This is *** editorial here at KCC. We have *** long legacy of legendary journalists who have graced this studio names like Paul Rhodes, Kevin and Molly Cooney and Cynthia Foer to name just *** few behind them is an army of producers, photojournalists, directors and more gathering the news you see each day and at the center of the team is the assignment desk. It's the beating heart of any news operation. This week, we said goodbye to the person who's been the beating heart of our news operation for decades. Managing editor Tom Torpy. Tom started here at KCC I 37 years ago. He started on the streets as they say, as *** photojournalist shooting breaking news and feature stories around our state. And then he moved into the assignment desk, the person who listens to scanners, makes calls and coordinates all of our reporters and photographers from that desk overlooking the newsroom. Tom helped KCC cover tragedies and triumphs, snowstorms and tornadoes, horrific crimes in the fight to bring criminals to justice. His name is well known within police departments around our area and news departments all across the country. You may have never seen Tom but every story you've seen has Tom's contributions all over it. And as much as he loves his KCCI family, Tom loves his own family more. And that drove Tom's choice to retire. Now, he simply wants to spend more time with his wife, Mary their Children and grandchild. He loves taking them out on his boat. He wants more time for boating, picnics, walks and hugs. Thank you for all. You've meant to KCC. Tom. We'll miss you. Good luck. And Bovo welcomes responsible replies to this editorial.