Royal Marshall benefit at Punchline March 6
SOURCE: Team Georgia
The late Royal Marshall left behind a wife and two little girls. A special memorial fund has been set up in his name to help them out.
The Punchline Comedy Club, where Marshall dabbled in stand-up comedy over the years, will be holding a benefit in his name at 5 p.m. March 6. Tickets are $50 each and 100 percent of the proceeds will go to the memorial fund.
Among those scheduled to speak: Marshall’s boss Neal Boortz, traffic reporter Mark Arum, Dave FM’s Mara Davis and Jimmy Baron, 680/The Fan’s John Kincade, Rock 100.5’s Eric Von Haessler and 94.9/The Bull’s Kristen Gates.
Marshall spent about 17 years at AM750 and now 95.5FM News/Talk WSB, most of that working with Boortz. He died unexpectedly last month of a heart attack.
You can buy tickets at www.punchline.com.
To mail a donation the address is: “Royal Marshall Memorial Education Fund“, Wells Fargo, 1601 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30309.
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By Rodney Ho, rho@ajc.com, AJCRadioTV blog
The debate below got a bit heated and played out so I’ve decided to shut down comments on this entry.
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smooshjoosh
February 24th, 2011
11:41 am
This makes me wish I still lived in Atlanta! I can’t attend, but I can send a check. It’s the least I can do to help the family of such a wonderful person. Rodney, can you post the foundation’s details?
Rodney Ho
February 24th, 2011
11:46 am
Just posted the address on the blog entry.
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KimZ'spackage
February 24th, 2011
1:20 pm
Didn’t he make pretty damn good money?
I don’t get that his family needs all this monetary support.
Neal Boortz could just write a check and be done with it. $100k check form Neal would do it. I mean let Clark Howard manage how the money is invested and those girls will have enough for college. His girls are like 2 and 4 years old. If he worked for Neal for 17 years he had to have some bank. It might kill Neal, but Royal’s girls can go to Govt school and live in a downscaled home. I really just don’t get WHY we should help raise Royal’s kids. He was friends with Clark and should listened to Clark more I guess. Why not an event to give money to people that haven’t had a job for 2 years and have children that want to go to college.
Pete
February 24th, 2011
1:26 pm
KimZ, you obviously have a lot of pent up anger. If you don’t like the benefit, don’t attend. The world doesn’t need to run its plans past the great and mighty KimZ. Stop your whining and get over it.
KimZ'spackage
February 24th, 2011
1:31 pm
Pete
I don’t get WHY he needs money. There are people so much more deserving and needy. The MAN was making a lot of money. Like I said did he live too high on the hog or what? Did he not listen to Clark on how to handle his money? You and I both know he had a Big Life Insurance policy for sure and like Clark says I bet he has been putting money into his girls College Fund(like the 401K).
usually quiet
February 24th, 2011
1:35 pm
Hate to say it, but I agree with KimZ – he was likely the sole breadwinner and proably had a great income. He probably had many more good earnings years to look forward to as well. But – I find it a little tasteless the push for donations and benefits when there are so many other families who lives were altered by the sold breadwinner passing; police, fire, military etc…
give me a break
February 24th, 2011
1:36 pm
yo kim. what do you mean “we” have to help raise his kids? no one’s making you give money to his children. what part of the article do you not comprehend? there ain’t gonna be a “royal marshall” tax imposed on everyone. see that “delete” button on your keyboard? next time, hit that instead of the “submit comment” one.
Polka King
February 24th, 2011
1:39 pm
Looks like the Benefits–For-A-Worthy-Cause police are out in full force.
Fred
February 24th, 2011
1:46 pm
To quote the late great Royal Marshal:
Just damn.
Wiz Dumb
February 24th, 2011
1:47 pm
Why don’t Boortz and that penny-pincher foot the bill? Isn’t Kneel a multi-bazillionaire?
Whatdoiknow
February 24th, 2011
1:48 pm
KimZ & unusually:
Royal may have left enough to care for the daily needs of Annette and the children, but may have been on the beginning of a college ffund for the girls. Many folks are not able tto start socking away money until they get to their early 40’s . . . The point where Royal checked out.
Although you are eentittled to your opinion and questions, remember, you do not have to give. My philosophy is to give when you are able to as you never know when you may be in need of a hand yourself. And this is from a very selfish ME!!!
Drago
February 24th, 2011
1:49 pm
It is odd that Royal Marshall always spoke out against folks walking around with their hand out and now, his hand is open, albeit in death. Tell Boortz to write the check.
