May 24, 2006 ...
NEWSChannel 2 Morning Anchor Dick Lawler anchored his final newscast at WKTV. He has retired after 34 years of service to the station and the Central New York Community.

CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR SPECIAL SECTION OF VIDEO CLIPS AND WELL WISHES DEDICATED TO DICK.
This section includes 15 video clips including Dick's sign off on the air Wednesday morning. We have also included e-mail messages the viewers have sent Dick on his retirement.

From all of us at NEWSChannel 2, our sincere wishes for a happy, healthy, well-deserved retirement.
FORE & CHEERS!

A SHORT BIO
Dick was born in Auburn, New York. He attended Cayuga County Community College and then continued his education at Syracuse University. His first job in broadcasting was with radio station WMBO. He joined the NewsChannel 2 team in January 1972.

Dick is married with three children and five grandchildren. He is involved with several community groups and is active in many community activities.

He enjoys golf, most sports, and his wonderful grandchildren.

Favorite quote: "If it were easy, everyone would do it!