Remembering CBS News Veteran Harold Dow

(CBS)  Veteran CBS News correspondent died over the weekend of an apparent asthma attack at 62.

His collegue, 48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant remembers Dow as a man rose quickly through the ranks at CBS with his own distinctive style, a man who could talk to anyone -- whether a president or drug addict.

Watch Van Sant's tribute below:

Remembrance: Dow Broke Barriers, Landed Exclusives
Photos: Harold Dow Remembered
Harold Dow, Veteran CBS News Correspondent, Dies

[victoria0528]

He was inspirational, articulate, and all the superlatives. I had no idea! Loved his voice and commentaries. A Very Good Person! My condolences to his family!

[theajulis]

My sincerest condolencens to the Harold Dow's family and the CBS News family. A great loss to both.

[cukidoh]

My heart goes out to Harold Dow's family. My household all shed tears when we learned of his untimely death, as he was an appreciated and beloved journalist in our home. He reached out across all barriers to bring the story to America. He was very good at what he did: his dedication and commitment to his craft apparent in all his work. He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.