Dustin
February 24th, 2011
1:51 pm
Kim, I competely understand your point of view, but respectfully disagree. Although when someone else passes away the Punchline doesn’t do a benefit, but many other entities do. (churches, jobs, friends, etc.) If you are so concerned with these people why don’t you set up a charity or an event to support them? Why bash this event? I agree with the statement above that no one is forcing you to give money or taxing you. Do I fully understand why if family needs the money? No. Do I really care? No. Will I be giving money to his family? No. Will I critisize people or an event that does? Absolutely not. Why not put your frustration to a better use rather than bashing an event designed to help someone that was influential in this community?
Tee it up
February 24th, 2011
1:52 pm
The questions about having a benefit arise because Boortz preaches all day about personal responsiblity. Don’t forget the lawsuit Belinda filed because she put crocs on her son and let him go unassisted down an
escalator. When you preach it, you need to walk it.
Paul Neal
February 24th, 2011
1:53 pm
Kim & Usually Quet you 2 “really” this man pasted away at 41 you think he plan for it?No amount of money in the world will replace him…….You can’t understand maybe it because you got out of bed this morning and both your brains were off ………..It called a donation look up the damn word, there’s people that loved this man ,and I for one didn’t know him but if either one of you half the human being he was you would have though before you made your comment today……
jay
February 24th, 2011
1:54 pm
RIP Royal Marshall…..with that said, I have to agree with KimZ. C’mon Boortz, poney up some cash cuz this is sad. Not a benefit for some cause that Marshall pushed, but a benefit that directly benefits his family? Seems weird since he worked for someone who you would believe would have made sure he was well taken care of finanically. Apparently the family needs it so I wish them luck.
KimZ'spackage
February 24th, 2011
1:54 pm
give me a break
I mean WE as in not his family members. Like I a did not and will not send money to Haiti. Business is slow for me and I need more work. Why not have a benefit for me please? I am struggling to stay ahead or even. I am the sole bread winner in my home and I need help a lot more than Royal and his family. NEAL BOORTZ sell one of your cars or Motorcycle or stop flying so much for a year and give that money to Royal. My heart don’t cry for Royal anymore than you people are crying for my struggles and hardships. Royal was a good guy. I did meet him at a few events. Like I said He was making DAMN GOOD MONEY and I know he had to have a Big Life Insurance Policy. I am not hating on Royal. I just know there are people that are more deserving and in need than his Family.
Ins Broker
February 24th, 2011
2:02 pm
One would think that he was well invested in a term life insurance policy. This is a textbook example of what those policies are for…..so why the need for a fund raiser??
Just Damn
February 24th, 2011
2:02 pm
You people are JERKS!! Royal touched millions with his keeping Boortz honest antics over the years. If we miss him and want to help with the education of his kids I just do not see the problem. I am certain Neal and Clark have made donations already. All of you wealth haters should go back to watching Jerry Springer and let the rest of us honor a truly decent man’s memory. Some money will never bring back these girls’ daddy!
digitaldude
February 24th, 2011
2:06 pm
Kim i am with you on that. With all that Boortz spits out about personal responsibility, and how he is so healthy now. You would think he would be against these type of “donations” or “charity”. The man had a steady job for years, shouldnt he have had a good insurance policy to atleast help for a while? That would have been the “RESPONSIBLE” thing to do. I am not familiar with if his wife works, but there are plenty of widows and widowers, who dont get “benefits” to help them make it in this world.
Once again it puzzles me how BOORTZ is speaking or involved with it. Makes him look like a hypocrite If he wants people to give, why doesnt he just give up his plane, motorcycle, book sales, or something and call it a day.
KimZ'spackage
February 24th, 2011
2:10 pm
Just Damn I think it was reported when this first happened that Neal did donate $100k. I don’t hate WEALTH. I do find it funny that somebody that was Wealthy is needing money now. If you want to honor his memory then why give money to the NAACP. Royal worked hard to go back to college and get his degree.NEAL and Royal complain all the time about people with their hand out, but as soon as he passed Neal started or promoted this HAND OUT venture.
Neal jokes about the people on the exit ramps “LOOKING for WORK” and says they walk to the closet parking lot an hope in their Caddy SUV. What is the difference in this venture?
No Royal can never be replaced for his children, but that is nobodies job to do either.
