Kadi and I took Christine and Caroline to Ruby Tuesday's to dinner before she headed out to work. Madeline was sleeping over a friends house for the night. We sat down in our booth and Kadi immediately noticed something on the T.V above us, Breaking News Tim Russert dead at 58.Well if you know anything about U.S politics or news, you definitely knew who Tim Russert was. Needles to say I am still jarred by his loss. I loved his show Meet the Press and always enjoyed his coverage of any elections. Tim Russert was not only a good reporter but a great son, husband, and father. A couple of close colleagues and friends spoke about his passion for his faith and family. I just saw an old snip it of Tim Russert talking about being a dad. He stated "Dad's teach lessons that's what dads do". Former Speaker of the house Newt Gingrich stated that "Tim Russert moved to Washington but never left Buffalo". He grew up there and never forgot his roots. He loved his family, friends and neighbors even after stardom. To quote one of Amy Lawson's favorite news commentators - Sean Hannity "Tim Russert was the gold standard". I will miss Tim Russert very much and remember his great work on and off television. We all should pray for his family and friends to be comforted at this time.
John
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