Journalist leave us feeling informed.
Tim Russert left us feeling educated.
Big fan. I am so very sorry.

Thank you to Tim Russert’s family: his wife, his son, his father, his sisters; his colleagues and family at NBC and MSNBC. Thank you for sharing him. He has been a national treasure for years. We have welcomed his charm, his insights, his enthusiasm, his intelligence, his integrity into our homes for years and have enjoyed him immensely. He made all of us want to be better and be involved. I am so saddened by his going to heaven and leaving us without all he gave so freely. My mother was an incredible woman and mom; she passed away right before Mother’s Day. Luke, I absolutely ‘get’ the poignancy of the ‘Father of the Year’ leaving right before Father’s Day. My heart is with all of you.’What a country; what a guy’.

I have been so sad that Tim left us. I loved his Meet the Press and was always delighted when he appeared on other shows. His passion, joy of life, and wonderful warm humanity showed so clearly in his face and eyes and the way he lived. I really, really miss him. Heck, I even liked the Buffalo Bills because of him, and I’m not even a sports fan. I loved his enthusiasm, and there was no one I trusted more to get to the truth of the matter. Such a class act. Such a wonderful person. There was no one like Tim Russert. Such an all-round wonderful human being. My thoughts go out to his family.

I was in a daze for months when David Bloom died. Tim’s passing is unbearable. My prayers to his family and the NBC family.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Tims family. He was a joy to watch and listen to. Sundays will not be the same without watching him on Meet The Press. I loved watching his interviews and his knowledge of politics was amazing. Watching his peers holding back the tears was hard and I let my fall for them. Tell God hello for all of us Tim.

I feel as if i have lost a member of my own family. Tim was a beautiful human being and will miss him greatly. Sunday mornings will never be the same….

Tim Russert was my neighbor down the street: the friendly guy who always chatted about favorite teams, asked about the family and knew everything about politics. I learned something every time we spoke. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. I am so sad today.

Tears are falling and Sunday mornings will never be the same. I so enjoyed his knowledge of politics, his love for his family, and the humor he displayed at the end of a broadcast for his favorite team. His passing is like losing a close family member. He will be deeply missed.

I am embarrassed to be so late in offering my deepest sympathy to Big Russ, Maureen and Luke! “Meet the Press” has been appointment television for me since Tim became the shows custodian! I remember the Ross Perot interview, the Colin Powell interview and SO MANY OTHERS! Unlike the “self serving” talking heads that desire personal recognition and fame, “Meet the Press” was TRULY “fair and balanced” and a “no spin zone!” I so admired Mr. Russert as he would make his guests sweat while they answered his tough interrogation….’cross examination’! I always felt that he never had a personal agenda EXCEPT for a pursuit to reveal the true person UNDER the public persona!!! Many of Tim’s guests requited themselves well, many others were exposed as “phonies” as Big Russ observed!

Hearing the news of Tim’s death on Friday was personally devastating and caused me to break into tears! He and I were contemporaries… I’m 55 yrs. old. My regret is having never had the chance to shake this great man’s hand!!! His boyish smile, enthusiasm for his job and twinkling eyes clearly showed his humanity even over the television! I only wish that I could have worked for such a caring, brilliant man… a national treasure! A very dark day for us all… and especially Big Russ, Maureen and Luke!
Kent Hammit

We barely knew you Tim. You had so much more to give us. Maureen and Luke God bless your life’s journey without your belove Tim. If you two can survive this loss so can the nation. My prayers are with the two of you and big Russ.
Love Catherine

On Father’s Day 2006 I had each of my three adult children write a page of tribute to their father in Tim’s book Wisdom of Our Fathers which we gave him for Father’s Day. He was profoundly moved by the book and his children’s contribution to it. This year I added “Important truths are enhanced by repetition” and I will wrap it and give it to him to be reread and re-appreciated. I enjoyed reading Tim’s books and thought his interviews were masterful. He embraced life enthusiastically and blessed us by his life. You and your family are in our prayers at this difficult time. Rest in God’s everlasting arms (Deuteronomy 33:27a).

With the passing of Tim, there are no more Sunday mornings. He was a true professional and had the trust of his viewers. Sorry for your loss. lvs

Dear Russert Family and Friends:
“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
And whosoever liveth and believeth
in me shall never die”
St. John 11:25-26
My family and I are deeply saddened by the loss of Tim Russert - a beloved son, a beloved husband, a beloved father, a beloved friend, a magnificent journalist, a superb mentor, a decent and inspiring Irish American. His legacy is endless!! May God bless the life of this unique and very very special man on this sacred Sunday, and Father’s Day. May God heal the hearts of his beloved family and all those whose lives he touched, blessed and mentored.
With all our love, and respect, sincerely,
Ms. Barbara E. Kiss and Family
Washington, D.C.

Hi,

I continue to be a fan of Tim Russert. His legacy will live for ever. He set a very high standard that all journalist should study and live by. He was one of a kind the ordinary mans, man.

My deeptest condolencence to his wife, son, Big Russ, the NBC family, all journalist, and the American people. Rest in peasce Big Tim .

It’s tough to express the magnitude of our loss.He was everybody’s welcome guest on Sunday mornings.Tim was an irreplaceable national treasure and an American insitution.His passion for politics sparked interest for even the most casual viewer.His abscence leaves a huge void.Sunday mornings won’t be the same without his robust laughter and that million dollar smile.God bless you,Tim!

How am I going to finalize my vote without Tim Russert’s questions throughout the remaining election process? It is because of Tim Russert’s Meet The Press that I, a low-income, registered voter, became more active in my responsibilities to practice the Freedoms and Rights to vote. When I would sometimes be late for Mass, all I would say to Father was, but I got interested in what Tim had to say and lost track of time. Then he would just pat me on the shoulder and say, You are forgiven. LOL. We even got Father to delay Mass by ten minutes for those of us that were hard-core Meet the Press Fans.

Thank you to Tim’s family for sharing your Sunday mornings with the people of the United States. We were Blessed to be able to invite him into our home each week. He will be greatly missed by all of us who faithfully watched and he was an inspiration to all who recognized their responsibility to our country. I can’t imagine the holes in your hearts as compared to mine. He was your husband, father, son, uncle, brother and he was our brother in Christ. May he be granted eternal peace and may God allow him to be the guidiing angle on whomever succeeds his position at the table. Tim sits at the beautiful eternal table with our Heavenly Father and what a banquet it is upon his arrival!

I am crying every time I think of his great loss. I have watched him for years, a man head and shoulders above the rest. Can he ever be replaced?

My heartfelt condolences to his devoted family.

Merle Bauser (Mrs)
Naples, FL

I don’t understand…what is moderation?

I was very sad to learn of Tim Russert’s death on Friday. I looked forward every Sunday to listening to Meet the Press. I knew I would always be left thinking. My heartfelt condolences go out to his wife and son at this difficult time. Rest assured you will get through this is all that I personally can tell you.