Willie
February 24th, 2011
2:14 pm
digitaldude and kimz appear to be the same person
Miss KP
February 24th, 2011
2:15 pm
Kim, I take your comments personal as I knew Royal and his family on a personal level. Let’s just hope you don’t ever need a hand. No amount of money can replace this man. His children will never know him and if you have children, it may be best that they never know you based upon your comment. Don’t hide behind the keyboard, go to the Punchline,get on stage and tell everyone how you really fell. A-HOLE
Vic
February 24th, 2011
2:16 pm
Once again, I am not surprised in the least by the comments made here today. You people are really sad and obviously have nothing better to do.
TrishaDishaWarEagle
February 24th, 2011
2:20 pm
I don’t give a damn about most people, and there may be deservig folks out there starving and getting overlooked..thats life. I care more for me and mine, and people I like. I’ll be there at the Punchline, and ..as an aside..I would BURN money before I gave it to the NAACP.
Avidlistener
February 24th, 2011
2:21 pm
My prayers go out to Royal’s family, but I do see both sides of this. Kimz is just saying what a lot of folks are probably also thinking. I am sure he made good money, and I hope he had some sort of life insurance policy. When the economy is so tough right now, and so many people are out of work, this is going to raise eyebrows. That’s just the way it is.
I do hope the family is doing okay. it is still such a shock. I never had the chance to meet him, but what a class act.
Kevin
February 24th, 2011
2:22 pm
Some of you people are miserable human beings, and are only happy if you’re trying to spread your misery.
If you don’t want to give, don’t give. It’s really quite that simple.
Go back to your normal existence under a rock, and leave the rest of us alone. You sorry lot.
leveon11
February 24th, 2011
2:24 pm
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KimZ'spackage
February 24th, 2011
2:25 pm
Willie Wrong.
Miss KP
As I said my work is slow and my family is suffering too. I understand his children will never get to know their daddy, but they could be as Bless as I was to have a GREAT Step Father that will LOVE their mother and them as his very own. I did not KNOW Royal personally, but did have the chance to meet him at a few events. He was a very Charming man for sure. Do you really think they would let me speak at the Punchline? NO. I have called in to Neal’s show and Belinda has not allowed me to speak on this very subject. Like many I do agree with some things Neal says and Hate other things he says. NEAL has PREACHED on this very thing since he started on the radio some 30 years ago. My family has help what little we can with a church member that is having a hard time while his wife is serving in Iraq and he has the 2 boys to raise. I maybe an A-Hole but like you said you don’t really know me.
TrishaDishaWarEagle
February 24th, 2011
2:27 pm
A memorial benefit is the least we can do for the man that gave us the classic BOO GOT SHOT ebonics to english translation..not to mention his death defying on the spot freaknik traffic updates …should be a fun night with Boortz, and happy to see Kincade and von Haessler will be there too.
Areuserious
February 24th, 2011
2:28 pm
Some of the comments that are listed here are nasty. I hope no one suddenly dies and leaves their family behind. Rodney you should close this for comments. Some of you people that hide behind your screens kill me. Kimz I can see why you haven’t had a job in two years.. I wouldn’t hire you to clean my toilet!!!! Atlanta has just turned into a rude and bitter city…..
digitaldude
February 24th, 2011
2:28 pm
I dont see anything wrong with people donating, but like i said I dont understand how BOORTZ could be involved and ever open his big yap again, about anything.
chc4
February 24th, 2011
2:29 pm
Gotta love all the “Boortz should write a $100k check”. Sure is easy to be generous with other people’s money! Secondly. how do you know Boortz didn’t already do that?
Tee it up
February 24th, 2011
2:33 pm
Areuserious
Just like the dems in Wisconsin. If you don’t like the way things are going just stop the discussion.
Denise
February 24th, 2011
2:34 pm
@ Kimz’spackage: Girl…or Guy ’cause this is Atlanta…go take you a laxative and get that sh** out out of you. Not good to hold that crap in…makes you funky. LOL!!!! Ask those around you…they’ll tell you.
KimZ'spackage
February 24th, 2011
2:34 pm
Areuserious
The thing is I would clean your toilet because I want the WORK and need the money. I still have work just not enough. I do not HATE on ROYAL at all. Thrisha too damn funny I totally forgot about his translation of Boo Got Shot. I think I laughed so hard I wet my pants a little.
Bacchus
February 24th, 2011
2:39 pm
KimZ, you have NO IDEA what kind of situation Royal’s family is in financially right now or before his passing.
When a tragedy takes away the sole earner from a family, they are left with a household of a widow and her children who must somehow re-define their existance. I’ve seen this happen and it is tough. But neither you nor do any of us have any business knowing what Neal has or Royal earned, or what kind of life insurance he had, what kind of dreams he had planned out for his kids, or any other private matter of the Marshall Family.
