“There comes a time in your time when some stresses begin to drag you down,” Bill said in the letter that Joe shared on Friday. “In doing so, your effort and attention is pulled in numerous directions, leaving you with the inability to focus on your sole task. At this time, I’m going to take a brief break from the airwaves.” 

He went on: “I have nothing but respect and admiration for [station owner] Entercom as a company, and I thank them for helping me build a dream. I can’t thank my coworkers and friends enough for their support, energy, effort and professionalism. You are all the best. I love radio and its ability to touch so many people informatively as well as passionately. That drives me every day and will continue to run deep in my soul.”

At the end of his letter, Bill said he’s looking forward to a time of personal growth. “I believe that if you trim back the dead branches, ultimately, the tree grows stronger,” he wrote. “I hope to do just that.”