A friend of mine contacted me a few hours ago to inform me that Andyman from CD101FM had passed, because she knew that I knew him.
I didn’t believe her.
Andyman was such a staple in the Columbus community. I met him shortly after moving to Columbus when I had my first internship at CD101, and it was impossible for me to avoid him ever after, because his presence is so visible in this city that we were bound to run in to each other at least once a week.
But it was confirmed this evening that Andyman drowned while on vacation with his family in Michigan. Right now, I’m listening to the station’s tribute to him, and Jeff Buckley’s Hallelujah is bringing me to tears.
The last time I saw Andy was a few weeks ago, when James and I interviewed him for the launch of Tappedin.tv. Andy, at a beer fest, commanding a room in his element… 
RIP Andyman. One look at Twitter or Facebook right now shows how much you meant to Columbus.
I don’t really have words right now to articulate what Columbus lost. But I have no doubt that his legacy will live on.
More on his passing on CD101.com
What will you always remember about Andyman?
