nynewslover 281 Posted March 22, 2015 Posted March 22, 2015 All of these reporters from the different stations coming together is really nice. It's prooves they are all human. In the end ratings don't really matter. Who has the most awards doesn't matter. Who gets to the scene or the "exclusive" interview doesn't matter. It's a job. Yeah it's important but life is so much more.
mountainave 612 Posted March 22, 2015 Posted March 22, 2015 I'm still in denial. Every time I see her picture or see Lori's tribute air on EWN, I just keep saying to myself "Lisa! Lisa Colagrassi! What are they talking about? She'll be on air reporting from the streets on Monday morning! Of course she will. It's young, beautiful, talented, intelligent, energetic Lisa!" Really, this for some reason is so hard to come to terms with. Feels like I lost a close friend. We all did.
Colortini 76 Posted March 22, 2015 Posted March 22, 2015 When Cindy Hsu reported her passing on CBS 2 News at 11 tonight you could hear her voice start to crack as she was getting emotional. When the camera went on Cindy she looked like she was about to break down and cry. Shows you what an impact Lisa had on everyone who knew her/knew of her.
MorningNews 1545 Posted March 22, 2015 Posted March 22, 2015 The outpouring of support and condolences from stations across the country just goes to show that these people are human as "nynewslover" said. I think sometimes we see them as being invincible when in reality they're human just as we are. It also goes to show that these people are truly friends despite the competitive spirit of news reporting. This is still so hard to come to terms with and just seems so unfair. Cannot believe this.
brianpr3 178 Posted March 22, 2015 Posted March 22, 2015 The Great Jim Gardner of Action news acknowledged her passing on his facebook
Rusty Muck 4438 Posted March 22, 2015 Posted March 22, 2015 I remember her from her days on WKYC when she was a weekend morning anchor....if memory serves me correct, she was one of the original anchors with Jeff Maynor 20 or so years ago. Actually, she was originally teamed with Jim Hooley, now of KMGH. Jeff Maynor didn't join WKYC until a year thereafter.
mountainave 612 Posted March 22, 2015 Posted March 22, 2015 A moving reflection written by someone who knew Lisa well: http://theresakidinmyhouse.blogspot.com/2015/03/lisa.html
bhratbrat 437 Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 So did Tony Pipitone (now oat WTVJ) on Twitter.
mountainave 612 Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 I'm so moved by the #ThankAReporter hashtag that I just saw is starting to spread on Twitter in honor of Lisa. It is incredible to see the outpouring of love and support from viewers, journalists, and media lovers not just in the tri-state area but across the country. https://twitter.com/NYNewsObserver/status/579794160284262400
TVNewsLover 804 Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 The outpouring of support and condolences from stations across the country just goes to show that these people are human as "nynewslover" said. I think sometimes we see them as being invincible when in reality they're human just as we are. It also goes to show that these people are truly friends despite the competitive spirit of news reporting. This is still so hard to come to terms with and just seems so unfair. Cannot believe this. I think it is more than reporters and anchors being human. She seemed like a genuinely good and kind person who was loved by many. In a business where many can be supercompetitive, it is rare that you find a gem like Lisa. My prayers are with her family and may she rest in peace.
NEOMatrix 1308 Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 May God bless her and welcome her to Heaven. She was one of the best in the business, an example of how to report. Hopefully, she has left an impact of others to take up the reins and put a human element into the reporting. Thank you, Lisa and God bless.
mountainave 612 Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 Ken and Lori remembered Lisa this morning: http://7ny.tv/1C4vE1Y And GMA did a spot on Lisa and brain aneurysms: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/lisa-colagrossi-30000-die-yearly-brain-aneurysm-rupture/story?id=29840313 Still so painful.
nynewslover 281 Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 Jeff Rossen and David Ushery have both offered to come anchor the day of the funeral so the entire team can attend the service
jbnews 346 Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 Wow. What channel is Jeff Rossen from? I know David Ushery is from NBC 4.
nynewslover 281 Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 Wow. What channel is Jeff Rossen from? I know David Ushery is from NBC 4. He's a correspondent for NBC.. Both used to work for Channel 7
24994J 5682 Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 Both are with NBC, with Rossen as a national division correspondent. Both worked at WABC years ago.
JoseRM303 171 Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 I think it's beautiful how other anchors/reports from the different stations in the NYC area are remembering Lisa Colagrossi. They may work at different stations and compete with each other but in the end of the day they are just humans and friends and probably even hang out with each other often. RIP Lisa you will be missed.
mountainave 612 Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 Like we see on holidays including Thanksgiving and Christmas, most of the stories airing tonight are airing from the newswire or from taped packages. I suspect this is to allow as many people as possible to attend Lisa's memorial service this evening. Phil Lipof posted earlier that he is heading down from Boston to attend.
nynewslover 281 Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 Sukanya Krishnan gave a tearful tribute this morning. Very Sad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5PIvdPO7t4
nynewslover 281 Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 So, her funeral is tonight? I would say her wake is tonight and the funeral is probably tomorrow morning or Wednesday morning
mountainave 612 Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 Sukanya Krishnan gave a tearful tribute this morning. Very Sad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5PIvdPO7t4 Such raw emotion that many are still feeling. Beautiful rememberance. Thanks for sharing that.
24994J 5682 Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 They posted a summation of the memorial tonight, in what I believe to be their attempt at final closure on this sad story as they, as friends, family, and colleagues, begin to move forward. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152829250039091
Newsfan 9 Posted March 24, 2015 Posted March 24, 2015 My heart is broken over the loss of Lisa Colagrossi. She was such an excellent reporter and anchor and her presence is already sorely missed. My prayers go to her family and the Eyewitness News family.
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