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May 20, 2008 4:27 pm US/Mountain
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CBS4 Viewers Say Farewell To Luan Akin
DENVER (CBS4) ―
After 30 years in the radio and television business, CBS4's Luan Akin is hanging up her wings. From being the Copter4 reporter to teaching us all a bit more about gardening, she's covered all kinds of stories.
We'd like to hear your favorite Lu stories or pass along your good wishes as she retires on May 23.
Click here to fill out our form so we can add your comments.
Read and watch Brooke Wagner's story on Akin's career and retirement.
Name: : Pat Kennedy
City: : Ft. Collins / CSU
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Thanks to Luan for getting out of Copter 4 and scooping up hailstones on many occasions. These on-the-spot hail observations were quite useful in weather radar studies of severe thunderstorms done at CSU. (Mike Silva's help was critical in these efforts too.)
Name: : Jerry&Darline McCollum
City: : Loveland Co
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : good luck you have been super for us all these years
Name: : Leslie
City: : Englewood
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Thank you Luan for all the live weather, traffic and hot pursuit reports. But most of all your tips on gardening, you helped me save a few plants along the way. You will be greatly missed! Be Blessed
Name: : Tyson Cockerill
City: : Long Beach, CA
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Luan, I wish you the very best! Of course it has been very special to wake up and hear a good friend in the morning. I miss it. Thanks for being there!
Name: : Jim Carroll
City: : Thornton
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : One Favorite was sky diving the first time. 30 years good for you. May you and yours enjoy your retirement. HAPPY DAYS
Name: : Jean
City: : Denver`
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : I have enjoyed waking up with you and the Channel 4 team. Good luck and happy retirement!
Name: : Carolyn
City: : Thornton
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Thanks, Luan, for all the years of bumping around up there in the turbulence so that we could be safe on the ground. You WILL be missed!!!!
Name: : Nancy
City: : Englewood
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : thank you for all the time you have saved most of us with your traffic info. hope you have a great time with your gardening. you will be missed more than you know. thank you thank you thank you
Name: : Sharon Kral
City: : Brush, CO
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Best wishes!! It was always so great to hear your voice telling about the traffic, storms, etc., and in times of tragedy, the compassion in your voice was so sincere. Your garden tips were very helpful. Enjoy retirement - We will certainly miss you and your reports. You are one of a kind!!!
Name: : Nancy
City: : Wheat Ridge
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : My favorite was her wedding day on the tarmac at yet-to-be-opened DIA. Enjoy your retirement; you'll be greatly missed.
Name: : Pat
City: : Fort Collins
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : It was nice to meet you at the Cherry Creek Chorale Concert. Best of Luck with your future endeavors. We will miss your upbeat and cheery voice early in the morning.
Name: : Fran Booth
City: : Brighton
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : I will so miss you in the mornings. I wake and know you are keeping an eye on the roads so I know what to expect of traffic and how early I need to leave. We will all miss you. Good luck, enjoy, and have fun in your retirement!!
Name: : Bill & Patt Richardson
City: : Aurora Colorado
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : In 1967 we came from OKC to a different world - more streets, hwys & different type of flowers & grass - Luan helped us become Coloradans thru picture and reporting, We will really miss her.
Name: : Sandra Hansen
City: : Northglenn, Co.
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Just want to wish you happiness in your future out of the helicopter. I'm sure you'll be successfull at whatever you do. I know I will miss you every morning and evening. Thanks for the great reports all these years. Great Job!!!!
Name: : Ken R.
City: : Aurora, CO
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : All the best in your future endeavors Ms. Akin The sky will miss you.
Name: : Nancy
City: : London, England
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : It is easy to tell the genuine people from the phoney. You have always been professional and genuine and I enjoyed that before moving to the UK. Good luck and thank you for all your hard work and sharing your down-to-earth personality with us all.
Name: : Dale Coski
City: : Denver
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Luan- You've been covering my story for almost 25 years now...through my accident, dogs and 50th birthday party. Getting to know and share with you has been one of the best blessings to come from my accident. Enjoy going to bed late and getting up late! Dale
Name: : Stacy Scoles
City: : Thornton
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Best wishes Luan!! My family has enjoyed your reports each morning for many years!! You will be missed!!
Name: : Karen
City: : Pagosa Springs
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : I grew up watching you on the news, then after college moved out of state for 10 years. It was so nice to see your familiar face again when I returned, and have been keeping up with you from Southern Colorado ever since. Best wishes! You've done excellent work for 30 years!
Name: : Leatha Young
City: : Denver
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Luan you have blessed us every morning by warning us of the many perils during early morning driving. Be blessed and enjoy your well deserved retirement.
Name: : John & Viv
City: : Pine
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Thank you so much for the wonderful coverage of today's storm and for all of the other stories you have covered. We will miss you a bunch.
