I believe it were necessary for you to say if the don and mike show were your cup of tea. Keep your comment to yourself.

Regardless of whether you like them or not (I'm a huge fan), Freda's untimely passing is a blow for all of D.C. I wish Don and his family strength, happiness, and god-speed in this time of tragedy. Love 'ya Freda...

i've listened to don and mike for fifteen years and i send my thoughts out to don (mike) and bart and everyone feeling the pain of this tragedy . freda was a woman in her prime; someone experiencing who she was on her own. i am so sorry. niki lee

God bless Don and Bart. They need strength and we should all pray for them. What a tragic story and it hits home when you spend so much time with Don and Mike everyday.

Expressing that the Don and Mike show wasn't this gentleman's "cup of tea" was not a slam on Freda's life or untimely passing; it was merely expressing an opinion, which as I recall, is still permitted in this country. We all pray that Don and Bart will be comforted and find resolve in this most horrible of times for them. Our sympathy is with them, not only for what she was to her family, but as we realize the delicateness of life and how precious those we love are to us. Trust me, it made me say a lot of "I love you's" today.

RIP Freda, you will be missed by more than you know
Much larger thread on her untimely passing on Fairfax Underground:
http://www.fairfaxunderground.com/news/fredasorce.html

Really feels like my own family member died. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Don and Bart. As soon as I got home from work tonight, I kissed my wife and 2 kids and told them I love them, and plan to make sure I do it before and after work, because you just never know.

I have been crying all day. This woman was a true lady and wonderful energy. I can't imagine how Don (Michael) feels right now. I agree with the comment about the cup of tea. It was not necessary. My heart goes out to Bart and Don (Michael). Fieda would want you to heal and be as happy as you can be. She is always with us in heart and spirit. God rest her soul. Amen.

Here in Maine, Don & Mike are well loved, and Freda was a part of that. But her spirit lives on, and the show will continue to reflect her tenderness and her love. She will always be in our memories.

tragic. and the expressed opinion about the show is perfectly fine and shows that even someone who wasn't a fan of the show expresses his/her concern. my thoughts go out to everyone involved with the show...show members, people behind the scenes and listeners alike.

I was shocked this afternoon when I heard the news. I like thousands, most days tune in to Don & Mike (all the way from Maine). I have many things in common with Don after listening all these years: same age, married same year, one son: same age as Bart.....so I could really relate to all the family references. I send my sincere thoughts and prayers to Don & Bart. I also will miss Freda so very much. May God Wrap His Arms Around You.

I feel as though I lost a family member. Through their radio program, I got to know and enjoy Freda. I am sorry that some reckless imbecile had to cut her life short.

This is truly tragic news. Freda's death is like losing a member of the family. I pray that Don and Bart find the strength necessary to take each new day one at a time.
God is in the company of one class act. Freda, you will be missed, but not forgotten.
Joe Mac

I just love the Donand Mike Show - all the cast. It broke my heart to hear the guys today with the really tragic news. I wish you guys all the best and I am very very sorry for your loss Don. You have lots of people who care about you.

First the dog and now Freda. Opie and Anthony are gonna be brutal on Don Geronimo.

I was not a fan of the show until one day I heard Don and Freda arguing. I had always thought of Don and Mike as OK but not great. But for me, Freda made the show real and wonderful. She reminded me of my late wife. You listened to their banter and you knew.......Don never had a chance.

And you could tell that Mike was smiling because he knew that poor Don did not have a chance. Don was not going to win because, in the end, he loved Freda too much to be a typical male.

I can't believe that the death of someone I did not know would cause me such grief. But I relive the death of my wife eleven years ago at the same age. And I have lost a friend.

My thoughts go out to Don and Bart and the Wright and Sorce families. May the love of all of the people who care about Freda and the family, bring them comfort.

ed stubbs

I have listened to Don & Mike for about 15 yrs in DC and was thrilled when they came to Dallas where I currently reside. I thought they were doing an extremely tasteless bit when I heard the news until I confirmed it on the news sites. I am so hurt. Having listened to the show for so long and called in a couple of times, I totally feel that the Don & Mike show folks are part of my own family. Our love goes out to you Don & Bart. As your loyal fans and friends, we are here for you.

was never a fan of her being on the show, but my god this is horrible. feel so bad for Don, Bart and Big Freda. you could hear in Don's voice anytime he talked about her how much he loved her and how she was the center of his world.

All of us in Clemson grieve over this loss. Our prayers are with Don, Bart, Big Freda, and the rest of the Wright and Sorce families.

