RIP, Ed Bradley. You were a giant and a trailblazer.

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

We'll miss you.

And hope your passing was gentle.

[kurth]

1. Indeed. R.I.P.

60 Minutes was fortunate to have him.

[Ecumenist]

2. Bless his heart...

A genuine giant amongst giants in the 4th estate.

[zbdent]

3. Has Rush Limbaugh gone on the air and claimed that

Bradley is faking death to take Bush out of the headlines?

[Penndems]

4. He was the epitome of class and professionalism in whatever journalistic

endeavor he was involved in: As CBS News Saigon Correspondent during the Viet Nam War, or covering Jimmy Carter's 1976 campaign, or doing investigative pieces for "60 Minutes". Not only was his reporting sophisticated and intelligent, the man himself was just flat-out cool.

He will be sorely missed, not just by family and friends, or those in the journalism profession, but by everyone who followed his career.

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

5. He brought a class of "cool" that has not been duplicated and probaly never will. n/t

[Penndems]

16. Amen to that.

n/t

[blueknight]

6. RIP mr. bradley

im sure you fought the odd's all your life. you made it on your own merits. you were one of the best,and a inspiration to all. rest gently, good man.

[glarius]

7. Henry Champ just broke down while describing his and Ed's friendship

which dates back to their days reporting in Viet Nam. I was surprised to see Henry, who is always an unflappable reorter for CBC, lose it. He admired and had a great affection for Mr. Bradley, which seems to be the general feeling in the journalistic world. To me, he always came across as a gentle, intelligent and honest person. RIP Ed Bradley.

[sebastianj333]

8. FreePers have no sympathy....

Calling him a liberal and all that
Shame!

Rest in Peace Mr. Bradley, thanks for all your good work over the years...

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

11. Why does that not surprise me?

Sigh.

[devilgrrl]

15. What? They didn't enjoy his interview with Katherine Willey???

Shocking:wow:

[ivycat]

9. Rest In Peace

May God be with you and your family in your time of need.

[oasis]

10. Ed Bradley: Class act.

:thumbsup:

[qanda]

12. Yes, we will certainly miss you Mr. Bradley

RIP

[malaise]

13. RIP Ed. n/t

[devilgrrl]

14. Yeah. That Katherine Willey interview really enhanced his reputation...

I so trusted him after that.

:sarcasm:

Sorry, I'm not letting that one slip by. Dan Rather got fired for less IMHO.

[hedgehog]

17. I always admired him for showing that someone could be dressed

properly for work without becoming a Brooks Brothers clone. That diamond earring was liberating for a lot of people. At one time, it was considered unprofessional in many quarters for blacks to wear their hair in a natural style. Maybe it still is in some quarters.

[blogslut]

18. I loved him

So sad. Such a shock. What a legacy he leaves.

[Turn CO Blue]

19. Rest in peace.

[Fleshdancer]

20. This just feels so unfair

At a time when we desperately need MORE Ed Bradley's in journalism...

My heart goes out to his friends and family. :(