A hero

Helen Thomas has passed away. 
As the father of daughters, she was a hero to me. She was never flashy and not heralded as are the frequently empty suits and hair dos that sit at the big desk during prime time news.
She was the consummate journalist. In a time when most news people were news men, she was at the top of the game.

If you're a daughter or have daughters or if you just value competence, Google Helen Thomas and read up.