Memories of Tim Russert

My Memory of Tim Russert

Bonnie Duncan (Feb 24, 2009)

What a terrible loss, political news will never be the same, Tim loved politics and was so excited about the 2008 election and he would be so happy to know that Obama is our new President, I cried when he passed away even though I never had the pleasure of meeting him.
I'll always remember his white out board he loved to use, political news will never be the same without Tim, I think of "Big Russ" and wonder how he is if he is still with us, Tim adored his Dad, you could see the Beam in his face when he would talk about his Dad.
And he adored his son Luke, which is following in his dads footsteps.
May God Bless Tim, Big Russ, Luke and his Mother and may Tim rest in Peace.
Us Political Junkies Miss you terribly Tim, your always mentioned by your news friends on MSNBC

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DALE PALECKI (Feb 13, 2009)

I was told that I look like Tim Russert. I whis I could of meat him. I found out that he worked for NBC a show caled meat the press. My heart goes out to the Russert family on his pastaway in 2008. I did not know that there was somebudy out there that looked like me.

Turmoil and missing Tim Russert

Luane Meader (Oct 09, 2008)

During these unprecedented tumultuous times, I really miss the even , sensible voice of Tim Russert. I so wish he was still leading the way in the digestion of all this information. I can only imagine his glee in the ability to witness such an historic period. My father died young and missed the Red Sox world series victory. Tim Russert died young and missed the presidential election of 2008. I am sick at heart missing your father's perspective and passion.

Christina D (Nov 06, 2008)

I was so excited to watch the Election and results the other evening, but I could not help but feel somber and shed some tears when I thought of Tim missing this historic election. I remember his beaming smile and how his face lit up when he spoke of politics. A true loss that has hit me deeply and I just wanted to share this.. Christina D. Orangevale, CA

Barb (Nov 05, 2008)

My heart was heavy last night while watching NBC's coverage of the election. I can only imagine what Tim would have said during the acceptance speach. I so wanted to see the bottle of Rolling Rock on the desk in tribute to Tim. We lost an upstanding, honest person. Seeing Luke helped.

Still

RA (Sep 23, 2008)

I miss him.

I miss the comfort of his presense, the warmth in his voice, the spark in his eye. I miss how he could untwist the current events of today, unfolding a different light of understanding. His passion in it all.

I never knew the man, yet still, I miss him.

Missing Tim

Sue (Aug 27, 2008)

The Democratic Convention isn't the same without Tim. He had a brilliant way of laying out all the intracacies of the behind the scenes dramas. He spoke to the "everyman" who was at home trying to plow through the issues and he made everything make sense. I used to skip church alot of Sundays to watch Meet the Press because he made it so good. My brother used to work with Tim in DC and a few years ago they met for lunch and he told Tim that story- Tim told my brother, tell your sis to tape the show and go to church. My Christmas present that year was an autographed copy of Big Russ and Me. ,because my brother knew I respected him so much. There was a big hole in my heart when he died and I know that is the same for so many others like me that had never met him but felt as though we had. My prayers for his family who he so obviously cherished.

Stella (Oct 08, 2008)

I watched the debates and know that if should be Tim here moderating. He would be the one whipping those candidates into shape. Making them answer the real questions, addressing the real issues, instead of taking jabs at each other. Boy, do we miss you Tim. Every day, especially now. Would you be having such fun, helping us understand, helping us come to a decision. And the laughs you would have watching SNL. Would can imagine such a thing! I hope are watching all of it, I really do.

My Memory of Tim Russert

Lisa (Aug 17, 2008)

I was watching the news when Tim's passing was announced. It didn't seem real. We welcome these folks into our homes on regularly scheduled visits and we become intimately acquainted with them. This is precisely why I felt so incredibly sad, to the point of tears, when I learned of his passing. His smile and grace are what impressed me the most about Tim. He could take anyone to task, and he did it well, but it was always done with respect and dignity. In the days that followed his passing, I don't remember many times when I've seen such an outpouring of emotion for someone. A man who was so dearly loved by so many. And I believe Tim Russert was fortunate enough to know just how much he was loved while he was with us. I found him to be courageous and gentle and human. Our Sundays will never be the same.

God bless him!

Class Act

Bill (Aug 14, 2008)

He spoke at my daughter's graduation in 2005.

He also spoke in 2007 at an event that honored women who had been abused or had died in domestic violence situations.

LIke my daughter.

He was a class act.

My daughter and Tim are in Heaven now.

My Memory

anonymous (Aug 12, 2008)

I was out of the country and in a remote area when Tim Russert passed. I just found out about it today, from the cover of Newsweek while waiting in the doctor's office. I started crying - which I have NEVER done at the death of someone I have never met. In these days, I am skeptical and not fond of media in general, especially those involved in politics, but Tim Russert was someone whose opinion I truly trusted. He was so honest, and great at keeping his interview subjects honest. I felt like he was "one of us" confronting the "bad guys" about all of their lies and mis-deeds and forcing them to give the American public the respect it deserves by speaking honestly with us. I am heartbroken at hearing this and will forever wonder his opinion on current events as they unfold.

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Anne French (Aug 11, 2008)

When I heard the news that our beloved Tim Russert had died I was stunned. He was at the top of his game and doing what he loved. Because he was only a year older than myself, I took a quick evaluation of my physical health. Not too bad but could be better. In his honour, I have daily taken "Tim" walks- 1/2 hour fast paced walks every day since his passing. When we lose someone before their time it makes us realize our own mortality and hopefully will kick us into action to avoid our own, untimely demise.

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Mark Scholfield (Aug 11, 2008)

Meet the Press and Tim's presentation of politics was awesome to experience, his inner fire for the workings of politics was inspiring and uplifting to those like me that wanted to be involved in politics, as well as helpful for many Americans to understand D.C..
I have to say his book "Big Russ and Me" is an amazing lesson to be passed on and probably should be used in schools as well as homes. My favorite quote from the book,
"Now that I'm a father, I sometimes wonder how my son will learn the importance of good work ethic............One way or another, if I'm not able to teach that lesson, or to direct him to a place where he can learn it, it will be a loss for both of us -- for him as a son, and for me as a father." (p.72 Big Russ and Me)
RIP Tim

My Memory

jdstark60 (Aug 07, 2008)

tim russert was a wonderful tv personality but he was more than that he was a good husband father and son. this i picked up fr the book he wrote about his father and watching him on tv . he was one of our favorites tom brokaw the other. he was a very gentle person. and would have been kind and caring to anyone he met he was always on top of his interviews and he never lost his temper. as some do as only his tv audince we will miss him and my prayers are with his family may God be with his family

My Memory

Levonne Price (Aug 05, 2008)

This is August 4th 2008.
This morning, I was cheerfully flipping through YouTube, smiling at all the humor there, until I ran into a picture of Tim, again.

I just had to hunt up these wonderful tributes to this Great American to document for my Children and Grandchildren: "I may not be able to define a Great American or the Best Son, or a more Perfect Father........ But he was here. Come look and See."

I'm just a Grandmommy, But my heart aches whenever I remember that a Fine Man like Tim Russert isn't with us anymore"
I was so blessed in my lifetime to come across, such a man.
Thank You