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Old 07-14-2008, 04:46 PM
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Luke was a good friend of mine for more than 20 years. He was a great guy, always upbeat, loved his job. Whenever I won a race or even occasionally when they were loading a horse of mine in the gate he would always say something that only he and I knew the meaning of and would have a laugh at afterwards. He always would tell me how great Ellis Park was and I used to tease him that the only reason that he liked it was it was always 100 degrees and gave him an excuse to drink more beer. The guy was just a great person. I already miss him.
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Old 07-14-2008, 08:46 PM
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Luke was a good friend of mine for more than 20 years. He was a great guy, always upbeat, loved his job. Whenever I won a race or even occasionally when they were loading a horse of mine in the gate he would always say something that only he and I knew the meaning of and would have a laugh at afterwards. He always would tell me how great Ellis Park was and I used to tease him that the only reason that he liked it was it was always 100 degrees and gave him an excuse to drink more beer. The guy was just a great person. I already miss him.
You were the first person I thought of when I heard the news. I knew you two were good friends.... my condolences for your loss, bud.

I think we should name a 2009 2YO after his legacy.
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Old 07-14-2008, 08:53 PM
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I really enjoyed his calls...also thought he had a cool name. RIP
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Old 07-21-2008, 11:14 PM
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Laid to rest today.

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Old 07-14-2008, 09:20 PM
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Luke was a good friend of mine for more than 20 years. He was a great guy, always upbeat, loved his job. Whenever I won a race or even occasionally when they were loading a horse of mine in the gate he would always say something that only he and I knew the meaning of and would have a laugh at afterwards. He always would tell me how great Ellis Park was and I used to tease him that the only reason that he liked it was it was always 100 degrees and gave him an excuse to drink more beer. The guy was just a great person. I already miss him.
Sounds like a great guy, too bad more people didn't know him on this level...such a sad story, feel so bad for all Luke's friends, loved ones and fans. I was just thinking earlier this week when I thought about playing EP this coming weekend...about how great it would be to hear Luke again. Hadn't heard him during CD because the ADW crap.

Heaven just picked up a great race caller.
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Old 07-14-2008, 09:24 PM
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very few tracks I like to turn up the volume to listen to the call

he will be missed cause he was one I loved to hear
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Old 07-14-2008, 09:31 PM
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Ellis should run their next race without an announcer as a tribute to him.

Sad news indeed.
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Ellis should run their next race without an announcer as a tribute to him.
Sad news indeed.
Hell of a good suggestion, a "moment of silence" in his honor. You should suggest it to management there...
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Old 07-14-2008, 09:58 PM
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Ellis should run their next race without an announcer as a tribute to him.

Sad news indeed.
No doubt. That would be a great tribute. RIP
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Old 07-14-2008, 10:10 PM
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Ellis should run their next race without an announcer as a tribute to him.

Sad news indeed.
Awesome idea....I hope someone with some pull at Ellis makes it happen.
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Old 07-14-2008, 10:20 PM
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I never had the opportunity to meet Luke. However, he seemed like a great human being. We need more people like him in our society.

The idea that Ellis should run the next race day without a caller was emailed to TVG this afternoon. I believe that Geary will do just that.

On a side note....if this is coronary related, I hope that people will realize the importance of good heart health and all around physical health. We have lost two people in the past month that were icons in their profession. Russert and Luke had similar life styles and build. Men, more so than women, have got to watch their health around age 35. Please, please do not take your heart for granted.
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Old 07-15-2008, 01:26 AM
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BTW, who will call at Ellis?
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Old 07-14-2008, 10:16 PM
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Ellis should run their next race without an announcer as a tribute to him.
Absolutely perfect!
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Old 07-15-2008, 02:09 AM
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Ellis should run their next race without an announcer as a tribute to him.

Sad news indeed.
Beautiful idea! It is one of those classic moments only horse racing can pull off.....but, will likely get missed.
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Old 07-15-2008, 04:36 AM
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Ellis should run their next race without an announcer as a tribute to him.

Sad news indeed.
They should do the whole card without an announcer.
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Old 07-15-2008, 06:45 AM
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The thing is, it's impossible to replace a guy like that. I would hope that Churchill would do at least one silent race in Oct. too.
I feel so bad for those that knew him personally, such a shock.
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Old 07-15-2008, 08:00 AM
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He was a real pro and kind of caller everyone respected. Another tough loss for the sport. RIP
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