All! // to increment the Quotation[x] index! Good luck Chris! I’m just glad that you have the perspective to embrace a new road ahead, though I’m sorry that perspective was earned on such a difficult way. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; That type of thing happens all over now. // Copyright 2004 by CodeLifter.com Thank you for sharing about your life. I’m sorry that happened to you. More time with family and choosing to use my skills in other areas. When I read your title – I felt it. His parents brought him up so that he could become an independent and learned man. Quotation [14] = " 'FTVLive's Scott Jones one of the Most Important Media Reporters in America'- Mediaite" So sad you’re gone, but I’m glad you and your lady have time to travel and enjoy life. Chris we miss you dearly and I feel like we all ( the watch area ) were somewhat your family as well Patty from jersey, I still miss you every morning. For me the question I have is why? Let’s start with a book, as you’re clearly a wonderful writer. I thought you decided to retire early. I’m shocked!! It took me a couple of years to reinvent myself but it was the best move I ever made. Thank you,Chris~ miss you but happy for you at this time in your life. I have not watched since you left. and WROC-TV in Rochester, New York. I was happy and sad to see your last show with your TINY family. A weight of some kind was gone. Enjoyed your weather, humor, and professionalism. Sounds like your life will pick up with these new choices – best of luck! Keep up the blog! Chris I had a feeling that your contract was not renewed . Woke up with you for the past 24 years. As I walked further away from the office, I felt like something had been lifted from my chest and head. Quotation[6] = "'The site that everyone that works in TV News turns to...' - NPR "; Quotation [11] = "'Scott Jones, whose FTVLive.com Web site broke the story...' - LA Daily News" That’s s question I need answered; why? The morning news is not the same without you. For those of you who don’t know me or my past, I hope the part we find interesting together is this new journey I now embark upon. I really don’t believe my butt had quite made contact with the chair when the words “this is never an easy conversation” came from my GM’s mouth. Having some challenges and changes too. I watched you on NBC for all those years. To be honest, at this point I really just wished he stopped speaking and I could say “got it, thanks for everything, see ya!” I knew of course immediately this was my demise. All Gods blessings for you and your children! No one can replace a superb talent like you. You a truly missed . Quotation[8] = "'CNBC wanted a reaction to a story someone had seen on FTVLive' - Vanity Fair "; As expected, you took the high road. Quotation [17] = " 'An insider newsy website' - Hoda Kotb" Freedom. You’ll find your path I’m sure. It just goes to show you that sometimes loyalty to a company does matter to them. I might even talk about the weather once in awhile. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us.