The thread discusses the death of Bob Simon, a veteran CBS News correspondent, who died in a car accident in New York City. Participants reflect on his career, contributions to journalism, and express condolences.
Participants generally agree on the impact of Bob Simon's career and express condolences, but there are differing perspectives on the implications of the accident and his experiences as a journalist.
Some statements reflect personal opinions and emotional responses rather than factual analysis of Simon's career or the accident.
What a loss!(Reuters) - Veteran CBS News correspondent Bob Simon, a longtime member of the network's "60 Minutes" on-air team, was killed in a car accident on Wednesday night in New York City, CBS said. He was 73.
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Tall, lanky and possessed of an erudite demeanor on camera, Simon has covered most major overseas conflicts from the 1960s to the present and has been a regular contributor to the weekly "60 Minutes" news magazine on CBS since 1996.
How the times are changing.nsaspook said:He walked the walk. Sometimes too far like when he was held prisoner in Baghdad.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/wor...unts-40-days-captivity-1991-article-1.2112972
Simon said they weren’t tortured “in the orthodox sense,” but the Iraqis beat them with canes and sticks.