May God bless Don, Bart, Big Freda, and everyone who was touched - as thousands were - by Freda. I've listened on and off for years and years, and was horrified to tune in yesterday and hear the tragic news. Mike, Buzz, and Rob were marvelous yesterday in their tribute. I don't even want to discredit their loss by attempting to imagine how they feel. It's enough to feel the void myself. Freda's energy, warmth, and genuine love of her family, friends - and life - will be missed. God bless and strengthen them in their journey wi'out her...and may God welcome her wi' love and peace in her passing.

I, of course, give my condolences to the family of Freda Sorce, the cast of the Don & Mike Show, and their fans.

But umo, your comment is ill-informed and unwarranted at this time.

I was deeply shocked and saddened to hear about Freda Passing away, my deepest condolences go out to Don, Bart Freda's mother and both their families.

Our hearts and prayers go out to the family. You must live each day and love each other as if something like this could happen to you. I plan on telling my family and friends each day how much they mean to me. We often forget to remind each other and ourselves of the value of the people around us. It is too easy to take important things for granted. I can't even imagine what it feels like to lose someone like this.

Because of work, I didn't find out about it until this morning (Tuesday) when I read it in the newspaper. I'm stunned beyond belief. I feel like I've lost a member of my own family, and I didn't even know them except for being able to turn on the radio whenever I could to get a laugh when I needed it most. Don and Bart, be strong and know that there are a lot of peole out here who are thinking about you and care about you. And God Bless you Freda. You will be missed by more than you know.

I, too, am stunned by the tragic death of Freda Wright-Sorce. I met her in 1975 when we were both students at Clemson (she graduated the year before I did in 1977). Freda was a member of the board of directors of the Baltimore/Washington Clemson Club, and I was so looking forward to meeting her and Don at a future meeting as I recently was elected to the same board. So sad that we'll never have that chance now but like other fans, I have the memories of her spark and spirit on the radio. My deepest condolences to Don and Bart and the entire Sorce and Wright families.

This is such a shock to know that such a beautiful women is gone...for us fans its tragic for the people that knew her this has got to be crippling. We laughed together and now we will cry together and someday we will laugh again. Peace be with her. Tell someone you love you love them.

Such a tragic loss for both her immediate family and her listening family. Freda was the calm to Don's storm on the radio and probably more in life. I have been a long time listener and always appreciated her input to the show. My condolences to Don, Bart and Big Freda. I do not have any idea how they will cope with such a beautiful loss.

Was simply shocked when I heard the news. Freda made the show real, the people real, the situations she experienced with Don and Bart were situations that we could all relate to. I cannot imagine what Bart and Don are going through, but it truly made me examine life. It's not about work, the bills, stress etc. - it's about family and enjoying your family every minute that you have them. What a wake-up call.

I was shocked to hear the news that Freda had died. I can not stop thinking about how young and beautiul she was and how god took her too soon. I am a big Freda fan and she is in my prayers and well as Don and Bart.

Jennifer

The untimely passing of Freda makes us stop and realize how precious and fleeting life itself can be. Live every moment to the fullest - harbor no regrets, as you never know when your time to pass will come. Mike and the crew did a wonderful job on the show yesterday - what a tribute!! I felt Freda's presence on more than one occasion - we are all blessed by having known her -even if only through Don and Mike. May God pass his strength and understanding unto the family and staff currently grieving the loss of Freda and give them peace.

RIP Freda. My thoughts and prayers go out to Don and Bart and to the whole family at WJFK. This is a terrible tragedy and we will miss Freda immensely. I have been a listener for years and can even remember back to the day Bart was born. I always looked forward to hearing Freda call in because 99% of the time I agreed with her.
God speed to all of you at this time of sorrow.

I don't know how someone is supposed to go back to work and be funny after something like this happens. It's really awful.

My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the Wright-Sorce family. I came with my family from the UK 5 years ago and found Don, Mike and Freda and all the family on the radio.
All the people grew on me and I found myself finding greater comfort with these great people. If things got tough I always knew I could turn the radio on and escape. As with so many people we felt a real loss of a great person.
I have lost a sister whilst I was here and my wife lost her father also. I can imagine the grief that the family must feel. It was obvious that they were an inseparable partnership and Freda was Michael's rock. I pray that the family find a way through this most terrible time. For all those around the family I hope that you give them all your love and support. Life will never be the same but time and good memories will help in healing their pain.

I'm struck at the sense of loss I feel when I didn't really even know her personally, just what I heard over the radio. But I thought of her as someone who would have been a friend of mine, someone I would have enjoyed spending time with. She was so alive every day, so full of fun and energy. Why do the good die young??

Much peace and strength to the family. I don't know how you continue on after something like this. It's stunning.

