Evening Anderson and everyone. It was sad to hear about Walter Cronkite. He was very well known, I knew who he was when I was a kid and Im 31

Helloooo John, (Erica), Ed Henry, David Gergen and my friends Twitter/Facebook Bloggers!!!!!
My heart goes to Walter Cronkite's family, friends, CBS and collegues. I will miss him so much, I was proud of him what he had lot of his journal and Anchor desk. He was really hero durning the war. I am honor Walter was best reporter and anchor desk. My thought and prayers with Cronkite's families..... rest in peace.

Evening John!
Evening David (Indiana) and friends!

Happy Friday!!!

Hey sweet peeps!

Cronkite was the only man who knew news....well, him and Murrow.

Good evening John King and Fellow Bloggers –

News of Walter Cronkite's passing is very sad. I grew up listening to Walter Cronkite report the news each night - I remember the "moon landing" broadcast - and will always remember his "And that's the way it is" – sign off –

My condolences to a great news presenter, Walter Cronkite. He was an inspiration to many who wanted to pursue a journalism career as he reported the news just as it was.

I went to go see Anderson interview him out here in L.A. I always wanted to meet Walter. I guess I will in heaven. Such a great and good man.

Good evening Anderson and all. I well remember in our house my parents saying every evening "sshhh Walter's on". Then we all had to be quiet before dinner while my parent's listened to the news.

Oops, hi John!

Happy Friday everyone.

How sad that we've lost a broadcasting icon. I grew up watching Waltker Cronkite. I can remember as a little girl, my family always tuned in watch The CBS Evening News. My thoughts and prayers to the Cronkite family.

Great to have John King filling in tonight!

A legend has pass'd away to somewhere that has streets of gold.Walter say "HI" to God for me.

Oh wow how sad.

Good evening AC , staff and fellow bloggers.
Walter Cronkite..you always say the name together...known by his thoroughness and mellow baritone voice. "And that the way it is"

I remember watching him all the time in my history classes. He was really influential, and I am so happy I got to know his work.

Hi John. Good to see you at the desk tonight. I too am just old enough to remember watching Mr. Cronkite, in black and white, on the CBS Evening News.

Donna Wood
Lexington, Tennessee

With the passing of Walter Cronkite, we have closed the book on an era of true reporting. Can we please take the book down from the shelf, study it, and restructgure our news stations accordingly...can we return, please, to "That's the way it is"?

Can we return to facts and not speculation, news reels and not cheap, debative conversations from the "experts" , news and not entertainment.

You know, for all the years our family watched Walter, we knew so very little about him personally, because he revealed so little of himself with us...he was a professional, and he did his job thoroughly and loyally..

We never really knew him, but somehow we all knew we could trust him.

Good evening Anderson and good evening everyone...

My deepest condolences for Walter Cronkite.

Since Walter was a fan of the space program and since today is also the anniversary of the moon walk, he can now walk on the moon all he wants.

Watching Walter report on JFK's death, was wretched. Such raw emotion....it was hard to watch in class, because the emotion was so genuine.

So sad about Mr. Cronkite. Someone said that he had a 73% approval rating among viewers. I can't think of a single anchor alive today who could command that level of trust and respect.

I hope Mr. Cronkite's death will remind today's celebrity anchors what real journalism is all about.

Oops my bad... just tuned in. Good evening John

While I was only 3 when President Kennedy died - I remember seeing Walter Cronkite's broadcast played over again on the anniversary specials of that fateful day......

Sad news about Water Cronkite, It would be great if the
news would get back into the information business.

the most trusted man in America

Good Evening John. What a sad evening. Walter Cronkite was the best journalist ever. His honest emotion after the assasination of JFK and the moon landing will forever go down in history. He left CBS news too soon. It just won't be the same knowing we won't hear that trusted voice again. We love you, Walter Cronkite.

I remember watching the news with my parents as a child and Walter was always there.

Crazy, that all these people are leaving.

Good question John! I think it would do today's TV newspeople good to re-examine what made Cronkite great.

Walter was the best.

When I was a child every week my family watched the 20th Century, hosted by Walter Cronkite. I learned so much about WWII, Hitler, the Great Depression, everything. I think it aired on Sunday nights. I'm surprised I have not heard mention of it yet this evening.

Good evening AC 360. Grew up with Mr. Cronkite, may he rest in peace. He has left a very long legacy of excellence behind.

