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Farewell to Walter Cronkite

By Franklin & Brentwood, TN Homes Mike Nastri

Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty TN R.E. License 292369

July 17, 2009 04:23 PM

The evening news was never the same after Walter Cronkite retired. Those of us that watched the news with Walter Cronkite remember when news was news and personal opinion was saved for the editorial page of the newspapers.

He was the face and voice we saw and trusted to tell us what was happening in the world. When "no spin" wasn't a just slogan, but a professional standard of journalism. We welcomed his into our living room every evening.

He was like our family, like a favorite uncle who would tell us daily "that's the way it is". He will be missed.

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Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

My husband and I just had a "discussion" last night about when Dan Rather took over the cbs evening news. We had looked it up on the internet just last night. Mostly I remember Walter Cronkite from my childhood. I was still in high school when he retired the anchor desk. But I have clear memories of my mom making me sit in front of the tv for the moon landing and the nixon resignation news nights.

Jul 17, 2009 04:29 PM

Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408 - Daytona Beach, FL

Buy Daytona condos for heavenly good prices

When I was a limo driver in New York, I once got a job and it was to take Walter Cronkite. It was a few days before Christmas and traffic around the Rockefeller Center was ferocious. By the time I got there, Walter was gone, and I took his secretary

Jul 17, 2009 04:30 PM

Vickie McCartney

Maverick Realty - Owensboro, KY

Broker, Real Estate Agent Owensboro KY

It is hard to believe we have lost another icon!

Jul 17, 2009 04:32 PM

Cathy McAlister

Cathy Ashley McAlister, GRI CDPE - Broker / Sacramento - Sacramento, CA

Sacramento DRE#00648507

An era has passed. When it came to all the major events in American History since 1950 - Walter Cronkite was the "Great American Voice" Solid and steady, and a member of the greatest generation. Time just keeps marching on.

Jul 17, 2009 04:43 PM

Franklin & Brentwood, TN Homes Mike Nastri

Keller Williams Realty - Franklin, TN

It matters to us as much as it matters to you.

Too bad about the NY traffic Jon, I remember that night of the moon landing, same night as my first kiss Tammy, but I remember Walter Cronkite too.

I will never forget when he told us the time of day when JFK had passed. The choke in his unshakable voice even for that brief moment still sends chills up my spine. Apollo 13 coverage was unbelievable as well.

Jul 17, 2009 04:55 PM

Tony & Darcy Cannon

Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT

The C Team

I think that we will all miss Walter Cronkite, I was in my early teens when he retired, that was about the time that my dad stopped watching the Network News. I guess that was why I remember it so well.

Jul 17, 2009 05:34 PM

Pat Whitehouse

RE/MAX 1st Olympic Lynchburg Va - Lynchburg, VA

Broker/Owner

Hi Mike-It seems like a lot of us grew up with Walter Cronkite. He was wonderful and will be missed.

Jul 17, 2009 06:04 PM

Debra Leisek

Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

He was a true journalist and reporter... he reported the news didnt make it up... it is funny to watch all these current anchors and journalist report on his death or talk about his life... they all respect him but nonoe of them even try to remain true to the principles of journalism.. to be the watch dog of government..to report the facts and keep your opinions to yourslef.... and to always stay true to the truth..

Jul 17, 2009 08:18 PM

Michael Setunsky

Woodbridge, VA

Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Mike, I remember Walter Cronkite very well. A great journalist and news reporter. He will be missed.

Jul 18, 2009 01:11 AM

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