Edwin-Newman-Obituary

Edwin Newman

Obituary

NEW YORK - Edwin Newman, who brought literacy, wit and energy to NBC newscasts for more than three decades, and battled linguistic pretense and clutter in his best sellers "Strictly Speaking" and "A Civil Tongue," has died. He was 91. Mr. Newman died on Aug. 13 of pneumonia in Oxford, England. He...

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Fair winds and following seas sailor.

Thank you for your service to this nation.

This is a voice I miss.

He was a pro. He was all that a good journalist ought to be. When I was a young journalist, he was an inspiration to me. May God welcome him home and may his family be blessed with comfort.


Please accept my heartfelt condolence for your loss; Regardless of age old or young it is always davasting when we lose a love one to death. With God's and the support of those who care so much, may you find the comfort and strength that will help you now and though the days ahead. God care for us. (1Peter 5:7) "while you throw all your anxiety upon him because he cares for you."
Lynette Gonzalez-Perth Amboy-NJ

THE WORLDS HEART IS A LITTLE HEAVIER WITHOUT YOU. IT'S NICE TO KNOW THAT YOU LEAVE SUCH AN HONERABLE LEGACY THAT BEGAN WHEN YOU WERE BORN.MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU NEAR AND MAY HE WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY WITH A LOVING EMBRACE. FROM A LOYAL FOLLOWER AND FAN
BILLIE & JERRY SUTTON, OF LAKE CO. CA

My condolences to the Newman family. Many the tender mercy that God has always shown be with your family now, so that you will know that you are not alone. May you find strength, comfort and courage in these words: God is a refuge and strength, a help that is readily to be found during distresses.(Psalms 46:1)

My sincere condolences on your loss and may the God of all comfort and tender mercies be with in your time of grief.

I am truly sorry for your loss. Be comforted in knowing there are better times ahead. Psalms 37:10, 11 says “And just a little while longer, and the wicked one will be no more; And you will certainly give attention to his place, and he will not be. 11 But the meek ones themselves will possess the earth, And they will indeed find their exquisite delight in the abundance of peace.” Our Heavenly Father is a God of peace and love. He will help you through these difficult days. Please accept my...