Action News photographer Monroe 'Kimo' Barrick retires after 42 years

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Photographer and video journalist Monroe "Kimo" Barrick said goodbye Wednesday after 42 years here at Action News.

We tell stories with pictures, this being television and all, and nobody has done it better than Kimo.

And nobody has brought more passion to his work, or more commitment to excellence than Kimo.

But many of us will miss his daily companionship and unique humor most of all.

Many of the Action News team have taken to social media to express their thanks to Kimo: