A few words about Peter Jennings

Peter Jennings was a class act. His voice was so dignified and you enjoyed hearing him read the news. If you are about my age, you remember him from when you were in your 20s or younger.
It's hard to realize that he's gone at only the age of 67. His last appearance on the news was quite shocking and touching back in April. His wonderful news reading voice was all raspy. He said he had lung cancer, though he had stopped smoking 20 yrs earlier. I couldn't help but get teary-eyed when ABC dedicated their entire broadcast to him. He would have liked it. It showed him as a down-to-earth person even doing a segment in his boxers and getting caught in the act!
My mom always said that Peter reminded her of her dad as he had a high forehead and quick wit. My pop-pop only lived to be 58 and cigarettes were his curse.
I also really appreciate how much he cared about kids and how he had specials for them to hear about their concerns and interests.
Sorry to hear about his passing in only 4 months after diagnosis.