Tim Russert Dead from Apparent Heart Attack

Wow, what surprising news.

WASHINGTON (AP)—Tim Russert, host of NBC’s “Meet the Press” and its Washington bureau chief collapsed and died at work Friday after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was 58.

Sympathies to his family.

1. What a loss, he will certainly be missed.

   Posted by (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on June 13, 2008 at 1515 hrs




2. WOW!  Of all the old men on TV, he seemed like he had a lot left in him.

   Posted by (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on June 13, 2008 at 1516 hrs




3. This is a loss- As Mark Belling just said—This will have an impact on the presidential race. 

   Who will be left to offer tough questioning on BOTH political candidates?  Bill O’Reilly (assuming that the candidates would even agreed to be interviewed by him).

   I appreciate his zest for life, and although he was a tough questioner, it was not personal.

   Back in 1998—Steve Forbes did a fundraiser for Paul Ryan’s first campaign (near Delavan).  He remarked how much of a gentleman Russert was.  Forbes said that although his questions were tough…Afterwards, he had a glass of wine with Forbes afterwards.

   Russert was a gentleman and a real professional…..And he leaves big shoes to fill.

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4. I hope he is most remember for the love of his family, especially his dad.  It is a shame that he died just before Father’s Day.  From all accounts, he was a great son, husband and father.

   Posted by (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on June 13, 2008 at 1730 hrs




5. A great example of a professional journalist who reported both sides of the issue - sadly, an all too rare breed these days.

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6. I looked at the NBC.com website and they don’t show very much respect to Russert.  His death is being used as an advertisement for the nightly news. which is advertised with SNL and other shows.  There is also just a little mention in the news area.  His competitors give him far more respect than his employer.  How sad and strange at the same time.

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8. A great example of not knowing what you have until it’s gone.  He was great in life and will be legend in death.  I for one took for granted that he would be there again on Sunday morning.  Can anyone fill his shoes?

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9. I was watching Tom Brokaws special on him tonight.

   The most moving story (for me) was the one he (russert) was telling (recorded) about getting a baseball glove from his dad.  And his dad was a working man, and he had to sacrifice just to buy that glove.  And it wasn’t a name brand glove and when his dad gave it to him he turned his nose up at it.

   And then instantly realized how much it took his dad to get that glove. 

   In that moment you realize how much dads do for you, and some kids don’t, and some kids do, and I liked him more after hearing that story.

   I don’t detest people that were born with a silver spoon, but then again, I really really love people who came from working families.  And he did…  What a guy.

   Posted by (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on June 14, 2008 at 0001 hrs




10. A must read—Russert’s book about his dad “Big Russ and Me”—- I read excerpts from it a few years ago at Barnes & Noble…....I highly recommend it.  It’s a wonderful story about Tim and his relationship with his father.  Great stuff
    My dad died more than 20 years ago, and I still miss him today (more than ever).  Hope you all this weekend tell your fathers how much you appreciate him.

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11. I am still in utter shock everytime I hear about Tim’s death. He was such a politically brilliant man that I truely believe he will never be matched.

    Posted by Chris Jenkins on June 14, 2008 at 1234 hrs




12. News media has lost a genuine figure in the business. What a shame. Sunday mornings will not be the same without watching him. My condolences to the family.

    Posted by (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on June 14, 2008 at 1843 hrs




13. He will be missed. You could tell he loved what he did, especially this election year. He did it well.

    Posted by (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on June 15, 2008 at 0848 hrs