What is clear is that Royal’s family has way too much to worry about right now. Whether $50 contributed by those who loved him helps them significantly or is a mere drop in the bucket, they will at least have comfort in knowing that they’ve got the support of a city who loved and miss Royal. That will be worth more than anything to them.
Tee it up
February 24th, 2011
2:41 pm
Bacchus
Didn’t he already have a memorial service?
Roberta Higginbotham
February 24th, 2011
2:44 pm
Every now and again I see on the news about someone’s local Atlantan’s untimely death. Sad to say a lot of them look like they’ve had a hard life. At the end of many of these stories the news anchor gives an address where contributions can be sent for a memorial fund that’s been established to help the family. I wonder how many of you bleeding hearts every write a check for any of those people.
You wanna memorialize Royal Marshall? Write a check in his memory to some group that helps poor people.
KimZ'spackage
February 24th, 2011
2:51 pm
I will say it this way. This is like all the people that complain about Hollywood Stars and the crap they pull and get away with, but then turn around and support them by going to their movies or watching their shows. I don’t have a problem with people helping support Royal’s family. I have a problem with Holier than thou Boortz and his masses that complain about this everyday, but have no issue in doing the same thing. If you want to help a person in need you can contact Roswell Street Baptist Church and look into making some home cooked meal to help out the Soldiers husband and sons while she is in Iraq. You may not get to hear some Jokes but you are getting service to our country and a HUGE thanks from her family.
KimZ'spackage
February 24th, 2011
2:57 pm
Bacchus
Do you want to BET he was making more than 125K a year? If people are at the Punchline giving money that make less than 150K/yr then the Fool and His money adage will be all to TRUE.
MardiBug
February 24th, 2011
2:59 pm
KimZ: Just because someone is part of a syndicated radio show doesn’t mean they make a huge salary like Boortz. You don’t know the family’s situation. And remember this – you can go out and get another job to support your family. Royal can’t. Oh yeah, just as an FYI – you’re never gonna get that next job you say you need so badly by sitting around posting comments all day.
KimZ'spackage
February 24th, 2011
3:06 pm
MardiBug
I have been on the phone and 3 jobs lined-up for Friday. Thank you. Royal did speaking engagements, voice work, commercials, and worked with Neal. He was with Neal for 17 years and you think he was making less than $125k? You are kidding right? Neal is Smart and Crazy, but he ain’t STUPID. Neal pays/ paid Belinda and Royal very well.
OneRedBull2many
February 24th, 2011
3:08 pm
I think it is customary in the African-American community to ask for money when a family member dies.
A co-worker’s mother died and my office collected funds. I am not sure where those funds went but I was told that it how they usually do it here in the South for those in the AA community. I think it is a cultural thing going back to the slave days or African tribal customs.
BRIN
February 24th, 2011
3:13 pm
Do what you feel in your heart but I have to agree, 17 yrs working for Cox, big life insurance, retirement plan..401K…IRA…give me a break..There are so many folks in need right now..Let’s all get real..Let Neal boorz be his generous self… I’m just sayin’
Jbosh
February 24th, 2011
3:17 pm
Red Bull…I think you are right. That has happened with my job. Whenever a black co-worker lost a relative or friend we were asked to donate money. I think it is a cultural deal. Similar to jumping over a broomstick at a wedding or say acts instead of asks.
This a great cause. For all the naysayers—this is optional and nobody is requiring you to part with your money. It is a good deed to help someone who left us all too soon.
TR
February 24th, 2011
3:24 pm
It is really sad that people really feel this way toward this man that is gone… I would love to help this girls go to college then ended up on welfare and food stamps because there Mother could not afford college for them.. I am sure that Royal gave alot to this city before he Left… This is not about what color he is and how much he made it is about his kids that did not get to really know who he was…Were is love in you heart?
FromtheBARstool
February 24th, 2011
3:30 pm
How much money are you people sending to New Zealand for Earthquake relief for all the truly needy? All of you are picking on one person that keeps trying to fight back. She is being nice and giving her side. I would give money because Royal was alway nice on the radio, but I do question this. Royal had to make more money than any School Teacher that gets furloughed, Fireman, Cop, or Soldier and that is the truth.
Not going
February 24th, 2011
3:35 pm
I’m sure Royal was a nice guy, and I’m sorry for his family’s loss. I also think he was gainfully employed and likely made PLENTY of income. Whose idea was this? How does anyone even KNOW that such funds are needed? This is an insult to the truly needy. I know it’s optional but good grief it’s ballsy!
