A huge loss
June 13, 2008
I was shocked to find out about Tim Russert’s sudden death today, Friday the 13th. I am really stunned, as I’m sure everyone else is, as well. On my new Ipod, I have recently loved watching Meet the Press podcasts, but my clearest memory of Tim was in the 2000 Presidential Election. I had a world history test the very next morning (as I was a senior in high school,) but instead of studying, I stayed up all night and watch Tim and his Magic Slate. I think I even popped in a video and recorded parts of the broadcast. The Magic Slate later went on to the Smithsonian and someday I’ll get there and pay tribute to my very favorite political junkie. We have lost a fantastic soul.
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Brian | June 14, 2008 at 9:26 am
I watched NBC’s tribute to him last night. There was a lump in my throat the whole time.
He seemed like a great son and a great father, and he will be greatly missed.
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mermaid mom | June 16, 2008 at 7:13 pm
I feel like a family member died. We spend so much time watching and listening to NBC and MSNBC that it seems like Tim visited our livingroom almost daily for the past 10+ years. What a wonderful man and journalist. So genuine in his love for family, country, work–and what a man of faith. The ultimate tribute to him came from his son, I think, and the way he spoke of him this morning, so eloquently, when interviewed by Matt Lauer.
Dad and I have been amazingly moved by Tim Russert’s passing. He makes us want to be better people! If I sound like a crazy celebrity-obsessed weirdo I apologize, but this was a brilliant guy who also managed to be likeable! It doesn’t often happen that way. I feel like his inquisitions of politicians and others in authority were on my behalf–so I could listen to them and understand our country and its leaders (and would-be leaders ) better.
I’d hate to be the person who had to follow in his footsteps as Meet the Press moderator! Rest in peace, Tim.
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jimthomp87 | June 18, 2008 at 7:01 am
I, too, feel like we lost a family member or close friend. His face was often on the TV screen while we were having breakfast and getting our coffee and political “fix” for the morning. I miss him.
It is inspiring to hear his colleagues talk about what a generous man he was in terms of sharing his knowledge and encouragement. The phrase that keeps coming up is “player/coach”, whether practicing (the way a doctor practices medicine) his journalistic skills or modeling for younger men how to be better dads.
I wish we could have a man like Tim run for president. I would campaign like crazy for a man of his caliber.
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sansoucy | August 30, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Hey girl!
how’s it going? It’s been a long time, I guess I have lots of reading to catch up on! How’s Roland doing?
Martine