NBC Political Commentator Tim Russert Dead At Age 58 of Heart Attack

dwr says on Jun 13, 2008, 13:10:

I was a fan

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huskie says on Jun 13, 2008, 15:00:

Me too, He will be missed. He was a Peace Corp Volunteer in Colombia years ago.
Cheers

"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds-"

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miamimike says on Jun 13, 2008, 21:36:

He grew up in neighboring Buffalo NY which was 70 mlies up the road from my hometown in Erie, Pa. Our Communities shared a lot in common such as food, Industry, similiar immigrant groups(irish, german, polish, italian) lot of catholics, ethnic restaurants, weather. Later(70s-80s) I went to work on the US Corps of Engineers Dredge Ships which was based out of Buffalo so I got to know his city very well. We both were of the same generation(black&white TV era) so when he spoke about growing up in Blue Collar Buffalo and his Dad being a Garbage Man, I felt like he was talking about Typical everyday life in our city. He was a humble guy,,,

"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C.

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billyb says on Jun 13, 2008, 21:50:

I heard he was a huge Bills fan.

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miamimike says on Jun 13, 2008, 22:01:

BB--posted this not too long ago and the value in its meaning is if you enjoy it today, don't wait 'til tomorrow as tomorrow, like in T. Russert's case, may never come,,,

*****Don' Wait 'Til Retirement To Enjoy Life; Florida Teacher Dies Minutes After Retirement,Sad************
Reminds me of a Neighbor in my Hometown many years ago. He worked at the local GE Locomotive Factory and on his last day(fri) before starting retirement(mon) the Foreman asked him to work 4 hours OT. He puched out on the timeclock at 8pm after doing his 4 hr OT(had to grab that last bit of $$$) and upon arriving at his home and sitting down to eat Supper, he suffered a Massive Heart Attack and died at the Supper table. He slaved 40 years as a Welder doing Hard Work and never enjoyed one day of retirement. He didn't need the money, he had the first Dime he ever earned. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/breaking_news/story/554051.html

By miamimike on Jun 1, 2008, 09:45 in Off Topic.

"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C.

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billyb says on Jun 13, 2008, 22:08:

I hear ya, that is why I have been shifting things back to colombia in the last couple of years. I plan to become a "gentleman farmer" in colombia soon, well, as close to a gentleman as I come to ;))

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miamimike says on Jun 13, 2008, 23:59:

BB--Yes so true, we never know what day we will need to wear that Nice Suitcoat, you know the one without ANY pockets because when we check out, whatever day that may be, we won't be taking anything along for that trip,,,

"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C.

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sloopskipper says on Jun 14, 2008, 16:16:

Mike to paraphrase what you said, the founder of my company, who gave away most of his fortunes in the early 20th century and he said he did it, “Because shrouds have no pockets�.

I was a big Russert fan too, but in Panamá we get CNN, CBS, ABC (from WSEE in your hometown), but I miss NBC, MSNBC, or CNBC, but we get LOTSA FOX!

I know, like Murrow, Cronkite and others, he will be missed by many.

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