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By: 4timking

4timking — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:53:11 +0000

Miles-

In a week where we are all wrapped in nostalgia thanks for sharing this wonderful chapter of your life.

I suspect that you don’t need anyone else to tell you how fortunate you were–you truly sat in the presence of a giant.

By: charliehoff

charliehoff — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:16:56 +0000

Miles – how great to read the account of your mission to Black Rock. I remember how thrilled all of us at CNN were that Walter Cronkite would be joining us for John Glenn’s return to space, I had no idea that you were given this special mission in the wake of John Holliman’s untimely death. My family and I had just that month returned to Atlanta from overseas. Thanks for your reflections on a stellar pair of journalists, looking forward to the rest of the story.

By: oregonmjw

oregonmjw — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:28:50 +0000

Sincere and moving. From the heart.

By: oregonmjw

oregonmjw — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:04:06 +0000

Thank goodness Walter Cronkite was not the only journalist with a “fire in his belly” working the beat. A younger man has since ably demonstrated how that torch is passed. What a marvelous remembrance to share with us, Miles.

For me, at the other end of the television experience, Walter Cronkite represented the voice of The News. It wasn’t really news if it was not reported by him, now was it?. People often remember his voice – so soothing; his manner – so steady and confident. But it’s the personal Walter that shines. He could flash anger (as you found out) that could turn its recipient into a pillar of salt. He was so unflappable, that a mere catch in the throat rose to the level of expressing the fear and terror of an entire nation when President Kennedy died. His wordless giggles told us the Moon landing had been successful.

None like him before or since. We have the video to relive virtually his entire career in television. You, Miles, have the inestimable privilege of personal memory. Thanks for sharing.

By: iskid2astop

iskid2astop — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 05:33:50 +0000

This is a great story. What an honor it must have been to work with the great man. This article shows that you have a bit more in the arsenal than we usually see.

By: Brian In NYC

Brian In NYC — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 01:42:25 +0000

Yes, don’t keep us hanging, where is the second installment!

By: louisbrunet

louisbrunet — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 01:13:00 +0000

Thanks for the story. Can’t wait to hear the rest!

By: johnniepal

johnniepal — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 23:46:01 +0000

Miles, you are following in his footsteps and you are the same premier space reporter as he was. J

By: Fran Johns

Fran Johns — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 23:11:17 +0000

I will be hanging on the next installment just as eagerly as I was hanging on the original event. Thanks for sharing with us John Glenn generation folks.