I have just finished watching my ritual Sunday Morning news on NBC. I have been deeply sadden since friday afternoon at the untimely loss of Tim Russert - the Pinnacle of News Journalism, everyone’s best friend, and as it has been said over and over these last few days a Stand Up Guy! I have not have the privilege of meeting Tim Russert but my family has. My son recently started working at NBC and one of his duties is to set up for Meet the Press and I asked him what Tim Russert was like and without hesitation said, he made you feel special!! Tim Russert frequented my cousin’s restaurant for years and I immediately called my cousin on friday and he felt as if a family member died. We are of Italian decent, we wear are heart on our sleve, and right now I can not stop crying to the loss of a Great Journalist, Great Son, Great Father, Great Mentor, Great Friend, Great Boss. My heartfelt thoughts go out to Big Russ, Luke, and Maureen, because we know Tim Russert is with the Big Guy!

Sundays or any day for that matter will never be the same without this one of a kind warm hearted highly intelligent man. He was Sundays as far as I am concerned,and I feel a hole in my heart from the loss of him. Bless this man’s dear soul, heaven has been blessed with this beautiful soul.

Although I never had the pleasure of meeting him in person, I feel like I have lost a dear, dear friend. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

I am 83 years of age and I loved Tim .
I am so sorry about his death at such a young age.I will miss him as millions of others will.To his family that he loved so much. “You will see him again.” God Bless you all.
Antoinette Lundgren

The sadest part of Tim Russert’s death is that America has nobody to take his place. I can’t think of a single person who is as un-self serving as Tim. Maybe his job how is to poke God in the side to remind Him to help Americans chose the best president for us and to help us strive for perfection by following Tim’s example.

MY HEART BREAKS FOR THE RUSSERT FAMILY. I WATCH TIM ANY TIME THAT I THOUGHT HE MIGHT BE ON. WHAT A GREAT GUY AND I DIDN’T EVEN KNOW HIM BUT HE WAS THE KIND OF PERSON THAT MADE YOU FEEL THAT YOU DID. WHAT A TERRIBLE LOSS TO THOSE WHO KNEW HIM AND THOSE THAT DIDN’T. IT’S A WONDERFUL THING TO HAVE ALL OF YOUR CO-WORKERS ADORE YOU THE WAY HE WAS ADORED AND SO REPSECTED. THAT TYPE OF THING DOESN’T HAPPEN THAT OFTEN IN ONE’S LIFETIME. HE’S LEFT A WONDERFUL LEGACY TO ALL OF US AND A GREAT DEAL TO LEARN FROM THE TYPE OF HUMAN BEING HE WAS. I WILL MISS SEEING HIM WITH THE TWINKLE IN HIS EYES AND THAT BOYISH LOOK–I LOST MY WONDERFUL HUSBAND 5YRS. AGO AND A FATHER THAT I LOVED DEARLY 17YRS. AGO. I DO KNOW HOW HIS FAMILY FEELS. LOVE, MISS AND HANG TOUGH,

When I red Tim’s book Big Russ and Me, I felt as if Tim had written about my father and the relationship I had with him. I felt a bond with Tim after reading the book as we grew up with the same family values attending Catholic schools and geographically close to one another as Buffalo, NY is a 3 hour drive north of St. Marys, and my sister graduated from the Mercy School of Nursing in Buffalo. The ties I have with Tim are remarkable and even though I never met him, I feel like we’ve known each other much of our lives.
I shall miss him.

May God bless the Russert family and may He give you the strength you will now need to carry on in Tim’s absence.
My heart, love and prayers are with all of you.

When I read Tim’s book Big Russ and Me, I felt as if Tim had written about my father and the relationship I had with him. I felt a bond with Tim after reading the book as we grew up with the same family values, attending Catholic schools and geographically close to one another as Buffalo, NY is a 3 hour drive north of St. Marys, and my sister graduated from the Mercy School of Nursing in Buffalo. The ties I have with Tim are remarkable and even though I never met himk I feel like we’ve know each other much of our lives. I shall miss him.

May God bless the Russert family and may He give you the strength you will now need to carry on in Tim’s absence. My heart, love and prayers are with all of you.

My sympathy goes out to the family of Tim Russert. I just watched the Today Show and the Meet the Press tribute to Tim today. His friends did a wonderful job of celebrating his life. Tim was a wonderful man complete with all the qualities of dedicated husband, son, and dad. He was a good Christian man and he lived his religion. He was well respected by all and it has shown by all the testimonies of all the friends and colleages he was associated with. How ironic that he would pass just prior to Father’s Day, a very important day to Big Russ, Tim and Luke. He was a icon.
We will miss his big personality and his smiling face on NBC….what a guy!!

my deepest sympathy to the russert family I am so sadden by his passing, I feel like a member of my own family has died and walking around trying to make some sense of it. this has really affected me and msnbc will never be the same. I will pray that god gives you the strength to go on. I too lost my mom at 22 as Luke has. a piece of me like luke has been lost forever.

My Sundays will not be the same anymore
without Tim.Like Tim I have always valued family above anything else. I hope that I can have Tims spirit and lust for life for the rest of my life.
My heart felt sympothey and feelings
go out to Tim’s family.A giant of a man
for so short a life,he will sorely missed. God bless you Tim.

Mr. Russert celebrated,honored and lived a “gorgeous ordinary” life. This made him an extraordinary man. He will be so very missed. His family, friends and extended nbc family are in my prayers.

I HAVE WATCHED TIM ON MEET THE PRESS FOR MANY YEARS. HE WAS THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE. HE COULD HAVE BEEN PRESIDENT. HE WAS SUCH AN OUTSTANDING PERSON. THE LORD WANTED HIM IN HIS HOUSE. CONDOLENCES TO ALL HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FANS. HE IS IRREPLACEABLE.

I always looked forward to seeing that smiling face
of his on Sunday. He had such respect for people
and was so grounded in his family and faith, he set
an example of being an extraordinary man and at the
same time getting to the truth with dignity. With so
much contention in politics these days, it was so
refreshing to see him. We are so blessed to have
had him in our lives. Happy Fathers Day to Tim
Russert and his family. God Bless You.

Tim Russert had a major impact on my interest in politics and my faith in honest journalism - He was believable, human, astute and to the point and yet so gentle. His genuine warmth and sense of humor, passion for his profession and his country have had a profound influence on so many of us. I feel as though I’ve lost a dear friend. My thoughts and prayers are with all of those whose lives he touched and especially to his family and all of you who knew and loved Tim.

Katie Thomas

If I didn’t see/hear it on, “Meet the Press” with Tim Russert, I didn’t know it at all.
God Bless Tim and his family.
“And he will lift you up on eagles wings, and hold you in the palm of his hand.”

My son is a Mrine in Irag and our phone calls and emails would always center around Tim Russert. We have followed his career for the last 17 years. What a true inspiration he was to the everyday people who still beleive their is hope for America.
Our prayers are with his family.

I feel like I’ve lost an old and trusted friend. Tim’s passing is an enormous loss to the people of this country who counted on his razor sharp political analyses and hard hitting questioning, and the way he fearlessly and diligently dug for the truth. A true terrier! But our great loss doesn’t begin to compare with the incomprehensible loss to his wife, son, father, sisters, friends and colleagues, to whom I offer my deepest sympathies. Tim was the best in every way, and completely irreplaceable. Thank you, Tim, for sharing your brilliance with us and for being our voice in American politics. God bless you always. You are loved and will be deeply missed.

