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2024
Aaron Brown Obituary
Aaron Brown was a journalist known for his time as an anchor at CNN, including reporting on the 9/11 attacks from the network's rooftop.
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9 Entries
Harvey Post
April 16, 2025
What a guy a true friend of the people..I sure arron will greet me when my time comes...
Dina Lafave
January 19, 2025
Aaron Brown was a rare combination of warmth and wit. That he was a brilliant journalist goes without saying. That he was a kind and generous soul was his hallmark. Never too busy to reach out to those of us below him on the ladder. That he adored his wife Charlotte was obvious from the first moment I saw them together. May he rest in peace and may his memory be a blessing.
Judy Line
January 15, 2025
I still miss seeing him on our evening news here in (the real) WA. It is another gentleman we have lost, time keeps moving on and continues to remind us that we are getting older-my prayers for the Brown family.
Ed Campbell
January 15, 2025
Very sorry to hear that Aaron Brown recently passed away. I write "Aaron Brown" because that´s who we always watched every night while living in Edmonds, Wa. Aaron was such a "comfortable" professional....never talked at you but shared with you. We missed his show when we left Washington. Our thoughts and prayers to his entire family. Sincerely, Ed Campbell
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sheri ashby
January 14, 2025
My mornings weren't complete nor was I ready to start my day if I didn't have my dose of Aaron and Thalia at 4:00 am on 'World News Now'. He and they were amazing.
faith c.tobin/brad j/herscot
January 5, 2025
Dear Brown Family my condolences's to the family and may he rest in peace and he'll surely be missed very much.best faith/brad
Jenee
January 5, 2025
I am so sorry about the loss of Aaron. He was one of the best anchors ever. The Brown family has my deepest condolences and I pray that you will be surrounded continuously with love and support. As you go through this difficult time, may Almighty God give you "everlasting comfort" (2 Thess. 2:16).
Keith Wyatt
January 2, 2025
Sorry to hear of the passing of Aaron, May God be with your family
and give you comfort.
RB
January 2, 2025
An incredible anchor on CNN and journalist. His reporting during 9/11 was both amazing and comforting. Sincere condolences to the Brown family, so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you all in your time of loss.
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