Name: : TC
City: : Tiny Town, CO
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Best wishes for your new adventures, Luan! Thanks for entertaining us and keeping our thumbs green for all these years. You have been on TV most of my life!!
Name: : Amy
City: : Fairplay
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Best of luck Luan. As the other comments, you will be truly missed. I can't think of one person who can fill your shoes. I will truly miss your voice, copter shots and traffic reports. Saying you'll be missed isn't enough. You are a great person! Enjoy!!!!!
Name: : Ron R
City: : Lakewood
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Remember the completely circular rainbow in your live shots from Copter4 on the early morning news years ago? For the rookie producer on that show, you were always just as bright, cheerful and genuine as that rainbow. Very Best Wishes on your retirement.
Name: : Colleen
City: : Broomfield
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : No ones knows Denver streets better then LUAN how will I get to work on time now when I am in a jam!!! you will be missed!! best wishes to you.
Name: : Carol
City: : Fort Collins
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Enjoyed watching you skydive - I made my first jump around the same time - loved it and have continued to jump. Enjoy spending more time in your garden! We'll miss you!
Name: : Lisa
City: : Golden
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : You have always been there to inform drivers of the best routes to take. I recall watching the 4 Copter many times while sitting on the highway wishing I was up there with you. I hope you consider continuing with your gardening tips on occasion. Best retirement wishes to you!
Name: : Priscilla Footlik
City: : Fernandina Beach, FL
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Luan, I moved away two and a half years ago, but still kept up with you and your stories. I salute your hard work and devotion to your job; I remember seeing you in some rather sticky situations. I now wish you all the best as you move on.
Name: : Ricky
City: : Denver
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Enjoy your gardening.Sleep in late,JUST HAVE FUN...
Name: : John & Sara
City: : Aurora
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Best wishes for a retirement that is as much a blessing to you as you have been a blessing to all of us over the years.
Name: : Bev & Carleen
City: : Aurora, CO
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Luan, we so much enjoyed you in the mornings with your traffic and weather reports. You will truly be missed. We will also greatly miss your Master Gardener segments. You helped with our "squashed" lilac bushes when they were damaged by a very heavy snowstorm. You told us to cut them all back and they came more beautiful than ever! We will never forget that. Happy Retirement to you - enjoy sleeping in! Bev & Carleen
Name: : Aly T
City: : Denver
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Luan, I really enjoyed your gardening tips! I will miss them. Also, I liked waking up and knowing that you and Lynn always have the best traffic info and I know what to expect when heading out. You will be missed! Enjoy Retirement Best Wishes!
Name: : Joanie (Bernzen) Shepard
City: : Raleigh, NC
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Cheers! And Congratulations!!! Good for you! What a great career you've had! I'm so happy that I get to call you my childhood friend! So many stories from so long ago! Maybe someday we can review. I'm so impressed with your accomplishments as I hope you are. A tip of the glass to wish you more good times in your future! Again Congratulations! Squishy Hugs! Love, Joanie
Name: : Tyffany
City: : Denver
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Aww, Luan----I have watched you for years growing up...this is tragic news for me! However, I do wish you the best, and hope life brings good things your way in this new era of your life. :)
Name: : Melinda Boughton
City: : Northglenn
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Thank you Lu for your cheerful voice and insight to my morning drive. I listen/watch news 4 every morning before my 30 mile drive to work.
Name: : The Florom Family
City: : Kennesaw, Georgia
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Your style as a journalist is right on target! No "shock" journalism, just the real deal. After moving from Colorado, we missed seeing your reports from the chopper. You are a "rare breed" and you will be sorely missed. We wish you nothing but the best in life!
Name: : Barb
City: : Windsor
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Thank you for all the storms that you follow. The storm in Windsor is where my husband works and we know the damage to all the oil wells.
Name: : Kim
City: : Lakewood
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : You Go Girl! I will very much miss the voice that was part of my morning routine for so many years. Wishing you much happiness. Our loss is Tagawa's gain. Hope they kow how lucky the are! God bless you.
Name: : Reginia Johnson
City: : Northglenn
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Thank you helping keeping us safe in all the various happening from traffic to Colorado very unpredictable weather. Enjoy your gardening and retirement.
Name: : Mike Evans II
City: : Genesee, Idaho
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Hello Luann, I grew up listening/seeing you when I lived in Westminster. You were a great help on the north end for sure! Good luck and always perservere. Mike
Name: : Midge Farmer
City: : Gillette, WY
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : As an Englewood resident (50+years ago) I enjoy watching early Denver news on 4, and I have "ridden along" with you for years. Thank you for your agile comments and views and good luck!
