Mr. Speaker, Vancouver radio is mourning the loss of a big voice backed by an even bigger heart. We have lost Jim Morrison, a mainstay on CKWX radio back in the days when radio was delivered on 50,000-watt AM signals by real people with real talent. To Elaine and Jim's WX family, I send deepest condolences.
Many more of us knew Jim through video and record productions, and especially the UBC Amateur Radio Society, where that big voice of his was coupled with warmth, kindness and encouragement for those of us trying with our squeaky young voices to learn the moves. Jim personified the pure joy of being in a craft that we all dreamed to join. Inspired by him, many of us did, learning lessons in our radio days that we have carried forward into other places, including this place.
Now Jim Morrison is riding his mighty 1130 signal out into the stars, where that big voice will forever travel.