Glenn Beck received a devastating call from the head of his company, who told him that Doc Thompson—his friend and radio host—was struck and killed by a train while jogging in Haltom City, Texas, on Feb. 5.
Although headphones were found on Thompson, it is still unknown if he was using them when he was struck by the train.
‘I’ve Got An Idea, I’ve got An Idea’
Beck honored Thompson as the ultimate entrepreneur—even starting his own broadcast unit after leaving “The Blaze.”“Because of Doc, many businesses are flourishing, because he cared deeply about people who were trying to do business,” said Beck.
“He hated Amtrak—Amtrak got him,” said Staggs. “Damn it, if Amtrak didn’t get him.”
Phillips, the producer of “Daily MoJo,” had the “unfortunate, but honorable position” of giving Thompson’s wife the news that he wasn’t coming home from his jog, and he said, “It was one of the hardest things [he’s] ever had to do.”
In order to clear the air of any possible doubt from their listeners and viewers, Phillips emphasized that this was not a joke and that Thompson had no punchline in that broadcast—even though they wished that that was the case.
Staying Strong for Thompson
Their voices cracked, their bloodshot eyes resembled sad puppies, and the viewers shared their sentiment and disbelief—but Phillips said that they had to stay strong for Thompson’s family, who were dealing with a heavy burden.A wife and two children were left behind by Thompson. And according to Beck, Thompson invested every penny he had into his own broadcast unit.
Beck ended the video with a cliché, but fatherly note: “There is nothing more important than your family—nothing more important than your family. I don’t care how important your job is—I’ve learned this—take care of your family and spend the time with your kids.”