What a tremendous loss for all. I can’t imagine life without Tim Russert. He was such a part of our Sunday mornings. I just watched the beautiful tribute on Meet the Press with Tom Brokaw and his friends honoring Tim’s life and legacy. The pain is do deep and palpable. His commitment to fair and honest politics and journalism will be sorely missed.

It is up to all of us, his fans, his viewers, his friends and family to honor his memory by living a life of honesty and commitment, friendship and fairness to each other.

Maureen, Luke and Big Russ stay strong and love each other. You were lucky to have had him. Make him proud every day.

Before DVR, I arranged my Sunday time around Tim and Meet the Press.. I have contnuously watched the tribute and agree that he was fair, the best interviewer and I loved that he always talked about his family. My prayers are with your family.He will be missed.He was a National treasure.

my husband and i will deeply miss sitting down on a sunday with our cup of coffee and watching “meet the press”. may god give you strength during this trying time.

Sunday morning “Meet The Press” with Tim Russert was a welcome part of our week. It was a sad day to see the empty chair, but the tributes about him were wonderful. What an extraordinary man. His work here on earth was done and, his heavenly Father called him home. Rest in peace, Mr. Russert, and may your family be wrapped in the comfort of God’s loving arms.

At a time when so much lf the news and regular TV is for show or ratings, Timj Russert was a breath of fresh air. I always counted on his show “Meet the Press” for the honest look at eventsthe people of our time. I will miss his TV presence. My heart goes out to His wife Maureen, His son, Luke and his dad, Russ.

Tim Russert was the one news person I could rely on for telling the truth and helped me so much in the political process. He will be so sadly missed. May God Bless his family.

I have always loved watching Mr. Russert on Meet the Press and on MSNBC. He, like most Buffolonians, such as myself have a passion for that city. With all of its’ faults, it provided a great & wholesome environment in which to be raised. My best friends in the world are the ones I grew up with in Buffalo, including two of my friends, Jeffrey Taylor and Gregory Thomas, both of whom went to Canisius High School — they were freshmen when Tim was a senior.

I now live in D.C. with my family. I went to law school here, about 25 years ago and never left. I had the honor and pleasure of meeting Tim Russert at a party. His son Luke and my daugher Michaela were in the same high school class — Luke @ St. Albans and Michaela @ the National Catheral School. At the joint school cocktail party for the parents of the new freshman class, I met him. I never knew he was as tall as he was — he was indeed a giant in many ways. I had a lengthy conversation with him about growing up in Buffalo — Bocce’s Pizza; Frank and Theresa’s Anchor Bar, the home of the original Buffalo wings and of course the Buffalo Bills (Other than my brother Charles did I ever meet such a Bills fanatic. When talking to him, he made you feel as if you were the most important person in the room — he totally focused on your every word.

His death came as a huge shock to me, my colleagues at the U.S. Attorney’s Office and my family. I can’t imagine this historical presidential race without him. We deeply and sincerely mourn your loss. May God bless you.

Words can not express my sadness and loss of Tim.
What a fabulous man and journalist. People knew he was our source of truth, information,and acccountability. This historic election will not be the same without him. A heartfelt thank you to NBC extended family to help us through this difficult time. America has a heavy heart with grief.

Dear Family of Tim Russert: No words can heal the tremendous pain you are enduring. To know that there are so many of us who care about all of you at this sorrowful time, will, I hope, give you strength and support. We will all miss Tim. His death does not feel real. May you receive some comfort from all of us who love Tim and care about you and your family.

It was a sad day for me an ordinary american citizen.
Mr Russert was a brilliant irreplacebale man.
I will miss his presence on TV.
My condolences to his family!

Tim Russert was my ALL time favorite of all political reporters … I was so saddened to hear of this untimely death Friday afternoon. It felt like a member of my family had passed away. Tim was such an honest, forthright and truly kind individual. He was one of the very few who reported unselfishly and fairly to all sides of the political spectrum. I loved his quick wit, sharp insight and genuine concern for others as it was always apparent.
I cannot even begin to imagine the shock and sadness his obviously extremely loving family must feel. All of you have been on my heart and in my prayers. What a legacy of love he leaves … and what a remarkable man!
Kim / Austin, TX

My eternal gratitude to Tim Russert for sharing his wonderful talents with us over the years. He was the living symbol of all that is good in America and will be sorely missed. My prayers to his family whose grief I cannot even imagine. Thank you, Tim.

Tim Russert was a tremendous influence on my polical interests that developed through being glued to Meet the Press every Sunday morning. With his capacity for asking the intelligent, pertinent tough and exposing questions with such class and allowing us in on his high personal values, he made an outstanding contribution to my life as well as the entire world. My heart goes out to this irreplaceable man’s beloved family and also to his friends, fans and myself. We’ll sorely miss him.

I had high respect for Tim Russert. I come from blue collar rural america in Southeast Missouri. Tim, was a down to earth man and I had nothing but high respect for him. He will be sadly missed by all of us. God bless and rest in peace Tim you are an outstanding american.

Tim was a man of intregity. I knew he would get it right and treat all guests with respect. He was truly a giant in the industry and its so difficult now to even imagine him not being on Meet The Press and not being here to give his
honest commentary on the upcoming historic election. I pray God’s blessing on him and his entire family.
He is indeed a National Treasure.

Dear Luke, “when the wind blows down the barn you must simply get to work and rebuild it.” Within weeks of my beginning college at age nineteen my dad at age forty-six died of a massive heart attack. I was on the launching pad to the rest of my life and cruelly and suddenly he was gone. Like your father my dad, too, lived with a twinkle in his eye and warmth that enveloped all who came within his sphere. My dad and his younger brother were the sources of joy in my life and in the lives of so many. All things fun and meaningful seemed to emanate from their being. When my dad’s younger brother died of a heart attach just a year later at age thirty-five all joy seemed to vanish from my life. They had each been the center of my universe and all that mattered. Even though I appreciated the heartfelt condolences from others I was angered to see that my dad’s life had ended when the lives of others continued. It seemed so unfair. You will always have your dad in your heart. Countless people have never had the chance to have your dad’s arms around them. Countless people have never had such a staunch cheerleader for their efforts. If you ever need reassurance ask any one of the countless millions who have watched your dad express his supreme joy and pride in his son Luke.

At my dad’s funeral the many condolences from the white-collar portion of the crowd eventually seemed trite and of little significance. Seemingly from nowhere stepped an elderly farmer in his worn suit who told me the above quote about the wind. As it turned out it was the “blue-collar” guy who comforted me the most. I think your dad would have loved that. Your dad has given you many gifts. Take those gifts and go forward and do the best you can. Your dad would want you to and I know that you will. I suspect your dad is heartbroken that he has left your life so soon.

Some people are a word in your life, others an entire book; browse, each is a contributor to your story; realize the value in their part.

