Tim Russert RIP

[Moe Ghoul]

Collapsed and died

 

[Dr Skimeister]

I always had the impression that he was a truthful man. Would have been good to have him around as this year's election got closer.

 

[Moe Ghoul]

I always had the impression that he was a truthful man. Would have been good to have him around as this year's election got closer.

Agreed. kept his politics out of the interviews. Seemed like a genuinely nice guy.

 

[Beetlenut]

My wife will be bummed to hear this. We really enjoyed his interviews and commentary. RIP

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

He was far and away my favorite news personality. Whenever he came on the tube he had my undivided attention. I really feel bad about this.

 

[Moe Ghoul]

Part of my Sunday AM routine, Chris MAtthews, then Meet the press. THose'll be big shoes to fill. I'm hard pressed to think of anyone that can replace him.

 

[jack97]

Damn, the guy was only 58. He was the only reason I would tune into MSNBC during the primaries. Truly a big loss.

 

[powderman]

I turned on the TV earlier today and was absolutely shocked and sad to hear about his death. He was only 58 and seemed very healthy. I agree with what everyone else said. The news/coverage won't ever be the same without him. Tim Russert will be missed deeply.

 

[Warp Daddy]

Tim Russert -- RIP for a Giant

America lost one of our finest yesterday . Russert was way more than the average talking head, a very classy guy who never forgot his roots and conveyed a sense of competence, confidence and ethical behavior.

His last words to his beloved son when th eyoung man entered college are classic :

Study Hard, Laugh Often AND KEEP YOUR HONOR

Pretty good Father's Day message for those of us fortunate enough to be Dad's to tell our children

 

[thetrailboss]

Still shocked. I could not believe it.....

 

[dmc]

One of the very few people I trusted on the news...

I TIVO "Meet the Press" every week... I watch it while i travel... Never miss it...

Count me as another person dazed by this... A big loss for our country for sure...

 

[dmc]

Almost time for Meet the Press......

Wow... Seems strange... Not having him around... damn... damn...

 

[Warp Daddy]

Just watched the very MOVING Meet the Press Tribute Show this am -- we all can take some lessons from the Life of Tim Russert - a LIFE VERY WELL LIVED , with the right values and concern for his fellow man !

Happy Fathers' Day to you all !!

 

[dmc]

Just watched the very MOVING Meet the Press Tribute Show this am -- we all can take some lessons from the Life of Tim Russert - a LIFE VERY WELL LIVED , with the right values and concern for his fellow man !

Happy Fathers' Day to you all !!

Me too... Great stuff... Very fitting...

 

[playoutside]

Just watched it too. Then turned to MSNBC for 2nd half of 2006 Brokaw interview of Russert about his 2nd book. Lots of inspiration in too short a life. So many lessons offered from a consumate professional, greatful son, and a respected dad. I can only hope to take some of those lessons and live the rest of my life partly as well.

Happy Fathers Day! Hug and appreciate those you care about this day and always.