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for Cecil Carrier
Richard Kern
July 20, 2021
Jul 20, 2021.....Raining so hard today here in Boca Raton, FL today that I started thinking of going out and getting a rain gauge. Made me think of when I was a child and bought my Dad a Cecil Carrier rain gauge for Christmas. He loved it! So did I.
Always enjoyed watching Cecil on the evening weather back home in Kansas; Rice County. A daily staple for the family. Doubt if I can, but I'll try to surf the web and see if someone out there might have a gauge they want to part with. Cecil was a great guy, and will always have my respect.
Richard Kern
[email protected]
November 1, 2008
I grew up in Sedgwick, Ks and our family always listened to Cecil. Thanks for the wonderful memories.
Dixie (Parker) Anderson
TK & Deb Starkey
October 31, 2008
I too recall listening to Cecil and his associates on KFH in the early 1970's. While rolling up " The Wichita Eagle " for delivery in Burden,KS I would listen for Cecil to give the weather for his friend-Clay J. Smith's area around Cambridge, as he would do on occasion. He would give the weather forecasts each morning between the farm report and police report, while Johnny Merril (or Morrell) would play a tape of sheep being driven through the studio, while he hollered "Get those Sheep out of here"! We enjoy being reminded of his sense of humor when listening to his daughter carry on the family tradition(s)!
Our deepest sympathies to all of his family.
S. Eugene Cohlmia
October 31, 2008
It was my pleasure to know Cecil and always enjoyed visiting with him when we ran into each other. The last time I saw him was several months ago in a restaurant and he still presented himself with that fabulous smile of love. May his memory be eternal. His Friend
Dwayne Howard
October 31, 2008
Yes Cecil will be missed ,but in a better place. Our prayers are with you. I too listened to him on the weather until we moved to St George, UT
Chris Wright
October 31, 2008
Dear Carrier Family,
Greatly sorry to hear of your loss. I remember growing up with Cecil as the weatherman. These were great memories!! May the lord bring you and the entire family through these hard times.
Sincerely,
Chris & Mary Wright
John Barrett
October 31, 2008
Growing up, Cecil Carrier was THE weatherman. I could not even tell you who was on the other channels.
As a young child, it was a real thrill when I discovered that the Carriers lived just down the road from my aunt and uncle, and when I got to tag along as my cousins played with the Carrier kids.
This really is sad, as I feel a part of my childhood had passed.
Dan and Yulia Sharshel, Stay-Fit Fitness Equipment co.
October 31, 2008
To the Carrier family. We met Cathy few times at B-98 parties for clients, but we also met Cecil through our television and radio many times over the years. It is not easy to lose a loved one especially one who has made such a positive impact on others the way that Cecil did.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
May God Bless and lift up your family through this time of need.
LeAnn Howell
October 31, 2008
Cathy, we are so sorry to hear about your dad. i remember you working with your dad next door when the kids were babies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tom Rieg
October 30, 2008
Plain and simple, They do not make them (news personalities) like that anymore. How sad.
Mary Certain
October 30, 2008
Dear Carrier Family,
As I read some of the memories its with a smile, that I recall my mom telling me as a child that Cecil Carrier was a shirttail relative. She would call him sometimes to ask about the weather when we were fixing to go visit my grandparents (Perry and Opal Gordon).Cecil will be missed as the wonderful person and great weatherman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
John Downard
October 30, 2008
We used to take family vacations to Kansas from California where we lived. We would often stay with Uncle Cecil and Aunt Doris. It was exciting to stay with a celebrity!! Cecil would quietly sneak away from family get-togethers to do radio broadcasts from his home studio. I could sometimes hear him when he left the door open. I also remember a trip to the TV studio to watch a broadcast as well. Throughout my life, when I have met someone from the extended Wichita area, I have almost always found that they were familiar with and respected my Uncle Cecil. Besides being a celebrity Cecil was a genuinely friendly and warm person- we will miss him and those trips to his home greatly. Our thoughts are with the family and we wish them peace. Cecil left behind a lot of love for his family.
