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Kevin Fischer is an award-winning veteran broadcaster who has been seen and heard on Milwaukee TV and radio stations for nearly three decades.
Kevin, who is a legislative aide to state Sen. Mary Lazich (R-New Berlin), can be seen offering his views on the news on the public affairs program, “INTERchange,” on Milwaukee Public Television Channel 10. He lives with his wife, Jennifer, in Franklin.
Who would you name the Memphis airport after?
By Kevin Fischer
Thursday, Aug 21 2008, 07:26 PM
Now think about that for a moment.
It wouldn’t take me very long to answer, that’s for sure.
If you had the final say on whom you would re-name the Memphis International Airport after, who would get your vote?
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I believe there is but one answer: Elvis, naturally.
One could make an argument for B.B. King, whose name is legendary on Beale Street.
How about Isaac Hayes?
The soul singer who recently passed away should have his name permanently associated with the Memphis airport according to a local Congressman.
I had the good fortune of meeting Isaac Hayes and seeing him in concert, and he was an outstanding talent. The Congressman, no doubt, means well. But his idea might turn out to be divisive.
He needs to simply forget it.
Here’s the story.
