Wyatt the Odd  | 17 Jul 2009 5:27 p.m. PST |
CBS news just reported that Walter Cronkite died at the age of 92. Among his accomplishments, he landed with US troops in North Africa as well as landing in a glider during Operation Market Garden. He covered the Battle of the Bulge, flew in a B-17 on raids over Germany and covered the Nuremberg trials afterwards. Of course, he is also known for his coverage of the Kennedy assassination, the Vietnam War and the first moon landing. Wyatt |
 John the OFM  | 17 Jul 2009 5:35 p.m. PST |
I remember him best at the 1976 bicentennial observations, when he anchored the procession of the tall ships. He was as giddy as a school boy. You could hear him grinning. He thought they were Way Cool, and so did I. |
| kyoteblue | 17 Jul 2009 5:39 p.m. PST |
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 Editor in Chief Bill  | 17 Jul 2009 5:59 p.m. PST |
He seemed to greatly love the space program, as well. And I remember his show about future tech – was it called 21st Century? |
| John the OFM | 17 Jul 2009 6:03 p.m. PST |
His show "The 20th Century" was a great weekly documentary. |
 Saber6 | 17 Jul 2009 6:04 p.m. PST |
And he was documented as playing Avalon Hill games. |
| jpattern2 | 17 Jul 2009 6:39 p.m. PST |
He truly loved his work. One of the true giants of broadcast journalism. The original "anchorman", and one of the few to actually deserve the title.
RIP, Mr. Cronkite. |
| Tom Bryant | 17 Jul 2009 7:25 p.m. PST |
Walter Cronkite was truly one of the greats and good ones. Too bad that so many of those that "idolize" him in the journalism community can't live up to his actions or style. He truly loved the space program and in some way its fitting that he passes on the 40th anniversary of the apollo 11 flight. Godspeed and fair winds Mr. Cronkite. Thank you for your service |
| Rich Trevino | 17 Jul 2009 7:48 p.m. PST |
One of the most powerful moments ever on TV at the end of this one, November 22, 1963: YouTube link |
 Saginaw | 17 Jul 2009 7:53 p.m. PST |
Walter Cronkite was the iconic face, voice, and presence in American news for many, many years. I knew that if he was on the air other than 'The CBS Evening News', then something very important was going on that needed my immediate attention. He was probably one of the last of the great old journalists that helped relate the news to our nation and the world on an old manual typewriter, a sheet of paper, and a modicum of conscience and decency. Godspeed, Mr. Cronkite, and thank you very much. |
John Leahy  | 17 Jul 2009 10:30 p.m. PST |
He was an icon of my youth. Sadly, the man in his later life didn't seem to be the same Uncle Walter I grew up with. Anyway, RIP. |
| Neotacha | 18 Jul 2009 1:28 a.m. PST |
I was distressed to hear this; I loved listening to the news just to hear his voice, although as a kid I didn't process the information. I feel for his family. RIP |
| Who asked this joker | 18 Jul 2009 2:36 a.m. PST |
My dad loved to watch the CBS evening news. Like Neotacha, I remember enduring the news in the 70s but always enjoying the interesting delivery. RIP Walter… |
| Patrick R | 18 Jul 2009 3:01 a.m. PST |
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| OldGrenadier | 18 Jul 2009 8:40 a.m. PST |
A part of my childhood has passed. I found a bunch of his stuff on Youtube and showed my kids. We will not see his like again. |
| Old Slow Trot | 20 Jul 2009 6:29 a.m. PST |
Grew up watching him. Rest easy. |
