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RIP Walter Kronkite
Posted: Jul Fri 17, 2009 7:51 pm
by Dr. Ravenscroft
The voice of the 20th Century Walter Kronkite passed away today at the wonderful age of 92. It is sad that he didn't make it to the anniversary of the moon landing, wish he could have made it to see the anniversary. Kronkite was a master of the news and his voice was one of the most recognizable, he will truly be missed.
Posted: Jul Fri 17, 2009 8:47 pm
by Future Guy
He was a giant among newsmen; as splintered and politicized as the media has become, I don't see how a present-day news anchor could ever become as widely respected and trusted as he was.
Posted: Jul Fri 17, 2009 9:00 pm
by casrin
I completely associated him with Spaceship Earth; that's all I knew him from!
Posted: Jul Fri 17, 2009 9:01 pm
by elizabethswann
casrin wrote:I completely associated him with Spaceship Earth; that's all I knew him from!
Same here, casrin. I don't watch the news very much so that's how I remember him.
Posted: Jul Fri 17, 2009 9:54 pm
by MmeLeota
It's very sad, and I too wish that he could have held out for the anniversary of the moon landing.
But at the same, I am glad because I know he was quite ill. At least he is no longer suffering.
RIP Mr. Cronkite
Posted: Jul Fri 17, 2009 11:54 pm
by Clusty
I also only associated him with Spaceship Earth. He was my favorite narrator.
Posted: Jul Sat 18, 2009 4:00 am
by Jacca5660
He was the man America trusted! Because of him "We were there". He was there for the biggest stories of my life and my age. I know there are quite a few of us that remember Mr Cronkite as the voice of our evening meal and the one that told us about what was happening in the world. Even as a child I remember him from Sat. morning and the "You were there" program that taught us about history. He will be missed!
Posted: Jul Sat 18, 2009 12:45 pm
by packwingfn
I also only rememeber him from Spaceship Earth, but I do know he was a well respected reporter. To live to 92 is a much longer life than anyon can ever imagine. I feel like requesting his Spaceship Narration right now.
Posted: Jul Sun 19, 2009 2:06 pm
by metsofny
Let's not forget the animaion studio.
RIP Walter Kronkite
Posted: Jul Sun 19, 2009 2:26 pm
by MmeLeota
Yep...with Robin Williams. I loved that!
Posted: Jul Mon 20, 2009 3:21 pm
by Mr.ToadWildRider
I guess maybe America's two Uncle Walts may be together somewhere now.
Posted: Jul Mon 20, 2009 3:49 pm
by Jacca5660
Mr.ToadWildRider wrote:I guess maybe America's two Uncle Walts may be together somewhere now.
What a GREAT thought!!
Posted: Jul Wed 22, 2009 6:58 pm
by SWHorn