NBC'S TIM RUSSERT DIES AT 58............

Timothy John Russert, Jr. (May 7, 1950 – June 13, 2008)[1] was an American journalist who hosted NBC's Meet the Press. Serving 16½ years as moderator, he was the longest-serving host of the program. He was NBC News' Washington Bureau Chief and hosted a weekly interview program on MSNBC Tim Russert. He was a frequent correspondent and guest on NBC's The Today Show and Hardball. He co-hosted the network's presidential Election Night coverage and presented the polling results of the NBC News/Wall Street Journal survey on the NBC Nightly News. Russert collapsed and died at his office in Washington on June 13, 2008.[2]
A unique man, honest, firm and fair...a friend to all who knew him has left us far to soon....our sympathy and prayers go to his family and loved ones....
Tim...thanks for all you taught me....
Tab.