Take care, Luke

Timothy Preston Hart

To the Russert family:

Last Friday, when my MSN home page came up on my PC monitor and displayed the words, “Tim Russert Dies”, I was absolutely stunned. Since then, an ever increasing sense of loss and sadness has set in, as I have spent several hours watching NBC programing devoted to paying tribute to Tim. As a regular viewer of “Meet the Press”, “The Nightly News, “The Today Show”, and several other NBC news programs, I cannot comprehend what the lack of Tim’s presence will be like, especially as the current presidential race unfolds. I can only say for certain that he will be greatly missed by me and millions of other TV viewers who appreciate the professionalism, coupled with boyish enthusiasm, that Tim brought to his contributions to broadcast journalism.

Of course the sense of loss felt by those of us in the general public will be greatly eclipsed by the grief experienced by Tim’s family, friends, and his colleagues at NBC news and among the entire broadcast and print media community. I can only express my deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to all, but especially to Maureen, Luke, “Big Russ”, and to other members of his immediate and extended family.

I have used the familiar vernacular, “Tim”, instead of “Mr. Russert”, in my message because after many years of watching him on the air I felt as if we had become friends — on a first name basis. This was the personality that he projected, a nice guy, unpretentious and outgoing; and, listening to the tributes of his close friends and colleagues confirmed this impression.
I am sure that there is nothing I would have enjoyed more than really being able to sit down with him, share a beer, discuss politics, sports, and, of course, kids and family.

There is little more that I can add to the accolades and tribute already bestowed upon Tim by his close friends, colleagues, and others who knew him well. I just feel compelled to send this message to express my condolences, convey my personal sense of loss, and to say that Tim Russert will be greatly missed. He will also be well remembered for the professionalism that he manifested with intellect, insight, and integrity, while demonstrating a personality imbued with humor, humility and humanity — “Go Bills!”

The Peace of The Lord be with him. May Eternal Light shine upon him.

Jack Chake
Springfield, MA

I rush home from mass each Sunday to watch Meet the Press with Tim Russert. I have not grieved so deeply about a person’s death outside of my own family. I think the idea that he, like me attended Catholic schools, including a Jesuit University, made him a friend. God bless him and his family.

He was as constant, as rich, and as indispensable as Sunday morning coffee. He was more than just a journalist; he was the curious eyes and ears, the passion and purpose through which so many of us were lucky enough to view the political realm in this country. He was an indelible part of what makes the process work in this great country that he loved so much. And I didn’t know so well until he passed away, that he was one of the family. We will all miss him.
My deepest condolences to all of you there in his family. Thank you for sharing him. He will always be remebered.

Thomas Carter

I will truly miss Tim Russert! Over the past few years I have become a huge fan of Meet The Press. I appreciate the impartial way Tim interviewed his guests on the show. He was relentless about getting the truth. I could never tell if he was a Democrat, Republican, Independent, etc. I LOVE that about Tim. On a show like Meet The Press, it was refreshing to be able to watch and know, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that I was going to see the TRUTH.

I was looking forward to his impartial coverage of this upcoming presidential election. I don’t know who on earth can replace him.

My sincere condolences to the Russert family. Thank you for sharing Tim with us. He will be missed.

Dearest Russert Family:

When I heard of Tim’s death, I was so shocked. I couldn’t believe it and didn’t want to.

Ever since hearing of his passing, I have been watching every tribute to hom on tv. I learned so much more about him in the past 24 hours. What a wonderful man, son, husband and father. He was the best of best in his profession. He made political programming cool. I loved watching his show. Sunday will never be the same. And, I can’t see how anyone can fill his shoes. They’re TOO BIG to fill!

Death is devistating enough let alone to lose such a wonderful father days before Father’s Day. I know. I lost my father days shy of Father’s Day 1987. It still hurts. I will never get over it.

I wish I really knew Tim. It would have been honor. Maybe my father will meet Tim in heaven.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

To The Russert Family,
Tim has been a inspiration to me. I am a third grade school teacher, I also work as a deli clerk every Sunday, but this did not prevent me from watching Meet The Press every Sunday. I took my break at 10:AM so I would not miss his show. Watching his show informed me about the important news in the country.
He always got to the truth,and provide such clarity on different issues. I feel that I knew him although I did not
meet him personally. His passion for his work, his family, his friends, has inspired me to want to be a better teacher, friend, and a better person.
I miss him dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with all.

I am deeply saddened and heart sick to hear of the passing of Tim. I am from Illinois and there has not been much to be proud of for the past several years but one thing I am so proud of is the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum…it is awesome and one of my favorie exhibits involves Tim. The exhibit shows what it may have been if there was TV coverage back then and Tim is the commentator…it is wonderful! A part of Tim lives on in Illinois as a part of history. I lost my dad to sudden death when he was only 57 so I can understand what Luke is going through. My dad was also a wonderful man. Tim was an extraordinary man, there are too few in this world like him and he touched the lives of millions of people. Everyone I talked to all feel the loss of such a special person. His love for family, country and his faith made him so beloved by all. I am a Catholic convert and I understand the love Tim had for his Catholic faith. I said prayers at Mass this morning for Tim, his family, friends and all of us who may not have known him but loved him all the same. God Bless all of you and I share in your loss. This world has lost a treasure but I believe Tim was welcomed in the next world by our Lord and told “Well done, my good and faithful
servant.” Those he loved have a special angel watching over them.

What a shock to hear of Tim Russert’s death. Tim was such a gentleman, man of faith, and very respectable of others. A tribute to his upbringing for which he was very thankful to his parents. I enjoyed watching him on “Meet the Press” he was such a gifted, compassion and very knowledgeable journalist, he indeed kept us informed. He showed so much love and admiration for his family and our county. We truly need more like him.
My prayers and thoughts are with his wife, son and dad as well as his fellow co-workers. Thank you, Mr. Russert, for sharing your knowledge with us. We will miss you.

News of Tim’s death was a shock. I saw the television screen in another section of a restaurant on Friday evening “Remembering Tim Russert” and thought that it must have related to the passing of his elderly father and dismissed/denied any thought of Tim’s dying, enough to not even walk toward the TV. Surely this wasn’t possible. I had just watched the show the last Sunday.

Unfortunately, I learned the sad news after I returned home and turned on MSNBC. I couldn’t believe it.

I’ve had a Sunday morning ritual going on for years. The video recorder was already set to record Meet the Press and ABC’s Sunday morning program each Sunday. I’d get up at 8:30 (a half hour after the broadcast began so that I could fast-forward through the commercials) and always chose to watch Meet the Press first. It was obviously my favorite show.

It’s not until something as tragic as this happens, that you truly appreciate what has been lost. I watched much of MSNBC’s coverage over the weekend and all the while felt that I had lost someone as close as a family member.

Tim will and could never be replaced and he will certainly be missed. Sunday mornings will never be the same. What an extraordinary and unique individual!

There is only comfort in knowing that we were able to know and enjoy him for the time we shared this lifetime.

Brent Tyroff

Tim Russert’s sudden death is devastating. We will all miss hiss his brilliant mind. He got to the bottom of a story without any nastiness.
His eyes were always smiling.
We will say a prayer for you and your family. God bless you.

