NewsAugust 24, 2018

Fred Lynch retires Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, after working 43 years as a photojournalist with the Southeast Missourian.

Fred Lynch adjusts a camcorder at his retirement party Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau. Lynch spent the past 43 years as a photojournalist at the Southeast Missourian.
Fred Lynch adjusts a camcorder at his retirement party Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau. Lynch spent the past 43 years as a photojournalist at the Southeast Missourian.
Drinks are served during Fred Lynch's retirement party Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau.
Drinks are served during Fred Lynch's retirement party Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau.
Rust Communications board chairman Gary Rust, far left, and Jon K. Rust, publisher of the Southeast Missourian and co-president of Rust Commincations, far right, pose with Robin and Fred Lynch, center, during Lynch's retirement party Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau.
Rust Communications board chairman Gary Rust, far left, and Jon K. Rust, publisher of the Southeast Missourian and co-president of Rust Commincations, far right, pose with Robin and Fred Lynch, center, during Lynch's retirement party Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau.
Fred Lynch speaks during his retirement party Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau.
Fred Lynch speaks during his retirement party Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau.
Rust Communications board chairman Gary Rust, left, laughs with Fred Lynch during Lynch's retirement party Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau.
Rust Communications board chairman Gary Rust, left, laughs with Fred Lynch during Lynch's retirement party Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau.
Guests socialize as a slideshow of Southeast Missourian photojournalist Fred Lynch's work is displayed Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau.
Guests socialize as a slideshow of Southeast Missourian photojournalist Fred Lynch's work is displayed Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau.
Fred Lynch, center, visits with guests during his retirement party Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau.
Fred Lynch, center, visits with guests during his retirement party Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau.
Guests listen as Southeast Missourian editor Bob Miller, left, recalls seeing Fred Lynch on a motorcycle Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau.
Guests listen as Southeast Missourian editor Bob Miller, left, recalls seeing Fred Lynch on a motorcycle Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau.
Southeast Missourian photojournalist Fred Lynch smiles with Jerry Ford, left, during Lynch's retirement party Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau.
Southeast Missourian photojournalist Fred Lynch smiles with Jerry Ford, left, during Lynch's retirement party Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau.
Ken Steinhoff, left, and Fred Lynch pose for a photo during Lynch's retirement party Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau.
Ken Steinhoff, left, and Fred Lynch pose for a photo during Lynch's retirement party Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau.
Southeast Missourian assistant publisher Lucas Presson, right, stands with photojournalist Fred Lynch during his retirement party Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau.
Southeast Missourian assistant publisher Lucas Presson, right, stands with photojournalist Fred Lynch during his retirement party Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau.
Joe Sullivan, far right, retired editor of the Southeast Missourian, listens as Jon K. Rust, publisher of the Southeast Missourian and co-president of Rust Communications, delivers a speech during a retirement party for Fred Lynch on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau.
Joe Sullivan, far right, retired editor of the Southeast Missourian, listens as Jon K. Rust, publisher of the Southeast Missourian and co-president of Rust Communications, delivers a speech during a retirement party for Fred Lynch on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau.
Fred Lynch listens as Southeast Missourian editor Bob Miller (not pictured) speaks during a retirement party Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau. Lynch retired Friday after 43 years as a photojournalist at the Southeast Missourian.
Fred Lynch listens as Southeast Missourian editor Bob Miller (not pictured) speaks during a retirement party Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau. Lynch retired Friday after 43 years as a photojournalist at the Southeast Missourian.
Southeast Missourian photojournalist Fred Lynch, center right, and KFVS12's Don Frazier reminisce over a Canon T90 SLR camera Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau. Lynch retired Friday after spending 43 years as a photojournalist for the Southeast Missourian.
Southeast Missourian photojournalist Fred Lynch, center right, and KFVS12's Don Frazier reminisce over a Canon T90 SLR camera Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau. Lynch retired Friday after spending 43 years as a photojournalist for the Southeast Missourian.
Cake sits waiting to be cut during Fred Lynch's retirement party Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau.
Cake sits waiting to be cut during Fred Lynch's retirement party Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau.
Southeast Missourian photojournalist Fred Lynch, center, talks to Don Frazier of KFVS12 during Lynch's retirement party Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau.
Southeast Missourian photojournalist Fred Lynch, center, talks to Don Frazier of KFVS12 during Lynch's retirement party Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau.
Former Mayor Harry Rediger, left, congratulates Fred Lynch, center, on 43 years at the Southeast Missourian during Lynch's retirement party Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau.
Former Mayor Harry Rediger, left, congratulates Fred Lynch, center, on 43 years at the Southeast Missourian during Lynch's retirement party Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau.
A photo taken by Fred Lynch during the demolition of the old Mississippi River bridge sits between vintage cameras during Lynch's retirement party Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau.
A photo taken by Fred Lynch during the demolition of the old Mississippi River bridge sits between vintage cameras during Lynch's retirement party Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau.
Fred Lynch speaks to guests at his retirement party Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau.
Fred Lynch speaks to guests at his retirement party Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 in the Bullpen at the Rust Center for Media in Cape Girardeau.
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Fred Lynch retires Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, after working 43 years as a photojournalist with the Southeast Missourian.

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