Troy Rea
October 30, 2008
Cathy, Sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you and your family.
Cheryl Chandler
October 30, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Gloria Landon
October 30, 2008
Dear Cathy and family, Like many others, I grew up listening to Cecil on radio and TV. Everyone felt as if they knew him personally after seeing him so often and hearing his forecasts. I got to meet him once when he brought a rain gauge to our electric energy center in wichita. He was very friendly and visited with all of us at the plant. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Chuck and Robbie Thomas
October 30, 2008
Cathy and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathy to all of you during this sad time.
DeAnna Roach
October 30, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Rick Regan
October 30, 2008
Carrier Family,
We know that this has been a troubled time for you and that loss is very difficult. The wonderful memories shared and tributes to your Father will keep his spirit alive for all time. We share in your loss and pray for his eternal peace.
All of our Love,
Rick and Debi
Bob and Teri Downard
October 29, 2008
Our family has had so many great times together throughout my lifetime and the loss last year of Aunt Doris and this year of Uncle Cecil have made a great hole in the Downard family fabric. Aunt Doris and Uncle Cecil were generous, caring and very dear people. Their home was always open to all the family and the Downard clan often had impromptu reunions there--reunions that enriched our lives with countless memories of wonderful times filled with laughter and fun, not to mention the good Kansas cooking that was always part of these gatherings. Reading the tributes that have come from all over, Teri and I take special pride in the fact that Cecil Carrier was our uncle. He was and will always remain such a fine, good man, devoted to both his immediate and his extended family. We were all the better for having known him.
Robert S Wright
October 29, 2008
HI, Kathy and MY DEEPIEST SYMPATHY
from an old schoolmate.
God be with you!
Cleta Smith
October 29, 2008
I waited on Mr. Carrier and a friend who perhaps was a sportscaster (I can't remember) when I worked at the Shocker Club at WSU. He was always a pleasure to wait on and to visit with.
Tina McCluer
October 29, 2008
To Cathy and the entire Carrier family - Cecil was a respected man in his field. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The McCluer family in El Dorado
Jan Payne
October 29, 2008
For many decades I planned my days based on Cecil's forecasts and enjoyed his wit.
Jan McKee
October 29, 2008
Carol,
Praying for your family during the loss of your Father. What a great life he led with tons of memories for you to remember. I worked with you on Postpartum and recall what a special person and nurse you were. (Jan McKee and Family)
Dottie Gaston
October 29, 2008
All the Carrier Family,
Sorry to hear about your father, grandfathers death. He was a very good person and when he used to do the wather forcasts we would watch as he was usually very accurate just as your are Cathy. You learned from your father well. I always enjoyed your father interviews at different times and commets and updates on the family, especially when Channel 3 was KARD.
All of you are in our prayers and let Gods love sustain and surround you all in the coming days. God Bless all of you as you will remember your father and grandfather in your hearts always, and that he will see all of you someday in heaven with opens arms welcoming you with other family too. God Bless again.
Ron and
Roberta Wilkinson
October 29, 2008
I always remebered Cecil Carrier the wheatherman on TV growing up. He truly will be missed even though he has not been on TV for several years. My Mother knew him in High School when she lived in the next town, Burden. God's blessings to his family.
Vivian Spaunhorst
October 29, 2008
Remembering old friends from high school --- A Friend from Burden KS
Mandy Cornell
October 29, 2008
Dear Family~
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. 20 years ago when I was in high school I worked at Payless Cashways Lumber Yard as a cashier, I remember on several occasions Cecil would come in look around, no matter how long my line was with customers he would wait his turn and wouldn't have anything to buy he would say to me with a smile "I couldn't find what I was looking for but I couldn't leave without saying HI" Every time he came in the store he would brighten my day! I know he will be truley missed, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Pam Breece
October 29, 2008
I remember MANY years ago the Carrier family lived across the street and your dad had this "thing" in the front yard that would be red and swirling when a tornado was near by. It alerted the entire neighborhood and they would all come to our house because we were the only ones on the block with a basement. I also remember your mom making Kool-Aid popsicles in your ice trays and sharing them with the neighborhood kids. God's blessings to the entire Carrier family in your time of grief.
