(KRNB PD and Radio Legend Nate Quick passed around 10pm last night and was surrounded by friends and family) I knew the time was near for Nate’s family to make the decision and I am not a person who sugar coats a situation so I didn’t do an update yesterday and got many emails asking why. Now you know. I talked to Nate several times in recent months and he never even hinted that anything was wrong. Even when it became obvious that something was wrong with the people that he worked with, he continued to do his airshift and his job because it was what he truly loved doing no matter what. Nate was someone who managed to roll with life’s variable punches with ease and he’s been through a lot. Nate talked about two things in almost every conversation we ever had, his late mother and his younger brother. He truly cherished those two people.
Nate was one of those people who believed in chronicling his industry tenure and I realize now how important these pictures are… to show one’s children, great grandchildren etc… and even now to bring a smile to the many industry faces who feel like they have lost a friend. Nate would say to me “Man, I can’t believe you are running those old ass pictures!” (acting like he was modest but at the same time, he would be glad I did) Nate was one of the few people who often broke the industry rule and he would actually take your call if you were not working (laugh) I am very sad and happy at the same time yet I feel Nate is at peace. It is incredibly evident to me now more than ever that only the good die young. Nate will be greatly missed but I know he is already running around and looking for a new PD gig and a new rap group to promote in the most major market of them all.. Heaven. Rest in Peace Nate..
Your friend,
Kevin Ross August 20, 2009
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Rest In Peace, Nate. Your personality on-air & off was admirable. To me, you were the epitome of a personality. I’ll always remember, on one of my trips to the Queen City, you took the time to give this, then a novice, a valuable piece of advice, which I carried back to S.C. and used throughout my radio career. Your bright smile, mesmerizing voice and humor will be with me always… as well as you in my heart. May your family find comfort in knowing you were indeed the best. I’ll always miss you, Homeboi.
R.I.P nate…no matter what you where going thought here on earth we know you are in a better place doin your dj thang…We will miss you alot in the D-Town
Much Love,
Ms.Coco
I thank the whole KRNB K104 team cause they bless me to work with one of the best of my time.I seen for myself that God angles are liveing, working and breathing among us,he…….YOU nate will be missed. cause you was a work of art that cany be replace. So sleep now and we shall party again
OH MY GOD….IM LATE, AND IM SOOOOO SHOCKED TA HEAR SUCH DISAPPOINTING NEWS, ID BEEN LOOKIN 4WARD 2 BEING ABLE 2 WORK WITH NATE EVERYSINCE THE FIRST DAY I MET EM BACK IN 2007, I MET EM THRU HIS NEPHEW T.Y AND I ALWAYS NOTICED HOW HE WAS STRIVING 2 PUSH T.Y 2 DO THE RIGHT THING IN ORDER 2 MAKE IT IN THE INDUSTRY, HE STUC HIS NECK OUT 4 THE YUNG PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY, AND STILL KEPT IT SO FREAKIN REAL…2 THE FAMILY.. TRUST THAT HIS DAYS OF WORRYING ARE OVER AND LOOK AT IT THIS WAY WE ALL MAY FEEL AS IF WE WANT N NEED SUCH AN UPLIFTING SPIRIT HERE BUT GOD MUST HAVE BEEN PLEASED AND SAID ” WELL DONE, NOW I NEED U SO MUCH MORE” MY PRAYERS ARE WITH U GUYS …………………..QUICK—REST IN PEACE
OH AND TO EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY….I KNOW WITH A DEMNOR SUCH AS HE HAD HE’S DEFINATELY LOOKING DOWN AS YALLS GAURDIAN ANGEL TODAY AND UNTIL U ALL MEET AGAIN……MANNNNN, EARTHS LOSS BUT HEAVENS GAIN.