Originally Posted By DAR Very sad, one of the few in the media that didn't feed you loads of bs. And seemed to be an all around good guy.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan My kids gave me his book, "Wisdom of our Fathers" a couple of Father's Days ago. At the back of the book, he left blank pages for people to write something about their own father. My kids wrote some wonderful things to me on thos pages I'll always treasure. And the book was especially moving when my own dad got sick. What a shame.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 I'm floored. I'm watching the coverage on msnbc. So sad. His collegues are telling wonderful story.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 Wow. Talk about sudden. Makes you think. Gonna give the husband an extra hug tonight.
Originally Posted By DAR My parents are going to be 58 this year and both will be retiring by the end of the year, dad now, mom later on. Both are relatively healthy but stuff like this does worry me.
Originally Posted By hopemax For everything that happened in the 2000 election, the indelible image is Tim Russet and his whiteboard. In the era where news stories come with fancy graphics, sensationalized title stamps, and musical intros to watch everything come down to low-tech scribbles and scratches... and to watch Tim be to be so excited about what was going on, and the different ways the numbers could work out. His excitement was infectious. I won't forget it, and I won't forget Tim. RIP.
Originally Posted By dshyates To tell you how Tim's collegues felt about him, FOX News did an hour on him, and it was done very well. RIP Tim, you will be missed.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper While he will be remembered by most as an excellent journalist he should also be remembered as being an incredible father...and son...and wearing his pride of being both on his sleeve. This is just tragically sad and touches a signifcant nerve with me. I don't know what Tim was feeling leading up to this but I'll just say this: Men...don't ignore the warning signs. I'm calling my doctor Monday morning and making an appointment.
Originally Posted By DAR <<To tell you how Tim's collegues felt about him, FOX News did an hour on him, and it was done very well.>> See they're not that bad.
Originally Posted By DAR <<Men...don't ignore the warning signs. I'm calling my doctor Monday morning and making an appointment.>> I've made regular visits to the doctor since I was in my 20's, 33 now. Given my family history, I'd rather catch this early.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 My dad died suddenly just like this at 61 4 years ago last week. It is devastasting when a beloved family member goes in this way. Especially a father. Keep well fellas!
Originally Posted By ecdc I really enjoyed seeing Tim Russert and tried to never miss Meet the Press. He was a remarkable journalist and I'm still just shocked by this news. Political coverage this election year will simply not be the same.
