Russert dead!! This is it for the Bills.

[HHURRICANE]

This was our national highlight every Sunday. What a shame!!!

[HHURRICANE]

This was our national highlight every Sunday. What a shame!!!

I'm a huge Russert fan. Watch "meet the press" every Sunday!!

[bigbub2352]

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2008/06/13/brokaw.russert.announcement.nbc
this is horrible he was a great man of buffalo

[EDS]

Totally sucks. He was the best of the political talking heads by a wide margin.

[ParanoidAndroid]

:candle:

[Buffalogic]

Shame.

[Night Train]

A true blue Buffalo guy. Not a phony bone in his bod.

RIP great Bills fan. May the Gods embrace you.

[mikemac2001]

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[JayWood]

Time to win one for Timmy!! What a class act of a man. I had the pleasure to hear him give a keynote a few years back, one of the best I have ever heard. He threw in a Bills comment once or twice :-) RIP Tim

[gr8slayer]

Was he from Buffalo?

[hydro]

Yes he was.

[gr8slayer]

Yes he was.
Wow, I had no clue. He has always been one of my favorite personalities.

[hydro]

Wow, I had no clue. He has always been one of my favorite personalities.

He would bring up buffalo every so often. He was a great ambassador of the city.

[patmoran2006]

He was born here and went to Canisius High school I beleive.

He was by FAR my favorite political analyst to listen too.. I'm sure he'll be missed big time.. and of course, he was publicly I might add, a HUGE Bills fan.

[gr8slayer]

Wow and he wasn't really that old either, this is the kind of **** that scares you into wanting to get healthy.

[Philagape]

"He was truly a great American who loved his family, his friends, his Buffalo Bills, and everything about politics and America. He was just a terrific guy." - Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.

"Today, broadcast journalism lost one of its giants, who will be remembered along with names like Edward R. Murrow, Walter Cronkite and David Brinkley. The city of Buffalo has also lost its favorite son, who loved his city and its hometown team, the Bills." - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.

"Tim never forgot his roots in Western New York, and his hometown has always celebrated his great accomplishments. A graduate of Canisius High School, he is still known as legendary Buffalo Bills fan." - Gov. David Paterson, D-N.Y.

[Historian]

Well...look on the bright side....we still have Wolf Blitzer.

[Michael82]

Wow and he wasn't really that old either, this is the kind of **** that scares you into wanting to get healthy.
yeah it is. :sad:

[Patti120]

Wow! I'm truly shocked and saddened. Meet the Press was really the only political show that I very much enjoyed and that was before I even knew he was a billsfan.

Can't believe it!

[Michael82]

The worst part about his death is that he would have been the most vocal guy and would have helped a lot in the fight to keep the Buffalo Bills in Buffalo.... :sigh:

:(

[Philagape]

A statement from Russert's beloved Buffalo Bills said the organization was devastated by Russert's passing.
"So many times he ended his 'Meet the Press' show with his patented 'Go Bills!' that it became part of our Game Day morning rituals," the statement said.
Russert was on the stage with the Bills during a rally following the first of their four Super Bowl losses in 1991. Former Bills running back Thurman Thomas said he remembers the team giving Russert a jersey, a gesture that thrilled both sides.
"One of the people in Buffalo that made it and never forgot where he came from," Thomas said. "Just a down home, good solid person."
"Knowing he was from Buffalo and he was a big Bills fan makes it tough to swallow today," Thomas said. -- AP

[Turf]

Breaks my heart. What can you say besides grieve and wish his family the best. He was as true a Bills fan as there was to boot. The news world not only lost a great man but we lost a great ambassador.

[SkapePhin]

My condolences.. Tim Russert looked like he was a great guy.. The only Buffalo fan I ever liked.. Rest in Peace Tim..

[Yasgur's Farm]

My thoughts and prayers with those who were close to him.

Almost 6 years ago I had triple bypass surgery. I was Lucky... I got the 2nd chance Tim didn't!

Get healthy! I did... And now have a clean bill of health!

[Mike13]

I always thought Tim was an excellent interviewer, its sad to see him go and at such a relatively young age.

