WALTER CRONKITE

March 6th 1981, was the last time Walter Cronkite signed off to millions of viewers of the CBS Evening news and the last time American's saw what real broadcast journalism should be. Since his retirement (forced due to age) CBS has followed this legend with Dan Rather ( a legend in his own mind) and Connie and Katie, none have measured up to Walter's level and ability to make you feel as if you were sitting on your front porch listening to your favorite uncle tell you about the world, and no one yet to come will. What I remember most about Walter Cronkite was his ability to not let his emotions take over his responsibilty to the viewers, two events that come to mind are of course President Kennedy's death and the landing of Apollo 11 on the moon. Too many broadcast journalist have failed at the critical moment allowing themselves to become as big or bigger than the event they are covering. And lets not forget that only Cronkite could have told millions of viewers worldwide that the war in Vietnam should be ended with honor and not be looking for a new job the next day. Never agian will we see the likes of such a journalist and thats just the way it is for this day, July 17th 2009. Rest in peace Walter.