NBC News Delayed Russert Announcement

61. This is such sad and shocking news. My husband and I were faithful watchers of Meet the Press and valued Tim's opinions. My husband said he feels like he's just lost a good friend. I'm sure he's not the only who feels that way.

Posted at 1:08AM on Jun 15th 2008 by Nancy S

62. A tremendous loss to Tim's family and the public-- Tim was NBC's answer to CBS"S Walter Cronkite. I will miss him!

Posted at 5:51PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Joe Estrada

63. This is just so sad. I always enjoyed watching that journalist. May God give comfort to his wife and son.

Posted at 5:50PM on Jun 13th 2008 by DeeDee

64. WELL GOD KNOWS

WE ONLY CAN GUESS

HE DID GET TO THROW QUESTIONS AT THE PREZ. CANDIDATES

BUT HE DIDN'T LIVE TO SEE WHO WILL BE PRESIDENT

R.I.P.

Posted at 5:52PM on Jun 13th 2008 by keeping up sh** in the Jones\\\'s

65. People take note, none of us ever know when or where it is going to be our time to go. When I heard the news I thought, "Wonder how glad he was that he worked so hard, and I bet he wished that he had spent more time with his family." And then to hear his family was in Italy on vacation without him.................sad. I am sure he was a great dad and a good man - but people take note. Your time with your loved ones is what's important. - God Speed, Tim.

Posted at 6:08PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Hey Hey

66. Colleague and former NBC anchor Tom Brokaw broke the news on the network Friday shortly after 3:40 p.m., saying Russert had just returned from a family vacation in Italy to celebrate the graduation of his son, Luke, from Boston College.

Posted at 6:05PM on Jun 13th 2008 by AJ

67. My thoughts are with his family, friends, and colleagues. He was a man of grace and intelligence who was so clearly respected by all who worked with him and appeared on his shows. I have watched some of the coverage today on MSNBC. It is very clear to me why they delayed the news. It is because he was such a family man (having just returned from a trip that his family is still on) that they made sure that they knew before we all did. That is the right thing to do. I do hope that you will treat this story with a little more respect.

Posted at 6:09PM on Jun 13th 2008 by ZoeP

68. WOW, I am at a loss for words, may God bless his family during this difficult time

Posted at 6:12PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Bookerchick

69. A great newscaster, and friend to many we will miss him.

Posted at 6:14PM on Jun 13th 2008 by janet

70. I am so saddened by this news, how come that couldn't be Shawn Hannity. Like my grandmother says you can't kill the DEVIL.

Posted at 6:19PM on Jun 13th 2008 by anonymous

71. I met him at Wash University and he was so nice..

My thoughts and prayer go out to his family.

Posted at 2:31PM on Jun 14th 2008 by Courtney

72.
Since the death of Tim Russert was first announced, most cable
channels are still reporting on it.

That makes me happy on such a sad day, because Tim deserves to have
the rest of this day dedicated to him.

My heart goes out to his wife, son, and his pa.

Posted at 6:25PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Lilarose

73. A terrible shame! When we need really good journalists and there seems to be less and less of them ....Tim Russert was a needle in a haystack. I was heartbroken when Peter Jennings died and this is just another tragedy. RIP, Tim ...you were one of the truly good ones!

Posted at 7:22PM on Jun 13th 2008 by moveover00

74. THe family should be notified before the public. I don't believe in many on TV this day and time but Tim Russert was a class act...a family man, honest, to the point, kind but yet stern about his beliefs. The only other man I could believe and is a class act just as Mr. Russert is Tom Browkow. He may be gone but everythng about him will live on. I know I will miss him as a viewer that listened to everything he had to say. May God bless his family. He will be missed more that we even realize. I am so sad and shocked.

Posted at 8:11PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Jean

75. # 69 he his family was not on vacation without him. He had just returned from Italy after celebrating his son's college graduation WITH THEM. They stayed on after he returned.

Posted at 6:37PM on Jun 13th 2008 by bbb