R.I.P Tim Russert

[THE END OF ALL DAYS]

May the Gods embrace you.

God.... singular... there is only one

:respect:

[FatalShot]

RIP Tim Russert (1950-2008)

[Al the Bills Fan]

I am watching Dateline NBC right now, Brokaw said "I remember him wearing his Bills Jersey, looking for someone the throw the ball around with"

We lost a great Bills fan Today, God Bless his family at this time.

[FlyingDutchman]

Tim Russert, the Bills fan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PlWZDZboQw&feature=related

[clumping platelets]

:sadwalk:

[B-DON]

R.I.P. timmy

[mikemac2001]

Tim Russert, the Bills fan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PlWZDZboQw&feature=related


Damn.....Hard to watch that video

[LifetimeBillsFan]

Tim Russert, the Bills fan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PlWZDZboQw&feature=related

Here are links to the other two parts of this, which also feature Russert, who in many ways gave voice to what all of us Bills fans feel and have felt over the years:

http://www.youtube.com/v/SaEfWYqVy7Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb78ipgbYmk

Although we never met--that I know of--I must have shared more than a couple of bus rides with him on the Delaware Ave or Colvin Ave NFTA buses back when our high school years overlapped and, watching him represent the best of Buffalo and Bills Nation in front of the rest of the nation every Sunday morning, I have often wished that I had had the opportunity to meet him and thank him for being such a great ambassador for the city and the Bills.

Knowing how badly he wanted to see the Bills win a Super Bowl, I have a feeling that the next time the Bills need to make a big kick to win a game, etc., if it is at all possible, Tim Russert will be there doing his best to help the Bills win and capture that elusive, ultimate victory.

It is hard for me to imagine just how devastating this loss, coming just before Father's Day, must be for his family, especially his wife, son and, most of all, his father. In their sadness, however, I hope that they will take some solace in the fact that Tim certainly grew up to not only be, but to truly represent the kind of Man that "Big Russ" raised him to be. A man who will be missed by many more than just the members of his family.

His passing is a loss for them, for the City of Buffalo, for Western New York, the Bills and all of their fans who want to see the team remain in Buffalo, the journalistic community, his viewers, anyone interested in politics, and more....

[seanbillsfan]

Tim Russert, the Bills fan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PlWZDZboQw&feature=related

Watching that video made me forget all about this Marshawn mess. I remember seeing it before but its definatly not the same knowing that he is gone.

[shelby]

What a huge loss....very sad.
My condolences and prayers for his family.
He will be missed.
:pray:

[Luisito23]

You will greatly be missed Mr. Russert!.....Thank you for all the wonderful memories, and may God bless your soul as well as your loved ones....:heart:

[Patti120]

Here are links to the other two parts of this, which also feature Russert, who in many ways gave voice to what all of us Bills fans feel and have felt over the years:

http://www.youtube.com/v/SaEfWYqVy7Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb78ipgbYmk

Although we never met--that I know of--I must have shared more than a couple of bus rides with him on the Delaware Ave or Colvin Ave NFTA buses back when our high school years overlapped and, watching him represent the best of Buffalo and Bills Nation in front of the rest of the nation every Sunday morning, I have often wished that I had had the opportunity to meet him and thank him for being such a great ambassador for the city and the Bills.

Knowing how badly he wanted to see the Bills win a Super Bowl, I have a feeling that the next time the Bills need to make a big kick to win a game, etc., if it is at all possible, Tim Russert will be there doing his best to help the Bills win and capture that elusive, ultimate victory.

It is hard for me to imagine just how devastating this loss, coming just before Father's Day, must be for his family, especially his wife, son and, most of all, his father. In their sadness, however, I hope that they will take some solace in the fact that Tim certainly grew up to not only be, but to truly represent the kind of Man that "Big Russ" raised him to be. A man who will be missed by many more than just the members of his family.

His passing is a loss for them, for the City of Buffalo, for Western New York, the Bills and all of their fans who want to see the team remain in Buffalo, the journalistic community, his viewers, anyone interested in politics, and more....

Well said!

[Mitchy moo]

I'm kinda of depressed about all of this, seriously.

