An Emotional Farewell

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Click here to watch Tom Brokaw's sad announcement of Tim Russert's sudden death.

Posted: Jun 14, 2008 at 4:20 pm / Email this »

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jess says – reply to this

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first
kimbo says – reply to this

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My Heart Is Broken.
dj d- says – reply to this

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wow……
rawr says – reply to this

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very sad
pam says – reply to this

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sad. second.
kerri says – reply to this

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this election will not be the same without him. my prayers and thoughts go to his family and hopefully NBC will be able to replace him with someone who showed as much professionalism and poise as Tim did.
Secon says – reply to this

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I mean that's sad and everything…but people die everyday
Rashi says – reply to this

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first
J.B. says – reply to this

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A real loss to the journalism world. He was quite the refreshing interviewer, a nice change from the conservative radicalism of fox news. He will be sorely missed.
April says – reply to this

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aww, thats so sad He will be missed. RIP Tim Russert
halpe says – reply to this

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RIP Tim!
mar says – reply to this

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its so sad, russert was one of the premier journalists of our time
sad says – reply to this

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sad
kgid says – reply to this

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i hate how his voice is cracking… so sad. news casters speak for a nation, and (hated or not) he will be missed
sunca says – reply to this

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I'm crying for him ..and for us, for he was indeed a great man. I'm a Conservative and I loved him for the great son, husband and dad he was and I liked his style … he knew humility when so many know not the word or the meaining of it. GOD BLESS HE AND HIS LOVED ONES AT THIS TRAGIC LOSS!!
bethi says – reply to this

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my heart is broken, tim was one of a kind and will be dearly missed for his unfailing professionalism and warm heart. sunday morning will never be the same.
chris says – reply to this

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r.i.p.
kelke says – reply to this

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He made it easier to understand and weed thru all the bullshit. He seemed like a good man too. Really sad
FuzzySweater says – reply to this

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Incredibly touching tribute.
julie says – reply to this

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He was such a good guy, my heart goes out to all the friends and fam.
Sarah says – reply to this

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I absolutely adored Tim! I cannot imagine this election without his guidance and opinions. He was the smartest person out there! God rest his soul in peace. My prayers go out to his family.
red says – reply to this

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Of course I knew who this man was.. He was the guy from the news who did the poiltics. After watching his tributes all last night and today I am so much more saddened by his passing. what a great man!! I pray for his family and friends. God Bless and enjoy heaven tim!!!!
bossy says – reply to this

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We live in a time where there is a shortage of honest and fair journalism - sensationalism has sadly replaced it. Tim Russert was one of the few impartial and accomplished political journalists that knew how to interpret politics without bias. He seemed to use the people as his guide, not the powers in Washington. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time. What a loss for our nation.
laure says – reply to this

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that is so sad.. my heart goes out to his family and all of his co-workers and friends.. he seemed like a great guy and was a great, unbiased reporter. another great irish catholic.
Krist says – reply to this

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It's really an amazing thing to see Tom Brokaw on the verge of tears. We watched MSNBC last night and Keith Olberman was crying. It's such a sad tragic story. There is no way he can be replaced.
willm says – reply to this

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Two steps back for the news industry.

What a loss.

I think he was the only pro I really respected.

Damn!
ReDog says – reply to this

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Tim Russert made it so easy to understand politics, and his passion for the political world was contagious. And on top of all that he was an amazing family man. He is obviously going to be greatly missed. I hope all the young people understand and appreciate just how important of a media figure he was to our generation. RIP and condolences to his friends and family.
cass says – reply to this

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aw thats sad! RIP Tim!!!
you'll be missed!!!
Drew says – reply to this

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What an important lesson this should be teaching us. It is not what designer you wear, what car you drive, the size of your waist or how much money you have that defines who you are. What ultimately defines you is the love and respect that you leave behind when you pass.
Mr. Russert will be missed and he will be remembered. May we all live our lives as fully and truthfully as he did.
Rober says – reply to this

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Will miss not having breakfast with him on Sundays. RIP
sarah says – reply to this

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When I heard about Tim Russert's passing, my heart dropped. For someone aspiring to be a journalist, he was a huge inspiration to me. My heart goes out to all of his family, friends, and colleagues.
www.RepCodes.com says – reply to this

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So, sad
Chip says – reply to this

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RIP TIM RUSSERT, We need to make him a Memorial and make June 13th a National Holiday.

