The Loss of a Legend

I am still shocked about the death of Tim Russert. I have had an appointment with Russert on Meet the Press every Sunday morning for nearly ten years; I can't imagine the show without him. To have so many people, those who knew him and who had never met him, mourning his sudden and unexpected death is a tribute to the quality of his character. I always believed his questions were based on what was important to everyday Americans. He was fair, unpretentious, kind, and determined. Most importantly, he was a nice guy, a family man, a hard-worker. Though he had made it 'big' in the political world, it was obvious that he had never forgotten where he came from, nor did he hide it from the world. He was proud of his meager upbringing and the lessons garnered from his father. In mourning his death, I hope that we pay our respects by following his example.