Russert Remembered on Meet the Press

SelectPlusRussert Remembered on Meet the PressRussert Remembered on Meet the PressThe Associated PressTim Russert's chair was empty on 'Meet the Press' on Sunday, two days after his unexpected death. (June 15)[Notes:from Meet the press]SOT"From N-B-C News in Washington, this is Meet the press with Tim Russert."N-B-C has paid tribute to Tim Russert by leaving his chair empty on Meet the Press on Sunday.The the network's Washington bureau chief died unexpectedly at work Friday of a heart attack. And the show he hosted longer than anyone else dedicated it's full hour to him.SOT BrokawHis voice has been stilled and our issue this sad Sunday morning is remembering our colleague and friend."Brokaw and about a half a dozen others then chronicled his life remembering interviews he had conducted and recalling that while he was tough he was also fair.[Notes:AP video from outside of the studio]SOT James CarvilleHe prepared hard and he expected that people came on the show they be prepared. He took great offense at people who didn't, treated the show lightly and had great respect for those who even though they tripped up gave a sense a preparation.Still, while this show was a deemed a celebration of Russert's life and work it was clear that the mourning period is not over.The flag outside the studios in Washington flew at half staff and his coworkers and colleagues shared hugs as they filtered in and offered words of praise as they left.SOT Elanor CliftThat set is weird without Tim.SOT Pat Buchanan He was a great guy he had an infectious sense of humor he loved the work he was doingSOT BrokawHe raised the level of political dialogue in this country. He made the candidates better made journalists better. It was a real public service to the country to be able to tune in on Sunday Meet the Press and take the measure of these people who want to be our leaders.[Notes:Meet the press courtesy]The void now leaves N-B-C scrambling to fill this chair.There is no word who will next week or beyond that. ___ ___, The Associated Press.

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[suziestew]

....I only wish I could have known him personally. You will be missed and Meet the Press will never be the same...The example you set first as a person....will always be what I remember first. Son, Husband, Father a good Catholic and yes, go Bills...the photo of your son standing by your chair a moving tribute to your love of family....blessings to family, friends and collegues to Mr. Tim Russert

[iamalbright2]

Tim would have been very disappointed that as you were trying to pay him a dear compliment that you had to add hatred to your message. Your comment is very sad.

[GWhiz99]

NBC News’ Michael Gartner named Tim RUSSert Washington Bureau Chief: 12/12/88—36th b’day of NFL QB David Duane Jaynes—according to a John Carmody story in the Washington Post. Unrelated to TreSCOTT; kenTUCKy; Phi Beta Sigma Hackey to the rescue: JAYnes was 66th pick of 1974 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs and born in Kansas City, KS. Unrelated to 237-30-2896: Dexter Manley Bussey (b. 3/11/52) was that draft’s 65th pick. Unrelated: Dexter Manley (b. 2/2/59; m. Lydia) or Swinney (190-70-8332)

[GWhiz99]

NBC News prez Michael Gartner named Tim RUSSert Washington Bureau Chief: 12/12/88—36th b’day of NFL QB David Duane Jaynes—according to a John Carmody story in the Washington Post. Unrelated to TreSCOTT; kenTUCKy; or Phi Beta Sigma Hackey to the rescue: JAYnes was 66th pick of 1974 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs and born in Kansas City, KS—like U.S. track star Maurice Greene (b. 7/23/74 to parents Ernest & Jackie). Sam arORA won a 9/14/10 Demoncratic Primary for Maryland House of Delegates

[GWhiz99]

NBC News prez Michael Gartner named Tim RUSSert Washington Bureau Chief: 12/12/88—36th b’day of NFL QB David Duane Jaynes—according to a John Carmody story in the Washington Post. Unrelated to TreSCOTT; inane high school assignments; being “6” off from Rev. 13.18; or botched “boasting” knowledge of presidential elections: JAYnes was 66th pick of 1974 NFL draft by the Kansas City Chiefs and born in Kansas City, KS—like U.S. Olympic track star Maurice Greene (b. 7/23/74 to parents Ernest & Jackie)

[GWhiz99]

NBC News prez Michael Gartner named Tim RUSSert Washington Bureau Chief on 12/12/88—36th b’day of NFL QB David Duane Jaynes—according to a John Carmody story in the Washington Post. Unrelated to inane high school assignments; being one “6” off from Rev. 13.18; or botched “boasting” knowledge of presidential elections, JAYnes was the 66th pick of the 1974 NFL draft by the Kansas City Chiefs and born in Kansas City, KS—like U.S. Olympic track star Maurice Greene (7/23/74 to parents Ernest & Jackie

[GWhiz99]

NBC News prez Michael Gartner named Tim RUSSert Washington Bureau Chief, 12/12/88—the 24th birthday of NFL WR hayWOOD Franklin Jeffires (b. Greensboro, NC)—20th pick of 1987 NFL Draft by the Houston Oilers. Kansas City Chiefs took RB Paul Woodrow Palmer (b. 10/14/64) with 19th pick. The NY Jets took FB Roger Vick with the 21st pick. Unrelated: NFL QB Michael VICK (33765-183)—convicted in a dog fighting operation—turned 23 the day U.S. SEN. JAMES STROM THURmonD (R-SC; 250-64-5145) died: 6/26/03

[GWhiz99]

NBC News prez Michael Gartner named Tim RUSSert Washington Bureau Chief, 12/12/88—24th b’day of NFL WR hayWOOD Franklin Jeffires (b. Greensboro, NC)—20th pick of 1987 NFL Draft by the Houston Oilers. Kansas City Chiefs took RB Paul Woodrow Palmer (b. 10/14/64) with 19th pick. The NY Jets took FB Roger Vick with the 21st pick. Unrelated to erstwhile school chiefs: “Home Improvement” actor Tim Allen turned 55 years old and adult’s Winston Love would have turned 50 the day Tim RUSSert died: 6/13/88

[GWhiz99]

NBC News prez Michael Gartner named Tim rUSSert Washington Bureau Chief, 12/12/88—24th b’day of NFL WR hayWOOD Franklin Jeffires (b. Greensboro, NC),whose Houston Oilers lost a 26-24 AFC Divisional playoff to the Denver Broncos on 1/4/92 on the foot of Broncos kicker David MARK Treadwell. After the game, HBO “Inside The NFL” showed Broncos WR VANCE Johnson frontally nude. Treadwell: born in Columbia, SC in 1964 and shares a FEB. 27 b’day with longtime Kansas City Chiefs TE Tony Gonzalez(b. 1976)

[GWhiz99]

NBC News prez Michael Gartner named Tim rUSSert Washington Bureau Chief on 12/12/88—9th b’day of UNC Tar Heels basketball player Kris LANG, according to a John Carmody story published in the Washington Post. The change was to take effect on the first day of the George H.W. Bush administration: 1/20/89. Unrelated to “Southern SENator” themes or AnderSEN AFB: Lang attended Hunter hUSS High School at 1518 EDGEFIELD Ave., while U.S. SEN. JAMES STROM THURmonD (250-64-5145) was born in EDGEFIELD, SC