Greatest WC memory was, "hot digity dog!" when the apollo landed back in the ocean. A great news man with a big heart!

Remember coming home from school at 12 years old on Nov.22, 1963 after hearing of our presidents assasination and seeing Cronkite reporting it and seeing his tears, it made me feel wrapped into his sorrow and he comforted me

Cronkite was my idol. He could be open when he wanted, but then unbiased the next. Only a select few could do it.

hi everyone. sorry late saying hello. been busy on a sad night.

walter cronkite left the anchor chair 28 years ago ... but he is such a part of our history ...

I did not know of the death of Walter Cronkite.

The Friday can not be considered Happy

Yes, Walter was a great teacher as well as a great reporter. I used to watch "And You Are There" on Saturday mornings. Walter's way of try to teach kids history.

How come some people are just born with these gigantic hearts? He was one of them, no doubt about it.

There are some great Cronkite moments on Youtube.

Walter Cronkite will never be replaced. That voice, poise and human aspect that he brought to the world. I will never forget where I was when I heard him announce we had landed on the moon. And for him to pass right before the 40th anniversary of that moment, what a loss. NASA should name a place on the moon after him in his honor.

Don't you know...

If there's breaking news in Heaven, Walter is up there getting the scoop.

I imagine Heaven with a newsdesk now, with Walter at the helm.

I feel like I have lost a trusted and beloved uncle. Mr. Cronkite is the last of the truly great patriots who understood the role of a journalist. Report the news don't make the news. He was the voice of reason in a tumultuous world.

For me, Anderson Cooper conveys a similar reserved strength and integrity. Ever since his reporting on Katrina, I knew that Anderson would be the voice of the people and wouldn't let the bad guys get away with anything. Thank you Mr. Cronkite and Mr. Cooper.

Evening John King, Erica, Isabel, everyone. Happy Friday to you to Isabel and all.

Maybe Walter Cronkite spoke directly without embellishment but he very interesting himself and gracious it seemed to me about everything. My condolences to his family and his many collegues who love him.

Married 65 years! That 's a huge achievement. Way to go Walter.

My mother said that although Mr. Cronkite was an objective journalist, it was his occasional show of emotion and his field work that won people's trust. He never was afraid to show it and never apologized for it.

Was Cronkite the first anchor to do field work and report from the war zone?

All I can remember is finding out about his death. I was asleep and suddenly heard the local news say, "the death of Walter Cronkite." I woke right up in disbelief. Amazing what a man's legacy can do to a person.

Good Evening Everyone! Walter Cronkite he lived a rewarding and fullfilling life. He was admired by many even my parents, grandparents and great grandparents. I remember my mother had us children watching the evening news being anchor by Cronkite, so we may know what was going on in this world. For a minute, I even thought about becoming a reporter. He seemed fair.

I bet Cronkite and Murrow are sharing some good stories up there now.

That was a great episode of Mary Tyler Moore. So funny to see the real thing walk on to the show.

@John King, Great to see you on tonight John!

@ Elaine - well said and I share your sentiments. Unfortunately, I believe times have changed too much and we will never know the likes of another Walter Cronkite - how sad for future generations.

A man of true humility and it gave him real greatness.He wasn't a competitor. Never harped on the bad.

@jasmine – Spokane, WA, And Tim Russert.

John I think you are putting things in perspective.
I think the reason why Cronkite was so trusting was
that he brought the events right into your home as
though you were there.

RIP Walter Cronkite. No present or future anchor will ever have the credibility and public trust that he had. And that's the way it is.

@Jo Ann, I can't even mention Tim Russert. I miss him too much!!!!!

*cries*

I think also Walter was not only the TV father of so many of us Baby Boomers, but he had such a great voice too. I think his voice is one of those sounds from our youth too-like the Beatles, or the sound of Buzz Aldrin talking to mission crontrol. We hear his voice and it conjurs up good feelings of comfort inside of us. Things were rough but Walter was always there to explain it to us all.

Walter would have been a great preacher too because of his character and his voice.

I am 85, served in ETO. Well acquainted with "Mr. Trustworthy" of the News. I can truthfully say that you and the man you are sitting in for tonight are running a close second for making the grade. I watch the History channel to See History, and watch CNN News to see it made.
BB

@John King, Do you try to fashion your style of anchoring after Cronkite's? You seem to have a more reserved and professional attitude than most other anchors. Please don't change!