KimZ'spackage
February 24th, 2011
3:37 pm
TR
If the girls do well in school and want to stay in state they will get to use HOPE. It is not like the African American community is going to stop playing the Lotto. It is that cultural thing Red Bull talked about. What if the girls are not smart enough to get in college? What if they get Pregnant and can’t go to college because they have to support a family too? Then can the money be made as a scholarship for kids that want to go to college and put in the work to make it happen? There mom has many contacts I am sure. She can get a job. Not that there is no LOVE in our hearts. It is that MONEY is not LOVE. I will bet Royal made more than 90% of the people posting about this issue.
Mr Ho is doing his job and getting HITS. That is what makes him more money.
Denise
February 24th, 2011
3:46 pm
I love when people are judgmental and critical all at the same time!!! What a wonderful world.
itpdude
February 24th, 2011
3:47 pm
I won’t be giving a dime. I give my spare dough to true charity cases. Royal made a very good income. There are guys out there with kids who die in debt. Help THOSE guys.
JK
February 24th, 2011
3:52 pm
It’s no wonder Kimz’s been out of work, she spends too much time on the internet spewing her opinion and miding other peoples business instead of her own. If someoen wants to throw this benefit for Royal it’s they’re deal, regardless of how much money he may have made. if everyone thought like you no one would show up at the benefit and they wouldn’t get any money. Royal was a very nice guy and people are willing to do nice things back, no hands are being held out.
Jelly Sandwich Meat
February 24th, 2011
3:53 pm
No one helped my family when my father died suddenly. He was a good guy as well. Just because he was famous should not mean his family gets the spoils of wealth.
So sorry for his family, but as someone pointed out, he was making good money. He should of planned ahead.
Carlos
February 24th, 2011
3:54 pm
you people have veered way off subject. this isn’t about NOT helping people who are worse off and it’s NOT about ignoring bigger problems in the world. obviously there are people in much worse situations out there. this has nothing to do with them or eathquakes in new zealand or soldiers in iraq. it’s about honoring a good person and helping his family. it’s that simple. if you’re truly outraged at money being spent on the “wrong” things or outright wasted, go protest the federal government.
Willx
February 24th, 2011
3:58 pm
I think I remember Royal saying several times that his wife earned more money than he did. If I am wrong, somebody correct me.
scotty
February 24th, 2011
4:01 pm
Oh please, Royal had life insurance and made good money as well as real estate interests. There are many in the same position who have next to nothing. Put your good money to better use.
Mike W
February 24th, 2011
4:09 pm
I love how all these anti-benefit people know exactly how much money royal and his family made and what his portfolio looks like. you bunch of whining, know-it-all fools. i hope his family takes in $1 million just so your heads will explode.
KimZ'spackage
February 24th, 2011
4:09 pm
Carlos
That is a great point. Royal worked with a man that complained about the Federal Government to make a living. Now the same man wants us to do what he complained about and Royal make a damn good living off of.
Do none of you get how Hypocritical this is of NEAL BOORTZ and Royal? DON”T let the Government TAKE my money to help the Poor but I will give MY money to a Rich dead guy because he was nice. There are a LOT of Nice Good people that are hurting and have families. If you want to give please do, but if you make less per year than Royal. YOU ARE A FOOL. You are getting your money Creflo Dollared and smiling just like the rest of the church congregation.
Rodney Ho
February 24th, 2011
4:15 pm
Okay. People the tenor of this conversation has become rather unpleasant. I’m going to shut it down if some level of civility isn’t restored.
FromtheBARstool
February 24th, 2011
4:22 pm
You folks are too damn funny. You love Neal and Royal. People who hate the poor non-working begging for money, but You want to give your money to a RICH man. AHHAHAH. Go ask Ray of Hope Christian Church how much money Royal tithed. You can’t buy your way into heaven so maybe he should have kept that money for his family.
KimZ'spackage
February 24th, 2011
4:25 pm
Rodney
It is not mean it is wrong for a rich guy to be asking for money. There are people that really could use the help. Royal makes more than you or I or most of the people posting. Sorry to offend some peoples values, but I just don’t understand WHY his family needs help with the money and Stuff he had.
cath3925
February 24th, 2011
4:28 pm
I am living in another state now so I can’t be there, but be assured I will mail a donation for his children. Royal was awesome, I listened to him for 17 years. There will never be another “Royal”
KimZ'spackage
February 24th, 2011
4:29 pm
Rodney
Please do some research and see if you can find out how much has been paid into the FUND as of this date. If 40 people go to the event that will be $2000, but the fund has been going on more than this 1 event.
