There is something to say when you finally get the opportunity to meet American #icon #journalist and #awardwinning #author, Pete Hamill [ #petehamill ], YESSSS! As I hugged him at the #polkawards I thanked him for being a #teacher to so many. Pete alongside his wife, journalist Fukiko Aoki and brother Denis also a journalist attended Friday's Awards' luncheon.Himself a George Polk Award recipient, in 2014 for Lifetime Achievement he is part of the #NYC fabric of #journalism, with his stories capturing the everyday person and their daily struggle. He is a true master of the art of storytelling. Thanks @galabklyn for introducing us . It was definitely a top highlight of the afternoon. #snowinaugust #showtimemovie #adrinkinglife memoir #newyorkpost #dailynews #vietnamwar #warcorrespondent #polkawardsliu #educator #fukikoaoki #japan #writer #denishamill (at The Roosevelt Hotel)