Ronald "Shoe" Shoemaker

"Always check the power supply first," said Ronny. A line I'll never forget. I miss you, Ron. Alan Finkelman

I met Mr Shoemaker at the wedding of my niece Jennifer and Bob Shoemaker. I found him a very engaging and interesting man and quick with a smile. He was sure fond of his Binghamton Hockey team. Our prayers and thoughts are with Mr Shoemaker and his family.

Jim and I always smile when we think of Mr. Shoe. He was a great one. I always appreciated his wise counsel.

He had a way about him that you always knew that no matter what -- after you spoke to Ron -- things would turn out alright.

Among the life long lessons I learned from Ron...

1. Life is like cleaning the heads on a 3/4 deck.

2. It will be better in the new building. (place, etc.)

3. Sometimes, you have to get on the bus.

4. How...

I remember Ronnie very well when I was employed in the broadcasting industry many, many years ago. He was very knowledgeable, and did not mind sharing his technical know-how with us younger guys who were just starting out in the area of Broadcast Engineering. My prayer is that Ron’s family will find comfort in knowing that he had so many friends, and touched so many lives in such a positive way.

What a great man !! Being around Ron was a joy..his laughter was infectious... I called on Ron for several years, when he worked at WBNG, and it was always one of my favorite stops.

Such a terrible loss.... I last saw Ron at a MCB concert in August and as always he greeted me with his big smile and outstretched hand. Ron always shared that he missed my father since his death in 2001 and it was nice to know my dad had such a caring friend.
Since I moved away in 2000 my contacts have been limited, but I always looked forward to getting back to Binghamton to see Ron and remind him that I actaully had been to Lykens and I was not lost.
May we all be comforted with the...

I met RonnieShoe when I was in WNBF's Explorer Post 12. What I learned from him about broadcast equipment was a big influence for me to eventually get an EE degree (although the computer bug bit and I ended up doing that). But i did put a station on the air using a lot of what Ronnie showed me about, well, all that stuff.

We will all miss him. He was one of a kind.

I too was surprised and sadden to hear of Mr.Shoe's passing. Doing parades with the Maine Community Band just won't be the same without him. I always enjoyed our chats about our Hondas and life in Chenango Bridge. You have my deepest sympathies during this difficult time. May God Bless.

dear denise, i am so sorry about your dad. he was a great man and now is up there with his mom. glad i had the opportunity to get to know him and your grandmother. If you need anything just let me know