Let us pray in every possible way for the First Family of American Radio and the millions of listeners living if only a small, however, most important part of our lives with them every weekday. Freda you are part of the lives of millions and millions are missing you oh so very much.

Being on Pacific Time, I've had lunch with everyone on the Don and Mike show for the past ten years. Freda and Don were so obviously in love... Sympathy to the Wright-Sorce family, the show and all the listeners..
Now is a great time to let someone in your life know how much you love them...

I am stunned. Freda was my oldest sister's friend at Magruder and spent a lot of time at our house. I can still hear her laughing. I heard about this from Kirk and Mark on 98 Rock this morning and I just just started sobbing. I am so sorry for your loss.

I was driving back to Sacramento from Redding when I tuned into the Don & Mike show. I was excited to hear their vacation stories. But when Mike came on and talk about a tragedy, I was thinking MAYBE this was just a bit. I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop. I was stunned when I got home and checked the internet to find they weren't joking. For that I apologize. After the shock wore off I just cried. I found the Don & Mike show 4 years ago when we moved to Sac. I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!
I plan my class schedule to not interfere with the first 2 hours.

Freda was a favorite, she could easily put Don in his place. She was a roll model to me. A strong independent woman is rare and Freda was a class act. I will miss her.
My prayers go out to the Sorce, Wright and WFJK family.

I share the feelings most of you have expressed here. I've listened to Don and Mike since they came on the air in Sacramento. Years ago i used to hang on every word of the show, but as time went on and my work responsibilities grew, i could listen regularly, but sporadically. However when Freda made an appearance on the show i would find a way, if at all possible, to stick by the radio. She always added that real touch to a show that could step over the line at a moments notice. I loved how she would play into the show and get "mad" at Don.....then Don would act like he didn't care....then call her back again just to make sure she wasn't really mad. He knew he was a lucky guy to have her. I will miss her like a friend and send my deepest sympathies to Don, Bart, Big Freda and all the Don and Mike show family. I envisioned Don and Freda retiring in a few years and living happily ever after.....I'm so very sorry for all of those close to her.

I HAVE LISTENED TO THE SHOW FOR ABOUT 5 YEARS WITH MY HUSBAND, AND I HAVE TO LAUGH EVERY TIME. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE WHOLE FAMILY AND OF COURSE THE RADIO FAMILY. I WAS VERY SAD TO HEAR ABOUT FREDA'S DEATH AND THIS IS A TRAGEDY THAT EFFECTS US ALL. BEST WISHES TO YOU AND YOURS.

Well.. I wonder if Don and Mike will have as much fun with Freda's death as they have had with other people's death who they may not have known but were important to other people? They have had fun making calls to dead people and yucking it up at the expense of others... will they decide may be it isn't funny now that it has hit home?

Mike Sorce bad mouthed the Redskins and Redskin fan listeners when he first came to town.. a few Superbowls finally converted him... he has been arrested for cocaine.. seperated from Freda... calls listeners "Dic_s", hangs up on them, and tries desperately to be like Howard Stern.. used to get on people for being a bit raunchy then decided to try it out later... he has been a hypocrit for a long time.

I hope the silver lining in this is with all the love his listeners are showing him.. may be he won't call them "Dic_ks" just because they may disagree with him... may be he won't make fun of other peoples' tragedies and pain so much.

Also they say they don't screen their calls but they do... also I wouldn't be surprised to see this posting not get posted or taken off just because others have a different opinion even though I have used no profanity... I simply have pointed out some stuff that is not the majority opinion.

If you disagree with me feel free to point out where I am wrong on the FACTS.

Prayers to Bart. Freda and Rusty are reunited.

I support God's will.. God chose her to die.. long live George W. Bush!!!

Don, Bart & Big Freda I'm so sorry for your loss, I offer you, my deepest condolences. Remember this sadness shall pass and Freda will NEVER be forgotten. Stay strong because SHE is still watching you (that goes for you to O'Mera). God needed another ANGEL and Freda was best qualified. HE will welcome her with much love and peace.

God bless you Freda. You will me missed. By the way,Truthhurts is a complete moron...It may be the truth but it does not belong with the messages of love and support for the Sorce and Wright families in their time of great tragedy. The FACT IS that Don and Mike perform a radio comedy show from 3 to 7. Obviously, you are to stupid to realize that FACT and feel the need to hurt Mr Source and his family.

Truth hurts,
It shows extremely bad taste to bash the show at this time. You are obviously a listener, if you don't like it, turn the dial. You ARE one of the DICKS that Don would hang up on. You don't get the joke.

Don & Bart I am sorry for your loss.