Tim your work on earth is done!! Rest now!! I miss you.

St. Petersburg, Florida,Florida,Florida

Tim, the whole world is mourning you.I’m
a foreigner,you made me love politic,bec
ause of your fairness.may your spirit rest in peace.

My prayers and thoughts go out to the Russert family and the NBC family - my fiance and I are loyal watchers of Meet The Press and we always looked forward to the show because Tim would take something so complicated-politics and make it easy for the little guy to understand- I share his affinity for Buffalo and it always brought a smile to my face when he mentioned the Bills during the football season- he will be so tremendously missed

Among the things I learned from Mr. Russert are: Embrace the day; keep the faith; love your family & friends; enjoy life! To his family, I thank you for sharing his life with us all. Cheryl, Boynton Beach,
Florida (formerly of W. Seneca)

I have been so moved by all of the love, honor and respect Mr. Russert has been given the last few days. Even though Mr. Russert’s death was sudden and not expected, as well as very saddening for so many, I would like to share some good that has at least come out of this for me. June 22nd 1983, my father was killed in a car wreck, he was 54 yrs. old. He was larger than life to me, as I’m learning Mr. Russert was to so many. I was 19 yrs. old at the time of my father’s death and I was absolutely devastated. My world had literally fallen apart, or at least it felt that way. I really didn’t know how I was going to make it without my Daddy. Well, through many lessons and help along the way, as well as having to grow up, almost 25 yrs. later I have finally learned what it meant when someone shared with me this, “If you don’t want your father’s death to be in vain, you will learn and grow from it.” I will not say it has been easy because it hasn’t been at times, but it has been definitely rewarding and the past few days I have been able to be so moved by someone’s life whom I never even personally knew. Father’s Day, especially not only made me moved by Mr. Russert’s life as a father, husband, friend and journalist, but I realized I was feeling my own grief, saddness, love and loss of my own father and he died a couple of days after Father’s Day in 1983. I want to thank you, Mr. Russert because I have witnessed your death hasn’t been in vain, either, because I have once again been able to learn something and to grow from a rather tragic and yet, moving experience. May God bless you and your family and friends and if you get a chance up in heaven say “Hello” to my father, Bob. I think you will find that ya’ll have had a lot in common and most of all that you have both been larger than life Fathers.

I would like to express my sincerest condolences to the Russert and NBC families. I will truly, truly miss my Sunday mornings, particularly…”If it’s Sunday, it’s Meet the Press.”
(I was glued to the television this weekend, and I grieved and I remembered with all of you.) Take care, and please take comfort in knowing: “With love, all things endure; for thou they may have passed from this earth, they will live on in the hearts of those who have loved them.” Sincerely, a fan in Pennsylvania.

Tim was here though for a short time, but touch so many hearts during that time. I enjoyed watching him on Sundays on Meet The Press and Saturdays on Tim Russert, his interviews were so enlighting. I also notice his interest and love for the children of his colleagues. I,too, grieve our loss of such a wonderful man together with Maureen, Luke and Big Russ, and the NBC News family. He will surely be missed.
My prayers are with all of you.
Margaret B., Florida

Tim:
You were the best, now it’s time to rest. Though at 58 it was much to soon.To your lovely religious wife Maureen,your pride and joy son Luke, dad “Big Russ”,your staff and all your friends the world over, please allow me to wish you this “Irish Blessing”
May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the sunshine warm upon your face
May the rain fall warm upon your field.
Until we meet again May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
“GOD BLESS YOU”
Steve Yarmola

I was absolutely devastated to hear of Tim’s passing. He was truly a man of great integrity, and his love of family and friends will resonate with us for years to come. He added so much to the political community and his never-ending smile and enthusiasm was a testament to how much he loved his work and his country. This election year won’t be the same without Tim’s input.

My heartfelt condolences to his family and to his friends at NBC.

There are no words to express our admiration to Tim as moderator of “Meet the Press”, we sat every Sunday morning listening to every word of the show, we all learned so much. His devotion to his family and friends was remarkable and a true lesson for all of us to follow. Our deepest sympathy to Big Russ, Maureen, Luke and Tim’s family. Tim you will not be forgotten.

We all have losted not only a great man but a part of American history he will be missed by so many and we as a nation are all with such heavey hearts and minds, my words just can’t at this time express how we all felt and now feel about your son, your father, my friend and the this nations greatest real man.

I don’t know that I can express the depth of our loss, but at least we have lost a national treasure - a man of such integrity, an ordinary, grounded, warm, honest and fair journalist who was never mean spirited, but who wanted the truth for the American people. He was a class act who blessed us by his
life. For me - if Tim Russert said it, it was so. I will miss him. It is heartbreaking that he was taken from us so soon.

To Tim Russert’s Family,

My thoughts are with you. I am only one person who Tim Russert affected, but I will never forget him. He became part of my Sunday mornings - Sunday paper, coffee, Meet the Press. How disappointed I was if I missed even part of the program. I looked forward to the guests, questions, and debates…and seeing Tim Russert’s familiar face. Even though he asked the tough questions, I could tell he was a fair and kind person. After watching Meet the Press all these years, Tim Russert became a political mentor, and I loved watching his enthusiasm for politics and the campaign.

Luke, I wish you the best. Your father’s death reminds me of how people reacted to my father’s sudden death at 55. As shocking and saddening as his death is, it reminds us of what a wonderful man your dad was and how important it is to live life fully and to show your love and support for each other now. Your father knew how to live and love. He was a great man. From what I have seen the last two days, your father loved you so much. I pray that his love will help heal and console you when you miss him the most.

I was just beginning to know you this political season. The recent debate between Senator Barack Obama and Senator Hillary Clinton was the most significant to me for the way you moderated it. Life is so unfair, but I am consoled by the fact that you died doing the job you love. Rest in peace Mr. Russert- your Legacy lives on forever. May the good Lord watch over your family and rest your soul in perfect peace. Sunday Meet the Press wil never be the same. You will be missed.

Words cannot express the loss of Tim Russert. He was such a fine husband,father and good friend to everyone that new him. He will be greatly missed by everyone.

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free!
I follow the plan God laid for me.
I saw His face, I heard His call,
I took His hand and left it all…
I could not stay another day,
To love,to laugh,to work or play;
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
And if my parting has left a void,then fill it with remembered joy, a friendship shared, laugh, a kiss,Ah yes ,these things I too shell miss;My life’s been full,I’ve savored much,good times, good friends,a loved one’s touch.Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,don’t shorten yours with undue grief.Be not burdened with tears of sorrow ,enjoy the sunshine of the morrow.( from Irish blessings and prayers)
Tim Russert challenged my intellect and touched my heart. He now knows what we can only guess, like who will win the election.

I am greatly saddened at the loss of one of my favorite educators. I suspect I will often ask myself “what would Tim say? for quite some time.
God rest you merry, gentle, man.

I loved and respected Tim Russert more than I have anyone that I have never had the opportunity to meet. I will forever be grateful for the knowledge, insight and intertainment he has given me. Being a political junkie he kept me intertained as well as up to date on everything there was to know from hour to hour. My deepest sympathy’s to the Russert family as well as his friends and family at MSNBC. I will miss everything about him him more than words can express.