KimZ'spackage
February 24th, 2011
4:41 pm
As someone asked me to get out from behind the computer. If I Bring a sign asking for money will you folks give a handout? If I have business cards will you take one and call me for work? What can I do to prove I am a nice person needing and wanting to work?
fred
February 24th, 2011
4:43 pm
I think your first name needs an “a” instead of that “i”
“I would BURN money before I gave it to the NAACP.”
TrishaDishaWarEagle
bg
February 24th, 2011
4:54 pm
Respect to Royal, but do remember he drove Bently Automobiles. Show him tribute by giving to the truly needy. I am certain his wife being the lady she is wouldn’t mind.
Royal's Shadow
February 24th, 2011
4:59 pm
Man . . . We got a tough crowd out there tonight . . .
aon
February 24th, 2011
5:04 pm
Geeze, people! Let the guy rest in peace. The people who are hosting this event are doing it out of their love and affection for a wonderful man; to honor his memory, to get some closure; to feel like they are doing something helpful in a terribly helpless situation. You don’t have to go, you don’t have to give money, you don’t even have to like the idea. However, out of respect for Royal and his family, keep you d—- opinion to yourself.
aon
February 24th, 2011
5:06 pm
Oh, KimZ, get a life. It is none of your business how much money has been raised on this man’s behalf, Maybe you should spend a little quiet time with yourself and deal with your anger and bitterness instead of taking it out on a dead man and his family,.
observor
February 24th, 2011
5:06 pm
It’s amazing to me how some of the fools on here can’t distinguish between voluntary charity and giving, versus the compulsory confiscation for redistribution by the government. There is absolutely no comparison between the federal government using its power of force to take your money to spend and waste as it sees fit, versus individuals voluntarily giving their money for what ever reason they choose to. You would have to be a real idiot to not understand that distinction and try to make that comparison.
Neal has never ever opposed private charity or giving. In fact, he has encouraged private charity as the alternative to the inefficient and wasteful welfare system of the government. Neal has said repeatedly that if someone is in a bad situation and needs help they need to seek it from private charity, churches, family, or friends, not the tax payers. There is absolutely nothing inconsistent or hypocritical about this particular cause, and only the most obtuse would fail to recognize this.
WhosThat
February 24th, 2011
5:09 pm
“Observer” Neal! is that you lurking in disguise?
observor
February 24th, 2011
5:19 pm
I could only wish I was Neal with his giant salary. I’m just a person that has low tolerance for fallacious reasoning and reading some of this tortured logic was just too much for me to resist.
KimZ'spackage
February 24th, 2011
5:22 pm
observor
Neal has said repeatedly that if someone is in a bad situation and needs help they need to seek it from private charity, churches, family, or friends, not the tax payers.
What part of Bad Situation and Truly Needy does ROYAL fit in? Bad Situation is he died way WAY WAY too young, but he was in good(should have been) shape on the money thing. Needy? Yes, his wife will need to find another Nice man to help raise the children and love her, but again money ain’t a problem. he should have been smarter, and i figure he was, than to be like some Pro Athletes and movie stars that die broke and live outside their means.
My ISSUE is this is not a person that really needs help. For every person that has read this can walk down their street and find a family that needs more help, but will not ask for help. I am sorry, but there are people that need help just to have a meal or gas money to go to a low paying job. That $50 could be a tank of gas for a single working mom waiting tables at Waffle House.
Tanner Gordon
February 24th, 2011
5:29 pm
Give if want or don’t. I don’t think Neal – or any other conservatively slanted talk show host – is against people giving money to other people. As for asking for voluntary donations – I don’t think they care either way. It’s the compulsory – government directed – giving and taking that is the issue. Royal is dead – he’s gone – can you not have some respect for the dead by keeping your negative comments to yourselves? If you don’t want to give – don’t give.
KimZ'spackage
February 24th, 2011
5:53 pm
OK maybe I have come across too mean. I don’t fault Royal or his family or people that want to give freely. We are not talking about someone that REALLY needs the money and that is the issue.
Why doesn’t NEAL run a “THIS FAMILY is in Bad Shape and needs Money” sales pitch everyday? The Punchline can dedicate 1 weekend night a month to give the money to the families that are hurting. I just feel to make it a public issue and to put it in your face is so wrong. The fact is this has been on the radio and in print media so it is not like asking for help from his family, church, or friends that really know him. This is what we do for Police, Fire/Rescue, or Military people not a RICH DUDE people heard on the radio. I didn’t hear Ludlow Porch’s family asking for this type of support. He was actually on the radio FULL TIME(his voice) being the SHOW.
observor
February 24th, 2011
6:13 pm
Kim
The larger question is, why even have any issue with this at all? This in no way affects your life or anybody elses outside of Royal’s family and the people that choose to participate in this. It seems as if you’re making a stink out of it just for the sake of doing so.
