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KOMO says goodbye to Dan Lewis after 27 years

May 22, 2014, 10:52 AM | Updated: 11:09 am

Seattle news anchor Dan Lewis is saying goodbye after 27 years at the KOMO news desk.

The news station aired a tribute to their news host on Wednesday night following the track of Lewis’ career and the many years he spent in Seattle.

The feature was a sincere tribute to a serious news man who never called out sick in 27 years, but also poked fun at things like his lush head of hair and his puns.

“There was something profound that set him apart from all anchors, his mind-blowing, wind-tunnel tested hair,” said the video. “In the early days, it felt like a helmet made out of groovy, thick and lush like the greens at Sahalee, women want to run their fingers through it, men want to putt on it.”

His coworkers say they will miss him but he leaves behind a legacy no one can match.

“I have loved this place,” said Lewis. “The community accepted me. Everybody in this building has accepted me. I’ve made such great friends here. I’ve had success in this business here. I just feel blessed, truly blessed.”

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