Jim Grimwood
October 29, 2008
Cecil was truly an icon. I always enjoyed his broadcasts when I lived in the Wichita area. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Dee Ann Rankin
October 29, 2008
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you. God Bless - Jim Rankin and Family (Son of Trudy Downard Rankin)
D Long
October 29, 2008
As kids we would be sure to watch Cecil Carrier's weather. We may not have always been too interested in the weather but... WOW... the cartoons! Cecil was our hero and he will always be remembered fondly.
Mike Martens
October 29, 2008
To the Carrier Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of Cecil. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to work with him at KFH-KBRA in the late 70's. He was truly a Wichita icon and will be greatly missed.
dave chanowski
October 29, 2008
I'm saddened at Cecil's passing. He's the last of the 60's-70's era Wichita TV-radio weathermen. Bob Scofield(chanowski) passed in 1997 and Jim O'Donnell last year. I offer my condolences to the family and share in their loss.
buni snyder
October 29, 2008
Cathy, as a fellow "sister in Christ" member of a Lutheran Church, I want to extend my condolences to you and your family. What a blessing to have had your dad for so many years and the knowledge that he is with God and you will see him again.
Donna Nichols
October 29, 2008
I started listening to Cecil Carrier when I first moved to Kansas. Finding his voice during bad weather was comforting as the winds were blowing and lightning was everywhere. He was someone you could trust. Cathy, you and your family are in my prayers as you deal with this trying time. God bless you.
Stephanie Domingo
October 29, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to Cecil's family. He will be remembered by many people.
My deepest sympathies.
Stephanie Domingo
Former KS Kid
October 29, 2008
Mr. Carrier was an excellent broadcaster. I watched him everyday when he was broadcasting.
The Hecks
October 29, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat Foster
October 29, 2008
What a joy it was to have worked with Cecil in radio! Always upbeat, cheerful and most of all...knowlegable!!!
He will be missed dearly, but the weather forecasting continues with Clark and Cathy.
You two let me know if you need anything at all!
Carla Kinchion
October 29, 2008
May God bless and keep your family during this time. Cecil will forever be in our hearts.
Barth Hague
October 29, 2008
My thoughts are with the Carrier family. I had the great privilege of working with Cecil during my years at KFH. He was a true original and a terrific mentor. He won't be forgotten.
Mike Legg
October 29, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Claudia Kucharek
October 29, 2008
Cathy and family, Your father was truly the best and the most accurate weatherman ever and he has passed on his legacy to you Cathy. I know how hard it is to lose a loved one to Alzheimer's. I remember that when the WSU football team crashed that it was your dad that came on the radio and announced the terrible tragedy. He will be greatly missed. God bless your entire family.
Shawn "Rhino" Wheat @ KSOK Radio
October 29, 2008
To the Carrier family: When we heard that a legend had passed, we were so sad. Cathy is a part of our family so we feel as if we have lost a part of our family. Mornings on the air, Cathy would share great stories of her childhood and her father. Cecil will be missed by many.
Bret and Tara Dudley
October 29, 2008
Clark, Cathy and the rest of the Carrier clan, your father/grandfather was always genuine and extremely nice the too few times we had the pleasure of talking. Our condolences to your family, you're in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark Tucker
October 29, 2008
I am fifty nine years old. I remember my grandfather who has been gone since nineteen sixty three always having to watch Cecil Carrier on the old black and white fuzzy tv in Kiowa, kansas to predict what he should do the next day in his farming and cattle operation. My grandparnts were Cecil and Edna Tucker Sr. He is remembered from a childs view over fifty years ago. He made a difference in many a families livelihood due to his predictions. Mark Tucker.
Doug Burright
October 29, 2008
My deepest sympathy is extended to you and your family in this trying time. An icon has passed, and we all share fond memories of the ways he touched our lives. God has a sunny place for Cecil. Take care, love always.
Naomi and Dirk Durant
October 28, 2008
Cathy, our sympathies for your loss. We remember your father well from when we used to live in Wichita. When we moved to Lindsborg, we were glad to get to know you, his daughter, and find out that you were following in his footsteps. May your faith give you strength during this time.
Martin Yeager
October 28, 2008
I well remember Cecil Carrier as the only Weatherman my Grandparents would watch. Remember him well when he was at Channel 3 and later at KWCH Channel 12. Love how he ended the weather cast with "and that my friends is the weather".
Mary and Easter Gatton
October 28, 2008
our deepest sympathy our prayers will be with you
Carson Mansfield
October 28, 2008
Cathy, Clark, family - I was very sorry to read of Cecil's passing. I have very early, fond memories of your family (our back yard abutted yours in the early '50s) and of course of Cecil every night on TV. Hi Clark; I’m sure you don't remember but we used to meet at the fence to swap cherries (mine) and carrots (yours). Carson Mansfield
Todd Bacon
October 28, 2008
My sympathy to the Carrier family. I listened to Cecil on KFH radio as a little boy and felt like he was a friend. I was honored to have had him as my Meterology instructor at WSU he taught me everything there was to know about weather and in a way that made it so easy to understand. I will think of him everytime that I'm thinking or looking at the weather.
Brian Pierce
October 28, 2008
As a 35 year broadcaster myself, I respect what Cecil achieved and join you in mourning his loss.
Brian Pierce @ KFDI Radio
John "Boy" Speer
October 28, 2008
Cathy... You know from our many visits how much I admired your dad. It's obvious from the many comments that he was loved by many of those whose lives he touched. He was such a mentor to me in my early broadcast days at KFH. You have lost a great dad, and Wichita has lost a wonderful piece of history.
Joyce Barbeau-Horton
October 28, 2008
To the Carrier Family,
I feel a great loss in my heart at the passing of Mr. Carrier (Cecil), as my mom told me to always call him Mr. Carrier. My family was very close to Cecil for many years. My Dad (Don Horton) and Cecil worked very close back in the 60's building a heating and air conditioning business. My fondest memories of that time was coming home from Midnight Mass and waiting for Cecil to tell a certin 5 kids to get to bed so Santa would come. It became a joke as I grew older, but I never forgot it.
When I moved back to Wichita, in the early 80's he was the first person I looked up. When my mom passed away in 1996, Cecil was there for my Dad so all I can say is Cathy, whatever I can do for either you or your brother just let me know.
Cecil, we will all miss you very much.
Joyce
Herb & Betty Dandurand
October 28, 2008
Are deepest simpthy to the family and Cecil will be misted. we listened to him and the weather. MAY THE LORD BLESS HIM AND THE FAMILY.
HERB & BETTY DANDURAND
Julie (Sleeper) Harbert
October 28, 2008
Cathy, Clark and Carol,
I used to hang around your house a lot as a kid and have so many fond memories of your folks. Thinking of you all and your families.
Julie Miller
October 28, 2008
To Cathy and the Carrier Family,
While my family and I are still new to the Wichita area, and never heard or saw any of Cecils weather forecasts, we send our condolences.
Cathy gave many great insights to the influence he had on her career and it shows, as we enjoy listening to her forecasts on KZSN.
Through Cathy Cecils memory and work will carry on.