At a time when my Brother in law was looking his eventual death from cancer in the face, Don and Mike (and Freda) gave him strength to get through it. Laughter was a soothing medicine for the pain. During that time he was never without his radio. Don and Mike gave him four hours per day of fun diversion from the harshness of what he was going through. When he died, I also was given relief from the pain by Don and Mike. Every time they made me laugh, I thought of how my Brother in law would have joined my in the laughter. My wish for you Don (Mike) and your family is that you may also find similar relief. Thank you for the gift that you have given us...I hope you find the same. To Freda (and Frankie)

I was a big Don & Mike fan when I lived in VA (1985-1997) and listened for the short time they were on in NYC as well. I loved Freda and am sad to hear about her passing. Many prayers to her family and those that knew her personally.

Mike, Bart, Big Freda and Radio Family.....we are sooo sorry! Our hearts ache with you, thu we can't really imagine the pain you must feel. The love that Freda and Mike (Don) shared was so pure and so real. They shared their ups and downs with us. They shared real life and real love. Mike you've lost the center of your world, but she left you lots of support behind. You can and will make her proud, just as proud as her voice always sounded talking with you. Freda's death has made us all stop and realize that today is all we have and if we love someone we better let them know. Bart make your mom happy...clean your car :) and take care of her greatest love and her greatest gift to you....your dad. Our prayers are with you all!!

Fans for over 18 years.

My sympathies to the Don and his family. I have been a long time listener since the early days of WAVA and this tragedy has really hit home. Freda will be missed!

I never knew I could be so affected by the death of someone I never knew personally. But, maybe that's it, her personality came across on the air and we all felt like we did know her. My thoughts and prayers are with Don (Michael), Bart, Big Freda, and all those on the show.

I just found out today....I actually cried as if I new Freda. I have listened for 10 years and Freda was always such fun to listen to. Don and Bart had a wonderful women in thier life, may God be with them.

Lia

I am a long time listener. I have always enjoyed the bits and the humor, but the personalities of Rob, Buzz, Don and Mike, Freda and Bart, and recently, B.A. and Joe, have always been what makes me a devotee. I relate on so many levels.

I tuned in on Monday eager to hear about the vacation and how was Ocean City etc. as I do after every vacation. That is my favorite, the stories after a long break of Best of…When I heard Mike’s somber tone, I told my kids to be quiet because I knew right away it was serious, but I had missed them saying who it was that had passed and how. When I realized that Don wasn’t chiming in, I assumed what I thought was the worst, Big Freda was gone. How heart-wrenching it was to find out what I couldn’t have even imagined. I cried for a half an hour before I had to turn it off. For the first time in my life I couldn’t bear to listen to the show.

My grief took me by surprise until I realized exactly what I was feeling. I have always related most to the relationship of Doni and Freda. The depth of their love was apparent even over the air. No matter what happened, they got through it. It always reminded me of my own marriage. Now Don’s rock is gone and I hope he and Bart, with the help of their close friends and Freda’s family, can endure.

Freda was dynamic and magnanimous. She was a brilliant lady with a huge heart, and obviously, this loss is reverberating all over the US.

My heart and prayers go to Don and Bart, I can’t fathom the tremendous grief they must feel.

And to the Show Crew, I know you will be there, but they need you now more than ever.

My memories go back to 1986...I can still hear Freda's voice -- a little annoyed to be called by Don so randomly in the middle of the day and forced to be on the air-- and little Bart trying to talk to his dad at such a young age that only Dad could really understand what he was trying to say. I was always struck by both the immense sense of pride that Don has for his son and the devotion and love he held for his wife. Maybe that is why, even after moving from Northern VA in 1998, I still took the news of Freda's death so hard. I am so completely shocked and saddened. My heart goes out to the Sorce family...my prayers will be with you always.

My heart breaks for the family over their loss. When I turned on the show and heard the news, I was overcome with such grief. I feel like I lost a member of my own family.
I have Listened to Don and Mike since the early 90's. Freda always cracked me up. I loved the way her and Don would dance around each other with their comments.
She will sincerely be missed. I hope that one day, Don will be able to come back to the show. I look forward, and yet dread, the day he comes back. I know we will need a box of Kleenex for his first statement after coming back to the show.

Thank you, TruthHurts. About 15 years ago, I called the show to comment about their so-called "salary dispute". I commented that in this society media/celebrities are highly overpaid babies who whine about how much they are worth and then have the nerve to NOT want to be bothered in public and have their public lives on display. Don quickly called me numerous derogatory female names - asked my bust size and how much I weighed. When I refused to answer, he called me a fat cow. I then said that my husband was a firefighter who died in the line of duty and I was working two jobs to make ends meet. Don then commented that my husband probably threw himself into the fire to get away from me!!! That comment (be it for "entertainment" purposes or not) was horrible and turned me off of them for good.

