jarthur31 Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 Poor Tom Brokaw, he is barely holding it together. Prayers to his family. Wow. That's like asking Jim Kelly to "hold it together" at his son's funeral. ADDENDUM: his coffin should be draped with the American and Buffalo Bills flags.
Marv Levy Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 It's funny how everyone says his love of the Buffalo Bills. Sure he loved the Bills but I think someone mentioned earlier that what he really loved was his hometown. That's the thing, you can take the boy out of Buffalo, but you can't take Buffalo out of the boy. I make fun of the area all the time, but is still has a special place in my heart. RIP to our biggest national cheerleader. So true. R.I.P. Mr. Russert. You will be sorely missed!!
bills44 Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 Some memorable Russert quotes: "....being a Buffalonian means getting up, dusting yourself off, and going back in". on the Bills winning the Super Bowl: "One day, it's going to happen".
BillsNYC Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 I always remember in his book how when Kennedy was shot Tim was devastated about it. My wife came home from work and looked at me and said, "This is your Kennedy", he represented all of us from Buffalo, we lost a great one today.
the_franchise Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 Come home from work only to find the news out, I was shocked. Prayers for the Russert family. As for the Buffalo Bills, lets win him that damn Super Bowl.
Bills4154 Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 RIP Tim, you were a great Bills fan, journalist and devoted family man. I will certainly miss seeing you on tv.
Billadelphia Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 Time for this... A Town A Team A Dream Thanks for that.
Steely Dan Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 OM G!!!! This is just shocking! Wow! What a loss! He'll be watching every Bills game from up there I'm sure.
Guffalo Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 I always remember in his book how when Kennedy was shot Tim was devastated about it. My wife came home from work and looked at me and said, "This is your Kennedy", he represented all of us from Buffalo, we lost a great one today. That one just got me choked up, I called my Dad who is in Buffalo to tell him what happened, he had already heard, he reminded me I gave him a signed copy of Russerts' book for fathers day a few years ago, What a loss for our little community. He will be missed
Jon in Pasadena Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 I'll miss TR. He would have really enjoyed the upcoming election. This week sure did suck majorly. Can we get a do-over?
Lv-Bills Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 RIP Tim. I had to log on just to sign in and say...... Thanks to a great, personable, and true blue Bills fan.
Chef Jim Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 I wouldn't be suprised if his last words were: "Not yet, it's too soon, the Bills haven't won it yet"
Ozymandius Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 RIP Tim. Honestly, very few things get me emotional. Tim is such a great man that this got to me. But he's in a better place.
Steely Dan Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 I wouldn't be suprised if his last words were: "Not yet, it's too soon, the Bills haven't won it yet" He'll be there every Sunday with Frerotte and other deceased Bills sitting on heavenly loungers eating the most heavenly wings while they watch the game! Man, I'm still shocked.
seq004 Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 My God what a bad week for Buffalo. RIP Tim and thanks for all you spoke of Buffalo with pride.
BillsNYC Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 That one just got me choked up, I called my Dad who is in Buffalo to tell him what happened, he had already heard, he reminded me I gave him a signed copy of Russerts' book for fathers day a few years ago, What a loss for our little community. He will be missed \ When thinking about my wife's comment, she was right, Tim was OUR Kennedy of Buffalo. He showed that you could as he said "get up, dust off" and accomplish whatever you wanted even if you were from Buffalo. His passing is a huge loss for the city, he can't be replaced but hope somebody will continue the path.
LewPort71 Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 NBC will have a special tribute at 10 PM tonight... Terrible loss,,, great family man.....
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