John King
I agree with you, He was most important man I saw him, when he was special man doing great job anchor desk and reporter, I love his humor of sense, smile his face.

I watched Walter Cronkite every night. I haven't fully trusted a news broadcast since he retired. The news now is just show business, not news.

Hi John! It is a sad night. I have always watched CBS, first Walter and then Dan. Walter is a smooth and steady way of the past. He was a classic.

Two images of the Vietnam War – burnt into my memory - Walter Cronkite reporting from the field and the famous "Life" magazine photo (of the people running down a dirt road....)

You don't need "flash" when you have quality!

I can hardly believe Cronkite is gone – I have missed his broadcasts for years and wished they would bring him back. Time marches on though. Hopefully, his legacy of fair unbiased objective reporting will spark a renaissance in news reporting.

Another biggie that reported live from the field Jo Anne – was Edward R. Murrow who actually climbed on the roofs in London during the WW2 bombings there reporting the bombings as they occurred. Talk about bravery.

John, I'll see you on Sun and I hope all of CNN has a great week!

The more I think about the years of watching Walter do the news, I am convinced that he truly contributed to my growing into the person I am today...he was a nightly fixture, a member of the family, trusted and respected by my parents, and so I came to emulate the qualities I heard them speak so highly of.

Walter did so much more than report the news, and he recognized and observed his resposibility to society as one who is in the public eye.

He set an example.

Can we please see those core values again in our news stations and news people for our young people today to emulate too?

What happened to Cronkite's views on corporation in the news business? It seemed like it's gotten worse and worse. I don't care if you don't think your jobs are glamorous. Do your job and report what we need to know.

Respect is the greatest thing a journalist can get.

You NEVER knew what Walter Cronkite's opinion was about a story. He reported the news and let YOU decide what to think about it rather than tell you what to think.

what I really admired about Walter was his ability to use history. History is something we all need to know and it helps with context.

Nice job, sir.

Wow. Thank you John King for have Susan Zirinsky on the
program. She clearly loved and respected Walter Cronkite.
It is great that she kept those scripts.

ICON: You BET, I'm a 47yr old expatriot living in Canada...I'm sorry to say that not many events bring a tear to my EYES. Straight shooter, salt of the Earth...I've mentioned him to my daughter often. STELLAR, Forthright, When someone just mentioned that he should have put his hat in the ring to be Commander & Chief of the US of A......I believe he should have done exactly that when CBS gave his the Heave HO. Mother Nature will love & care for him of that I'M SURE.
Julie, Vancouver, BC, Canada

@ David, Indiana

Walter Cronkite was present in great moments of history! He created a style, a pattern ... is a great loss!

The largest Brazilian anchor of today, William Bonner, reported his death in very moved! It was exciting.

Brian Williams!? Another journalism great. It's really nice to hear other people's perspectives on Walter.

I also remember the show he hosted call the 20th Century. Great history program.

Too you young bloggers out there in cyber land, remembering Walter Cronkite by Suzie makes you think of Anderson Cooper doesn't it? There was only one Walter Conkrite, There is only one Anderson Cooper ( AC)

As a child of the 60's/70's, I am so saddened by the passing of Mr.Cronkite. I remember his calm voice telling me of the Viet Nam War, the assination of John Kennedy, the walk on the moon, Civil Rights, and so much more. I trusted Mr. Cronkite and the words he spoke...even though I was so young. My young world was connected to the words of Mr. Cronkite. Mr. Cronkite is what news and journalism should be representative of in our world today. My prayers are sent to his family and friends.

It's rather sad that the younger TV viewers don't know how great Cronkite was. I guess we have a new generation gap.

@Mike, I totally remember that show! We had to watch it in our AP US History class as well in Euro History.

I learned more from that show than in my actual history book.

I hope that Walter Cronkite gets as much of a tribute as MJ did. Cronkite's contributions to the world were much more significant. Walter WAS an ICON.

Bernie you're no slouch either!

Bernard Shaw, another class act!

@Caroline, I agree. There is a whole generation who missed out on the best newsman in a century.

Caroline, you are so lucky to have seen Walter Cronkite and Anderson Cooper on the same stage!!

Mr. King, thank you so much for the tribute coverage. I'm heartbroken by the loss. Though I am too young to have watched Mr. Cronkite nightly, he has always been a hero of mine. I see shades of him in Anderson's work, and in yours. Thank you for devoting this hour to his legacy.

