Greiner — knew the state capitol inside and out. Taught me everything about how state government REALLY works….He is a legend and there aren’t many newsmen like him left.

Tony T. — Seemed to know everyone across the state. There’s some crooked politicians in Oklahoma who will breathe a sigh of relief knowing Tony isn’t nosing around.

Sutter — a bright young journalist who is going to have a role in remaking how stories are covered in the future, I’m sure.

JG Robinson — She seemed to really have her thumb on all the different communities most of us just look at as a Census footnote. She took the time to get to know the people and communities she wrote about — the way journalism is supposed to be done.

I could go on. But it’s a real shame to see some of these names on the list.