Name: Abdoulaye
Email: nfhjzk9w@gmail.com
Date: Saturday - 11/Jan/114 - 10:38:05 GMT
Response:
It doesn't seem possible that Howard is riiertng after so many years of stellar service to English to Africa, in general, and Daybreak Africa, in particular. I recall how we finally persuaded Howard to give up an excellent on-air announcing position at a prestigious Washington, D.C. area classical music station to join us at the Voice of America. He finally got tired of the arm twisting and the Daybreak Africa program has been much richer for that decision.Howard joined the DBA broadcasting team as a co-anchor. But down through the years he has turned his considerable skills to every position associated with that operation thus demonstrating his range of talents. Over the course of Howard's tenure, Daybreak Africa suffered the inevitable personnel changes, with two being extra traumatic and emotionally charged. But as challenging as those events were those transitional periods were always made easier by Howard's stalwart and thoroughly professional presence. Working under extremely trying circumstances Howard's steady presence held the program together when lesser broadcasters might have succumb to the pressures. So for these and other reasons the highest compliment I can pay my friend and former colleague is to describe him as the consummate professional. Since his arrival on Daybreak Howard has been the constant, lending continuity, style and grace to English to Africa's morning broadcast vehicle heard by millions of loyal listeners throughout the continent.In many respects Howard Lesser has become synonymous with Daybreak Africa.For these and a myriad of other reasons he will be sorely missed by colleagues and listeners alike. But I know they join me in wishing this truly nice man the happiest possible retirement so richly earned.Go well, Howard. It's my continuing pleasure to count you among my dearest friends. And I'm sure lots of folks will be saying exactly the same thing, both in the United States and Africa.Barry MaughanChief EmeritusEnglish to Africa

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