"When I heard that the announcer passed, my heart physically sank. It's very familiar. He's such a well-known voice," said Amanda Martinez, 19, a student at Montclair State University.
"My son is obsessed with the Long Island Rail Road trains, and when they do their mock train play, my dad will always make fun of the voice and say, 'next stop: Ronkonkoma.' It's been a staple in our family for a long time. The voice, he will be missed," expressed Kierra Brown, a 35-year-old from Bayside, Queens.
"He's the best part of this place. He's a legend. He's iconic," added Zach, a Huntington, Long Island resident, reflecting the love many had for Ritshie's voice.
Gov. Kathy Hochul mourned Ritshie in an X post, describing him as a "cherished" voice whose "announcements brought a familiar presence and comfort to commuters across New York."
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