When I read about his wife's death in the newspaper, my first thought was of his son. My second thought was that maybe now that Mr. Sorce nows feels the pain that he laughs about to others - maybe he will now see how it feels. The outpouring of well-wishes from the media and others will eventually die down...and Mr. Sorce shall be alone in his "Batcave" as was his wish.

I was introduced to D & M and crew by my boyfriend who drives in the DC area all day. Seattle lost the show before I even knew it was here, so I'd listened via cell phone as often as I could. The relationship between Don and Freda was one of love and respect, and it will be hard to listen knowing she'll no longer be calling him "BooBoo" - which always make me smile.

If it hurts this much for me, I can't even fathom how the crew could do the show yesterday and carry on today - knowing her so well. I feel for Don and their family, and wish them the best.

Bye, Freda, I miss you.

i have been a fan since the WAVA days..

i listened to Bart grow up.

the negative comments were totally un-necessary...but I had the same thoughts in my head with my own wife...I just wanted to be left alone in my batcave too...wishing to avoid annoyance...

after this wake up call I welcome the annoyance..

my condolences to don , Bart and their families.

Chris From Easton MD

Don introduced all of us to his family. I think we all feel the loss, whether you've listened for years or for only a few weeks. We all knew Freda, we all loved the banter between her and Don. She was a wonderful person-with great spirit for life. The emotions I felt upon hearing of her tragic sudden death rocked me. I've yet to be able to shake it. I believe all of the Don and Mike listeners share this dark and heavy sadness. For now, give in her memory....to the Worcester Humane Society in Berlin, MD or send a card to Mike Sorce, Big Freda and Bart at the WJFK radio station in Fairfax, VA. Our support now-will be met by Don and his family when they are ready to feel again. Their lives will never be the same. Just give some back to a family that has given so much to all of us.

I have only been listening to Don and Mike for a little over a year, but the news of Freda's passing floored me. My heart and prayers goes out to Don and his son. We'll all miss you Freda.

Ryan

So very sad. I will miss Freda's call-ins to the show. My prayers and thoughts are with Don (Mike) and Bart.

I am a big fan of the show, I have listened since I was 8 years old. I am still surprised by how sad I feel and for some reason it isn't subsiding. I liked Freda and looked forward to her calls. The Wright, Sorce, and WJFK families are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry.

Truthhurts, you are a total loser with TOO much time on your hands.

Catbake, you shouldn't have called the show.

Like everyone else, although I have never personally met Don or Freda I felt as though I had lost a friend. What a tragedy. God Bless this family and keep them strong. I can't fathom how Don, Bart and their family feel. The love that Don has for Freda and Bart is so evident and he is lucky to have been able to have that pure love. And this does make you think about life...you just never know. We love you.

We will miss Freda's call-in very much, who will keep don in line now ?

Freda will be missed very much .. god bless

reno,NV

I Was Very Sad To Hear About The Death Of Freda. My Heart Goes Out To Don, Bart And Big Freda. I Have Been A Fan Of The Don And Mike Show For A Long Time And Will Miss Hearing Her Voice On The Air. My Heart Goes Out Also To The Radio Family (Mike, Buzz, Rob And The Rest Of The Crew.) Freda Was A Great Person And Will Be Missed Greatly!

Truthhurts, it is appearent that you are not a listener, you've miss-quoted, been incorrect, and flat out lied in your whole blog. He is doing it to get a rise out of everyone, and I encourage all not to respond. Thank God Don was on vacation, and able to spend thier last weeks together without the stresses of dealing with people like this.

Don & Bart,
I can't imagine the loss you are going thru.
Freda was a great women wife, mom and best friend to you Don. I tuned in Tuesday in hopes to catch some leftovers of the vacation. I could
hear a somber tone in Mikes voice. I got chills
and was not sure what had happend. Then I did not hear you (Don) and then listend even more.
After I found out I too cried. Iam so sorry for
your great loss. The Lord took home an Angel
early. Please be assured That Freda is home safe.
And that she is in the lord's arms watching over the two of you,(Don & Bart) with a wink. ;)
I wish you and Bart well wishes

Corey in Sacramento (916)

Everyone is entitled to feel what they want to feel and say what they want to say. Negative or positive. I just want to say that I am truly missing Freda and hope her family comes through ok.

I've stumbled across The Don and Mike Show a little less than a year ago. I was actually listening to a Red Sox playoff game one afternoon, and the next afternoon there was no game, but the radio station was unchanged and that's when I heard the show and got a liking to it immediately. Boy am I glad I did. It's a great show and I really enjoyed Freda's personality when calling the show.

