R.I.P. Walter Cronkite

moosie · 07-17-2009, 06:21 PM

Walter Chronkite dies today at the age of 92.

ucla695 · 07-17-2009, 06:33 PM

Wow. R.I.P.

Wolfgang · 07-17-2009, 06:38 PM

"And that's the way it was"

RIP

icehog3 · 07-17-2009, 11:45 PM

"The Most Trusted Man in America".

I remember when he covered the first lunar landing. He had followed the space program with great interest, and often thought of what he would say at that historic moment. He was so overcome with emotion upon seeing it, all he could say was to keep repeating "Oh Boy".

R.I.P. Mr. Cronkite.

macpappy · 07-18-2009, 05:44 AM

The last "great newsman" has passed.

I've long felt that he was the epitome of what a news reporter should be and that no one has yet to reach his level. Walter Cronkite always reported the news. Today all we get are stories colored by "reporters" personal bias and the bias of the people they work for.

Walter Cronkite was also a avid sailor and was at one time a Commodore in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.

Ashcan Bill · 07-18-2009, 09:30 AM

It's hard for me to think of the sixties and seventies without thinking of Walter Cronkite reporting the major events of the time.

The man had integrity, something that's pretty rare within the broadcast industry.

RIP Walter.

Commander Quan · 07-18-2009, 09:50 AM

Being born in '83 I never had the chance to watch him deliver the news. But from old footage I will always associate him as the person who told American about the Kennedy assassination.

Starscream · 07-18-2009, 10:04 AM

RIP

The Poet · 07-18-2009, 10:07 AM

I grew up in the age of the greats in television news - Edward R. Morrow, Chet Huntley and David Brinkley, and Walter Cronkite. The last of them are gone, and may never be replaced. Rest in peace, old warrior.

alley00p · 07-18-2009, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by The Poet

I grew up in the age of the greats in television news - Edward R. Morrow, Chet Huntley and David Brinkley, and Walter Cronkite. The last of them are gone, and may never be replaced. Rest in peace, old warrior.

Some of my earliest memories are of watching the network news with my Dad (a social-studies teacher for 30+ years), and seeing the Huntely-Brinkley Report, Mr Morrow and the great Walter Cronkite. My dad would explain some of the finer points of the stories, such as the Korean and Vietnam wars. I also remember Mr. Cronkite's reporting of the JFK assasination and the Moon landing.

RIP

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WildBlueSooner · 07-18-2009, 11:14 AM

RIP sir!

Wolfgang · 07-18-2009, 11:55 AM

"F*** the Souffle!" W.C.

gnukfu · 07-18-2009, 01:08 PM

I remember watching him when I was a kid. What a great anchor man and news reporter.

07-17-2009, 06:21 PM	#1
moosie Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Eric Location: Southern Cal Posts: 84 Trading: (0)	R.I.P. Walter Cronkite Walter Chronkite dies today at the age of 92.

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ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: R.I.P. Walter Cronkite Wow. R.I.P.

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Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: R.I.P. Walter Cronkite "And that's the way it was" RIP __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,564 Trading: (60)	Re: R.I.P. Walter Cronkite "The Most Trusted Man in America". I remember when he covered the first lunar landing. He had followed the space program with great interest, and often thought of what he would say at that historic moment. He was so overcome with emotion upon seeing it, all he could say was to keep repeating "Oh Boy". R.I.P. Mr. Cronkite. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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macpappy Rider on the storm. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 851 Trading: (0)	Re: R.I.P. Walter Cronkite The last "great newsman" has passed. I've long felt that he was the epitome of what a news reporter should be and that no one has yet to reach his level. Walter Cronkite always reported the news. Today all we get are stories colored by "reporters" personal bias and the bias of the people they work for. Walter Cronkite was also a avid sailor and was at one time a Commodore in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. __________________ WARNING: I am a Southern White Male. I have a brain and I know how to use it.

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Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,890 Trading: (6)	Re: R.I.P. Walter Cronkite It's hard for me to think of the sixties and seventies without thinking of Walter Cronkite reporting the major events of the time. The man had integrity, something that's pretty rare within the broadcast industry. RIP Walter.

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Commander Quan Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Derrick Location: Canton, OH Posts: 966 Trading: (4)	Re: R.I.P. Walter Cronkite Being born in '83 I never had the chance to watch him deliver the news. But from old footage I will always associate him as the person who told American about the Kennedy assassination.

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The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: R.I.P. Walter Cronkite I grew up in the age of the greats in television news - Edward R. Morrow, Chet Huntley and David Brinkley, and Walter Cronkite. The last of them are gone, and may never be replaced. Rest in peace, old warrior.

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Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: R.I.P. Walter Cronkite "F*** the Souffle!" W.C. __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.

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gnukfu I like cigars Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: George Location: Massholia Posts: 1,466 Trading: (27)	Re: R.I.P. Walter Cronkite I remember watching him when I was a kid. What a great anchor man and news reporter. __________________ Curious George