Legendary journalist and longtime anchor of FOX 5 New York's 10 O'clock News John Roland passed away on Sunday at 81 years old following his retirement in 2004.
Daniel Krauthammer, son of longtime columnist and Fox News contributor Charles Krauthammer, reflects on his father's legacy and how his work continues to ring true even after his passing on 'Special Report.'at 81 years old.
He began his career in the 1960s and landed his first major assignment in 1966 for NBC News in Los Angeles. In 1969, he joined WNEW-TV, then-owned by MetroMedia before it became FOX's WNYW where he remained until his retirement.When he first joined the New York station, Roland was the weekday political reporter and the 10 o'clock weekend anchor. He later took over the 10 o'clock weeknight chair in 1979.
"Sitting next to John was always a learning lesson," Roland's former co-anchor Rosanna Scotto said."He took pride in his writing and his down-to-earth communicating. It was never more evident than anchoring next to him during the 9/11 attacks."Roland wasn't just reporting the news but notably found himself in the news. In 1983, he confronted three armed robbers while dining at arestaurant, wrestling one of them and shooting him in the leg.
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