I am still shocked and saddened by the loss of Tim Russert. My deepest condolences go out to Maureen, Luke and Big Russ. It was clear he loved you all so much. I felt like I knew him, as well and I know elections will never be the same again. What a loss for America.

May the road rise to meet you, Tim.
Go Bills!

Tim Russert, what a human being, what a person, always cheerful, always kind and always knowledgeable. Tim was the perfect American. He personified a character of decency, generosity, optimism and competency. Tim, every where I caught him on TV asking, talking or moderating, projected the unworthiness of the ugliness, miseries and issues associated with race, gender, religion and nationalism. Tim was clearly and visibly uncomfortable with such issues persisting, with the lack of will for resolutions. Tim Russert, a white male catholic American, could easily have been a black female jewish Egyptian and still be a very happy person. That to me is the unquestionable indicator of a great human being, and Tim Russert was simply that, a unique loss.

Hussein Amin

We pray for the Russert family during this time. What an amazing testament to the American family! Although we didn’t know Tim personally, he came into our homes each day and gave us reliable information. He was truly an example for us all.

What a great an enormous loss for America also. Tim was truly an ‘everyman’ type of guy. Exceptional in many ways.
I always felt like he was a friend I hadn’t met yet. And the main reason I tried never to miss “Meet the Press” was Tim Russert. No one can replace this guy. He was integrety personified!
His son Luke on the Today show seems to doing ok. I hope the rest of the family can deal with the loss. They must have many, many memories.
I’m sure their faith will seem them through. They have my deepest sympathy.
God bless.

(From Irish Blessings and prayers)
*Remembered Joy* Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free!I follow the play God laid for me. I saw His face, I heard his call, I took his hand and left it all…I could not stay another day, to love to laugh,to work or play: Tasks left undone must stay that way,And if my parting left a void,then fill it with remembered joy.A friendship shared,a laugh,a kiss; Ah yes,these things I. too, shell miss, My life’s been full,I’ve savored much,good times,good friends, a loved one’s touch.Perhaps my time seemed all to brief-don’t shorten yours with undue grief. Be not burdened with sorrow,enjoy the sunshine of the morrow.
Tim Russert challenged our thinking and touched our hearts.He now has answers questions that we can only guess,like who will win the election, I hope he’s pleased.
God Bless Tim Russet and comfort his family and friends.

(From Irish Blessings and prayers)
*Remembered Joy* Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free!I follow the plan God laid for me. I saw His face, I heard his call, I took His hand and left it all…I could not stay another day, to love to laugh,to work or play: Tasks left undone must stay that way,And if my parting left a void,then fill it with remembered joy.A friendship shared,a laugh,a kiss; Ah yes,these things I. too, shell miss, My life’s been full,I’ve savored much,good times,good friends, a loved one’s touch.Perhaps my time seemed all to brief-don’t shorten yours with undue grief. Be not burdened with sorrow,enjoy the sunshine of the Morrow.
Tim Russert Challenged our thinking and touched our hearts.He has answers to questions that we can ony guess, Like who will win the election,who will be VP. When will the war end.I hope he is pleased.
God Bless Tim Russet and comfort his family and friends.

To the family of Tim Russert I send my deepest and most hardfelt condolences.Your Dad and husband was one of the most trusted men I have ever listened to on television, papers, or books. Whenever you felt confused over an issue, if you watched and listened to him you got things explained the way you could understand. He will surely be missed by all of us along with you, but I can just imagine what he has to offer in friendship to all of my beloved friends on those golden streets of heaven. Know that he was surely respected and loved by all.

To The Russert Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Although we did not know Tim personally, we felt as if he was. We are loyal fans of Meet the Press, as well as all of the other NBC news programs. We recorded Meet the Press every Sunday, since we were in church during the time it aired, and looked forward to watching Tim’s interviews later that evening. There isn’t anyone in journalism that we respect and value more than Tim. The world has lost a great person. I actually found myself questioning God about this (Why, why now!). However, I know God knows best.

My husband and I will miss Tim very much. The more I watched the tributes over the weekend, the more I realized that Tim was truly, “One of a Kind.” His passing transcends race and religion. He has touched so many lives! As I watched the interview with Luke and Matt Lauer this morning, I couldn’t help but be so proud of you Luke, yet so sad that your father isn’t here, it brought tears to my eyes. May God strengthen you all as only He can and will. May you also find comfort knowing that there are many, many people praying for you all. God Bless you all! The Allen’s!

My prayers go out to the Russert family. I injoyed watching Tim on Sundays and other times, he will be missed.My tears off love go out to Tim family.

Tim was so special to me and my husband in ways nobody can imagine.He made us love US politics, learn a lot about politicians; We are foreigners but he made us feel like Americans.We love you Tim,may you see the Face of God.We’ll miss you.”if it’s sunday,it’s Meet The Press” ,you use to say ,well there will be sundays,but no more Meet The Press.
Rest in Peace.
Chantal.

To the Russert Family,

When I saw the news the day your beloved Tim died it was like I lost a member of my family I just sat there and cried, It was such a shock and I still can’t comprehend it that he is gone. Tim made Meet the Press so interesting and informative and he did it in a way that you the lay person could understand. Tim asked the right questions some of which you might think of yourself to ask and to me he was such an honest person, someone who cared about people. Tim was like someone you knew all your life even though you never met him, he was so charmning and he had the greatest smile you couldn’t help but smile with him. Tim will be missed Meet the Press won’t be the same without him. My prayers are with your family and his many friends God Bless You All and God Bless Timothy John Russert.

To the Russert Family,

My condolences to all of your family and friends on the loss of your beloved Tim may he rest in peace in God’s arms which I’m sure is where he is at God Bless All of You

Our hearts are heavy. We shall miss our Sunday mornings with Tim.

To the Russert Family,

When I heard the news of Tims’ death I just couldn’t believe it and I still can’t, I sat there and wept like I just lost a member of my own family. Tim was such a likable person it was like you knew him your whole life without ever meeting him he was that kind of guy. Tim made watching Meet the Press interesting and informative even for the lay person who didn’t know much about politics he brought things to your attention and he was so honest you knew that by just looking at him. Meet the Press won’t be the same without Timothy John Russert it is going to be hard to watch. Msy God Bless His family and his friends and May God Bless Tim.

We mourn, and feel a deep sadness at the Loss, and a Great sense of Pride and Happiness in having had the privilege of knowing Tim Russert. God Bless

Remembering your husband,dad,son, brother and friend/colleague reminds us to live more fully,joyfully and compassionately. Tim and Maureen Russert raised an amazing son, Luke. His appearance on the “Today” show is a tribute to both of you. Many people share your grief and will be praying for you in the days ahead. Thank you for sharing this wonderful man with us.

