I never had the honor to meet Mr. Russert in person but I was lucky enough to talk to him on the phone a couple of times. You see, I was an intern for his brother-in-law. He had called my boss but switched to the front desk to see if he was in. I was lucky enough to field that call and it's a moment I will never forget. God Bless you Mr. Russert, you were truly an angel on earth.
~J
Western New Yorkers remember Buffalo native Tim Russert
(WIVB) - Many people will gather in Washington later Tuesday afternoon to begin saying goodbye to beloved newsman Tim Russert.
A wake will take place Tuesday afternoon from 2:00 to 9:00 at St. Albans School in our nation's capital.
A private Funeral Mass is set for Wednesday, also in Washington, followed by a memorial service at the Kennedy Center.
News 4's Don Postles is in Washington and will have reports from there throughout the day.
The tributes continue to pile up at Tim Russert Park in West Seneca.
The moderator of NBC's Meet the Press died of a heart attack Friday at NBC's Washington Bureau.
New York Senator Charles Schumer was in town Monday. He announced plans to re-name part of Route 20 outside Ralph Wilson Stadium in honor of one of the Buffalo Bills' biggest fans.
(WIVB) - Western New Yorkers continue to mourn the sudden loss of broadcaster and South Buffalo native Tim Russert.
His wake is Tuesday in Washington, D.C.
In Buffalo hundreds continue to pay homage to the Buffalo bred journalist.
Sunday's candlelight vigil gave friends a place to celebrate the extraordinary life of South Buffalo native Tim Russert.
Alice Duke said, "He wanted people to be morally right, not only with themselves but with God. Tim expressed this clearly on Meet the Press, on the street, or at home."
The 17-year host of Meet the Press made his mark in Washington, but Buffalo was always home.
Duke said, "...a man that proved to all of us, you can be heard outside of Buffalo."
As a young man, Russert worked at the Western New York Democratic Headquarters.
Erie County Clerk Kathy Hochul remembers those days well.
Hochul (D) said, "Tim taught me that politics is a noble profession, that politics gives us the ability to better peoples lives."
Representative Brian Higgins (D-Buffalo) said, "He will be missed in the nation, throughout the world, but right here in this great community western New York."
As Russert looks down on a nation that recognizes his contribution to society; he'll forever be considered one of the greatest ambassadors for the City of Good Neighbors.
Russert: "Wherever I go throughout this country or around the world and I say with pride Buffalo, New York."
Russert's wake will be Tuesday at St. Albans School in Washington, D.C. from 2:00 until 9:00. We will have crew there to bring you live coverage of the event.
Some Federal Lawmakers say they would like to rename a portion of U.S. Route 20 near Ralph Wilson Stadium after Russert. He was a huge Buffalo Bills fan.
(WIVB) - Many people will gather in Washington later Tuesday afternoon to begin saying goodbye to beloved newsman Tim Russert.
A wake will take place Tuesday afternoon from 2:00 to 9:00 at St. Albans School in our nation's capital.
A private Funeral Mass is set for Wednesday, also in Washington, followed by a memorial service at the Kennedy Center.
News 4's Don Postles is in Washington and will have reports from there throughout the day.
The tributes continue to pile up at Tim Russert Park in West Seneca.
The moderator of NBC's Meet the Press died of a heart attack Friday at NBC's Washington Bureau.
New York Senator Charles Schumer was in town Monday. He announced plans to re-name part of Route 20 outside Ralph Wilson Stadium in honor of one of the Buffalo Bills' biggest fans.
(WIVB) - Western New Yorkers continue to mourn the sudden loss of broadcaster and South Buffalo native Tim Russert.
His wake is Tuesday in Washington, D.C.
In Buffalo hundreds continue to pay homage to the Buffalo bred journalist.
Sunday's candlelight vigil gave friends a place to celebrate the extraordinary life of South Buffalo native Tim Russert.
Alice Duke said, "He wanted people to be morally right, not only with themselves but with God. Tim expressed this clearly on Meet the Press, on the street, or at home."
The 17-year host of Meet the Press made his mark in Washington, but Buffalo was always home.
Duke said, "...a man that proved to all of us, you can be heard outside of Buffalo."
As a young man, Russert worked at the Western New York Democratic Headquarters.
Erie County Clerk Kathy Hochul remembers those days well.
Hochul (D) said, "Tim taught me that politics is a noble profession, that politics gives us the ability to better peoples lives."
Representative Brian Higgins (D-Buffalo) said, "He will be missed in the nation, throughout the world, but right here in this great community western New York."
As Russert looks down on a nation that recognizes his contribution to society; he'll forever be considered one of the greatest ambassadors for the City of Good Neighbors.
Russert: "Wherever I go throughout this country or around the world and I say with pride Buffalo, New York."
Russert's wake will be Tuesday at St. Albans School in Washington, D.C. from 2:00 until 9:00. We will have crew there to bring you live coverage of the event.
Some Federal Lawmakers say they would like to rename a portion of U.S. Route 20 near Ralph Wilson Stadium after Russert. He was a huge Buffalo Bills fan.
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