J Kinkaid
Weather legend Dick Fletcher has passed away
It’s hard to believe, but the dean of Tampa Bay meteorologists has given his last broadcast.
Dick Fletcher died February 26 after suffering a massive stroke on Monday, February 18. Dick had been hospitalized shortly after the stroke, but he did not respond to treatment, passing away in the early morning hours of Tuesday.
Dick’s wife, Cindy, and his family were at his side during the final moments. It’s been a difficult time for the Fletcher family, but they have been comforted by the outpouring of support they’ve received from you through comments online, e-mail, phone calls and cards.
“We’ve lost a legend” says Tampa Bay’s 10 President and General Manager Sam Rosenwasser. “People counted on Dick Fletcher for their weather. He really did touch a lot of lives and he will be missed tremendously.”
Dick suffered his first stroke in 2003, but made a quick recovery and was back on the air just a few weeks later.
Dick Fletcher was a giant in the world of TV meteorology. He frequently served on national weather panels and mentored younger meteorologists, teaching them what he knew. Dick pioneered the use of graphics in weather presentations in the 80’s and was a computer master all of his professional life. In fact, during his last few months at Tampa Bay’s 10, Dick helped create a new all weather website, www.forecastfirst.com.
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It’s hard to believe, but the dean of Tampa Bay meteorologists has given his last broadcast.
Dick Fletcher died February 26 after suffering a massive stroke on Monday, February 18. Dick had been hospitalized shortly after the stroke, but he did not respond to treatment, passing away in the early morning hours of Tuesday.
Dick’s wife, Cindy, and his family were at his side during the final moments. It’s been a difficult time for the Fletcher family, but they have been comforted by the outpouring of support they’ve received from you through comments online, e-mail, phone calls and cards.
“We’ve lost a legend” says Tampa Bay’s 10 President and General Manager Sam Rosenwasser. “People counted on Dick Fletcher for their weather. He really did touch a lot of lives and he will be missed tremendously.”
Dick suffered his first stroke in 2003, but made a quick recovery and was back on the air just a few weeks later.
Dick Fletcher was a giant in the world of TV meteorology. He frequently served on national weather panels and mentored younger meteorologists, teaching them what he knew. Dick pioneered the use of graphics in weather presentations in the 80’s and was a computer master all of his professional life. In fact, during his last few months at Tampa Bay’s 10, Dick helped create a new all weather website, www.forecastfirst.com.
http://www.tampabays10.com/news/local/article.aspx?storyid=74821
