RIP Ron Gomez

[Cajunrunner]

Mr. Ron was a good guy and asset to the local and Ragin Cajuns community.

Prayers for him, Carol, and the rest of their family.

[John Cocktolstoy]

Wonder if this was unexpected. His spouse, Carol Ross, had her regular show on 98.5 as recently as yesterday. As usual she was blasting the Biden administration but seemed to have more vigor than normal in doing so. I don’t know if she was on the air today. He was quite a bit older than she. I became a Cajuns fan (bulldogs back then) by Listening to Ron call the exploits of the Bo Lamar led basketball teams in the early 70’s. He was outstanding as a play by play guy.

She signed off yesterday happy Friday every one so it was an obvious replay. I wondered why but now I know.

[60swerethebest]

He also led a good band in 60s here. Often used for the military ball for AFROTC. Great guy.

[J-Town Cajun]

When was his last year as the voice of the Cajuns sports?

[ZoomZoom]

Wish Ron would of won the mayor's race in '92. Maybe would of lead to avoiding the mess LCG is today; Bowen was so polarizing, consolidation looked like a good thing.

God's speed sir.

[JMV JustMyView]

When was his last year as the voice of the Cajuns sports?

1961 to 1979.

[Boomer]

1961 to 1979.

….Just loved the guy….would listen to his show to hear “SatinDoll” theme he had every day…...he put together the Spirit of ‘76 video that was on here….what a voice….loved “Under my skin” when he sang…..and the call as Bo crossed mid court with Ball and shot : Lamar from Fatima…..BINGO!….think he was responsible for the laws on seatbelts or helmets for motorcycles! Love ya man!

[Turbine]

1961 to 1979.

For 18 of my first 19 years, he was the Voice of the Cajuns.

[Duggie35]

I didn't know Mr. Gomez personally, but by hearing him on the radio so much, I sort of felt like I did know him. When he got into politics, it also seemed that we were on the same page the vast majority of the time. May he Rest In Peace.

[moorecajun]

As a very young kid listened to Ron call then USL basketball games during the Bo Lamar era. It was literally the first sports radio broadcasts I ever listened to. Would listen on a small transistor radio and would bring it with me to family events and outings to make sure I did not miss any games. Very special memories of those broadcasts with Ron. As long time Cajun fans we have been very fortunate to have tremendous play by play broadcasters in Ron, Don Allen and now Jay. RIP Mr. Gomez.

Abolsutely correct! And we are amiss by not mentioning it more often, thank you for doing so!

We need to count our blessings before we count our misgivings, then maybe they will turn into blessings.