Ron & Barbar Tournear
October 28, 2008
Cathy
Cecil will never be forgotten Ron and I have always treasured your friendship, your Dad's memories are a treasure that live forever for you and your family. God Bless you
Rick Snyder
October 28, 2008
To the Carrier family. I grew up listening to Cecil do the weather Forcast. You could trust him because he was a part of your family, or so it seemed. Kathy was like a little sister as we all watched her grow up and have a family of her own. It was sad when Cecil stopped giving the weather and it seemed as though no one could forcast the weather as well as he did. He was one in a million and a Wichita ledgend. Our prayers are with the family.
Kathy Brown
October 28, 2008
Cathy & Family,
I was saddened to hear about your dad. I enjoyed watching him on the tv telling us what the weather was going to be for the next day and week. I will miss his smile and funny little sayings that he would say to me when I saw him. I know that he is in a better place and may God bless all of you and help you through
this tough time.
Hubert (Pete) Greenbank
October 28, 2008
To Cathy and the Carrier Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you. When I published The Valley Center Index, I never missed a day listening to Cecil's forecast. He always kidded me about my "dew on the grass" theory. God bless you!
j. fry
October 28, 2008
right up until he retired he was the only "weather man" i listened too even today i dont listen to a weatherman instead i have a weather goddess raised and influenced by the "weatherman "
for all who feel this passing of a legend ,my condolences ,for the weather & the humor -my thanx !
happy trails amigo !
chris cotter
October 28, 2008
Cathy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that God now has a good man in Heaven. Peace be with you and God Bless your family.
Sue Ellen Trout & AJ Grove
October 28, 2008
Dearest Cathy and Family,
Cecil was such a good and honest man and a wonderful weatherman. I remember watching him at night as a child on the black and white tv. I love listening to MS. Cathy everyday, she's a chip off the old block and every bit as delightful. Mother (age 80) just said to tell you she hopes the Lord will continue to bless your family. Our hearts go out to you at this time.
Cindy Taylor
October 28, 2008
I remember Cecil Carrier from the "weather man" days on
black and white. My Dad, now deceased, swore the only weather man that knew anything about the weather was Cecil Carrier! We always listened and watched his program, and knew he was reliable. Too bad more of the meteorologists today aren't like Cecil.
Cindy Taylor
Emporia, Ks
formerly of Wichita
Bill Carter
October 28, 2008
Cathy and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. He was a great man who always was very good to me. You have my deepest sympathy.
Michelle Belisle
October 28, 2008
our sympathy goes out to the family. i worked with Mr. Carrier's daughter, carol for many years. our thoughts and prayers are with them. sincerely, Michelle Belisle and family
Mary Martin
October 28, 2008
My father-in-law, Bill Lamar, taught meteorology at the Kansas Air National Guard back in the seventies. He thought very highly of Cecil. We enjoyed watching him on television. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lynda Carrier-Metz
October 28, 2008
Cathy,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I truly enjoyed working with him and learning radio when i was starting in the business. My prayers are with you and your family.
~Lynda Carrier-Metz
Darrell Saunders
October 28, 2008
I also remember watching him on B&W TV and listening to him on KFH.....he was the weather EXPERT in those days........God bless......
Susan Hinon Fabschutz
October 28, 2008
I worked with Cecil many years ago at KFH Radio. What a wonderful man and always a gentlemen. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Ed Leonard
October 28, 2008
I am very sad to learn of Cecil's passing. Being born & raised in Wichita, I remember the many many weather forecasts "from the weather tower".
One of my favorite memories of Cecil Carrier (other than his weather forecasts) was a silly commercial he did with Greg Gamer and Webb Smith years ago. The three were out at the golf course and, after Gamer hooked his drive into the trees and Smith sliced his drive into the trees, Cecil steps up dressed in knickerbockers and argyle socks and hit his drive right down the middle of the fairway, all this to the tune "The Entertainer" from the movie "The Sting". Thirty years later, I still chuckle at the memory of that silly commercial.
