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Legendary CBS anchor Walter Cronkite dies at 92
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Mo Tab | 6:59 p.m. July 17, 2009
My favorite memory of Mr. Cronkite was when he was in town for the Mormon
Tabernacle Christmas Concert in 2002. He powerfully told of the Christmas during
wartime (WWII). He did so with tenderness and a great Christmas spirit. I am
grateful for that evening and grateful to him for his part.
Anonymous | 7:44 p.m. July 17, 2009
Another giant from an era where integrity mattered has past. Thank you, walter,
especially for your coverage of the moon landing.
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Henry Drummond | 8:10 p.m. July 17, 2009
40 years ago this Monday man landed for the first time on the moon and I still
remember Walter Cronkite reporting it. Oddly enough the fact that he was
basically speechless and couldn't find the right words to express the
moment probably expressed more about the excitement and wonder that later
generations will never understand. I'm glad he had such a long and
purposeful life and that he was surrounded by family as he slipped from this
existence. "He belongs to the ages now." Farewell Walter.
GTO | 8:20 p.m. July 17, 2009
Death waits quietly, patiently and smiling for each one of us; the great
equalizer of kings and peasants, rich and poor, prince or pauper.
RE;GTO | 9:03 p.m. July 17, 2009
Great post;death does not discriminate!!
Ronald Fox | 10:13 p.m. July 17, 2009
Walter Cronkite was a main stay of my early life and education of the power of
the Media. From my earliest memories, I can still remember his closing words to
each broadcast, "That's the way it was and the current date"
He also did history stories called "you are there" educating people on History.
I like many, heard him give reports of John Kennedy's Death, to Man landing on the Moon. He was the most trusted man in American, and he earned that trust. I only met him once when he was here in Salt Lake to conduct and narrate the Choir's Christmas program.
To borrow a line from NBC's Chet Huntley and David Brinkley, Good Night, Walter.
And That's the way it was, Saturday, July 17, 2009.
He also did history stories called "you are there" educating people on History.
I like many, heard him give reports of John Kennedy's Death, to Man landing on the Moon. He was the most trusted man in American, and he earned that trust. I only met him once when he was here in Salt Lake to conduct and narrate the Choir's Christmas program.
To borrow a line from NBC's Chet Huntley and David Brinkley, Good Night, Walter.
And That's the way it was, Saturday, July 17, 2009.
rightascension | 10:24 p.m. July 17, 2009
The accusation that modern TV news is bad because it is driven by entertainment
values is tripe.
Entertainment and network news have always gone hand in hand.
Cronkite did the entertainment programs Here it Now and See it Now while he worked a news reporter. He appeared on What's My Line? twice, a show hosted by another legendary news reporter John Charles Daly. His coverage of the Apollo program always had the entertainment of the masses close in mind. He appeared as himself in the Mary Tyler Moore show, the classiest of entertainments in the 1970s. Who can forget Walter Cronkite and Ted Baxter on the same screen?
Entertainment and network news have always gone hand in hand.
Cronkite did the entertainment programs Here it Now and See it Now while he worked a news reporter. He appeared on What's My Line? twice, a show hosted by another legendary news reporter John Charles Daly. His coverage of the Apollo program always had the entertainment of the masses close in mind. He appeared as himself in the Mary Tyler Moore show, the classiest of entertainments in the 1970s. Who can forget Walter Cronkite and Ted Baxter on the same screen?
From Montana | 11:37 p.m. July 17, 2009
Walter Cronkite was a journalist. His "liberal" views of later years
may have also been the same views over the years - BUT YOU DID NOT KNOW THAT
THROUGH HIS REPORTING THE NEWS OF THE DAY. He was the consumate professional.
NO SPIN as they say today. His reporting was hard hitting, fact based,
trustworthy, honest, and believable. When he wanted to give his own opinion - he
so stated - but you knew the difference. Farewell Walter - one of a kind.
Cronkite | 11:42 p.m. July 17, 2009
And that's the way it was!!! Rest in peace!
fate | 7:01 a.m. July 18, 2009
As fate would have it, I am part of a program that collects books for Indian
kids. In going through the books a month ago I saw his book about his life. I
pulled it out to read it, and then add it back to the thousands of books.
I was reading it as the tv announced his death. There is a lot more to his life story than that announced on tv and radio. For instance, he did not like to fish and did not go fishing ... you will have to read the book to find out why.
Lots more in the book. Interesting guy. Interesting life.
Sorry to see you move on, Mr. Cronkite.
I was reading it as the tv announced his death. There is a lot more to his life story than that announced on tv and radio. For instance, he did not like to fish and did not go fishing ... you will have to read the book to find out why.
Lots more in the book. Interesting guy. Interesting life.
Sorry to see you move on, Mr. Cronkite.
Thanks Walter! | 8:46 a.m. July 18, 2009
And what we have left is fox news, How sad.
Cool guy | 11:14 a.m. July 18, 2009
I rember him in the olden days you know when you had to get up walk all the way
over to the tv and change the channel. It was up hill both ways if I recall. Now
my news rant.CNN FOX CNBC ABC NBC CBS PBS. All are not worth watching. I really
do hope the world ends in 2012 im done with this bad trip.
Anonymous | 3:28 p.m. July 18, 2009
Mr. Cronkite cannot be replaced and now what and who is the most trusted man in
Amercia? And that goes for women too.
Farewell... | 3:47 p.m. July 18, 2009
Someone above mentioned Mr. Cronkite's joining the Tabernacle Choir for
their annual Christmas concert. I was fortunate to be there for one of the
performances. The story he delivered in his masterful way was simply amazing. I
also remember him commenting on what an honor it was to be able to conduct the
Choir.
The other memory I have of Mr. Cronkite was from my many college History classes. His coverage of events often was replayed in some of the films I watched. I most vividly remember his reporting of the Kennedy assassination. He delivered the news with dignity as always, but also with the touch of emotion so very many Americans were feeling at the time.
The world will miss you Walter Cronkite. May your family be comforted during this time when they celebrate your life and career.
The other memory I have of Mr. Cronkite was from my many college History classes. His coverage of events often was replayed in some of the films I watched. I most vividly remember his reporting of the Kennedy assassination. He delivered the news with dignity as always, but also with the touch of emotion so very many Americans were feeling at the time.
The world will miss you Walter Cronkite. May your family be comforted during this time when they celebrate your life and career.
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