San Antonio journalists pay tribute to longtime photographer – MySA

San Antonio journalists pay tribute to longtime photographer  MySA

A longtime San Antonio news photographer and editor who spent years helping tell stories behind the camera has died. Bertram "Bert" Asmis Jr. was 69, leaving behind a legacy remembered by former colleagues. Former KSAT journalist Brian Mylar shared the news on Facebook, saying Asmis had battled Parkinson's disease for years before dying from other medical complications. "He was my photographer and editor for years at KSAT as well as a great friend," Mylar wrote. Journalists across Texas shared memories of Asmis, remembering his talent and kindness. Former KENS 5 anchor Deborah Knapp recalled working with Asmis for years, including trips to Mexico and Honduras to cover stories. She even remembered holding his hand during takeoff and landing because he was afraid of flying.

"He had an incredible eye and his editing skills elevated every story," Knapp wrote. Martin Cortez recalled how Asmis helped shape his career in local news. "Bert hired me at KABB in 1995 and forever changed the course of my life," Cortez wrote. Liz Lerner recalled how Asmis helped her put together her first reporter reel while she was an intern at KSAT, even working on it during his time off. She said the reel helped her land her first reporting job. "May he rest in peace and know how many lives he touched in his