Tim Russert

I am shocked.
I am sad and feel bruised.

A gentleman and a giant who had a passionate
love for journalism and politics. Always mindful
and respectful of all dialouge, even if he didn't
agree.
A low-maintainance "everyman" with a brilliant
mind, an exuberance for life and a tenacious wit
that would suffer any slings and arrows.
A loving family man and devout catholic who named
his son Luke, after Saint Luke "to whom much is given,
much is expected."
We never saw his religion; only his faith.
His faith in God.
His faith in Country.
His faith in Family.
We respected him because we saw that he had great respect.
For Work.
For Collegues.
For Advisaries.

In his life he was accountable for all he did and
expected accountability of others.

Smart and funny and real.

The world is truely a duller place and I am so sorry.

QBK