YourKiddingRight
February 24th, 2011
6:17 pm
Come on Boortz. You are the main one that always says, “Don’t have children, if you can’t take care of them!” Oh, there is an exception, when they are your beloved ex co-worker right? I feel bad for his wife and little girls, [unlike you when it comes to the less fortunate]. But seriously, you are the biggest “hypocrite” on the Atlanta airwaves.[okay, we know you are in Florida ].
We know that Royal had “LIFE INSURANCE” and he did not leave his family in dire straits.
YourKiddingRight
February 24th, 2011
6:20 pm
KimZ,
I feel EVERYTHING you are saying. Boortz doesn’t give a rats about anyone, THAT ATTENDS A GOVT. SCHOOL. But we are supposed to care about his event.
What a crock!
YourKiddingRight
February 24th, 2011
6:23 pm
@ WhosThat,
Naw that’s Christine or Belinda! lol
KimZ'spackage
February 24th, 2011
6:26 pm
OK observor
Maybe I was too mean. I just think people could do more and better things with the money. As I said just walk in your neighborhood and there are people that are REALLY hurting and trying to do better in their lives. This just seems like people patting themselves on the back and not trying to help the really needy. It is not like Royal was a civil servant that died in the line of duty. HE WAS RICH or VERY WELL OFF. The neighbor that just passed and buried on Wednesday was 98. There was her family and a few of us friends. She out lived most people she knew. Her family needs help too. Why is Royal more special than many that are nice and needy? I am asking why he is needing this; when he had way more means than most?
MediaHead
February 24th, 2011
6:31 pm
All you DumbA$$ that question the benefit for Royal, its not the money its the thought. I am pretty sure Royal had insurance and savings, therefore its a fundraiser for his kids and if you don’t want to participate, then don’t. I am surprised how stupid people are these days. People have these fundraisers all the time and it shows you limited mind capabilities.
ski
February 24th, 2011
6:34 pm
So, if you don’t think his family needs help, it is very simple: Don’t give any money. If you know somebody more deserving of a benefit, then throw one for them. Why all the anger that people who loved Royal want to do something to help his family? This does not conflict with Neal’s personal responsibility philosophy because that’s really a “don’t rely on the government” philosophy and this in no way involves the government. So give if you want, don’t if you don’t want, and maybe just say a prayer for the family that lost him so young. It’s still a free country.
KimZ'spackage
February 24th, 2011
6:34 pm
Just to poke fun. So, Chipper Jones dies tomorrow. He has a child out of wedlock that he pays support to. Should we have a benefit for that woman and Chipper’s child? I mean Chipper only makes $35K a DAY and now there is a need to support the other woman and child right?
KimZ'spackage
February 24th, 2011
6:40 pm
MediaHead
If it ain’t about the MONEY then why are people being charged $50 a head to attend? Most shows are $15. Royal’s benefit is more than 3x the cost of a regular show. I will go to another show at the punchline and pay $15 and just think about Royal then. I can afford a few more drinks and TIP the waitress more.
Motocross Survivor
February 24th, 2011
6:42 pm
Hells bells, didn’t he have life insurance??? Instead of blowhard Borezzzzz blabbing all that wonderful stuff about his boy, why doesn’t he actually put some money where his big blabber mouth is?
OMG!!!
February 24th, 2011
7:02 pm
Did it occur to any of you that Royal may not have had life insurance, other than what he had through his employment with Cox? He died because of acute hypertension – if he had the condition for any length of time, no company would write insurance for him. As I recall, he got married in his late 30s, and had been a confirmed bachelor up until then. Perhaps he never contemplated that he would have children and a wife, and did not have the forethought to make sure he had adequate coverage to support a family in his absence, much less educate his children. Maybe he had other obligations to support other members of his family, besides his immediate one.
The point is, we do not know and cannot know what his wife and daughters face. Since Neal is encouraging donations, I feel certain that there is a reason and need for it. As has previously been stated numerous times, get over it! Do not donate if you do not want to!!
KimZ'spackage
February 24th, 2011
7:09 pm
OMG!!!
If Royal didn’t do that STUFF in the last 4 years(1st daughters age) then he is EXACTLY what he an NEAL Cry, Whine, and B…CH about. Please don’t even try that he didn’t have more life Insurance. Clark Howard would have been up his butt about that issue as soon as his daughter was born and the college(401k) thing. PLEASE! Now you are saying Royal was not smart enough to handle his life. Again that would make him what He and NEAL cry, whine, and b..th about everyday. Please don’t sell ma a bag of cow s..t and call it Rose Food.
