NBC4 Los Angeles began its Wednesday morning newscast with an emotional tribute to two colleagues killed in the deadly NewsChopper 4 crash.
The station honored reporter Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw, who died Tuesday while on assignment.
Anchors told viewers the NBC4 family was grieving before sharing memories of both colleagues and thanking them for their years of service.
Colleagues Remember Moreno and Marciniw
Adrian Arambulo remembered Moreno for the passion and enthusiasm she brought to the job.
He said every time viewers heard her voice from NewsChopper 4, she was "gung-ho" and clearly loved what she did.
Another colleague, who said she had worked with Moreno since 2014, described her as kind, hardworking, and always on top of things.
Marciniw was remembered as a deeply respected pilot whose name had become synonymous with NewsChopper 4.
The tribute ended with condolences for their families, friends, and colleagues.
Anchors said Moreno and Marciniw dedicated their lives to helping inform people across Southern California.
As TMZ previously reported, Moreno and Marciniw were aboard the helicopter Tuesday evening when it crashed in Chatsworth while they were covering a deadly Metro bus crash.
A third person on the ground was also killed.
NBC4 anchors were visibly emotional on-air Tuesday night as news of the crash unfolded and the station confirmed the aircraft belonged to NBC Los Angeles.