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<p>From the reactions my timeline, Peter Maher is almost as beloved as Iginla in this town.</p>
<p>— Kent Wilson (@Kent_Wilson) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kent_Wilson/statuses/460981662042849280">April 29, 2014</a>
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<p>In the spirit of waving farewell to an old friend, here’s a brief snippet of Twitter reactions to the long-time voice of the Flames Peter Maher announcing his retirement.</p>
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<p>Should be an emotional day for the Hall of Famer, his fans and those who’ve had a chance to work with/around Peter Maher.  <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23yeahbaby&amp;src=hash">#yeahbaby</a></p>
<p>— Ryan Leslie (@theryanleslie) <a href="https://twitter.com/theryanleslie/statuses/460984522989768705">April 29, 2014</a>
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<p>Calgary’s sports media landscape going through major changes. Losing a couple legends. Longtime Flames voice Peter Maher retiring tomorrow.</p>
<p>— Brendan Parker (@GlobalParker) <a href="https://twitter.com/GlobalParker/statuses/460979567574806528">April 29, 2014</a>
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<p>What can you say about Peter Maher? A real gentleman. A true pro. Kind. Informed. Respectful. Respected. Great pipes. End of an era.</p><div class="video-ad-injection" adinsertlocation="after-previous-tag" adinsertcurrentgap="137/"></div>
<p>— Scott Cruickshank (@CruickshankCH) <a href="https://twitter.com/CruickshankCH/statuses/460995171044175873">April 29, 2014</a>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23YeahBaby&amp;src=hash">#YeahBaby</a></p>
<p>— Pat Steinberg (@Fan960Steinberg) <a href="https://twitter.com/Fan960Steinberg/statuses/460980868886962177">April 29, 2014</a>
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<p>All these years covering the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Flames&amp;src=hash">#Flames</a>, it’s been an honour and a privilege to be able to call Peter Maher a friend. A true gentleman.</p>
<p>— Randy Sportak (@SUNRandySportak) <a href="https://twitter.com/SUNRandySportak/statuses/460983838190370817">April 29, 2014</a>
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<p>I grew up listening to Peter Maher on radio. Loved covering road games where I could hear his call from my seat. He’s retiring tomorrow.</p>
<p>— Wes Gilbertson (@SUNGilbertson) <a href="https://twitter.com/SUNGilbertson/statuses/460983603451539458">April 29, 2014</a>
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<p>Thanks Peter Maher for everything. Sneaking my radio under the covers to listen to late night Flames games is a cherished lifetime memory.</p>
<p>— Darren Haynes (@DarrenWHaynes) <a href="https://twitter.com/DarrenWHaynes/statuses/460984173637799936">April 29, 2014</a>
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<p>Plan to be at the Saddledome tomorrow morning to reminisce about the great career of Peter Maher <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Retiringontop&amp;src=hash">#Retiringontop</a>. Shared a lot of memories.</p><div class="ad-injection" adinsertlocation="after-previous-tag" adinsertcurrentgap="137/"></div>
<p>— Eric Duhatschek (@eduhatschek) <a href="https://twitter.com/eduhatschek/statuses/460985089115971586">April 29, 2014</a>
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<p>I never thought I’d see the day where Lord Peter Maher would retire. His voice, to me, has always just been this separate entity</p>
<p>— The Book of Loob (@bookofloob) <a href="https://twitter.com/bookofloob/statuses/460972798844743681">April 29, 2014</a>
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<p>Started out on Flames beat in, ahem, 1984. Peter Maher and I go back a long way. I got old. Pete hasn’t.</p>
<p>— George Johnson (@GeorgejohnsonCH) <a href="https://twitter.com/GeorgejohnsonCH/statuses/460992748133183489">April 29, 2014</a>
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<p>Excited to get a call from Peter Maher today, but saddened to hear his news. But what a treat to work with such a great broadcaster. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23yababy&amp;src=hash">#yababy</a></p>
<p>— Bryn Griffiths (@BrynMightyMouth) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrynMightyMouth/statuses/460986417452032000">April 29, 2014</a>
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<p>Cannot say what it meant, as a young sports honk, to have the chance to interact with Peter Maher. Amazingly genuine guy. He’ll be missed</p><div class="ad-injection" adinsertlocation="after-previous-tag" adinsertcurrentgap="132/"></div>
<p>— Ryan Pike (@RyanNPike) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanNPike/statuses/460979875449303040">April 29, 2014</a>
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<p>Just got word long-time voice of the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NHLFlames&amp;src=hash">#NHLFlames</a>, Peter Maher, is retiring. Easily one of the most lovely, kind men I worked with in Calgary.</p>
<p>— Megan Robinson (@RobinsonMegan) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobinsonMegan/statuses/460978999079235584">April 29, 2014</a>
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