Navy Squid
February 24th, 2011
7:11 pm
Boortz flaps his gums constantly about how rich he is……..lets see the blowhard step up to the plate and stroke a BIG FAT $1 million dollar check for the family. Don’t anyone hold your breath though
itpdude
February 24th, 2011
7:32 pm
I liked Royal, but this benefit is celebrity worship. If the guy were an athlete, Boortz would call this “jock-sniffing.”
Hypocrisy? Check. But that is the way of the Boortz.
Just Listen Up
February 24th, 2011
8:08 pm
Mr. and Mrs. Boortz, for your information, are the ones that started the account for his family with a large donation. If you don’t want to give, then don’t give, but show respect for the family and others who do. I am a senior on SS and unable to give and am raising two grandchildren on my SS but I DO NOT BEGRUDGE ONE THING BEING DONE FOR THIS FAMILY. Yes, I am needy but I AM IN NO WAY INSULTED BY WHAT THESE PEOPLE ARE DOING FOR ROYAL’S FAMILY.
Paul Neal
February 24th, 2011
8:11 pm
Kim z Assole of the Day ….People love this man can’t you see that……
Neal Boortz
February 24th, 2011
8:28 pm
I am rich…..I have an airplane…..I am an attorney……I am on the radio…..I have a condo at the beach…..me me me me me me me me me me me me me me. Get the picture?
Sid
February 24th, 2011
8:44 pm
I remember Royal’s 1st “solo” in spring ‘95 (IIRC) & emailing “Buggsy” in support of him…
we will be there…
KimZ'spackage
February 24th, 2011
9:01 pm
PAUL NEAL
I am glad you feel that way.I maybe what you think and Royal maybe what what you think, but what if you are wrong on both accounts? I KNOW I AM NOT WRONG ON THE MONEY ROYAL HAS MADE? HIS daughters can eat SPAM and Bologna instead of Prime Rib and Boarshead Sandwich meat at a public school.
KimZ'spackage
February 24th, 2011
9:05 pm
NEAL BOORTZ was a Govt fed, housed. and cared for BRAT his whole life. His is a military BRAT and attended Texas A&M. He lived off the Tax payers his whole life until he graduated college and became a bad Lawyer that couldn’t make a living.
KimZ'spackage
February 24th, 2011
9:34 pm
Honolulu just had an earthquake with no read damage. I guess you ROYAL lovers need to hurry and send some checks to take care of people the don’t really need help. Hurry get on the phone and give your support. Write those checks to the Japanese and Chinese that own that US State. Those poor people need our support too. I mean they have to deal with the beautiful island life and Dog the Bounty Hunter after all.
MediaHead
February 25th, 2011
12:00 am
KimZpackage is a fool and hell will have the final say!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
carol
February 25th, 2011
12:05 am
Some of us want to contribute to something Royal loved very much, his family. It is a way of saying how much we loved and respected their father. It is none of your business what we do with our money.
NH
February 25th, 2011
12:13 am
Yall been punked!!! KimZ is a brotha from Bankhead
TrishaDishaWarEagle
February 25th, 2011
2:17 am
The majority of the people on here are exactly why we got that POS obama …wealth envy.
FromtheBARstool
February 25th, 2011
8:14 am
Bill Gates just died and there is a memorial fun set up to help his wife and child. He really needs your help. Would the 100 or so you that like this idea please send a check to: Help My Wife stay RICH, 100 Creflo Dollar Dr, Fool&hisMoney, GA 30328
Producer
February 25th, 2011
8:25 am
We have no idea how much he made but I will guess it was way under the 125k one person said. He was a productions guy, not the star and he didn’t do commercials like Neal and Belinda. If yall don’t want to give, then don’t but stop being bitter that there are many people in this town who cared enough about him to set up a fund and to throw benefits for his family. We should all be so lucky that people will care enough about us/our survivors when we die.
Steve
February 25th, 2011
9:40 am
I was always a fan of Boortzs but this whole episode has shown what a hypocrite he is. Boortz rants every single day about self- sufficiency and then he begs for money for his friend. Royal was in his 40’s and the fact is he didn’t handle his families responsibilities.
If this wasn’t Royal, Boortz would tell the wife to go out and get a job.
Right Neal?
John
February 25th, 2011
9:58 am
You people make me sick. If you don’t want to donate, then don’t donate.
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