24/12/2017
We are heartbroken to tell you that George Maida, host of The Electric Croude and Classical Evening unexpectedly passed away. He will be dearly missed by those at the station and those who built a relationship with him over the airways. We will post details about his funeral arrangements when they are available. Please feel free to leave any comments, reflections and memories about the man who brought you music in the wee hours of the night. If there is one thing I know for sure, he loved interacting with you, his fans and loyal listeners on Facebook. George will be so, so missed.
A message from Community Idea Stations CEO Curtis Monk:
George was a good man and a personal friend. He loved the station and he loved this company. The Electric Croude was his idea and he had developed a loyal and consistent audience.
George and I had a special relationship forged during pledge drives. He actually enjoyed my songs and we laughed, smiled, and he egged me on with suggestion after suggestion.
As we have all learned in various ways, life has a way of dealing the cards in unexpected, unpredictable, and decidedly unplanned ways. The loss of a colleague and friend triggers a grieving process that must be traveled and each individual must travel that path as is best for them. For some, it will take more time than others. There is no prescribed set of seconds, minutes, hours, days, or weeks for the process but time is a great healer and, at some point, the memories of a life well lived replace the short term loss of a physical presence.
Remember him with respect and honor him with laughter, music, and a toast to life.