Heaven Meet the Press
Good Bye Big Tim
Washington Sunday morning and Buffalo south will never be the same
Our prayers are with you
and your family on this
Father’s Day weekend 2008
Much too soon and now forever missed
Hey baby! rest rest Tim in eternal peace
Maryann and Rod, Brooklyn, NY

In am from a small town of Fort Dodge, IA, at Mass saturday evening our Priest gave a Homily after the Gospel. He praised Tim highly as a devout Catholic, husband and father. We will all miss Tim. He was the BEST in keeping us informed. My sympathy to all his family. Bonnie

Our Deepest sympathy to the Russert Family and also to his NBC family for their great loss. Tim was a “Gentle Giant” brilliant man and touched so many hearts throughout our nation and the world, there will be an immense void that I doubt can ever be filled, but we must continue as Tim would have wished.We will miss him deeply. God Bless the Russert Family and thank you for sharing your wonderful Son, Husband and Father with us all. Kindest Regards - Annie

I am a 64 year old woman that was never interested in politics… Until Tim Russert. I dont know why, but i felt a trust in him that I had for no others. He made things easy to understand for the “not so smart about politics”. It is hard to express.He made us feel we knew him and that he was a friend to all. He will be truly missed.

Tim Russert made politics understandable. People who were guests on Meet the Press were always challenged by Tim, so I always felt that my thoughts were being voiced through Tim. He was an honest,solid, trusting person who was grounded in the values that are so important these days.
We will miss him. Meet the Press was a “must see” in our family and it was Tim and his values that made it so worthwhile. He was a gift to us and to the political system and we are so grateful that we had him on the set for as long as we did. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife, his son, his dad, and his sisters and to all of us who loved him.

It’s unbelievable and incredible that Tim will no longer be with us. Meet the Press was so influential in keeping its viewers informed of the people and events that shape our world and shape our opinions. My heart goes out to his family, friends and colleagues who were part of his world. He will be missed.

My children and friends always knew never to call me on a Sunday morning between the hour of 9:00 and 10:00 when Meet the Press was airing. Tim Russert had a pulse on the heart of American politics that for me will never beat the same again.

Tim’s Irish eyes came smiling through on Monday morning when Luke spoke so easily and lovingly of this wonderful man he was so proud to call Dad.

“We’re on this earth together,
And if we should be brothers,
Fight not just on your own behalf
But for the sake of others.”

This little Irish blessing reminded me that Tim Russert was not only a communicator and commentator who came into our homes each week, but one who committed himself to bettering the lives of others.

God Bless both the Russert and NBC Family - he was indeed an American treasure.

I cried Saturday and Sunday. On Monday I watched Luke on NBC. He didn’t cry. The light that shone from within him must have been Tim’s. I still want to cry but I won’t any more.

Tim Russert was a truth seeker who held politicians’ feet to the fire! I truly loved watching Tim pin a politician to the wall by using his/her own words. It was powerful and when Tim signed off Meet The Press each Sunday, you felt like you had learned something, The show was an educational tool and Tim was our very informed instructor.
In this day and age of sensational journalism and so-called “reality television,” America cannot afford to lose truth seekers like Tim Russert. I can’t believe that his voice has been silenced. You take for granted that people like him will last forever. Who will be able to fill his shoes?
Sundays in America and the world will never be the same again without Tim Russert. May he rest in peace.

MD BLACK

To Maureen, Luke, and Big Russ:

Although no words could begin to offer adequate condolences to you, please know that you most definitely are in my thoughts and prayers. Tim Russert was a man of exceptional integrity, and journalism has been diminished by his absence. Unlike any other journalist I’ve ever seen, Tim informed us. He engaged in a Socratic dialogue with his guests and invited us to watch–and learn. And learn we did.

I don’t know how Tim managed so successfully to inform us, but he was always opening a new or different avenue for people to consider, always asking us to evaluate our perspective more fully and more correctly.

To Maureen and Luke, and to Big Russ, you have my deepest possible condolences; but I hope you’ll be comforted by the fact that Tim Russert most surely has already been told, “Well, done, good and faithful servant.” He surely was good at what he did, and our country was better because of him.

A very heartfelt thank you to Tim. I truly doubt I’ll ever see anyone quite like you again in broadcast journalism. You were, in short, absolutely superb.

Richard Parrish

My sympathy to you and your family, he has left too soon. I watched Luke talking with Matt Lauer and Tim would be so proud, what a wonderful young man.Tim was one of a kind and yes he spoke
for the ordinary person.

Dear Maureen, Luke and Big Russ,
Words cannot express the sadness and shock of Tim’s passing. Tim’s leadership on “Meet the Press” and his making his viewers feel like family will be sorely missed. No one will ever fill the void that he has left. From the outpouring of love and appreciation, he was admired and loved. Sincere condolences to you. Over time the pain and loss that we all feel right now will slowly fade but he will never be forgotten.

My deepest sympathy to the Russert family; to his wife (Maureen); son, Luke and dad (Big Russ). Words cannot express how sad I was to learn of his sudden passing. I felt as if I knew him personally, but the only connection that I had was watching him on the television. Here was this man, as big as life, Tim Russert, who would always capture my attention. He had a gift of making you feel as though he were speaking directly to you. I learned so much from him by just listening to him and what he was trying to teach you.
I will truly miss his beautiful smile and twinkling “Irish” eyes that always seem to reach out to you right through the TV screen.
It was because of Tim Russert that I became so interested in politics and in this year’s presidential election. I shall always be grateful. I thank you Tim, for sharing your expertise on politics; for your love of God; your love of country; your love of family and your love for all of mankind. You truly lived by example!

Marietta Webb.

I’m so sorry for your loss, please find comfort in knowing that Tim lived and died doing what he loved. That’s a real gift not many of us get.

Tim was more than a journalist. He was the father, the big brother, I never had - strong in his beliefs, kind in heart, and honorable in character. The loss to this nation, and especially to his family and friends, is immeasurable. I will miss you terribly, Tim.

May God grant you peace at this time.We love Tim-he is the greatest reporter and interviewer and what a family man and such a man of God! Allelluia!

May God grant you peace aat this time. Wethank God for giving us such a great individual-professionally and personally.

Dear Tim Russert family,
I am one of the very many who never met Tim. I like so many were drawn to what a wonderful TV person he was and how he made politics interesting. These past few days I have followed so much of the special reporting on Tim. My family wondered what I was doing being so glued to the TV. But last year my Dad died and I heard so much of the same things about my dad. How so many felt they were his best friend. My Dad too loved every bit of his life and so I wondered, how could there be no tears in heaven as the Bible says. I was sure that Dad looking down and seeing all of our sadness must surely be sad too. But NO, you see as Tim looks down,he knows that you will be with him momentarily because this life, compared to the timeline of eternity,is just a blip on the line and I’m guessing there’s no time element in heaven because of the eternity factor. Well that seemed to comfort me,because missing my Dad seemed unbearable. So,lucky for anyone who chose to stay tuned as the past few days has revealed a man to the nation, that many did not know. Knowing more about his life has made me and hopefully many, many others want to live a more full life. One that loves others and serves others and loves the gift of their country a little more. What has struck me most is the unity that I feel. You see I’m very conservative and would watch alot of FOX news. During commercials I’d switch to MSNBC and then CNN. Well when I would see James Carville, I’d get nauseated thinking how I was going to hear such a “liberal” twist. And Tom Brokaw - liberal. Wolf Blitzer - not my style. Now, I have changed, I saw such a side to these men with their interviews. They are perceptive. They saw all of who Tim was. They loved him, oh how these men in news will miss him,and it made me just a little more unified with these “Americans”. I will forever look at these people differently, we can disagree on issues, but they seem like wonderful people, sensitive and touched in such a special way by their friend. How blessed they were to have had him in their lives. May God wrap His loving arms around you.
Thank you for sharing him with the world.

