Rory Markas known for the famous catch phrase "Just Another Halo Victory" passed away earlier this morning. AM 830's Sport Lodge reported it this morning and it was also being reported on KTTV, Fox 11 here in Los Angeles. In late-2008, Rory underwent surgery to remove a blood clot in his brain, which sidelined him for about six weeks. Rory was 54 and reportedly passed in his sleep. Rory was set to be the lead announcer for the Angels this season with Mark Gubicza.
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This is devastating.
I hope “Just another Halo victory” lives on.
by BruinHalo on Jan 5, 2010 8:32 AM PST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
wow
I had heard he had some health issues, but you never really know.
RIP Nick Adenhart 4/9/09
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Ugh.
RIP.
Was truly looking forward to Rory-Gubi in 2010. Their chemistry was perfect together.
Another season tainted with a good person taken away from us way too early.
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
Listen to his final Angels broadcast here.
http://mlb.mlb.com/media/player/mpa/index.jsp?ymd=20091025
I’m really depressed right now.
Rest in peace, Rory. When I think of some of the greatest moments my Angels fandom, I hear your voice describing them. Thanks for everything you gave us.
Just another sad day for the Angels
2010 is shaping up to be a tough one
RIP You will be missed by those of us here at Halos Heaven
I am massively sad right now.
Can we just have ONE season without a black patch on our uniform?
I will really miss Rory.
2010: The year of Angels World Domination
by LazorkoRules on Jan 5, 2010 9:03 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
Unbelievable
I think I heard him on a USC BB game just a few days ago. Talk about news coming out of left field. Condolences to the Markas family. RIP Rory, you will be sorely missed.
My wife is a sex object. Whenever I want sex, she objects!
Totally stunned
The only Halos announcer I truly liked – never knew Rory had health issues. What a crap way to start off the new year.
"All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine."
LA Times blog aricle.
“‘I think now everybody should just celebrate what a good person he was,’ broadcast partner Terry Smith told AM 830.”
-(link)
Rest in peace, Rory. When I think of some of the greatest moments my Angels fandom, I hear your voice describing them. Thanks for everything you gave us.
Terrible News
Just terrible…..
1st and foemost – thoughts and prayers to his family. Rory was easily the best the Halos had in the booth IMO
Free Brandon Wood!
Oh my...
unbelievable… thoughts and prayers to his family :(
Heaven has another Angel. RIP, Nick Adenhart. You'll be missed.
http://extra1nnings.blogspot.com/
A sad day for the organization and fans
RIP. Thank you for the catchphrase thats become our mantra.
Ducks game
Not sure if this has been posted yet, but before the Ducks / Dead Wings game, they had a moment of silence for Rory. After the Ducks win, the TV announcer said “Just Another Anaheim Victory”. It was a nice touch.
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