Shermie Robinson
October 28, 2008
When I moved to Wichita in 1974 one of the first persons I heard on the radio was Cecil. I am a weather "freak" and his voice (and humor) became became a staple. He will be missed.
Shermie Robinson
Harry Simpson
October 28, 2008
I remember Cecil on B&W TV from many years ago. He was also the instructor for a meteorology class I took at WSU. A wonderful instructor with a wonderful sense of humor.
Cecil's weather forecasts are now eternally, "Severely Clear".
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Your Granddaughter, Caitlin
October 28, 2008
Loved you Grandpa! I don't think I could have asked for a better role model, grandfather, advise giver, and overall person to have in my life. I will always remember going to the lake behind your house, coloring the little man in your office, you letting us drive the lawn mower when we could barely reach the petals, and the other hundreds of memories of growing up around your house. Thanks for being there for me all the time! I will miss you!
Also thanks to everyone for being so supportive. It's truly amazing to see how many responses this has and it's really comforting to see how many people are here to show support. :)
Beverley Clark
October 28, 2008
Cathy,,I am deeply sorry for your loss,,,,I remember the days that you & Norma & I worked together for the Doctors,,,,you are a beautiful girl and Mr. Cecil Carrier raised a wonderful daughter and you are a credit to him,,,,,I am proud to have known you & I got to hear your stories about your wonderful Dad and you & me and the whole state of Kansas relied on Cecil to give us the weather report in his soft & reassuring voice,,,,,,God Bless the Family and God Bless Cecil in his new job giving the weather reports in Heaven,,,,,,,,,,thats my message
Pat Francis
October 28, 2008
As a young farm wife, Cecil Carrier and the weather on KFH with a cup of coffee was the start to my day. His sense of humor and cheerful voice was a good way to start the day. My condolences to his family.
MILLIE LAW
October 28, 2008
MY THOUGHTS GO OUT TO THE CARRIER FAMILY TODAY. I HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF THE CARRIERS FROM THE 1960'S WHEN THEY LIVED ON S. SPRUCE STREET. I WENT TO LEVY ELEMENTRY SCHOOL WITH CLARK. I CAN REMEMBER BEING IN THEIR HOME AND LISTENING TO THE WEATHER TELETYPE MACHINE GOING WHICH WAS IN A KITCHEN CLOSET I BELIEVE. HIS MOM USUALLY HAD COOKIES FOR US. I ALSO LOST MY FATHER TO ALZEHEIMERS DISEASE IN 1984. HE WAS ONLY 63. MY MOTHER ALSO PASSED THE SAME YEAR. I'M SAD AT THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER BUT HAPPY HE WAS HERE FOR SO LONG. THE PHOTO IS JUST HOW I REMEMBER HIM. CHERISH HIS MEMORIES. TRY TO STAY STRONG AND BE THERE FOR EACH OTHER AT THIS TIME. MILLIE OSBORN LAW
Phil Grossardt, Eagle Radio
October 28, 2008
For years, Cecil did weathercasts for our Great Bend radio stations and upon retirement, he passed the baton to daughter Cathy who provides reports for our listeners each day. They have become family to us and to our radio audience. Our prayers are with them.
Van McLemore
October 28, 2008
My favorite memory of Cecil was when I was with the Kansas Air National Guard years ago, and we were scheduled to leave on an Air Force plane to go to Savanna, GA for a summer camp. Savanna was socked in at that time with weather, but Cecil said if we would wait a couple of hours to depart, the weather in Savanna would clear for about a half hour at the time we would be scheduled to arrive there. Sure enough, it did. And then after about a half hour, it closed back in.
We were all blessed knowing Cecil.
David Doan
October 28, 2008
I remember watching Cecil as a child every night. He helped spark an interest for meteorology in me. May God comfort you during this time.
Becky Berman
October 28, 2008
I was only 11 when my family left Wichita but I remember listening to him every evening on the news. All of us loved to listen to Cecil tell us about the weather. May his family take comfort from knowing how much of an impact he had on his audience.