RIP TIM RUSSERT

TV will never be the same without him. I think I'll just leave it off forever now.
j says – reply to this

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so sad :[
are says – reply to this

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This world was a better place because of the man that Tim Russert was. We can all learn to be better quality individuals because of him. His grace will be missed.
hacr says – reply to this

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How sad…It's terrible when this kind of stuff happens. Especially a sudden tragedy. It's happened to my family and I completely feel for his and my heart goes out to those around him; family, friends, and loved ones.
Julie says – reply to this

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Why couldn't it be someone more deserving, like Coultergeist?
Amy says – reply to this

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That is extremely saddening…..such a talented and well respected man. *tear*
mauri says – reply to this

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definitely got to know him this year with all the election coverage, and the debates. He seemed to be the only reporter genuinely excited about politics, his obvious passion in life!

so sad that he had to pass away just as he was becoming my favorite face on MSNBC.

rest in peace tim!!
Bill says – reply to this

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what a fucking tragedy. Tim was a classy down to earth even handed guy, and I only know this from the questions he asked while on air.
Kim says – reply to this

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That was sad, I actually teared up a little. Western NY has lost one of its favorite sons.
Margi says – reply to this

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I feel so bad for Tim's father, wife and son. One never knows what tomorrow brings. So live each day fully……..
just says – reply to this

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Well,…thankfully, this man lived a wonderful life…doing what he loved, and standing up for what he believed. A strong christian, with strong christian values…this man is certainly greeting S.t Peter at the pearly gates. He was one that was not afraid to "go there" and ask "those questions"…anyone that poses that kind of threat to the anti-christ's campaign will face the same sad demise. IT is a strong message to send, but the Obama train is steaming with hellfire. …and and all that might cause a bump will have to deal with the devil. God save us all….
www.IdiotInside.com says – reply to this

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I really liked Tim Russert. Truly an intelligent and fair reporter.
Loung says – reply to this

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Tim was wonderful, R.I.P.

Brokaw - 100 % Class
wow says – reply to this

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Who he was just makes you want to be a better person and realize that life is too short and you never know when you will see someone last.
wow says – reply to this

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there should be at least 1000 comments here. there's more comments on the spencer video clip. people are fuckin pathetic no wonder very few people's lives are celebrated after they die.
MmHmm says – reply to this

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I'm noticing a pattern. First Teddy gets a brain tumor, then Iowa floods like crazy along with part of Illinois, now Russert has kicked the bucket. It's almost as if God is punishing those who are advancing the antichrist Obama. Watch, next Oprah is going to blow up and get really fat again.
UrDum says – reply to this

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Re: wow –

He just makes me want to declare elections over before they are so that people will stop voting against my candidate of choice. But I am not slimy enough to try to unfairly influence elections. His jizm wipers Chris Matthews and Keith Olbermann can take care of that.
UrDum says – reply to this

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Re: kimbo –

Have you heard the expression "Get a Life"?
UrDum says – reply to this

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Re: are –

You should learn not to overeat till your heart explodes.
bridg says – reply to this

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Sad day in journalism. RIP
Rhond says – reply to this

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I'm going to miss Tim, seems like an old friend. It is also the death of MSM.
wow says – reply to this

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Re: UrDum – your name is what you are. fuckin dumb. you need to die now, no one will care. It won't be all over the news. Keith and Tim make you look like you're still in 1st grade and never left the trailer park, because you haven't. Leave the voting to the intellectuals, google that word so you know what I'm talking about. I don't go back and forth with trash

OBAMA '08
wow says – reply to this

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R.I.P Tim
one of the best people to walk this earth follow his example
DUH says – reply to this

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Re: UrDum – you obviously need to get a life, stop responding to everyone. no one loves you so just go sit in the corner and think about why.
amy says – reply to this

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NO ONE CAN SAY THE SAME ABOUT SHIT O'REILLY OR ANY OTHER REPUBLICUNT

tim was classic
jobri says – reply to this

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He was a paid puppet of the Bu$h/Cheney regime.

