"And that's the way it is"

"And that's the way it is" are words spoken by Walter Cronkite at the end of his journalistic news programs. He joined television in its infancy in 1950. Walter knew 12 presidents and was presented a Public Service Award by President Carter. He reported on events such as the death of Martin Luther King, the assassination of President Kennedy, and the Lunar Landing... to name a few. He was one of the most trusted men in America and a great humanitarian. Walter Cronkite passed on today, July 17, 2009, leaving a huge audience to grieve his loss not to mention his family and his wife of 65 years. He was 92.

So long to an icon of a man. He will sorely be missed by all.

"And that's the way it is."