Photos of Hokie Gajan as a radio broadcaster and player for the Saints
Former Saints running back, scout, broadcaster Hokie Gajan died late Monday after battling cancer. Below are statements from colleagues and friends:
Hokie Gajan has passed away peacefully tonight. He was 56 years old. https://t.co/x46Q0vw1g8 pic.twitter.com/Gu5UuuyzWe
— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) April 12, 2016
Thoughts and prayers with the entire Hokie Gajan family.... today was a sad day....
— T-Bob Hebert (@TBob53) April 12, 2016
With a heavy heart tonight #Saints color analyst Hokie Gajan has passed away #HokieTough I love you Hoke! He was surrounded by loved ones
— Kristian Garic (@KristianGaric) April 12, 2016
Saddened by the loss of former Saints great & @WWLAMFM sports commentator Hokie Gajan. Rest in peace. #NOLA
— Mitch Landrieu (@MayorLandrieu) April 12, 2016
So sad to hear about Hokie Gajan--a true one of a kind. Always enjoyed our conversations and hearing his stories--a friend to many.
— Mike Nabors (@MikeNabors) April 12, 2016
Our condolences to the family and many friends of former LSU and @Saints player/announcer Hokie Gajan. Gone too soon pic.twitter.com/97wrD9OAa0
— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) April 12, 2016
How sweet the rain. The SE La skies shed tears of so many who mourn the loss of Hokie. @WWLAMFM @Saints #HokieLove https://t.co/PMlv1DOvm3
— Di Newman (@dinewmanWWL) April 12, 2016
When you listened to Hokie call #Saints games, it's like you were sitting with your friend & reacting to the play. It's what made him great.
— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) April 12, 2016
One of the things I respected most about Hokie Gajan was his humility. He never big-timed anyone, never pulled the "I-played-the-game" card.
— Jeff Duncan (@JeffDuncan_) April 12, 2016
We are so sad to learn of Hokie Gajan's passing. He was a Louisiana legend and will be missed.
— Bill Cassidy, M.D. (@BillCassidy) April 12, 2016
Remembering Saints legend Hokie Gajan. pic.twitter.com/Cl3RJUK2ac
— NOLA.com (@NOLAnews) April 12, 2016
RIP hokie #HokieGajan
— Harry Connick Jr (@HarryConnickJR) April 12, 2016
Hokie Gajan was as genuine in person as he was on air. He was always generous with his time, something I'll always appreciate. May he RIP.
— Matt Moscona (@MattMoscona) April 12, 2016
God Bless my friend Hokie Gajan. Terrible loss. Quality man all those years working with him at @WWLAMFM & @HTV10 pic.twitter.com/KbPzWlOHMP
— Michael Detillier (@MikeDetillier) April 12, 2016
RIP Hokie Gajan, every year at training camp he wanted to hear stories about how I grew up in South Korea. I'm going to miss his laugh.
— Robert O'Shields (@BobbyO504) April 12, 2016
My deepest condolences to the Gajan family. Saints Sundays will never be the same. RIP Hoke
— Steve Geller (@SteveGellerWWL) April 12, 2016
I'll always treasure the 3 seasons I spent with Jim & Hokie in booth as their spotter! Hokie was always so great to me. Love you, Hokie!
— Sean FazendeFOX8 (@SeanFazendeFOX8) April 12, 2016
Rest in Peace pic.twitter.com/9AYlUyPUeC
— Greg Bensel (@GregBensel) April 12, 2016
Thinking & praying for family & friends of Hokie Gajan...So sorry to hear of his death ..a good player & broadcaster.A special Saints #NFL
— Chris Myers (@The_ChrisMyers) April 12, 2016
RIP, Hokie: The Saints — and all of us — have lost an original...https://t.co/uXW1bj9sxz
— Rick Cleveland (@rick_cleveland) April 12, 2016
Very sorry to hear of the passing @Saints Hokie Gajan. Great broadcaster and even better person. You will be missed my friend, RIP
— Cam Cleeland (@CamCleeland) April 12, 2016
Heartbroken we've lost Hokie. His Hokie-isms & Kindness will be missed. His love for his family was 2nd to none. pic.twitter.com/Hcj4gutUWj
— Gus Kattengell (@Gkatt_17) April 12, 2016
Hokie battled a lot of things in his life. So many painful injuries, the cancer. It was so much for one person. He handled it with grace.
— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) April 12, 2016
We lost a great friend last night in the passing of Hokie Gajan...husband and father. Far too soon and young.https://t.co/vpsdgDiLSb
— Hoss Communications (@MikeHossComm) April 12, 2016
First, will smith, and now hokie gajan. Tough few days for us saints fans.
— stan verrett (@stanverrett) April 12, 2016
Late Saturday we went to bed with the Will Smith news, late Monday, with the knowledge that Hokie Gajan had passed. Hard nights and days.
— John DeShazier (@JohnDeShazier) April 12, 2016
