Ed Bradley

When the news came out last Thursday that Ed Bradley passed away, I instantly recognized him even though I am not a regular viewer of 60 Minutes of CBS. His style, voice and manner left quite an impression on me.

I knew CBS would run a tribute program for him last night, so I recorded the 60 Minutes show and watched it. It's no doubt that he will be remembered as a first-class journalist, but what strikes me is that he's lived such a meaningful life, rich and compelling. He loved Jazz and Gospel, travelled all around the world, interviewed all kinds of poeple, reported from war zone in Vietnam, lived in Paris for a few years where he picked up his style. And above all he has lived his nomadic life in the mordern time. What a lucky man.