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- I've written a novel called "Sarah Conrad of Eagle Creek." Its about a 16 year old girl growing up in Montana in the year 1910. One of her friends is 14. That means, Walter could have been a character in my book. Amazing. You can listen to it on YouTube.
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- I live in the Great Falls area. The weatherman at the local cbs station knows Mr. Breuning very well. Not too long ago he did a story with him and other people who lived through the Great Depression. I watched the stories and they were very well done. They have all of their full interviews on their website: http://montanasnewsstation.com/Global/story.asp?S=10077652
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- Mr. Bruening deserved some respect not the condescending attitude that was exhibited in your piece. The opportunity to learn from a lucid 112 year old American would have made a compelling feature. Instead you found it acceptable to show his frailty rather then his wisdom. Surely this gentleman has a perspective on current events that would have been insightful - none of this was explored. What an opportunity lost.
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- Seriously... I thought this was going to be an article about the continued viability of the Mississippi river. "Old man river...it just keeps rollin'...it keeps on rollin...along...tote that bar, lift that bail...." (Showboat) :)
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- I agree that Mr. Hartman was totally disrespectful talking about elderly people having all their marbles or not being able to hear what you say. Apparently, he has never had a loved one who has alzheimer's or senile dementia. I thought it was very rude, to say the least and feel he doesn't have a clue as to what some family members go through as their loved ones age.
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- I had a smile on my face throughout the interview. What a wonderful man!, and a great story. Having worked with the elderly, I was so happy to his amazing to hear his story.
I'm going to Great Falls on Thursday April 30th. I would love to know where he lives so that I could talk to him. What a national treasure this man is. Thank you Steve Hartman for bring this gentleman into my life through your report. - Reply to this comment
- Mr. Bruening's interview had me riveted and smiling throughout. Perhaps it was his likeness to my own Father, in "dressing up for a public appearance," his stature, his love of life and living, his steadfast love of his wife, and all that he shared. Just a fantastic clip, uplifting and noteworthy. A great way to start my early Sunday morning! If I am ever in Great Falls, Montana, I would be more than humbled to meet and visit Mr. Bruening. I salute you for a wonderful, long & prosperous life. Karen R. Bennington, Major/Retired US Air Force, San Antonio, Texas.
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- This shows what living with low stress, eating right and exercising can do for you. Unfortunately, most Americans are too lazy, too under the spell of the fast-food industry and the medical community to do it. That's OK, let them die. There's way too many people in the world anyway.
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- The Human interest story tonight really made my day ..
Although I do find it odd, to have to remark , how older people give diffuse comments etc.
Mr Hartman probably would sure have missed this Gentleman,had it not been the local weatherman . Kudos to him !!!... and all of us ,who still try to talk to our elders .
. I do concur with the comment( above) that- this man is a living national treasure..
But again, why wait 4-5 years to visit him again.
Go back get his views and advice for example of the Great Depression.
. I'd even love a weekly ' Walter's comment ' ..end keep him inside- maybe by the fireplace, a la 'fireside chats' .. - Reply to this comment
- A Hearty AMEN, debinok1 !
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