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By: DeJaVuTv

DeJaVuTv — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:08:59 +0000

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By: No Remorse

No Remorse — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:49:03 +0000

Serving up slop as “news” to slop-eating sheep who feed on OJ and lindsay and paris and car chases and runaway brides is not doing any of us any good.

They knew and took the risk, and this was bound to happen. They got what they deserved. How’s that? Sorry to the families, but those are the breaks. How about the families of our dead soldiers?

In the end you can blame… well VIEWERS LIKE YOU.

Hey reporters: Try chasing some relevant stories… ones that dont require helicopters

Hey Sheep: Try watching something relevant… besides car chases that kill reporters… or better yet, throw away your TV.

Signed,
The Truth Hurts

By: Charles

Charles — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 01:03:03 +0000

My condolences to the family and friends of these men. I’m not in the industry (yet) and hadn’t heard of these guys. But from what I’ve heard, they sound to have been extraordinary gentlemen who will be sorely missed.

By: Erik Lee

Erik Lee — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 20:57:10 +0000

While I shot news in Phoenix, I knew, and enjoyed Rick and Jim, but I spent some of my favorite time in the valley flying around with Scott Bowerbank–and I’m really going to miss him.

As many have written, and said, on all the station and newspaper websites, Scott was a first class pilot–and a great guy. He never cut corners regarding safety–but he always got us where we needed to be to do the best jobs on our stories. It was great fun and very exciting covering news with Scott. I can’t believe he’s gone.

Condolences to everyone in the Phoenix news market–between the four of them–I know just about everyone there lost at least one good friend on Friday.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 19:44:32 +0000

8. rorahoch

“Potential” criminal? Obviously you didn’t see the full story or know what was going on before the crash. It wasn’t about greed, the guy they were following was indeed a manace to the neighborhood he was in. But hey, thanks for the self-righteous sensitivity anyway.

By: John Gabaldon

John Gabaldon — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 17:28:08 +0000

I worked with Rick and really appreciated his kindness and talent. Our prayers for his family and friends who will truly miss him.

By: Allen

Allen — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 17:05:29 +0000

I would our industry would show the same compassion we are showing here toward other stories that we cover. TV news would be better for it.

By: Off topic

Off topic — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 16:03:53 +0000

MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL THE FAMILES. REPORTERS DO A GREAT JOB GIVING US THE NEWS GOOD OR BAD.. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.

By: Off topic

Off topic — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 15:43:33 +0000

Wait a minute - Richard, you’re the president of Whats Up Interactive and make broadcast websites for a living, yet you have never watched a live stream of breaking news from out of the area you live in????? That’s odd.

By: Richard Warner

Richard Warner — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 14:09:48 +0000

This was the first time I’ve ever called up a local station’s Web site (KTVK) and watched a live stream of a local news story. I’m 2,000 miles away, but it drew me in and I watched for more than an hour.

It was very moving to watch, not only station personnel, but eyewitnesses, struggle to maintain composure and tell stories. I feel like I know these people, and the experience of viewing the story as it unfolded has stayed with me.

By: Mike Escutia

Mike Escutia — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 13:21:06 +0000

This is sad. My condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of the four men killed.

By: David Johnson

David Johnson — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 13:02:17 +0000

Scripps’ CEO Ken Lowe sent all of us employees this message this morning, he speaks well for everyone:

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Dear colleague:

It is with great sadness that I pass along tragic news from our television station in Phoenix.

As you already may have seen or heard from the national news coverage, two members of our KNXV, Channel 15, news team were killed today in a mid-air collision between the station’s helicopter and another operated by KTVK, Channel 3. Fatalities also have been confirmed on the KTVK helicopter.

Rick Krolak, a photojournalist who has worked for KNXV for more than 10 years, lost his life in the accident as did Channel 15’s helicopter pilot, Craig Smith.

Our sense of loss over the deaths of these dedicated professionals is tremendous. I know I speak for all of us at Scripps when I say that our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the families, friends and co-workers whose lives have been touched by this tragedy.

Ken

By: rorahoch

rorahoch — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 07:05:46 +0000

Sad enough for the families -

BUT: on the other hand, why are people chasing police cars chasing potential criminals?
Why are people watching this live on TV?
Why do broadcast station send such programs.

There’s only one answer: GREED…
…after money and sensations

and there’s always a price to pay.

By: Eric

Eric — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 04:14:54 +0000

I interned at KNXV-TV about six-and-a-half years ago (back in the “We won’t waste your time” days). I don’t remember too much about Krolak, but I’m sure I went out on a few stories with him. My condolences go out to his family, friends and colleagues at ABC 15.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 04:05:28 +0000

I don’t see posts that don’t reflect on the news colleagues who died today. It is incredibly sad.

However, I can’t imagine there is a single thinking news person who isn’t also wondering what we can learn from it.

There but for the grace of God….