God Bless Tim Russert.

Just wanted to echo the sentiments- how sad to lose this intelligent, driven man! My dad has been trying to get my husband and I to read his book- now's the time.

You definitely need to read this book about his dad, Big Russ and Me. You'll see how he became the man he was. Such a loss.
Susan.

He was my favorite journalist. I am heartsick over his death. I can't imagine going through this important election year without him. God Bless his family and friends.

I just got finished watching Saturday's Today Show episode dedicated to Tim. It was a great tribute featuring co-workers and politicians remembering their favorite things about Tim. What really got me was when Matt Lauer was closing the broadcast and you could see his eyes get red and start to get teary. You could tell he was trying to hold the tears back until the cameras were off. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

I am deeply sad. This man really touched so many lives....for me personally...I enjoyed and understood politics more because of Mr. Russert.America has lost a HERO in so many ways, and to so many people. God Bless.

I am deeply sad. This man really touched so many lives....for me personally...I enjoyed and understood politics more because of Mr. Russert.America has lost a HERO in so many ways, and to so many people. God Bless.

I have cried all morning. Being from Buffalo, this really hits close to home and our entire city is in mourning.
I loved watching Meet the Press on Sunday mornings...it won't be the same.
He was a beautiful man...a loving father and husband...someone you just felt like you knew.
He will be greatly missed.

Amen

So terribly sad for all of us who never knew him but felt he was a part of our lives.

as a fellow afficionado of American politics, my heart was also saddened at the news of his passing.
it's nice that you've taken a moment to remember him on your blog!

I was a huge fan of Tim Russert. He shared my passions for politics, history, family, and baseball. Tim Russert was my "go to" television journalist and political analyst. He was never a pretty face, but he represented every man. He was authentic and intelligent. He was a partisan
for the truth. He elevated the Sunday morning talk format and political analysis. I looked forward to watching his election coverage and Meet the Press on Sunday morning. Even more than his professional accomplishments, I admired his relationship with his family, his colleagues, and his community. His attitude and generosity of spirit is something I will always
aspire to. Sunday will not be Sunday without
Tim Russert moderating Meet the Press. Election night will not be election night without Tim Russert here to guide us. He will be missed.

Ali.......I also did a posting of Tim Russert on my Blog. After graduating from college in '80 I went to work for Carl Perkins on the Hill. A friend of mine dated him...he was Chief of Staff for Monynihan and she worked on Congressman Paul Simon's staff. We have stayed good friends and we were, and still are, a bunch of bleeding heart Liberals!!!
Love your Blog!
Dana in Virginia

Ali, I DO know him personally.
I am a manager of the Starbucks right next to his studio, and he would come in EVERY morning with a smile and would wait [very patiently in a long line] for his 2 venti iced green teas. He was a sunshine spot in our mornings. We wouldn't talk politics because it was his "3rd Place" and we just wanted him to feel at home.
He was wonderful and we miss him already. You would have loved Tim.

Ali, I DO know him personally.
I am a manager of the Starbucks right next to his studio, and he would come in EVERY morning with a smile and would wait [very patiently in a long line] for his 2 venti iced green teas. He was a sunshine spot in our mornings. We wouldn't talk politics because it was his "3rd Place" and we just wanted him to feel at home.
He was wonderful and we miss him already. You would have loved Tim.

Truly, how can we have an election without him.
Sara

I had a good cry over Tim on Friday. While I didn't know him personally, I've had so much respect for him as I advanced in my tv career. Tom Brokaw honoring him this morning was so sad.

watching his son Luke talk about him this morning has given even more insight into what an incredible man, father, and friend Tim Russert was. i was in shock watching the news Friday afternoon and wrote a long post about it yesterday...he was a much-needed strong, clear voice in this world and he will be deeply missed by so many...
(it was so wonderful reading all these comments...thank you for posting this and giving people a place to share their thoughts)

I have been sad since Friday when I heard of Tim's passing, he was a Sunday morning tradition at my house too. What an amazing guy with buckets of passion for his work and life. A voice that will be truly missed. Tena

It was heartbreaking to hear that news. At first, I felt silly for tearing up, but then thought... isn't it interesting how we can feel such sadness for someone we never knew personally? I think that is a testament to the fact that you never know how many lives you touch, who you inpsire, or how many people care about you. It is also a reminder that you never know how much time you have, so make it count.

I'm from Buffalo, NY and feel a special connection to the passing of Tim Russert. Our community is especially grief stricken since he was just here a couple of weeks ago to place his dad in an assisted living home. Who knew that would be his last visit to his home town? Thank you for honoring him with this entry on your blog.