Good riddance.
UrDum says – reply to this

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Re: wow –

Interesting that your measure of whether a human life is "important" or not is based on whether one's death makes the news. So now that we've established that you're a sociopath, I just want to address your idea of who is eligible to vote in the US. Unfortunately for you and the very deceased Mr. Russert, our Consitution actually guarantees the right to vote to a far wider swath of the citizenship than you would prefer. This is actually better for you than you may think, however, because if voting were only open to intellectuals or even those with a modicum of intelligence, your Mr. Obama would be ineligible in all "57 states". As would you.
UrDum says – reply to this

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Re: DUH –

I was in the corner and I thought about it. U r Dum.
sarah says – reply to this

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oh my…this man's voice is on the verge of tears :'(
Stanton Assassin says – reply to this

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He was a fatso that never got off his ass. He died. It's what happens. The clock is ticking Mario.
Stanton Assassin says – reply to this

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Re: jobri – Funny that's what I said. He wasn't going to back McCain and that's why they had to silence him.
Kimba says – reply to this

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Re: jobri – Fuck you! You're a heartless, piece of shit. Shame on you!!
Donna says – reply to this

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I couldn't understand a word he said. I don't speak speach impediment. Maybe we can get a retard in here to translate to normal people. Paging Chris Matthews! Paging Chris Matthews!
Kimba says – reply to this

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May God rest his soul.
opi says – reply to this

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I'm surprised there aren't more comments also. The man is irreplaceable. He did tremendous research and asked the tough questions, so people would get a lot out of watching his interviews. He made that show singlehandedly what it is. A terrible loss, especially during an election year.
Vshiz says – reply to this

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Huge loss…
Renee says – reply to this

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A lot of people can"t understand this but…

Tim Russert was sexy as hell!!!!!!

His beautiful blue eyes, cleft chin and arched eyebrows. The guy was a political piranha. Yet outside of the political journalism, he was a different man: a softer side of him.

Nobody should ever fucking die at work. I mean, what the hell?

This is such a crime at too young of an age.

What a damn shame. He will be greatly missed…
Renee says – reply to this

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PEREZ, THANSK FOR BRINING MY AVATAR BACK. I LOVE YOU, BITCH!!

XOXOXOXOXOXO
kree says – reply to this

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he will be missed by all of buffalo and western new york
Matte says – reply to this

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How sad and pathetic that a post on a pic of Rumer Willis gets 700+ comments and the passing of someone who actually MATTERED is barely pushing 70. We need a little perspective people! I'll miss his dry erase board this November (and since the overwhelming majority of the readers here won't know what I'm talking about I'll leave it to the 70 commenters to go "me too")
Yup says – reply to this

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Re: Stanton Assassin – have a some freaking respect douche.
Sad says – reply to this

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Sad my thoughts and prayers go out to his family & Friends.
annma says – reply to this

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So sad about Tim. So sad that only 70+ of us perez fans actually know or care enough to comment about this sad passing.

:)
Candy says – reply to this

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Thanks for posting that, Perez . . . I hadn't seen the entire original announcement.
JessA says – reply to this

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My heart is broken. What a truly amazing, inspiring, intelligent man that we have lost. After watching hours of the celebration of his life on MSNBC, and the pain and mourning of those that knew him best, I can honestly say I've cried several times. I'll probably cry several more. I can tell you that I will strive to have even a fraction of his grace, which is more than most people ever have. In my daily life, however trite this seems, I will always ask, "What would Tim Russert do?"
elvis says – reply to this

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It was terrible to hear the news but Tom Brokaw's obvious emotional pain made me want to drop down to the floor and cry. A terrible loss for everyone.
obser says – reply to this

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A class act - he will be missed. My heart goes out to his family.
Howar says – reply to this

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Who?
As If says – reply to this

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You people are some real fuckin losers!! Some fat old mick croaked from eatin too many ham sandwiches! Who gives a shit??! Move it along theres nothin left to see here. Go eat a bucket of chicken in his memory assholes!
Whate says – reply to this

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I was so sad to hear of his passing. Shocked actually. I looked forward to MTP every Sunday and loved Russert's style of journalism. I feel horrible for his father who also seemed to be such a sweet man.