Let me just add that I am loving the bump music tonight...it's gorgeous and is contributing to the power of the broadcast. Thanks, 360 team!

Cronkite was a dear friend and colleague of my grandfather at CBS for more than 35 years. It was once said that when Walter Cronkite and Irving Haberman arrived, CBS was ready to go on the air. I personally had the pleasure of working with Cronkite back in 1995 when he was kind enough to write the text to my grandfather's book, "Eyes on an Era". I will never forget the opportunity I had to speak directly with Cronkite about what we needed for the book. He offered me 15 minutes, all during halftime of a Giants football game for which he didn't want to miss a minute. May he now rest in peace, knowing that he was beloved by so many.

I loved how Walter Cronkite used history to frame the news –

Earlier today I was research the Apollo 11 mission and
discovered that 125 million viewers tuned in to watch
the moon landing with Cronkite.

So sad. He was such a kind and wonderful man. I've always watched the news and no one did it better than Mr. Cronkite!!!! He was a true journalist. He will be missed.

Walter Cronkite took us by the hand...walked us through an exciting and scary world and made us feel safe.

The question comes up: if Cronkite was in this era of cable news, Internet and CNN, could he handle it.. hear Bernie said he probably wouldn't like it. of course he would have handle it, he would have been another Anderson Cooper for thoroughness and a Tim Russert for charisma and a John King for intrinsic details.

I think young people know the name Walter Cronkite.
Even Current has clips and comments. There are icons
that are legendary and broadcast giants that many are
quite aware of.

beautiful old pictures

Nice pictures of Walter, his wife and best friend Dan Rather and others. We only remember his life forever tonight.

I miss the old school news.

Where is Tom Brokaw or Dan Rather. Have they been interviewed?

i never know if we are helping people who didnt see him understand the context ... why he mattered so much. i hope so.

No worries John, you are doing a great job

@John, you are totally helping! I'm only 18 and I appreciate him even more from this broadcast. I knew he was brilliant, but I never really got a chance to see the majority of his reporting, unless if it were in History class.

Thank you!

@ John King
No cost to try!

I agree with Dan Rather, he said legacy for Walter Cronkite. Nice job Dan!

@John King, I don't know that much about Mr. Cronkite, but I know that I will learn more about him in the upcoming days and if what I have been hearing is true, today's news people have a lot to learn about what makes a respectable journalist.

John - I think you are doing a great job - I was lucky to have grown up watching him bring us the news - unfortunately, times have changed so much, I think it is hard for people who didn't grow up in that era to truly appreciate what he meant to so many people .....

Many of us say that Walter Cronkite will be missed.. I liked him back then but in reality he has been from the Media for almost 30yrs. and since then we have some newer reporters and journalist that have been doing a fantastic job. But it is good to bring a little history to the forefront. he was great in his time.

It is sad, but then it isnt...he lived a wonderful life and was 92 years old!! A very lucky man, a scholar and a gentleman...so much to be proud of and what a legacy

so fascinating to read all the memories and reflections here. proof we can use our new tools to honor a man of "yesterday's" news generation ... thank you all so much....

Good night John King, Randi Kaye, David G, Ed Henry and my friend twitter/facebook bloggers!!!!!!!
Have a great night and sleep tight everyone!!!!
Have a great weekend everyone!
Good job John! I will see you on Sunday morning!
See you on Monday guys!

Thanks John King for an excellent evening.

The one or two instances where emotion slipped through are all the more significant because they are such exceptions. I wonder if we'll ever see such impartiality again.

Good night, John, Randi, David (Indiana) and friends!

My condolences to family of Walter Cronkite.

A great weekend for everyone!

It's about that time –

John King - thank you for sitting in the anchor chair tonight, great job -

Fellow Bloggers - nice being able to share with you tonight -

Hope everyone has a good weekend and untill Monday .... peace ....

@John King-The enormity of how Cronkite mattered might only be known by some journalism students and some history students. But we all live through our times and our piece of history and we all only know what we know fully.

@john king... I don't think it takes very long...watching the old clips to understand what made him so special.

He had on of the most recognizable voices in the world. The space ball at Epcot.....

Thank you John King!

I'm fortunate enough to look up to the man for which the business I want to get into.

So "that's the way it is"

Shoot for the moon, because if you miss, you'll land among the stars.

@Isabel, yes and he brought us into the those moments with him. I watched him anchor the news as a little kid even before I was in kindergarten. I will miss him.

Good night Isabel, good night everyone