Max Fischer Posted June 17, 2008 Posted June 17, 2008 My mom's family grew up in South Buffalo and everyone seem to know the Russerts. Not well, but in that way you feel you know people even without much interaction. My uncle rode the Canisus bus with Tim and my aunt was a fellow CYO. Today, very few still live in Buffalo but have it in there blood. My aunt said my uncle, a stereotypical unemotional rock-solid Republican high powered corporate exec, came home from work very upset and didn't want to talk or turn on the TV. She had never seen him so heartbroken, all he wanted to do was go out and get some pizza and beer. Mom can't talk about Russert without getting teared up. I regret I never met him.
Bmwolf21 Posted June 18, 2008 Posted June 18, 2008 Some good editorial cartoons about Tim's passing HERE.
LewPort71 Posted June 18, 2008 Posted June 18, 2008 Those editorial cartoons are great. Thanks for the LINK
BillsNYC Posted June 18, 2008 Posted June 18, 2008 Are they not going to do a memorial service in Buffalo?
Lori Posted June 18, 2008 Posted June 18, 2008 Are they not going to do a memorial service in Buffalo? Haven't heard about one. From the BN story about his wake: "Buffalo will get its chance to honor Russert at 10 a. m. Sunday, when Canisius High School offers a Mass in memory of its alumnus in its auditorium." I'm unfamiliar with the place, but it had better be a BIG auditorium.
zow2 Posted June 18, 2008 Posted June 18, 2008 Anyone watching the MSNBC coverage online? Funeral starts at 4 but Keith Olbermann is interviewing people in front of Kennedy center. So nice. He has Dick Ebersol on now and he's going on about Tim's love of the Bills and Sabres and other sports related stories. Good stuff and a great way to honor the man.
bills_fan Posted June 18, 2008 Posted June 18, 2008 Haven't heard about one. From the BN story about his wake: "Buffalo will get its chance to honor Russert at 10 a. m. Sunday, when Canisius High School offers a Mass in memory of its alumnus in its auditorium." I'm unfamiliar with the place, but it had better be a BIG auditorium. Trust me, it is.
BillsNYC Posted June 18, 2008 Posted June 18, 2008 Anyone watching the MSNBC coverage online? Funeral starts at 4 but Keith Olbermann is interviewing people in front of Kennedy center. So nice. He has Dick Ebersol on now and he's going on about Tim's love of the Bills and Sabres and other sports related stories. Good stuff and a great way to honor the man. HAHA...did you just see Olberman try to get Luke a job by asking Ebersol if he could cover some NFL games for NBC this year? I can't stand Olberman, but that was great.
Just Jack Posted June 18, 2008 Posted June 18, 2008 HAHA...did you just see Olberman try to get Luke a job by asking Ebersol if he could cover some NFL games for NBC this year? I can't stand Olberman, but that was great. I have the feeling any job at NBC that Luke wants, Luke will get. Wasn't he already an intern for Conan O'Brien?
Chef Jim Posted June 18, 2008 Posted June 18, 2008 Yup, he truly was a Buffalonian. From a CNN article on the service today. The crowd entering the Kennedy Center heard music from Russert's iPod, including "Free Bird." !@#$ing Freebird.
Catholic Guilt Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 What a blessing to touch so many people. I've been in a funk since Friday and I never met the man.
Just Jack Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 I've been in a funk since Friday and I never met the man. I feel the same way SC FAN Me three.
Just Jack Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 Olberman just finished Countdown with a "Go Bills".
BillsFanNC Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 Olberman just finished Countdown with a "Go Bills". I caught that too. I can't stand Olberman but that was cool. Replay of the memorial service at 11 PM on MSNBC.
bills44 Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 Considering the circumstances, I can't believe how composed and well-spoken Luke Russert was at the service. Luke even mentioned his father's love of the Bills.
Catholic Guilt Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 CAn anyone tell me what channel MSNBC is on directv?
In space no one can hear Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 Considering the circumstances, I can't believe how composed and well-spoken Luke Russert was at the service. Luke even mentioned his father's love of the Bills. Yes he did, check my signature.
Just Jack Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 CAn anyone tell me what channel MSNBC is on directv? 356 I think.
Lurker Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 My guess is (1) no, and (2) yes. He's an impressive young man. How many 22-year-olds do you know who can hold forth like that for 15 minutes without sounding stupid or pompous? The apple didn't fall far from the tree at ALL. He's an amazingly impressive young man. His eulogy video on CNN is another remarkable example of a kid destined to achive great things, like his dad.
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