Remembering John Hope on second anniversary of his death

#1 Postby **cycloneye** » Sun Jun 13, 2004 8:01 am

The master of the tropics as I always say to that man who died two years ago on this date june 13th.I send a prayer to him and to his family.He was the heart of TWC when the tropical updates where on-air.Everyone was listening with attention when he was talking but now those updates are not the same.

Scott_inVA · #2 Postby **Scott_inVA** » Sun Jun 13, 2004 8:18 am

cycloneye wrote:The master of the tropics as I always say to that man who died two years ago on this date june 13th.I send a prayer to him and to his family.He was the heart of TWC when the tropical updates where on-air.Everyone was listening with attention when he was talking but now those updates are not the same.

I've minced no words re: TWC. They have devolved down to McDonald's of weather. No longer the "go-to" network for wx enthusiasts like us, TWC is soccer mom morning forecasts, Storm Stories and commercials. It astounds me that serious wx people even watch it anymore.

However, when John Hope was on...even near the end...TWC showed glimmers of what it started off as. His steady, calm hand and expertise was always anticipated. And after two years (it seems impossible), he is missed still today.

Scott

Anonymous · #3 Postby **Anonymous** » Sun Jun 13, 2004 8:23 am

Agree totally--John Hope was the best...and TWC rocked especially in the 80s-early 90s. Wish people could tell them how they have went sooo downhill since

#4 Postby **Ground_Zero_92** » Sun Jun 13, 2004 8:27 am

He was the best TWC will ever have. I used to never miss his updates, especially during an active storm. He was not afraid to give his opinion even if it was not in tune with the NHC. Mr. Hope will always be missed.

I don't even bother to tune in to TWC any more.

HurricaneBill · #5 Postby **HurricaneBill** » Sun Jun 13, 2004 1:26 pm

When I was younger, I always wanted to meet him. He was my favorite meteorologist on the Weather Channel.

I always liked it when he'd end his tropical updates by saying "And that's the tropics for this time!"

Josephine96 · #6 Postby **Josephine96** » Sun Jun 13, 2004 1:29 pm

I have to agree with you guys. John Hope was great.. He really wasn't afraid to go against the NHC if that was his opinion..

He also knew how to keep a calm grip on a monster situation {such as an Andrew, Opal, Fran} type storm..

I don't really like Steve Lyons and TWC has gone down hill completely..

I actually used to watch TWC all the time because I at 1 time had dreams of becoming a met. It's sad to see how far down they've gone..

Lindaloo · #7 Postby **Lindaloo** » Sun Jun 13, 2004 1:30 pm

Scott_inVA wrote:I've mince no words re: TWC. They have devolved down to McDonald's of weather. No longer the "go-to" network for wx enthusiasts like us, TWC is soccer mom morning forecasts, Storm Stories and commercials. It astounds me that serious wx people even watch it anymore.

However, when John Hope was on...even near the end...TWC showed glimmers of what it started off as. His steady, calm hand and expertise was always anticipated. And after two years (it seems impossible), he is missed still today.

Scott

WELL SAID!!! **Applauds**

Anonymous · #8 Postby **Anonymous** » Sun Jun 13, 2004 1:30 pm

I still hope to work their some day. I like lyons. He is no Hope, but he is good.

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