After 43 years in journalism, 17 of them at New England Cable News, reporter Greg Wayland is moving on to the next chapter of his life, retirement.
"A master storyteller, there are few people who know the Boston news landscape better than Greg Wayland" said NECN anchor Mike Nikitas on Tuesday, Greg's last day at the station.
This is my final day at NECN. I'm retiring. I'v had a great career here. Join us at 5p.m. @NECN for a video trip through my TV years.
— Greg Wayland (@gregwnecn) November 24, 2015
Greg's retirement also comes as a birthday present of sorts, he celebrates his birthday on November 27.
He began his journalism career in print as an editorial assistant at the Boston Globe. His move to television news brought him to Florida, where he worked at WINK-TV in Fort Myers, and WTSP-TV in Tampa.
In 1984, Greg returned to New England and joined WPRI-TV in Providence as an anchor and reporter.
Four years later, he moved back to Boston and worked as an anchor and reporter at WHDH-TV (when it was WNEV) and WBZ-TV, before starting his 17 year journey at NECN.
You can take a look at the video below to see Greg's career throughout the years, as told by Greg.
Many also wished Greg well on Twitter, here is a sample of their comments.
To say we will miss Greg Wayland will be an understatement. True talent! A master storyteller! ?? https://t.co/OyJPu7g21j
— Jackie Bruno (@JackieBrunoNECN) November 25, 2015
Legandary @gregwnecn retires after nearly 2 decades @NECN -- and that was just the wrap. Happy trails to the master! https://t.co/dSiMHfPAX8
— Ally Donnelly (@AllyNECN) November 25, 2015
@gregwnecn @NECN You picked a good time to retire - right before storm coverage! Enjoy whatever lies ahead...
— Kimberly Bookman (@KimberlyBookman) November 24, 2015
@gregwnecn what a career! Congrats Greg!!
— Michael Rosenfield (@michaelnecn) November 24, 2015
We'll miss you Greg!!!!! One of the best!!!!! https://t.co/JL1HLjdJUi
— Kathryn Sotnik (@KathrynNECN) November 24, 2015
Best of luck sir! https://t.co/QhVoUOWxJ0
— Bill Sheerin (@AssignGuy) November 24, 2015
@gregwnecn @NECN will miss you Greg! Always enjoyed running into you on Worcester assignments. All the Best!
— Andy Lacombe (@AndyLac32) November 25, 2015
So long @gregwnecn! Enjoy retirement & writing. https://t.co/CER9lpgcHh
— Kyle Bergeron (@kf_bergeron) November 25, 2015
@gregwnecn miss you already!
— Allison Sonfist (@AllisonNECN) November 25, 2015
@gregwnecn @NECN Congratulations Greg! Thanks for being nice to a newbie - it was great to work with you! xo
— Paula Ebben (@PaulaEbbenWBZ) November 24, 2015
Well, this is one way to get the holidays/snow days off! Congratulations on a great career Greg. Best wishes. https://t.co/zSsEYfKllm
— Kelley Tuthill (@wcvbkelleyt) November 24, 2015
May the road rise to meet you and may the wind always be at your back. Well done sir. Congrats! https://t.co/3aeywfozWC
— Doug Meehan (@dougmeehan) November 24, 2015
Congratulations Greg! https://t.co/dWj2DwrZKa
— JC Monahan (@jcmonahan) November 24, 2015
Happy Retirement @gregwnecn! Always a pleasure working w/ you on #WorcesterNewsTonight or saying hi in the field! https://t.co/EocmN4TQJr
— Siobhan Lopez (@SLopezNH1) November 24, 2015