Show thanks listeners for tributes

The famous FM100 Talkback Show has thanked its listeners throughout Papua New Guinea for the support and tribute to radio legend, the late Roger Hau’ofa.

Current Talkback Show co-host Douglas Dimagi said they have received hundreds of tributes throughout the week following Hau’ofa’s passing on Saturday, March 4.

Hau’ofa served the radio industry for more than 50 years and hosted the popular radio talkback show since its inception in 1995 up until mid-2016.

“We acknowledge the overwhelming response and support we’ve been getting through the show this week,” said Dimagi.

“We have had many callers and radio personalities who have paid tribute to the legendary Roger Hau’ofa.”

Dimagi added that they cannot fill the shoes that Hau’ofa has left behind.

“Some of us are hoping that he never left his shoes behind but that’s how powerful Roger has been with the way he spoke.

“His voice actually commanded that respect and the station is overwhelmed and thank those many people who have called this week.”

Hau’ofa’s public funeral will be held today (March 10) at the Sir John Guise Indoor Complex, Port Moresby.

His body will overnight in Moresby after the funeral then will be taken home to Iare Village in Central Province, where his wife is from, for burial the next day.

Author: 
Quintina Naime