I was shocked when hearing the news and it felt like I lost a relative. I can't explain it, but for Freda to have that kind of impact on me, must really show the type of person she was. She will be sorely missed and God bless her family and friends, but mostly Don and Bart during this incredibly trying time.

Take care and let your faith pull you guys through it. One day we all will reunite. Peace.

We are long time listeners (almost 20 yrs!), have never met Don or Mike or Freda or any of the crew...but we sobbed and are grieving as if itwas one of our own family who passed. We feel such a sense of loss. I can't even begin to imagine how Don, Bart and Big Freda must be feeling. In my grief I can feel a vein of anger creeping up...how could this happen???...how come it was her time??? why not take out some of these dirt bag terrorist instead??? I think I'll be sad for a long time... I am so sorry for your loss Don...take care ...

Truthhurts, CATBAKE: Thanks for pointing out what some don't want to admit. That being that Don and Mike have been mean to just about anyone who disagrees with them and have been nasty and hurtful to many regular folks going through tough times for their own amusement.

A friend of mine tried to call in Tuesday and wish condolences and Mike quickly said "OK.. we are trying to move the show along!" Is that any way to treat one of their listeners? Many of us are saddened by this tragedy and are basically being asked not to mention it.

I do hope this is a wakeup call to the show. You don't have to be rude and can still have fun. You may even keep more listeners. I know a lot of people who were treated mean by the show.

Radiofan: You can be a member of the crew. You disagree with Truthhurts and call him a moron. You seem to feel it is ok since Don and Mike are highly paid and have a microphone that they can say hurtful things during times of tragedy for other people but it is not ok for someone who may not be rich or have a microphone to share their opinion. You simply call him stupid and a moron. What makes the tragedies of his listeners any less than his now?

Get the Joke: If you don't like what some people are sharing on here then take your own advice and "turn the dial" and don't "tune in" to this board. Nice language too and I am sure Don would call me that too and hang up on me too. I think you may be missing the point. The point is Don and Mike seem to relish in making light of other peoples tragedy and that now is the time to call them on it. You can't always dish it out and what goes around comes around. Hopefully they will change. They are talented enough to be entertaining without hurting others.

Theresa: May be you can fill in for Don this week. You are great with the name calling. Just because you disagree with Truthhurts you called him a loser. I don't agree with everything he said or necessarily feel this is the best time for him to say but he does make some good points and does have most/all his facts correct whether we like it or not. Don has said so many hurtful things about people and to people over the years and at times when they are going through tough things so all is fair. Telling Catbake they should not have called the show is typical. If you don't like what Catbake said may be you should not read this board. Hey, may be we should all never have any opinions different than the majority.

Ian: You seem to disagree which is great. I think that is what our country is about, the freedom to disagree. Since you say truthhurts (I assume he is a male for some reason) any way you say he miss-quoted, been incorrect, and flat out lied. Can you tell me exactly what he said that was not true? If he said something untrue I think he should be called on it.

Patrick: I agree that people are entitled to say what they want. Thank you for pointing that out and not calling anyone names. I too will miss Freda.

dekatt: It is clear in your comments that you disagree with truthhurts, catbake, etc.. thanks for pointimg out they have freedom of voicing their opinion. What job do they have that you speak of? If someone says something you disagree with does that mean they have a forked tongue? Did they use profanity? Also can you find that book you mentioned ("What to say and the right time to say it") and forward a few copies so the crew of Don and Mike can read up on how and when not to say hurtful things to people at less than the right time. Thanks.

My thoughts are with the families. Also I must agree God knows what he is doing so I won't question the timing of bringing Freda home.

Although I never met her I feel loss and sadness. Also she was beautiful. For some reason I thought she would resemble Patricia Richardson who played Tim the Toolman's wife on ToolTime... why is that? I think it may have been her voice and how she would get on Don much like Patricia got on Tim on that show. Just a thought.

FatWhiteCatholic-

I heard the call this afternoon where your friend tried to offer condolences and Mike tried to move it along, but I think you're completely missing the point of why he was doing that.

Don would want the show to keep going. Mike said that Don already told him that, and it was Don's suggestion that they go on the air yesterday. Rather than having four hours of callers saying "I want to offer my condolences", which I'm sure they all greatly appreciate, they wanted to continue on with the show. That is their way of dealing with the grief, and it's not really fair of anyone to question that.

This is what Don wanted. This is what Freda would have wanted.