Name: : Twila Shyrock
City: : Evergreen
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : I remember you from Boulder High and was so excited to see you on the news years later! Best of wishes and happy gardening. I could use some help gardening at altitude!
Name: : Kay
City: : Rollinsville
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Best of luck - will certainly miss you at 5:30 a.m. I live in the mountains west of Boulder and like to hear how the commute is going. I hope the future holds many wonderful things for you.
Name: : Marcia
City: : Littleton
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : We all wish you well-and wonder where the years have gone-you have become a part of our everyday lives and we thank you!
Name: : Carl and Nancy
City: : Aurora
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Luan, you will be sorely missed! Throughout the years, we've watched you give excellent reports from Copter4. We grew up with you, Larry Green and Bill Stuart and, as with them, we will miss seeing and hearing you! Best wishes in your new adventures!
Name: : Juliette Kroekel
City: : Brighton
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Luan, This annoucement brought back memories of when my ex was on the Denver Police Dept., the coverage of several unfortunate events were the only way I could tell if he was alright and to show how far reaching that was, my girlfriend in California called in a panic when she saw footage of an officer down who looked like my guy. You and your co-horts were actually a wierd arm of my family! I love your gardening tips, glad to hear you will be doing your passion now! Good luck!
Name: : Tim Orloff - Copter 4 Mechanic
City: : Centennial
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Luan, I remember you flying out of Aero Services 20 years ago! Your tireless desire to produce the BEST traffic broadcast, has made Channel 4 a cut above the rest. Mary and I, have enjoyed being of service to you and the Copter 4 crew. We will keep the boys in line for ya!!! You will be greatly missed. Sincerely, Tim
Name: : Mary Beth
City: : Fort Collins
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : We've watch you just about all that time!!! You've always been the voice of reason and I appreciate your nosey nature. I too am retired. IT IS THE BEST! Some days you can do nothing and rest after. But I'll bet you keep busy just the way you want to. Oh yes, every day is Saturday. Wishing you every happiness.
Name: : robert baca-bower
City: : aurora, colorado
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : I have been watching Luan for as long as I have lived here...25 years. Thanks for the memories. I wish you a happy life outside Channel 4, rest, relaxation and happy gardening. Its my favorite past time.
Name: : Bobbie Miller Ward
City: : Lyons, CO
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : It has been great listening to your reports all of these years. A girl from the old Boulder neighborhood has really done good!! Thanks.
Name: : Sue P
City: : Parker
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Good Luck it wont be the same not hearing your voice. You will be missed.
Name: : Mary Lou
City: : Colorado Springs
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Luan...Thank you - Thank you! We have watched you for all 30 years and we will miss your excellent reports. You are a true professional and a great Coloradoan! We wish you many happy days ahead in your beautiful garden surrounded by the people and pets that you love!
Name: : Paul
City: : Denver
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Best wishes in your retirement, I Will miss not hearing you in copter 4, I Have been watching you since KCNC Was still an NBC O&O,and it will take a little getting used to not hearing you during breaking news.
Name: : Steve Davis
City: : Boulder
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Luan has been such a staple in our community. As a police officer I have yet to see such a professional, caring and all around great person to deal with. She is truly a rare find in the world of journalism today, one of the best! Good luck and happy trails........
Name: : Hank F.
City: : Castle Valley, Ut.
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Good Luck and happy retirement LuAnn. I remember when you first joined "the Team". I was living in Boulder, now I live in Castle Valley, Ut., at the west end of the mountain road to Gateway, Co. I now watch you on C-band satellite. Rarely missed a day and loved your gardening tips and reporting. You will be missed.
Name: : J. Davis
City: : Denver
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Inspiring woman! Inspiring career! With your own rare brand of professionalism and integrity, you've raised the bar for all of us (female *and* male). Here's hoping you'll continue to find, in your private and well-deserved retirement years, the same kind of challenging adventures and rich rewards, that you have so generously shared with all of us, in your public career.
Name: : Mike
City: : Evergreen
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Wimps Retire....in fact why retire?
Name: : Shannon Smith
City: : Westminster
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Good luck in your new career, Luan. I loved your gardening segments and appreciated you getting me through the drive.
Name: : pat etter
City: : aurora
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Years ago when you were going to get your Emmy, my cousin and I ran into you at a dress store in Tamarac Square. You were so bubbly and approachable and so nice. I really enjoyed all your reporting...you let me feel like I was there. Best of luck in your "new adventures"...I just retired from Aurora Public Schools after almost 30 years. A new chapter. Pat Etter
Name: : Sally Mueller
City: : Guffey, Colorado
Best Wishes/Luan Story: : Luan.....how wonderful...... gardening and long ears!!! we eill really miss you tho. are you going to drive to florida to bring back some of those neglected donkeys and ponies??? mom of 2 minis and 2 full size donkeys.
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