I am a Western New York native, born and raised in West Seneca and now living with my wife Maribeth, who is an R.N., on our 65-acre farm in Marilla. We do not have children but plenty of "kids" -- our cats, dog and horses. I have worked in Buffalo radio since 1975 and at Townsquare since 2001. Presently, I work just weekends and some fill-in on-air work. My main career is in law enforcement; I'm a mounted lieutenant, chaplain and instructor for the Erie County Sheriff's Office. And, yes, I am the guy famous for the signature radio sign-off, "God bless you, God bless America, never say never!"
Craig Matthews
The Death Of Common Sense
The following obituary was printed recently in the London Times. This is so sad, yet so true!
Rick Martin…Never Too Busy For The Fans
How many times do we hear that some athletes were just "too busy" to sign an autograph or wouldn't allow a picture to be taken. Not Sabres great Rick Martin! Sadly he died today after an apparent heart attack resulting in a one car accident. He was 5...
Rick Martin Remembered…(Video)
One of the tough jobs when you are an air personality is reporting bad news. Today I had the sad task of telling our listeners that we lost Rick Martin, the former Sabres great and part of the famous "French Connection". He died today after an apparent heart attack which resulted in a one car accident. He was 59.
A Portrait Of The Fallen (Video)
Here is a story that will renew your faith in mankind...
What Goes Up, Eventually Comes Down…
A sad day in Marilla here on the old homestead.
Homelessness…What Would You Do?
If you are on Facebook no doubt you've heard of "Farmville" or "Mafia Wars". Well, there is now an online game that helps you understand how some become homeless.
Mr. Wilson, Can We Sign This Kid?
This young man is good...no, he's VERY, VERY good! I just hope that tomorrow I don't find this was all done with some fancy editing. I want to see this quarterback playing for the Bills!
I Must Confess, It Was Just A Matter Of Time…
We all sin...and now there is an app for that!
Look What They Done To My Wings Ma! (Video)
Remember the 70's hit from Melanie, Ray Charles (and a few others), "Look What They Done To My Song Ma"?
Ah, Those Childhood Memories!
I hope my wife doesn't read this or she'll know why I didn't get a lot done today in my quest to finally sort and clean out our basement. What happened? I opened the box that contains my old "G.I. Joe" collection.
Think Your Job Is Tough? [VIDEO]
Try working in law enforcement...God bless the men and women who do. I work in this profession and I mention it not to be self-serving, but in the interest of full disclosure and the fact that I am darn proud of it.
No “HORSEPLAY” In The Pool!
As a horse lover and owner I was fascinated by the new video that is out of a horse appropriately named, "Mischief". How did he get in the pool in the first place?