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"Sir! You Have Brought Light into My Life! In Music & As a Colorado Concert Event Promoter! Since Our Show In 1977! & Now Since for Well Over 16 Years! As A Promoter with Many Locally & National Promoters Clear Across The USA! as Well I Worked With AEG-Chuck Morris, Helping Promote Earth Wind & Fire! A Day to Remember! Plus & Photo with Them! God Bless You Our Own Colorado Brother! Gone BUT! Never Forgotten! I Shared Your Name with Many Promoters! Been That You Are the First African American Black Owned Radio Station! 1510 KDKO R/B-AM In Denver, Colorado A Station Forever! "See You When I See You, My Brother! Dr, Daddio! That's Who I Remember You BY! TommyRay Sena, Native of North Denver Since Day One! "I Met Many Great RB Artist Because of You! & I Have Photos of Them & Signed! Mooris Day! Bootsy Collins-Tower of Power-WAR-El Chicano-Malo-Salvador Santana-Santana Only Son-Roger-One Way-Just Too Name A Few! I've Met So Many! As Well I Helped Promoter Denver's First SOUL FOOD Festival! I Have Many Photos In My Basement Signed by National Artist! "All This Because of YOU!!!!!! My Loving Brother & Friend!"

"During the 90’s I worked at Waxman’s Camera on 15th and Champa. Dr. Daddio would come in with roles of film to develop or to buy film and my having just started in my career as a ‘novice photographer’ had the opportunity to become Dr. Daddio’s go to customer service representative, we’d talk all things about photography or about upcoming events. We developed a friendship that expanded to my going to his sponsored events and absorbing the best of community experiences. A secret that can now be told,. I exchanged the costs of the film development and recently expired film, at no cost to Dr. Daddio. I felt we exchanged more than a long lasting friendship, Dr. Daddio mentored my future passion and sense of community, that still embraces the photo memories of today. We may say Paying It Forward began with Dr. Daddio. Thank You, Dr.Daddio and family. . Bobbi E.T. "

"James Dr. Daddio Walker was a titan in radio broadcasting. He built radio station KDKO and defined Denver’s sound for decades. He and Pat Walker’s commitment to quality broadcasting and genuine community engagement set a standard that few reach. I am honored to have worked under their leadership and to have learned the importance of integrity in this business. Their voice and vision remains with me to this day. The airwaves are a little quieter today without the Unity in The Community radio station. Dr. Daddio was one of a kind—a passionate broadcaster, family man, leader, and a great boss. Thank you for the memories and the lessons you taught me at Power 1510 KDKO. I’m already missing you. T-Hutt!"

"I was New to Denver. We met during our Barbershop visit only to find out we were Colleagues in Radio and Ministry. We could talk for what seemed like hours. The connection was instant and the love was undeniable that we had for one another and the Craft/ The Music Business, Radio and God. I will Never forget the conversations Daddy-O. You’ll always e in my heart. Thank you for sowing into me and making me a Better Christian Brother. I plan to see you again soon my dear Brother"

"I want to say, thank you to God Almighty for sharing with us in the state of Colorado a true voice in the wilderness, Dr James Daddio Walker! Ashe Prayers 🙏🙏🙏 Up for all the Walker family!!! Ashe May we, in the land of the living, honor God by example to family, church home, and community as our beloved brother did. Innovator of love, James "Daddio" Walker! Respect"

"Dr. Daddio believed in my educational journey as a black, single mother in the mid-90's. He provided radio-broadcast training and let me work part-time as a DJ at KDKO to pay for school and supplement my income. It facilitated my confidence and growth in Colorado."