This week, we mourn for one of our own.
Meech Kean, who joined our team at VOCM News three years ago, died suddenly this weekend. He was 27 years old.
Meech was primarily our legislative reporter but also filled many other key roles including Morning Show producer, in the short time he was with us.
He was part of the award-winning team that took home gold Atlantic Journalism Awards for the last two years.
Meech Kean, with Gerri Lynn Mackey at the 2016 Atlantic Journalism Awards.
Thank you @RNC_PoliceNL for holding #nltraffic as journalists made their way from @theSJCC toward @JagHotel! @meechkean @conorjfmccann pic.twitter.com/V5OLHcgQkB
— Gerri Lynn Mackey (@GerriLynnMackey) May 7, 2017
Meech showed promise as a budding journalist from the outset as one who possessed many of the key components, particularly known for his drive, curiosity, and willingness to do everything asked of him.
Team @590VOCM loving the action at #chasetheace @GerriLynnMackey @meechkean pic.twitter.com/tGWKWng36u
— kerri hodder (@KerriHodder) August 30, 2017
Cab driver needed a bit of help, VOCM at the right place at the right time. pic.twitter.com/jPizgzUvzT
— Gerri Lynn Mackey (@GerriLynnMackey) February 14, 2017
Success! No trouble to help. @meechkean pic.twitter.com/5krUbKNyV9
— Gerri Lynn Mackey (@GerriLynnMackey) February 14, 2017
That awkward moment when @VOCMNEWS reporter @meechkean gives you flowers… #Awkward pic.twitter.com/aJwfwhDuVr
— Geoff Higdon (@TheNLBobby) August 26, 2017
Mike Murphy, the general manager of Steele Communications, says Meech gave it everything he had.
“We at Steele Communications pass along our deepest condolences to his family. Meech had a bright future in the news business, and he was quick to make friends and contacts. We respect his family’s wishes for privacy but it’s safe to say that he will be deeply missed by all of his colleagues at Steele Communications.”
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Sending my deepest & most heartfelt condolences to family, friends & anyone who was lucky enough to meet Meech Kean. He was one of the brightest & sharpest media colleagues I have had the pleasure to work with. His creative mind, quick wit and warm smile will be greatly missed.
— Premier of NL (@PremierofNL) August 21, 2018
We would like to share our condolences with @590VOCM, @VOCMNEWS, @VOCMOpenline, @RayleneMackey and all other friends & family of @meechkean on his sudden passing. Meech was a great reporter and an all-around nice guy…and he will always have the coolest name on local radio. pic.twitter.com/JIGCJFgoQY
— Lantern Festival (@lanternfestca) August 21, 2018