Matt Mckee
October 28, 2008
A household name for us over 40.
Cecil & his black & white weather radar kept us up to date.
Lawrence Cowan
October 28, 2008
Kathy & family,
So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts & prayers. I was named Kissin person of the day back in 1991 for your radio station 102.1 and I still have my T-Shirt with yours, your dad's and all the crews picture on it. I lost my dad Oct. 16, 2008, and it is hard. God Bless
Faye Graves
October 28, 2008
Cathy and family....a great loss
to our city, but a blessing to him,
to be free of his sickness. I worked
with Cecil back in the channel 12
days as a matter of fact I did on air
commercials for e-Ed White mtrs when he was in Hutchinson and I was
on the street from the Lassen hotel.
we later worked at the larger studio
together. I invited Cecil to come
and speak to our seniors...when I
was exec pastor at Immanuel. Doris
told me of his problem and I had her
bring him anyway and conducted his
time like a radio interview and the
folks really enjoyed that time.
He was and is a special friend and
I could write page after page about
our experiences....my prayers and
expressions of sympathy go to Cathy
and the whole family during this time.
Roger Pike
October 28, 2008
Growing up in Wichita meant that we watched Cecil every night! We never had to use his last name...everybody knew who we meant when we said, "Cecil said"...A reminder of simpler times.
Marilyn Heffner
October 28, 2008
I worked with Cecil for several years at Ch.3 and so enjoyed the conversations we would have about almost anything. He was truly a weather professional, but with a warmth and charm that made you feel he was talking directly to you. I will always remember one of his weather phrases - "severely clear" - that so well described much of our Kansas weather. Both Cecil and Doris also became friends with my parents for a number of years. Wichita has lost a true legend, and he will be greatly missed.
Sandra Binyon Finchum
October 28, 2008
I have so many fond memories of Mr. Carrier. Cathy, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family at this time.
Ken Softley
October 28, 2008
Personally and professionally, my associations with Cecil were among the highlights of my years in Wichita broadcasting. Primarily at KFH, but also some weekends at Channel 12, I had the good fortune to work with a real pro who was also a delightful person. My sympathies to the family.
Burt Bowlus
October 28, 2008
In 1944, Cecil and I were both in Chanute Field Illinois studying meteorology But we never met till many years later when he visited with me in El Dorado. My Weather career ended in 1945! I wish I had known him better.
D Braden
October 28, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Cecil's voice on the radio and TV over the years provided a sense of comfort and reliability to Kansans...and we'll miss him dearly
Rev. Charles F. Fisch
October 28, 2008
Truly a great part of the "Spirit of Wichita" -- My mother listened to Cecil every morning on KFH Radio for many years. Cecil will be missed by many. Blessings to all of the family.
Kimberly Brier
October 28, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. We remember Cecil fondly. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Jerome and Pamela Williams
October 28, 2008
may the God of comfort bring you the peace that passes all understanding. A truly remarkable man...with heartfelt prayers and sympathy
Kendall Harrison
October 28, 2008
I went to levy elemetary with Carol and lived on Spruce st. where he and his family also lived. Sometimes when the weather was rainy or very cold Cecil would load up the car with kids and take us to school. I remember thinking what a nice man he was for doing this for us. I'm glad to have this memory of him because he was also my favorite weatherman. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Art Hoch
October 28, 2008
What memories of simpler weather maps and a good story teller. I'm glad I watched his weather casts.
Art Hoch
Cathy Shallue
October 28, 2008
My heart goes out to the Carrier Family. I've enjoyed Cathy's family stories so much for many years that they feel like my own. You are in my prayers.
Mike Brown
October 28, 2008
Sympathey to you all. Cecil lived in the same block as my parents Dorothy/Elton Brown when they lived in Rose Hill many years ago. I was not born yet. Sorry for your loss.
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