[hydro]

I couldn't stand him.

He seemed like a self-absorbed ass hole.


That has to be one of the worst character judgments I have every seen :shocked:

[lordofgun]

Why couldn't it have been Chris Matthews? :cry:

[Don't Panic]

RIP, great son of Buffalo. You will be sorely missed... you already are.

[hydro]

I have never heard one bad thing about the guy. I don't know where you could get that he was self-absorbed.

[raphael120]

I couldn't stand him.

He seemed like a self-absorbed ass hole.

As far as famous Buffalo personas go, I'm kind of partial to Mark Russell and John Valby... but that's just me.

That being said... it sucks for his family.

Human beings amaze me sometimes...what sucks is that blatant disrespect for people is growing more and more rampant and I'm becoming less and less surprised when people can really be so disconnected and cold.

I think you should look in the mirror when you say your self-absorbed ass hole statement. Someone has to be pretty self centered to not realize (or care) how classless you sound to everyone.

[Yasgur's Farm]

coastal :negrep::negrep::negrep:
Your post is pathetic and void of any class.

[Captain gameboy]

Russert was the holder of what little class remains in the media.

Truly sad.

A very nice guy, at all levels.

[lordofgun]

I bet Olbermann poisoned him.

[Cntrygal]

:(

My condolences to his family & friends. :pray:

[HHURRICANE]

The worst part about his death is that he would have been the most vocal guy and would have helped a lot in the fight to keep the Buffalo Bills in Buffalo.... :sigh:

:(

That was Buffalo's biggest embassador!!

[chernobylwraiths]

There is always one to hate someone who is loved by many. It usually shows the character of those people when you look at those they don't like.

God, please watch over the Russert family in their time of sorrow. :pray:

[Bulldog]

Tim Russert stood for all that is right in journalism. Was fair to everyone he came across and never forgot his roots. I for one will miss his witty intelligence. It's pretty evident when you listen to others speak about him and their admiration for him that the world has lost a talented journalist and a wonderful human being.

[Michael82]

That was Buffalo's biggest embassador!!
Exactly! and that's why this really hurts even more.... :sad:

[Historian]

Silly as it sounds, I kinda feel like I lost an Uncle.

So many times, he ws standing right there in front of me and Mikey and WYS, on the field with Ralph, and Jimbo. It's almost surreal.

I hope his wife chooses to lay him to rest here. It's where he belongs.

[chernobylwraiths]

Silly as it sounds, I kinda feel like I lost an Uncle.

So many times, he ws standing right there in front of me and Mikey and WYS, on the field with Ralph, and Jimbo. It's almost surreal.

I hope his wife chooses to lay him to rest here. It's where he belongs.

I believe I read that he is being laid to rest in Forrest Lawn.

[BillsSabresB.C.T. Fan]

http://msnbcmedia2.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/ArtAndPhoto-Fronts/COVER/080615/g-080615-cvr-russert-7a.grid-4x2.jpg

[hydro]

Awesome picture LW :up:

[dolfan25]

I'm neither a Bills fan or even an American but I loved watching Meet the Press on Sunday or even Monday mornings. Such a great source of information

[PECKERWOOD]

The worst part about his death is that he would have been the most vocal guy and would have helped a lot in the fight to keep the Buffalo Bills in Buffalo.... :sigh:

:(

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[Michael82]

http://msnbcmedia2.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/ArtAndPhoto-Fronts/COVER/080615/g-080615-cvr-russert-7a.grid-4x2.jpg
That's really sweet! Who made it?

[hydro]

I think he was actually wearing the jersey mike.

[Michael82]

I think he was actually wearing the jersey mike.
If that's the case, I think I might use that one on the front page instead of the one we had. I just wanted to know who to give credit to. :D

[hydro]

That would be one hell of a chop otherwise.

[HHURRICANE]

I hate Brokaw. As soon as he started crying on the "meet the press tribute" I lost it. Screwed my Father's Day. I started missing my dad...and that was all she wrote.

[hydro]

Hopefully you didn't watch the "Today" show this morning. They had his kid on the Meet the Press set and they interviewed him.