It's been a tough day for journalists in Washington after the death of longtime NBC4 anchor Jim Vance.
He has worked at the station since 1969. He has had a huge impact on the community during his time here.
Vance always celebrated the good and acknowledged the parts of life that didn’t go so well. That made him a great man," said Jackie Bradford, the president and general manager of NBC4.
WUSA9 staff remembers Jim Vance:
Remembering the #oneandonly @jimvance4 who died this a-m. My thoughts & prayers are w/his family & his @nbcwashington colleagues. @wusa9
— Andrea Roane (@abuddy) July 22, 2017
New! My good friend, the best, kappa brother, confidant, has passed! RIP Jim Vance. @wusa9 @PGCountyScoop,@NWDCScoop @SEDCScoop @nbc pic.twitter.com/02svET6i9A
— bruce johnson (@brucejohnson9) July 22, 2017
Thoughts & prayers with family & colleagues of legendary DC news anchor Jim Vance, who died this morning. What a class act. @wusa9 pic.twitter.com/rFS3TDpYqN
— Andrea McCarren (@AndreaMcCarren) July 22, 2017
The younger generation should know more about who Jim Vance was. Change your profile pic for a couple days to start the conversation @wusa9 pic.twitter.com/MUBMYvvfQJ
— Adam Longo (@adamlongoTV) July 22, 2017
My prayers and condolences to Jim Vance's family. He is deeply missed already. https://t.co/27s35fXK73
— Stephanie Ramirez (@RamirezReports) July 22, 2017
Trying to hold back tears right now. We just learned Jim Vance passed away this morning. He was 75. #RIP https://t.co/ZEBrYJ7ioX
— Mikea Turner (@MikeaTurnerTV) July 22, 2017
"I always tried to model myself after Jim Vance." -@adamlongoTV
— WUSA9 (@wusa9) July 23, 2017
Rest in Peace to legendary anchorman Jim Vance. #LoveYaVance pic.twitter.com/L73NwGa5KQ
Loss helps you reflect on what's truly important. Kindness. Generosity. Love. Thanks 4 the memories, Jim. Rest in power & peace, my friend. pic.twitter.com/94iTUWyceb
— leslifoster (@leslifoster) July 23, 2017
Listening to my friend @brucejohnson9 talk about the last time he saw #JimVance broke my heart. #RIPJimVance - you will be missed pic.twitter.com/DaVAMqJqsB
— Debra Alfarone (@DebraAlfarone) July 23, 2017
#jimvance was an old school legend in local news. He will be missed and celebrated by many, rightfully so. #RIP https://t.co/FCwO25haNc
— Matt Yurus (@Matt_Yurus) July 22, 2017
We lost a true DC legend. Thank you for opening doors for people who look like me. @wusa9 pic.twitter.com/JGpil5GmoB
— Michael Quander WUSA (@MikeQReports) July 22, 2017
