Gary”Doc” Laden, founder and host of the Smooth Draws Radio Show passed away in Atlanta, Georgia at 4:10 am this morning.
A medical doctor by trade, in 2015 Doc took his love of cigars and the cigar lifestyle and co-founded a radio show called Cigar Guys Radio. In 2016, the show was rebranded the Smooth Draws Radio Show. Doc was able to bring his vision to cigar enthusiasts dubbed the “Smooth Operators” each week on Atlanta’s ESPN affiliate radio station as well streaming it worldwide. Doc loved working on the show, and put countless hours into the development and production of the show.
Doc is survived by his wife Susan, children, and grandchildren.
Editor’s Note: From a personal level, today I lost a colleague and a friend. Doc gave me an opportunity to do true radio. We had a lot of fun in the process. Today, our thoughts and prayers are with his family. We lost a brother in the cigar media today, someone who was successfully able to bring a cigar broadcast to the big stage. I’m personally committed to ensuring that Doc’s hard work, contributions, and tireless efforts will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, my friend.
Sorry too hear of Gary’s passing,gave Mary and myself so Many moments of laughter wisdom and wit,during our cigar travels ,his trade mark was cigars whiskey and laughter, will miss him greatly,would like to pay our last respects,please keep us informed of the funeral arrangements.
Prayers go out to his Family and Friends!!!!!
Shocking to hear. Will miss him on the show. That being said that is how I want to go..doing what I love up till the last minute. RIP
I was very sorry to hear this Coop. My thoughts and prayers go out to Doc’s family and his Smooth Draws Radio family!
Gary A Super and Great Friend we had the chance to fish for Pea cock Bass in the Amazon …. I will Miss my Dear Friend Gary forever…..