Bradley's passion, style leave lasting impression
The world lost a bit of its heart and soul last month with the death of Ed Bradley.
I met Ed in 1977 when I was an intern in the press office at the White House in Washington. He was the White House correspondent for CBS News at that time. Ed loved young people. From taking me to gallery openings to "teaching me the ropes" of journalism at its finest, Ed became my friend and my mentor.
Everything the tributes have said about Ed is true. He lived his life with great integrity, passion and compassion. And with great style and humor. To someone who was just starting out in her career, he taught me the importance of reaching out to everyone we meet on life's journey and treating everyone the same, no matter how great or small. Everyone has a gift to offer, if we are just open to it.
I saw Ed for the last time in Durham several weeks ago. Despite his weakness, his eyes and his smile were still as warm as ever, and I was so glad to have the chance to let him know that I haven't forgotten the lessons he taught me by his own example those many years ago. It is my hope that I'll always be one of his best students.
R. Ross Harris
Greensboro
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Your letter was a great tribute to a journalist I really enjoyed watching. Thank you for sharing your wonderful memories.
Posted on December 4, 2006 8:47 AM
Ed Bradley, though a very likeable fellow, epitomized the liberal journalist using his influence to pursue a left wing agenda. He wasn't a "journalist" he was a liberal espousing his political views on a TV show.
Posted on December 4, 2006 10:20 AM
Whenever I saw Ed Bradley, I stopped and watched, because I knew it was going to a compelling story.
Mr. Bradley made it look easy, and that's the mark of a legend.
Posted on December 4, 2006 1:08 PM
I never paid much attention to whether or not he was a liberal. I liked his style, his voice, and his interviewing skills. The guy knew how to ask the tough questions in a way like few journalists can.
Posted on December 4, 2006 3:06 PM