TCS co-founder 'The Radical' lost to the rough seas of cancer

[John Poet]

 
My dearest and best friend Kevin Olson, also known as 'The Radical', aka Stan Lefty on Facebook, co-founder and co-conspirator on the shortwave pirate radio station TCS/'The Crystal Ship' and moderator on the Free Radio Café forum, passed away early this morning at the age of 55, due to complications from his courageous battle with cancer. (His illness was largely the reason for the relative inactivity of TCS over the past nine months.)

On 'The Crystal Ship' he was best known for the "Baseball Extravaganza" program which he hosted and produced, and was the author and voice on our frequently- run spoof ad "E-Beastiality" (sic) promoting a fictional "dating" website catering to people with an "over-developed love for animals" (Kevin had a wonderfully snarky, twisted sense of humor).  He also served as the editorial voice of TCS in a segment called "Shots from the port side" which ran periodically a few years back. 

Kevin was one of the kindest, most generous souls I have ever known, but also a fierce defender of those whom he loved.  You don't find many long-time true and loyal friends in this life, but he was mine for 36 years.  He will be sorely missed...

[Sealord]

Sorry to hear this Poet...I enjoyed his posts & will miss his participation.  RIP KO.

[jFarley]

This is sad to hear.

You will be missed, Radical.

[ChrisSmolinski]

Very sorry to hear this as well.

[Pigmeat]

Sorry to hear about the Radical, he was a hoot. You never replace those old friends.

[fpeconsultant]

Very very sad.
May he rest in peace.

[PirateSWL]

Very sorry for the loss of your friend Poet

[KaySeeks]

Sorry to read. 

[redhat]

I almost missed this one too.  Sorry to hear Poet

+-RH

[JoeFLIPS]

Very sad news  I'm sorry for the loss of your friend JP. May he Rest In Peace.

[Beerus Maximus]

I feel like way too many people connected with shortwave pirating have been dying in the last couple of years. RIP, The Radical.