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Michael Dawahare Obituary
August 23, 1959 - September 15, 2021
Lexington, Kentucky - Michael Dee Dawahare, age 62, passed away Wednesday, September 15th, 2021. He was a graduate of Lafayette High School and later earned his PhD from the University of Kentucky. Michael's early career as a journalist took him around the world. He went on to become a professor and vice president at Georgetown College. Preceded in death by his father Mike Dawahare. He is survived by his mother Mary Ann Dawahare; brother John Dawahare; two sons Alexander and Eric Dawahare; and step son Roque Gonzalez. Friends and family are welcome to attend the service being held from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Saturday, September 25th in Lexington, Kentucky. For more information on the service please reach out to [email protected].
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Robert Lebling
April 14, 2024
I met Michael in 1982, when we were journalists covering the Falkland Islands War from Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was a terrific reporter and a very fine person. He will be missed.
Sheree Hood
September 25, 2021
My deepest condolences to Mike's family n many friends. We were in the same class all through school n I knew his extended family well. He was a great friend to all of us n a very special person who will be dearly missed. Very sad loss at way too young.
Roy M Phillips
September 24, 2021
When I was a student at the University of Kentucky during the late 80s and early 90s, I met some friends who had nothing to do with my two separate lives as a student and convenience store clerk. Michael was one of those friends; a fellow who was as interesting as anyone I ever became acquainted with. He was working with WKQQ when it occupied the 88.1 spot on the FM dial. Michael was in charge of the news and various features Double Q would present throughout its broadcast day. We weren't the closest of friends, but we could get some really good conversations going, and that's something I've always lived for. While I was in Lexington, I knew when I saw him, I could always say hello, or sit and chat over a beer or two on the patio of one of the local bars. I found his obituary in the Lexington Herald today. He died too soon at the age of 62. He was one of those people who could go out and make a name for themselves, and who would stay in the memory of anyone with whom he became friends. My condolences to his friends and his family. My hat's off to one of the most unique individuals I ever knew.
Mark A. Neikirk
September 24, 2021
Very sad to learn of this. A fearless and fun man, Michael was joyful company. Condolences to the Dawahare family.
Stephen O'Dell
September 24, 2021
Too many memories to share, but thank you for the empathy, compassion and grace you exhibited to the downtrodden and disfavored people all over the world. An example worthy of imitation, in that respect. Rest in peace, my friend.
Nancy Pickard Hicks
September 24, 2021
I offer my deepest sympathy to his family and friends. I knew Mike in school and he was a great friend to everyone.
Todd Rose
September 24, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Kathy Callahan Howell
September 24, 2021
Mike was a childhood friend and I am sorry to hear this. I pray for God´s comfort for the family.
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