in fact, he wouldn't want all this teangdattention, but he wa time.s of you are sharing memories tonight on social media, including some pretty big names. let's go to erika gonzalez in the newsroom. it's wonderful to see what an impact vance had on so many people. >> it is, definitely. the condolences for jim have just been pouring in all day on social media. we can't get to all of them, about you we want to show you a few really special ones. from "nbc nightly news" anchor lester holt, jim vance brought warmth and dignity to every newscast. a d.c. news legend and a cherished member of our nbc family. we'll miss you, jim. from katie couric, i'm so sad jim vance, washington's longest serving local news anchor. from u.s. ambassador to the u.n. and national security adviser susan rice tweeted, since my childhood, warm, honest jim vance has made d.c. proud, we will miss you. caps and wizards owner tedly i don't know -- ted leonsis said, great guy, respected, revered, truly will be missed. prayers your way. rest in peace. and i love this one from the natio