If you/your friend are really upset because Mike hirried the call along, my suggestion is to stop being so selfish. Don and Mike are best friends, and this has to be extremely difficult for Mike to be on the air. But he is, and that is to help him heal, and to help the listeners heal. He IS on the air for the listeners right now. And you/your friend is bent out of shape because he tried to move things along and tried to carry on, the way Don wanted him to? Sheesh...the man just lost his wife, Mike is devastated as well because Don is his best friend, and all you can think about is how "rude" Mike may have been to a caller to the show today? Newsflash- this isn't about your friend. Sorry, I'm not trying to be a jerk, but that comment bugged me.

To the rest of you holier than thous who take some sort of sadistic pleasure in this because you think it is karma of some sort- that's sick. Really. You're entitled to your opinion, but now isn't the time or place for it. Two wrongs never make a right, and if you're taking pleasure in this because you believe Don was "mean", then you are a hypocrite. Shame on you. And I'm almost ashamed to have taken the time to even respond. Don may not be perfect, but who among us is? I'm certainly not.

As a long time fan of the show, I'm still in shock. It's strange that I'm so affected by the death of someone I never met, but you can tell Don and Freda truly love each other. She sounded like a beautiful woman, inside and out. I can't imagine the grief he and his family must be feeling. God speed Freda. You will be missed.

First and foremost, my deepest sympathies to Bart and Don. The thought of me losing either my mother or wife is unfathomable. People with negative comments (you really don't get it): have some tact and keep them to yourselves for now. If you have any shred of human compassion or morality then you might wait to post your opinions. A man has lost his wife and a young man has lost his mother. No matter what religion you follow, the basic tenets of that religion dictate that you show compassion and put your personal feelings aside.

First I would like to send my deepest sympathy's to Don and Bart. The loss of a family member is tragic. Second, to all of the people who are saying negative things about them is horrible. (especially the person you put her speeding tickets on here). I live in the area where Freda was killed and it was a horrific accident. The person who hit her was avoiding a 10 car accident that happened in front of him. He swerved to miss the accident and he hit Freda. There is a guard rail along the entire route that she was on except where the accident happened because it was at an intersection.
People have the right to say whatever they want but negative comments at a time like this are not necessary. How would you feel if someone in your family was killed and people said negative things about them. You wouldn't like it one bit.

Don (Mike) and Bart, I am so very sorry for your loss. The Freda that I came to know from the radio was an intelligent, caring wife and mother. I morn your loss with you and wish the best for you in this terrible time.

God takes those that he needs the most. Maybe he needed to laugh a little. Freda should help him do that.

My prayers are with the Sorce family.

God Bless

Fatwhite: Lets start from the end and work forward. Who is Rusty? Rudy is his dogs name. I will aloow you all to do your research on all points before I continue.

I'm sure there are plenty of D&M bashing sites where many of these comments would be more appropiate....this is a tragic story of the untimely death of a mother, wife and daughter, and a reminder of how, in the blink of an eye, your world can change forever. It could be any of us next. I knew Freda Wright as a young woman, she was then and remained to the end, the real deal.

fatwhite: I am not part of the club. I am actually a 32 yearold female that listens to them part of the time when I am not working and they make me laugh. I adored Freda when she would call in and talk to Don or yell at him. I wasn't aware that Don & Mike frequent message boards and say mean, nasty things!! It's only when people call their radio show. If you stupid enough to call a radio program like the DON&MIke show and want a normal sincere response than you should be called FATWHITE REALLY STUPID PERSON. I for one am glad they hang up on people like you. God bless you Don and Bart. She will be missed!!

I haven't been listening to the show all that long, but when I learned of Freda's passing, I actually cried. Every now and again, someone that you have never met, can have that affect on you. Our prayers go out to Don and Bart and everyone in the family. We love you Freda and you will be greatly missed! Tina Rochester, NY

I was both shocked and saddened to hear about the tragic death of Don's wife Freda. As a listener of the Don & Mike show for probably 20 years,going back to the morning Zoo show at WAVA, I feel I have lost a friend. Freda contributed so much to the show and as Don let the listeners into his private life, we came to know Freda and son Bart along with the regulars on the show. Eben his brother Jimmy (a character) always brought a smile to my face as I drove to or from work, depending on their time slots. My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to Don, Bart and all of Freda's family members at this time of sorrow. Hang in there Don - we love you man.

Life is very fragile. The majority of us take it for granite. We assume that we’ll wake up tomorrow and life will continue as we know it. Unfortunately this is not the case which thousands of family’s experience every day. Death is guaranteed people! No and’s, if’s or but’s about it. Most of us only hope that our children live longer than us and that we die in peace without pain.