BELOVED RUSSERT FAMILY,

WHAT A WONDERFUL FATHER, HUMAN BEING, SON AND HUSBAND.

TIM WAS LIKE A MEMBER OF OUR FAMILY.

TIM WILL BE SOLEY MISSED BY SO MANY. ALL OF THE RUSSERT FAMILY WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS.

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL LEGACY TIM HAS IN HIS LIFE; HIS SON, WIFE AND FATHER “.

” MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU ALWAYS ”

ADORING FANS -
MICHAEL & DEE-DEE WALKER
RENO, NEVADA

My condolences to the Russert Family and all of his friends and colleagues at NBC News. His passing was a shock to so many people who felt that they knew him just because of Sunday Mornings. He seemed so genuine in his trek for the Truth. His absence will be remarkable.
Luke, I too lost a father suddenly to a heartattack when I was just 22 yrs old. That was 40 yrs ago this year and I still remember him today like it was yesterday. He was like your grandfather, WWII veteran and complete engrossed in the love of this country. I like your father have never forgotten what they taught us of what the love for this country means. Maybe it was because we were all from western NY and came from honest hard working people. We disagree but don’t get between us. You will always have him at your side whatever you do and always tell your children of him as I have had to do with mine. God Bless you and your Mother and all your menories.
Fellow Bills Fan,
Dwight M Jemison Sr.

I just wanted Luke to know that I was 23 when my dad died suddenly, at the age of 59, of heart disease. We too are an Irish Catholic family. I was heart broken. I am the oldest of four, so I had to try to be strong for my siblings. I admire your courage. I will tell you that it will be hard, now that the attention has died down. You will go to call him, and then have to stop and remind yourself that you can’t. You will see or hear something and want to share with him, and then it will dawn on you that you can’t. That is when it gets hard. I will share with you what my parents friends told me at my Dads funeral. They told me to take care of my mom because she just lost her best friend. They were right. God bless you and your Mom, your Dad was a great guy.

Dear Maureen, On the night of June 13th, I had a dream where I was with you and Tim. In an effort to comfort you in your very deep grief, I held you in my arms reminding you that your faith will hold you up. You also reminded me of the same using my first name. Tim was in the room and we could both see him. He asked me the tough question from a Catholic to a Catholic and I had to answer it honestly. That is was made it so real for me. He said he would always be with you. I woke up Saturday morning with tears streaming down my cheeks and can’t get this out of my mind so I wanted to send you this message. If ever a dream seemed so very real, it was this one. My heart goes out to you and your amazing son Luke.
May God Bless you both.
Beverly
Asheville, NC

how sad to hear that such a kind & dear person who touched many people (not just in the states) has left us far too soon. I guess that’s the way it is for the one’s who have given so much and asked for nothing in return other than truth and honour and validation of a life well lived. What a wonderful son, a wonderful husband and what a wonderful father, his spirit will live on in the brave young man that stood by his fathers chair and gained the strength to stand before so many at such a difficult time. You spoke like your father would have wanted you to, your mother was so proud and I know he was watching in heaven from his fav chair with a wonderful smile and a heart filled with love and pride at the most beautiful moment in his life, his son being every bit the man he knew you would be. Chairs are a sentimental thing, that was the first thing i realized when my dad passed away and I went home, there was his chair, it was funny, just for a fleeting moment out of want or maybe a glimpse of hope i thought i saw him there, such an old chair but only he used it, it is hard I know, but i know your dad’s in heaven, that rainbow said it all, we had the same experience when my nephew was killed by a drunk driver at 15 years old, the moment he passed away a huge star fell from the sky, the next morning when i was able to drive we went to the site where it happened and there was the biggest double rainbow i had ever seen. hard to believe amongst a lonely, heavy heart, but i know
God is watching over you and your mom Luke, I know this was kinda long, but I just wanted u guys to know yeah everybody knew your dad from tv but now thru your words to console people u have never met is a true gift, from your mother, from your father, how proud I know they are. Few young men or anyone could have done what you did to memorialize your father. I am from a small town in Canada, nowhere special, but i just wanted to tell you how sorry i am for you and your mom and Tim’s dad and everyone in the family at such a sad time. I doubt very much there will ever be anyone to fill that chair and touch so many people as your father unless you decide to “Meet the Press”. Take Care, God Bless

I just want to add my condolences to Maureen and Luke Russert, and to “Big Russ”. I am concerned for Big Russ, this must be a terrible blow to him especially. My father died 3 years ago at age 90, my mom followed 2 years later. They were old though, and ready to leave earth. Tim was not old and not ready. While I did not often watch “Meet The Press”, I will miss seeing Tim on the election results and seeing him on Nightly News with Brian Williams. I cried and still cry when I think of Tim. May God richly bless your family and hold you close during these next several months. I will be thinking of you and praying for you Maureen and Luke, and Big Russ.

Tim will be sadly missed by all. I offer my prayers to his lovely family,Maureen, Luke, his dad Big Russ and the entire MSNBC family. Maureen I too lost my husband four years ago, so I want to offer you some kind words of support. Maureen soon the calls, the cards, the visits and all the kind words of support will stop, far sooner than you will want them to…however there will be those who will never stop loving and supporting you….hold on to that select group, because it will be them with the assistance of god who will see you through this difficult period. Keep your hand in god’s hand and he will guide you through your darkest days. It will be hard for you to believe that the sun will shine again…but in god’s time..you will see the sun shine. You will now be in my prayers and please keep me in yours. Sunshine

to tim russerts family,maureen,luke
big russ and sisters.
i guess to ask why is fruitless.
we can only think that tims being
on this earth meant something to everyone.
tim to me was an angel sent from above
to be with us for a short time.
god used tim to share what we all can
be , loving ,compassionate unselfish,
honest, caring, human beings.
tim has taught all that, and maybe in
tims passing we can all learn to be a
little more like him.
if you look around i bet you will people
in your own life like tim.
tell them, cherish them, love them every
day.
to the russert family, tham
nk god every day you had such an angel
in your life.
thank you tim, i pray every day to be
a better person, because you made me realize what is so important.
what a country.

Maureen, Luke and NBC colleagues of Tim Russert. Thank you for sharing Tims Memorial Service with the Country. I cherished the twinkle in his eye, his tough questioning, his enthusiasm for politics and most of all, good Government and fair policy. I have been a Sunday morning fan for so many years and it is true that many of us felt as though we new Tim because he allowed his viewers to share in his love for his family. I send my sympathy to all of you and I share in your loss. God be with you and shine upon you and give you strength during the days ahead. The comfort is knowing that Tim is with our Maker.