Bob-CAIN-Obituary

Bob CAIN

Atlanta, Georgia

Aug 11, 1934 – Sep 2, 2014 (Age 80)

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BORN
August 11, 1934
DIED
September 2, 2014
AGE
80
LOCATION
Atlanta, Georgia

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CAIN, Bob Bob Cain, Veteran CNN Anchor, 80 Bob Cain, the veteran journalist and CNN anchor who was a fixture on the network in the 1980s and 1990s, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, at home in Atlanta, his family said. He was 80. Cain joined the network in 1980, shortly after its inception, and retired in...

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I was the producer on duty for Bob´s last newscast at NBC news. Mount Saint Helens had erupted a few moments before he went on the air. He adlibbed part of the newscast, opening with, "Mount Saint Helens blew up like an A-bomb, moments ago." Bob Cain was the consumate journalist, and a brilliant man. Everywhere he practiced the craft, he did,so, was professionalism, dedication, and rocksolid reporting. I had not talked with him in years, and find myself writing this note just to say it was...

I feel lucky to have known and worked with Bob. He helped me on a number of high profile productions where I needed an expert of his high caliber and professionalism. I'll miss you Bob. Rest in peace.

Just today from a former colleague at CNN did I learn that Bob passed away. I lost touch with Bob many years ago. But his rich wisdom, his self-deprecating humor and his generous commitment of time, energy and passion to recovery live on within my own journey from addiction to redemption to this very moment. Bob gave all of himself to me back in 1994, when I was struggling to regain my balance after a relapse while I was working at CNN. It worked. Of all the times we spent together, he...

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

May God give your family the comfort and strength they need in there time of sorrow.

many memories of a trusted newsman

I have been truly blessed to have had such a dear friend, trusted colleague and true partner. We are lucky to have known you. Save the seat next to you for me.

May God bless you and your family at the time of sorrow please read 1 Peter; 5,17