Don loved Freda with all of his heart and I know Freda love him as well. They had a genuine love that all of us listeners had the pleasure to listen to over the years. I’m sad because Don lost his best friend and Bart lost his mom. I will miss Freda calling Don “Sugar Bear” and “Boo Boo”. All we have are precious memories of a great lady which will last a life time in my mind. Thanks for the memories, we love you Freda!

Remember to huge your love ones everyday and make sure you tell them you love them! Tomorrow is not guaranteed!

To: Fat Catholic and all D&M listeners:

All of us who listened to the Don and Mike Show for the very first time found out that it is a comical, crass, sarcastic, hit 'em below the belt kinda talk show. One learns that if you call the show to voice your opinion that you will probably NEVER get your point across and will end up being ridiculed, cut down, be talked over, have background music played so loudly that no one can hear you, or be hung up on. That's just how it is and what the show is all about!

Some days as I listen to the show I just cringe over some ot the things Don or Mike say and in all truth I have felt hurt and embarressment for the caller. As quickly as that feeling passes my next thought is, "Well, what the hell did the caller expect?" If you know what the show is all about before you call in...."Expect the worst and Hope for the Best!"...... The D&M Show IS NOT a call in and help me with my problem show nor is it a give me a break and show me some respect show!! There are other talk shows and local organizations that are available for that purpose.

For those of you who are rubbing salt in Don's wound of how heartless and brutal you feel him to be.....Don't think for one second that he could be saying the same thing to himself. Just because Don did it doesn't mean you should. If you do, then you are no different and acting the same exact way that you profess to dispise in Don.

Now having just said that....this is what the D&M Show WAS all about BEFORE Freda's tragic death. Where the show will go from here, only time will tell. The show may totally change its'format.

Please, remember that the Don and Mike Show is a radio talk show for 'entertainment'. It was created to make us laugh, be outraged, be amused, feel abused, and informed.

My condolences again go out to the Don, Bart, family, and friends. Thanks for your time.

I've never called Don and Mike, never went to one of their stage shows, but have listened from city to city whenever I could, for many years. Now, living not far from them in the Washington area, the passing of Freda has left a hole in my heart as if one of my own family was gone. She was the wife we've all had, the mother that worried, the mate that cared so obviously for Don. There is no reason to these tragedies, only the need to say how very sorry we are, that the Sorce and Wright families, Don, and especially young Bart, will be in our prayers and thoughts. May God bless them all.
tom

Truthhurts
There is a professional side and personal side to everyone. In some professions you have to pretend to be something your not to get a rise out of people. It is entertainment a show nothing more. Time for you to get a life and turn the dial. There are many DJ's out there like Don and Mike that like to get a rise out of people if you don't like it listen to easy listening.

Freda you will be missed, Bart and Don my prayers are with you. I know Don you will always be Freda's Sugar Bear.

I can't believe how some hateful crybabies like truth hurts & fat white are using Freda's tragic death to take cheap shots at Don & Mike. Who gives a f*^# if Don doesn't like the Redskins, or if he was rude to a caller. The Man's wife was killed for crying out loud. But the some of the comments I've read on this board are meaner than anything D & M have ever said. And no more of this "they don't have to be mean, to be funny" crap. If they, or Howard, or Opie & Anthony decided to do a PCshow that was completely non-offensive to everyone, it wouldn't last two months.
I never met Freda, but I know she was a warm beautiful caring person, and I loved listening to her call in to the show. I still can't believe this happened. My thoughts & prayers are with Don & Bart

To Don, Bart and the entire family of Freda Wright-Sorce my family expresses our deepest sympathy. I found your radio family while stationed at the Pentagon in 1987 and have been an avid lister ever since. My job at the Pentagon was not very pleasant, but listening to you guys helped me make it though the day. You have given more happiness and laughter than you can ever imagine. You have touched more lives through your humor than most people will meet in a lifetime. Healing your heart will be painful, but it will happen. The show will go on, but will always be missing one important person. She will always be there in spirit to guide you and you will go on with her love in your heart.

I would like to express my deepest condolences to the Sorce and Wright families for their loss. I would also like to take this opportunity to address those who feel the need to express negative opinions with this forum. Your opinions, like as*holes are best when kept to yourself. If you feel that this family deserved this because Don Geronimo (a radio character) was rude to you or some you know by calling in. I would suggest finding a new hobby or some other outlet for your validation.

Our family would like to express our deepest condolences to the Sorce and Wright families for their loss.
We loved when she called in to the station! It was great...thanks for the memories.
Don We are sooo sorry! We know she will always be your love! Bart we have listen to you grow up over all these years...Continue to grow and have fun,mom will always be there,we are so sorry.

God bless you all.
The Foxes
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