same time, laughing at your memories. You are entertaining God and the folks in heaven now. I'll look forward to meeting you again someday. Carol Schlanser

Remembering Bob Collins [#20 of 988]
Posted on Tue 08 Feb '00 (06:45 PM) by (Mommymagic)
I offer my sincere condolences to Uncle Bobbys family and his WGN family. I am in shock and I will miss him, his infectous laugh, his wonderful radio show. I felt like he was a friend, he let us, his listeners feel that way. Bob made my mornings enjoyable, even being stuck in a traffic jam was OK because I was listening to his show. We in Chicago have lost a great man. I will truly miss him. Thank You Uncle Bobby for the many years of enjoyment you have provided us, your public and friends.

Remembering Bob Collins [#21 of 988]
Posted on Tue 08 Feb '00 (06:51 PM) by (robplain)
Bob made me yell and laugh out loud from 5am - 6am every day for 7 years. My condolences to all. AMs will never be the same.

Remembering Bob Collins [#22 of 988]
Posted on Tue 08 Feb '00 (06:58 PM) by (irbv)
Sitting here on my" as Uncle Bob" would say at the confuser....A man I never met but felt that I knew so much about....You will be missed by all....

Remembering Bob Collins [#23 of 988]
Posted on Tue 08 Feb '00 (06:59 PM) by (vmerkel)
Bob Collins so loved flying he hosted a "Fear of Flying" seminar for all those people (like my husband) who were afraid to fly. We so enjoyed his humor during the seminar. My husband actually flew on an airplane and wasn't all that fearful because he knew what was happening and what to expect. Our family will so miss waking up with Uncle Bobby in the morning. A part of our lives will be missing from now on. Thanks, Bob Collins, for all you did for Chicago.

Remembering Bob Collins [#24 of 988]
Posted on Tue 08 Feb '00 (07:16 PM) by (ChicagoBARB)
Bob was WGN... through and through. He was my prime link to the whole 'GN family... made me feel tied to all of Chicagoland for SO many years. Will miss him in late July at EAA celebrity stage... spent many a summer in the most inclement weather, talking aviation and listening to his tales. Hope to never lose the memory of his contagious cackle!

Remembering Bob Collins [#26 of 988]
Posted on Tue 08 Feb '00 (07:37 PM) by (mikekimmom)
I can hardly believe that I will never again hear the voice of Bob Collins in the morning. I could not drive to work without listening to him. He was so down to earth and yet I learned so much from listening to his show. He will be sorely missed by many people. My prayers are with his wife, family and dear friends. Thanks Uncle Bob for all the mornings you cheered me up. Gretchen Johnson Palatine, IL

Remembering Bob Collins [#27 of 988]
Posted on Tue 08 Feb '00 (08:01 PM) by (tuffy1)
I have no idea whatsoever what I will do when I get into the car tomorrow morning...drive to the gas station, grab a cup of coffee, listen to Bob...WAIT! Mornings will truly never be the same, whether he be talking TO the candidate or politician, ABOUT the latest movie or AT those who are critical about whatever it is popular to be critical about that day. I, too, am not very far away from the age where it is "square" to listen to AM. But WGN is part of my life and world. Though this momentous figure has passed from our lives, he will continue to be part of us as long as there is ONE person out there who remembers. Jan Beck Bolingbrook

Remembering Bob Collins [#28 of 988]
Posted on Tue 08 Feb '00 (08:15 PM) by (LD1976)
Our deepest sympathies to Bob's wife, family, & his "family" at WGN. My parents house was filled with his voice every morning...He will be missed by all. The Thomas & Durec Families Elgin, IL