Very very saddened by the news of the passing of an old mate in Stephen Hite. A close work colleague when I was at Burnie City Council and an awesome music friend until his passing.
With no disrespect to my former employer in the slightest, in my first week at Burnie City Council (in 2001) Stephen pulled me aside and said "Watch your back...". I never understood what he meant initially but his wisdom guided me through community politics. I often went to him for advice and he always gave it.
We had many hilarious chats about his former life as a DJ and his battles for supremacy over his nemesis DJ Tim Franklin. I know that his white DJ suit is still in his cupboard! He wouldn't tell me his DJ name and it has been my quest for 10 years to find it out. I have never found it out.
He was a very passionate supporter of me and my music endeavours (and my new role as a councillor for Waratah-Wynyard), just like my other old mate in Jeremy White. That pair were inseperable at work and in passion and now they've both left us for another place. Burnie, and the wider region, will realise the extent of their passion for years to come.
My sincere best wishes go out to his family as they get though this.
He always listened closely when I performed U2's One. Here it is for you mate. RIP Stephen. #RIPStephenHite
3 comments:
A huge loss.
Agreed Bob... totally agreed
Oops... a real faux pas... Just changed 'respect' to 'disrespect'. Sorry Burnie City Council - no offence meant.
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