Randy Salerno
I came to WGN TV in 1994 and Randy Salerno sat me down, and shared valuable advice with me about the station, and working in Chicago. While Randy was an accomplished journalist, it is this selfless act of friendship that I will remember most.
After he left WGN, we were all still in contact with Randy. Paul and I went golfing with him and he had us laughing throughout the day.
It is awkward to be reporting his death, and yet because of his smart sense of humor, we also celebrate his life.
Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.
We'll miss him.
We invite you to share your thoughts of Randy Salerno.
Comments
My sympathy to all of you who knew Randy as a friend. I adored him but was never fortunate enough to have met him. The news is surreal to me, to all of you it must be especially so. I'm so saddened, there just are no words for what a loss this is.
Posted by: sammy | January 25, 2008 10:59 AM
My thoughts and prayers go out to Randy's friends, family and colleagues. I can't imagine what you are going through. My heart goes out to all of you. I was so saddened to hear the news of Randy's passing. I felt so sad watching everyone on the news this morning. You can tell he left a huge impact on everyone he came in contact with and he will be missed greatly.
Posted by: Dawn | January 25, 2008 11:42 AM
My prays go out to his family at home and his family at WGN. Although I never meet Randy, he will be missed dearly.
Posted by: Maria Witvliet | January 25, 2008 2:03 PM
I am sadden by this story. I send my regards to everyone at wgn and cbs that knew Randy. I remember watching Randy when he was on WGN news and it was a great time when you watched him.
Anthony
Chicago
Posted by: Anthony R. | January 25, 2008 2:58 PM
i am sadden that randy salerno had to leave us so soon that this accident took his life and he will be missed by his friends and family and the viewers of wgn and cbs 2 chicago
Posted by: timothy s | January 25, 2008 6:45 PM
I was shocked and saddened to hear of the Randy's death. It's hard to believe it really happened. My heart goes out to his family and co-workers both at Channel 2 and WGN. He left us much too soon. He will be missed.
Posted by: Jean | January 25, 2008 10:23 PM
i woke up to this news...and i am deeply saddened. i still remember when he and micah were anchoring and she could not pronounce sacajawea...i remember how much he leaned into her for that...and i still laugh about that. He was a great anchor and from the way he's described, a great friend. My condolences to his friends and family.
Posted by: Leslie | January 25, 2008 11:14 PM
Thank all of you at WGN for all of the very touching and wonderful memories of Randy Salerno. I am still in tears this weekend just thinking of what a loss this is to everyone who knew him and love him. His family has lost a very special man. He was the BEST..... Carol from Elk Grove
Posted by: Carol Lasfalk | January 26, 2008 7:24 PM
We watched Randy Salerno when he was on channel 9 and switched to channel 2 when Randy did! He will be missed so very much, there are no words to describe our heartfelt sympathies to his family and friends. God Bless all of you....
Posted by: becky maida | January 26, 2008 8:49 PM
I was born and raised in Chicago. I have since relocated to Naples, FL. I was shocked when my Father informed me of Randy's passing. This is especially close to me since my Father now resides in Eagle River , WI. God Bless Randy's family along with his working family. May he rest in piece.
Posted by: John | January 26, 2008 8:53 PM
What I have always loved about W.G.N Morning news is the silly and light-hearted way that everyone on your end projects the news to us,the viewers.When Randy passed and it was announced on your news the true sadness in Robins and Larry's faces,and and how stunned you all seamed to be....just broke my heart.I am truely sorry for your loss
Posted by: patty markus | January 28, 2008 2:34 PM
I watched Randy when he was with WGN and loved seeing him every day. My sympathies go out to his family. May he rest in peace and May God carry his family through.
Posted by: Jacqui Moodie | January 28, 2008 4:09 PM
To all of Randy's family, co-workers, friends and his fans - may God help you during this very difficult time. Randy is right now looking down at us and probably making some big joke about how he can't believe we are all making such a fuss. May God also take care of Randy's great friend Scott and his faimly.
Posted by: Alicia Martinez | January 30, 2008 8:48 AM
I always watched Randy and Roseanne on TV Randy always made me laugh and thats truly a gift. I'm sooooo shocked over his death God Bless Randy's family and all the people who had the honor to be his friend and co-worker. Bless you Randy and rest.
Posted by: John Amato | January 30, 2008 10:17 AM