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Permalink Reply by roush699 on July 17, 2009 at 9:22pm

I liked him so much more than Dan Rather. He just delivered the story straight and without bias. When Walter gave a news story he did so without trying to promote himself.

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Permalink Reply by Pathfinder7 on July 17, 2009 at 9:42pm

Wow, another one of the great ones is gone! RIP, Walter, we will miss you!

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Permalink Reply by WJM on July 17, 2009 at 9:59pm

And that's the way it is: Friday, July 17, 2009.

RIP Mr. Cronkite. You were the best.

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Permalink Reply by Mouseking7 on July 17, 2009 at 10:10pm

There will NEVER be another like him! They broke the mold!! RIP my friend!!!

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Permalink Reply by Christy on July 17, 2009 at 11:51pm

He should get more media attention than MJ, sad that he won't. A good example of what is wrong with the world and people

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Permalink Reply by Sarah on July 18, 2009 at 12:27am

My grandfather and I had a nightly ritual of watching the CBS Evening News when I was a kid. I think Walter played a big part in why I have such a love for history. He brought it right to your living room. No sensationalism, sarcasm, or gimmicks. He just told you, "the way it was". He will be remembered fondly.

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Permalink Reply by Greg Jones on July 18, 2009 at 2:27pm

Walter once noted that Errol Flynn died on a 70' sailboat with a 17 year old girl. Walter's wife said he would have to settle for a 17'sailboat and a 70 year old woman.

RIP Walter Cronkite, fellow sailor

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Permalink Reply by RobbySmokeFan on July 18, 2009 at 9:19pm

Today's news anchors should take a page out of his book. I remember seeing a video of him(a few years ago) reporting about JFK in Dallas. He started to lose it but still managed to maintain his composure and professionalism. R.I.P. Mr. Cronkite!

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Permalink Reply by Ms Gibby on July 19, 2009 at 1:31pm

And that's the way it was.........

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