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THE DEATH OF TIM RUSSERT

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OttoM

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OK - I know this is a radio board - but let's make an exception in this case. (And Tim did do some radio in DC, so there is a connection)

I was totally shocked to learn of Tim's death today. He was an outstanding broadcaster and journalist, and he never forgot his roots. May he rest in peace.
 
Shocking. Unbelievable. How does this happen with all the resources of modern medicine?

A huge blow to journalism. An even bigger blow to Buffalo's presence in the halls of power.

Tim Russert had the rare capability to annoy both sides - meaning he was one of the fairest journalists on the scene today. I know that he was a Moynihan and Cuomo campaign operative, but that was never evident, and never prevented him from fairly questioning either side.

Condolences to his family - from Big Russ to his wife and children.
 
The death of Buffalo native, Tim Russert, is tragic and shocking. It is a blow to journalism and to Buffalo in particular, a community that was especially dear to him as witnessed by his constant positive references to his home town.

When word of his death came down this afternoon, I was sitting at my desk-cubicle and did a double-take at the computer screen to make sure that what I'd read was accurate. Sadly, it was.

Not to be self-serving and with apologies beforehand if it appears to be, today's blog entry is a testimonial to Tim Russert's stature and accomplishments. Gone too soon. Rest in peace, Tim. You served us honorably and will be greatly missed, especially on the Father's Day weekend.

Our condolences to his family.
 
Having grown up in Western New York, Tim Russert was our champion. He was a class guy who became the best of the best. He set goals. He demanded accountability. He was always prepared. Mr. Russert worked hard. He worked very hard.

Tim Russert loved his wife, family and son. He was a great journalist. Mr. Russert is deeply missed.
 
Those aspiring to be radio or television journalists would be wise to emulate Tim Russert. His knowledge, preparation and command of issues were without equal. Certainly, he did not rise to his lofty position because of his pretty face and hair. There are many lessons to be learned from his accomplishments. How long before one of the colleges or universities name a journalism school in his honor (and deservedly so.) Buffalo has lost one of its most respected, highly visable advocates. Rest in peace, Mr. Russert.
 
It was a shock to hear of the death of "Buffalo's Ambassador". His combination of knowledge, enthusiasm and determination made him a great interviewer/host. His humility and genuine warmth made him respected inside and outside the beltway. His loss is a big one for NBC, politics and especially Buffalo. When the Bills finally do win the Super Bowl (?) we know Tim will be smiling. My condolences to all who knew and loved Tim Russert.
 
Add another Buffalo-born native who is shocked and sadden by the passing of Tim Russert.
We both lived in the Buffalo area at the same time but our paths never crossed, yet I feel like I lost a friend and colleague.
 
I liked and respected Tim Russert long before I knew he was from Buffalo. He asked the tough questions but always in a way that was civil. He didn't have to grandstand by being nasty. Tim was also an average looking guy, not a network pretty boy. I didn't know him, but he will be missed.
 
I had the honor of spending five minutes with Tim for a five minute interview back in 2004 for his book, "Big Russ and Me." During the interview, he talked about how so many people he came across told him they felt they were reading their own life story. After I read the book, I felt the same way.

So many emotions are going through my mind this weekend. I feel for Big Russ, Maureen and Luke. I'm reflecting on my own relationship with my deceased father and father-in-law and with my own son, who is Luke's age, on this Father's Day. I hurt because Buffalo has lost a true ambassador. No one can take his place. His love of his own hometown was genuine. We all feel empty.

Tim leaves a gaping hole in the world of journalism. My family and I were listening to the audio rebroadcast of Meet the Press on the radio today. It was a wonderful show -- Tom Brokaw and his guests left us all laughing and crying, especially the montage about Russert's love of Buffalo's sports teams. We left the car for a while. When we returned, there was some no-name sitting in for Laura Ingraham, making very disrespectful comments about the highest court in our land. And I turned to my son and said Tim Russert is everything this woman isn't -- fair, informed, well-prepared and respectful. Tim was someone who sought the truth but didn't resort to the polarizing discussion that is so much a part of today's politics. I can't believe Tim won't be here to report on the finish of this most exciting presidential election.

One way we can truly honor Tim's memory is to conduct ourselves as he did. We all have much to learn from him. He has set the bar. Let's try to work as hard as we can to meet or exceed it.
 
"Big Russ" was a family friend, my grandfather knew him well. I don't know why, but I spent most of Friday night watching the coverage and found myself saying over and over, "Tim was Western New York," and I don't mean from his comments on Buffalo but the way he held himself. He worked hard, he knew and respected his roots, and he understood what the American dream is, like most of Westerm New Yorkers...take care of your fdamily, live a respectable life and fight for what you belive.

I've been coast to coast for my job and through 20 years I've realized there is not an area in the country that is more in tune to "The Dream" than home; Buffalo. Good, hard working people who want to make those who come next in the family fare better than those who are currently on the front line. It's not achieved much, but we have a lot of rags to riches stories from our area and we take pride in every one of them that reaches the pinical of their success. They are a part of us and we are a part of them. We are a special breed. There are few that understand it. Take pride in it and when you're asked where you come from say "Buffalo" with pride, like I do. We are a great, special people!

May God bless his family and friends and may Tim never be forgotten.
 
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