Those of you who are so heartless as to post negative comments about him should burn in hell. Karma's a bitch and so are y'all.
rudy says – reply to this

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Re: MmHmm –

You are soo ON THE MONEY!!
Many of us HAVE noticed that all these awful OBAMA supporters like Tim Russert, Fat Assed TED KENNEDY and people in that screwed up ULTRA LIBERAL state- IOWA are getting thier JUST DESSERTS for aggressivly supporting OBAMA!!
Now if only that MEANSPIRITED & MEDDLING Carloyn Kennedy would suddenly croak and also that muff diver OPRAH too!!
The way that TIM RUSSERT treated Hillry Clinton during the Primary!! He got what he deserved!
And all you OBAMA supporter all weeping here on this posting…well go screw yourselves!! WE HILLARY SUPPORTERS are not going to vote for your PROPHET/SAVIOR OBAMA..we are all going to vote for McCain after the way you guys along with the PINKO LIBERAL MEDIA aggressivly pushed Hillary aside!!!
And all you wine sipping, Berkeley Wannabee OMAMAheads here don't write back to comment on my my grammer…I've had a few BEERS…ya-that the stuff we the "LIL PEOPLE" drink…Haha!!!
hkmgh says – reply to this

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Re: MmHmm – this is the stupidest thing ive ever read in my whole entire life……… shut your piehole!
les says – reply to this

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« Rest in peace Tim Russert » you will be greatly missed.

Tim is my favorite reporter on any channel. He was one of the few who were authentically passionate by his job.

Wow, I'm in disbelief over what some heartless dogs are saying. You wish your dad was 1/5 the man Russert was.

Truly admirable, dedicated and a great role model
pauli says – reply to this

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I have tears running down my cheek.
les says – reply to this

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God bless his wife and son, luke.

Its so sad that he had just gotten back from a trip celebrating his son's graduation and that he died during Father's day weekend

Rest in peace TIM!
les says – reply to this

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I'm still in shock. It won't hit me till I realize he's really gone
Laura says – reply to this

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How sad … my prayers are with his family.
Blunt says – reply to this

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God, it is so utterly painful to have to listen to Brokaw, what the hell is up with the way he talks? He speaks as if he has marbles in his mouth while having a major asthma attack. Couldn't they find anyone else to report this story?
Colle says – reply to this

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Re: jobri – You sure don't know anything about Tim. He was a Liberal Irish Catholic Democrat. He was raised in the working class. He was no ones puppet just incredibly brilliant man who had no trouble thinking for himself. He will be terribly missed and Sundays will not be the same without him. At least do your homework if your going to post about someone who has passed so you don't look like a moronic boob.
God speed Mr. Russert.
Suck says – reply to this

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Friday the 13th strikes again.
AK says – reply to this

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My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends and all those who know and care about Mr. Russert. This must be such a difficult time for them, as it is for the nation who lost such a thorough and unbiased newsman, a rarity today. He was always such a class act and a loving family man. Rest in peace.
wubbi says – reply to this

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so very sad. he was a wonderful person.
i can says – reply to this

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Saturday, 6-14-08, west coast, 8:40 p.m….89 posts regarding the institution that was Tim Russert, and the post below that, about the looks of a girl who was born to two celebrities, 740 posts. This reconfirms why I removed perezhilton.com from my favorites list. Weakness on my part…I used to glance 3 times a day…now that I removed it from my favorites and have to actually type "pere" into my computer, I only check this site maybe 2x per week….still too much, given these recent statistics. I have a job to do with my kids, and it doesn't involve this world.
jb says – reply to this

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When I wanted unbiased reporting, I turned to Tim Russert. He was a giant of a man and journalist. My deepest sympathy to his family.
EMY says – reply to this

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What a beautiful man in so many ways. I always had a secret crush on him. His enthusiasm and passion was infectious. He could make anyone who watched him excited about politics. I envy the passion he had for his job and for life. He was a one of a kind journalist, brilliant yet still the common man who loved sports, his country, his family and God. He is truly irreplaceable and will be missed. Rest in peace Tim.
rebec says – reply to this

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The world has certainly lost a great person. Tim was the epitamy of intelligence and class wrapped in an "every man" package. His enthusiasm and passion for politics will be sorely missed this November. The world of journalism has lost a huge champion. Rest in peace Tim. You've left a legacy many can only aspire to leave.
mcclo says – reply to this

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Tim was a true professional, a brilliant political journalist, a loving husband, proud proud father, and adoring son. May he rest in peace and may his family and large circle of friends find comfort in their memories of him.
Whate says – reply to this

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An 11 year old and 13 year old girls were brutally murdered this past week and few if any know of their untimely deaths. Time to put this Russert story to bed as it's 15 minutes were up yesterday. The guy lived to see 58 and that's alot more years then the 11 and 13 year managed to see. So let's call it a night on Tim's not surprising death and move on with the news of the day which will yet again not mention the young girls murder.

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